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hen we look back at this time last year, our memories are defined by the start of the pandemic. The end of March to early April 2020 is when people began working remotely, the stay-at-home order was in effect, non-essential businesses were closing and face masks, while not yet mandated, were becoming a common sighting. Some of us took up DIY projects to pass the time at home. Others adopted dogs, baked bread, bought puzzles and board games, binge-watched “Tiger King” on Netflix, downloaded TikTok or tried to make whipped coffee. I started watching “Grey’s Anatomy.” With 16 seasons on Netflix, I knew getting through the entire medical drama would be a huge undertaking. The show, which focuses on the fictional lives of surgical interns and residents, originally aired on ABC in 2005 and is still in production today. It is the longest running drama ever for the network. I was a little intimidated, overwhelmed and unsure if I’d actually stick with it. With so many shows and movies available to stream, it’s easy to lose interest in one and jump to the next. But that never happened with “Grey’s.” The storyline sucked me in and I became attached to the characters, especially Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo), Alex Karev (Justin Chambers) and Derek Shepherd, AKA “McDreamy” (Patrick Dempsey). I grew to love new faces as they came and went throughout the series and cried when their characters reached major milestones in life. I never grew tired of the plot or felt the writing went downhill, like some shows I used to love. I also never wished the series would end or thought it dragged on too long (like AMC’s “The Walking Dead” or the CW’s “Riverdale”). The night before writing this column I finished episode 365, which means I’ve watched “Grey’s Anatomy” every day for a year. Now you’re probably thinking, “Seriously, Karie? There are better things to do in life than watch TV.” And

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Marvin Ridge wins boys lacrosse state championship CARY – Marvin Ridge defeated East Chapel Hill 14-6 on March 27 at WakeMed Soccer Park to win their second state championship in boys lacrosse. Marvin Ridge sprinted out to a three-goal lead in the first three minutes of the game thanks to a hat trick by Emmett Houlihan to open the scoring. The Mavericks added three more in the opening frame and held East Chapel Hill

at arms’ length the rest of the game. Houlihan and Reid Smith stole the show for the Mavericks, each scoring three goals and dishing an assist in the opening half. Houlihan was selected as the match’s Most Valuable Player, finishing with six goals and two assists in the game. East Chapel Hill made a run in the second quarter on the back of

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CARY – Weddington got an early goal in the game, but a resilient New Hanover supplied an equalizer in the second half to send the boys soccer state championship to overtime. It was nearly déjà vu in the overtime sessions, as the Warriors struck just 18 seconds into the first overtime and had to hold off a furious challenge from the Wildcats in the second overtime to claim the school’s second boys soccer state title 2-1 on March 27 at WakeMed Soccer Park. Weddington’s early pressure paid off in the 37’ as a ball bounced loose in the box off a save by the Wildcat keeper. Tucker Robinson pounced on the loose ball and knocked it home to put Weddington up 1-0. New Hanover responded in the second half on a foray into the box in the 58’. Chase Schardt worked his way into the right side of the box, turning and finding a streaking Aidan Payne who

Weddington Warriors roster • Freshmen: Jake Battenfield, Everett Scott and Emrick Stanley. • Sophomores: Wesley Atoyebi and Brock Frasier. • Juniors: Eli Failia, Cole Issacs, Vasilios Limbanovnos, JP Linner, Gavin Scott, Jalen Simon, Jake Westall. • Seniors: Andy Arndt, Chris Bosefski, Ethan Goodwin, Colin Jacoby, Sean James, Weston McKenzie, Jake Moraja, Max Nguyen, Ian Orrell, Kellen Pace, Wyatt Pederson, Colin Pendergrast, Cooper Reinecke, Tucker Roberson, Reid Sutton, Josh Stansell and Jacob Wells.

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We've got some real Cinderella stories emerging as the brackets develop for Munch Madness: Road to the Final Fork. We've reached the Edible Eight for Matthews-Mint Hill and Union County weeklies, while South Charlotte Weekly is just now entering the Sweet 16. In Union County, just one No. 1 seed remains in Fox's Alley in Monroe. The bowling alley will square off this week against the lowest seeded restaurant left in the bracket in No. 14 Little Country Kitchen. We're also keeping an eye on the Waxhaw bracket where No. 12 seed South Main Street BBQ takes on No. 10 seed Fox's Pizza Den. Things are a bit more stable in Matthews-Mint Hill, where three No. 1 seeds remain in tact, including defending champion The Hill Bar and Grill in Mint Hill. The Hill

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faces the same opponent it had at this time last year – No. 7 Dunwellz, which won the 2019 title. The Downtown Matthews region has No. 5 Stacks Kitchen taking on No. 7 Kristophers. Anything can happen in South Charlotte Weekly's Pineville bracket, where No. 11 D.D. Peckers, No. 13 The Dive N, No. 15 Park Place Restaurant and No. 16 Park 51 Cafe are still alive. The Montford region still has No. 2, 3 and 5 seeds alive as No. 16 Moosehead Bar & Grill continues charging forward. Voting for the new rounds continues through midnight April 6 at www.thecharlotteweekly.com. Here's a look at this week's winners: Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly Dunwellz, Kabab-Je Rotisserie & Grille, Kristophers Sports Bar & Restaurant, Mi Pueblo Mexican Grill, New Zealand Cafe, Stacks Kitchen, Texas Roadhouse and The Hill Bar and Grill.

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RALEIGH – A supermajority of the N.C. House has approved a proposed constitutional amendment to strengthen private property rights against eminent domain land takings. The proposed amendment, House Bill 271, would hit the ballot in 2022. The bill passed the House, 101-17, March 25. The bill proposes the state constitution be amended to prohibit condemnation of private property except for a “public use” and to require the payment of just compensation for the property taken in an amount to be determined by jury trial, if requested, by any party.

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Current law allows condemnation for “public use or benefit.” The bill also makes statutory changes to detail the purpose for which property may be taken by eminent domain as “public use,” and clarifies the types of construction projects for which private property may be acquired by eminent domain by public and private condemnors. It would permit condemnors to acquire property by eminent domain for the connection of utility customers. N.C. Rep. Dennis Riddell, R-Al-

• N.C. Rep. Dean Arp, R-Union amance, a primary sponsor, said in a news release the House repeatedly approved similar legislation in the past decade because it represents vital rights for the people of North Carolina. The legislation has typically died in the Senate. “This legislation is necessary to prevent overreach of state government into property takings that are not for a public use, but rather benefit private development,” Riddell said. “We are currently the only state in the nation that does not have just compensation guarantees

in our state constitution for government takings. That is a big concern for the people.” N.C. Rep. Dean Arp, R-Union, also a bill sponsor, said of the House measure: “There is no liberty when the government can take your property, or your freedom, without just cause and due process of the highest standards. “We all understand there are some instances where the government may properly, with just compensation, declare eminent domain and take private property. But we do not want that great power of the government to be used to take your property and give it to someone else. That’s why this constitutional amendment is needed for North Carolina.”

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High school football top 10 This could work out to be the most entertaining week of prep football in our region as three pairs of our top 10 teams play each other. Two of the most exciting games will be Weddington vs. Monroe and Myers Park vs. Porter Ridge. Then you have Providence and Porter Ridge playing great teams outside of our coverage area. We resisted the urge to move Marvin Ridge down this week since COVID-19 prevented them from playing. But if Providence and Ardrey Kell continue playing well, they'll be darting up the rankings. 1. Myers Park (5-0) Last game: Beat East Meck 58-0 Next game: Porter Ridge (4-1) Previous rank: 1 Defense will be key this week as Coach Mark Harman's squad prepares for a Porter Ridge offense that carries some firepower. The Mustangs have only allowed 37 points in five games. 2. Weddington (3-0) Last game: Beat Parkwood 56-7 Next game: Monroe (4-1) Previous rank: 2 COVID-19 protocols prevented Weddington and Marvin Ridge from colliding last week so we still have a relatively small sample size. Outside of the Charlotte Catholic game, Weddington has a tendency to blow teams out of the water. Blowing out Monroe would be a sign they are elite and bonafide championship contenders. 3. Charlotte Catholic (3-1) Last game: Beat Parkwood 44-14 Next game: Cuthbertson (2-2) Previous rank: 3 Akil Williams rushed into the end zone for two touchdowns last week. Paul Neel, Adam Franek, Ryan Collins and Jack Larsen also scored against Parkwood. The Cougars are looking balanced and ready for the playoffs. 4. Butler (4-1) Last game: Beat Hickory Ridge 52-14 Next game: Garinger (0-5) Previous rank: 4 Butler made Hickory Ridge look like an also-ran in the Southwestern 4A conference. The Bulldogs face Garinger this week in a game pitting the conference's top scoring team against the worst defense. 5. Monroe (4-1) Last game: Beat Piedmont 35-7 Next game: Weddington (3-0) Previous rank: 5 Monroe is the hottest team in the region outside of the undefeated teams. Since dropping their first

game to Charlotte Catholic 27-0, the Redhawks have put more than 30 points on the board in every game. If they were to beat Weddington, it would be this week. The Warriors are coming off a week in which they didn't play a game. 6. Marvin Ridge (3-1) Last game: Beat Cuthbertson 19-13 Next game: Weddington (4-0) Previous rank: 6 Marvin Ridge is tied for third place in the conference with Charlotte Catholic after a week of inactivity due to COVID-19 protocols. That week off possibly spared the Mavericks from a loss to Weddington. They'll have a week to shake off the rust before playing Catholic on April 9. 7. Providence (5-0) Last game: Beat Harding 47-0 Next game: Olympic (5-0) Previous rank: 7 The So Meck 7 4A conference's two powerhouse programs collide Thursday night as Providence hosts Olympic. Both teams are undefeated and can put points on the board, but Providence has a stingier defense. 8. Ardrey Kell (4-1) Last game: Beat Philip O Berry 70-7 Next game: A.C. Reynolds (5-0) Previous rank: 8 Ardrey Kell takes a break from bullying teams in the So Meck 7 4A conference to take on undefeated A.C. Reynolds, which is at the top of the Western Mountain 3A conference. AC Reynolds has put up 220 points on the board so far this season and ranks 13th among 3A schools in North Carolina, according to MaxPreps, but we think Ardrey Kell can take them. 9. Porter Ridge (4-1) Last game: Beat Garinger 47-0 Next game: Myers Park (5-1) Previous rank: 9 It's time for Porter Ridge to batten down the hatches for the final two games of the season as the third-place Pirates prepare to attack the Southwestern 4A's top teams over the next two weeks. We project a third-place finish for the Pirates. 10. Cuthbertson (2-2) Last game: Bye Next game: Charlotte Catholic (3-1) Previous rank: 10 COVID-19 protocols kept Cuthbertson from playing a game last week. They return to the field against Charlotte Catholic, which is not an ideal match-up for the .500 team. Their defense is good, but they'll struggle against Catholic's scoring arsenal.

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STANDINGS Southwestern 4A Myers Park Butler Porter Ridge Hickory Ridge Independence Rocky River East Meck Garinger

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Southern Carolina 3A Weddington 3-0 Monroe 4-1 CLT Catholic 3-1 Marvin Ridge 3-1 Cuthbertson 2-2 Parkwood 1-4 Piedmont 0-3 Sun Valley 0-4 So Meck 7 4A Providence Olympic Ardrey Kell South Meck Philip O Berry Harding West Meck

5-0 5-0 4-1 2-3 2-3 0-5 0-5

SCORES Southwestern 4A Butler 52, Hickory Ridge 14 Porter Ridge 30, Rocky River 16 Myers Park 58, East Meck 0 Independence 31, Garinger 0 Southern Carolina 3A Charlotte Catholic 44, Parkwood 14 Monroe 35, Piedmont 7 Weddington, Marvin Ridge COVID Cuthbertson, Sun Valley COVID So Meck 7 4A Ardrey Kell 77, Philip O Berry 0 Providence 47, Harding 0 South Meck 17, A.L. Brown 14 Olympic 35, West Meck 6 Other squads Mount Pleasant 39, Forest Hills 12 Anson 43, CATA 0 Union Academy, Bye

SCHEDULE Southwestern 4A Rocky River (1-4) vs. Independence (2-3) Hickory Ridge (3-2) vs East Meck (1-4) Butler (4-1) vs. Garinger (0-5) Myers Park (5-0) vs. Porter Ridge (4-1) Southern Carolina 3A Piedmont 0-3 vs Parkwood (1-4) Sun Valley (0-4) vs. Marvin Ridge (3-1) Monroe (4-1) vs. Weddington (3-0) So Meck 7 4A Olympic (4-0) vs. Providence (5-0) West Meck (0-4) vs. Harding (0-5) Phillip O Berry (2-3) vs. South Meck (2-3) Ardrey Kell (4-1) vs. A.C. Reynolds (5-0) Other squads Union Academy (0-4) vs. Highland (1-2) Forest Hills (2-3) vs. CATA (0-4)

you’re right. Trust me – there were days when I had to stop myself from binging too many episodes and go do something else. Anything else. At times, I wondered if I had a problem. But the reality of my obsession is that with so many ups and down over the past year – from new information about COVID-19 to the polarizing presidential election and ever-changing local and state regulations – watching “Grey’s Anatomy” has been a comforting constant. No matter what’s going on or how hopeless or optimistic I’m feeling about the pandemic, I can turn on the TV, revel in the scripted drama and forget about it all … at least for about 43 minutes. Watching this show has kept me sane over the past year and I’m proud that I’ve stuck with it. I think we all need a “Grey’s Anatomy” – something that brings us joy and comfort – and we shouldn’t be embarrassed by it. So, whether you’re baking your 365th loaf of bread, placing the last piece of your 365th puzzle or tackling your 365th Pinterest project, I want you to know I’m proud of you. It’s been a crazy year and we’re all just doing our best. Just think about how far we’ve come and look at me – I’m pretty sure I’ve watched enough “Grey’s Anatomy” to be a doctor. Well, almost.

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School choice expansion measure advances in N.C. House by Nyamekye Daniel Contributor

(The Center Square) – A bill to expand the state’s private school voucher program advanced March 23 in the N.C. House. House Bill 32, dubbed the Equity in Opportunity Act, would increase funding for schoolchoice vouchers and allow more students to apply for scholarships. It was approved March 23 by the House Committee on Education – K-12.

“What this does is rationally peg the state's per pupil expenditure to these opportunities scholarships that allow these low-wealth and challenged students to participate in what was otherwise only attainable for other wealthy citizens in North Carolina,” said Rep. Dean Arp, R-Union, who presented the bill. The Equity in Opportunity Act would eliminate the current funding cap for North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship Program, increasing flexibility for families seeking a private-school education for their children. The

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program provides state-funded tuition assistance of up to $4,200 a year for private education for low-income students. According to Private School Review, the average private school tuition in North Carolina in 2021 is about $9,867 a year. Under the bill, scholarship awards would be based on up to at least 70% of the average state per-pupil allocation in the previous fiscal year. It would increase up to 80% in fiscal years 2023 and 2024. According to the National Education Association's most-recent data, the average per-pupil spending in North Carolina for the 2019-20 school year was $10,632. If the bill becomes law, low-income students could have access to at least $3,200 more for private school tuition, based on the NEA's estimates. About 11,259 children were awarded Opportunity Scholarship funding at the beginning of the 2020-21 school year, officials said. The General Assembly approved a measure in September that increased the income threshold to qualify for the scholarship, allowing more students to apply during this school year. The North Carolina Legislature also removed the cap on the number of new awards distributed to students entering kindergarten and first grade. HB 32 also would allow students entering school from the second grade to qualify for the scholarship program. Current eligibility guidelines open the applications to kindergarteners and first-graders who didn't attend a North Carolina public school or Department of Defense school in the previous school semester. The bill also earmarks $500,000 to increase public awareness of the program through a partnership with nonprofit organizations. It allows counties to supplement funding for stu-

dents receiving the scholarships and those with education savings accounts under the same funding models for charter and traditional public schools. HB 32 also would revamp the funding model for North Carolina's education savings account program, which provides up to $9,000 a year for students with disabilities to attend a nonpublic school or home school. Under the bill, the state would have to base the allocation for eligible full-time students on 85% of the average state per-pupil funding in the previous fiscal year in addition to per-pupil special-needs funding. School choice was packaged with COVID-19 relief in September, and Democrats in the 2019-20 legislative session pushed for less funding for the opportunity scholarships. A group of North Carolina parents and teachers also sued the state and the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority last summer to end the program. Arp said March 23 the scholarship program saves North Carolina money on education and evens the playing field for all students. “What this does is it enables parents to make that choice for themselves,” Arp said. “In fact, people say and said, 'Well, you know only the elites can go to private schools.’ When the schools have been shut down, they didn't skip a beat because they were open, and that choice was not available to lower-income children.' ” A Civitas poll released in January showed a majority of North Carolinians support school choice. According to the results, 72% of North Carolinians surveyed said they favor creating education savings accounts, and 66% favor the Opportunity Scholarship Program. HB 32 must pass both chambers of the General Assembly before it is sent to the governor.

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ubmitted for your disproval: The column of one Justin Vick, a very husky man with a penchant for telling tall tales and putting a foot in his mouth, especially in the days following April Fools Day: Club requests name change for library MATTHEWS – Town leaders are considering rebranding the library as Twilight Sparkle Memorial Library after receiving a request from a My Little Pony club. Dirk Caballus, president of the club, said members have been meeting at the library for many years, attracting dozens of bronies to town. Those people spend money in downtown restaurants and shops. The club has independently hired an architect to redesign the library. Renovations call for adding a rainbow waterfall in the lobby and replacing the computer lab with coin-operating pony rides. Matthews leaders table treehouse bill MATTHEWS – Town leaders have tabled discussions for the eighth time on an ordinance that would allow developers to build more affordable treehouse communities instead of pricey apartment complexes. The tree-hugging community faces intense interest from developers. So in an effort to preserve trees, leaders have brought in expert arborists to evaluate whether limbs of wooded lots can support small homes. “Love the concept, like the price, hate the building materials,” growled one leader during the March 25 meeting. “It just doesn't say Matthews to me.” “But, sir, it's a treehouse,” replied developer Barbie McPlain. “We can only do so much.” Leaders offer solution for litter, potholes INDIAN TRAIL – North Carolina road officials are not only encouraging Indian Trail residents to pick up litter across state highways but they are also instructing them to dump the trash into the town's largest potholes. Road czar Thurston E. Coli III said this strategy kills multiple birds with one stone. “And when you pour buckets of that highly resourceful Union County water straight from the tap on top of those fill-in potholes, they'll seal up for a long time,” E. Coli said. “Depending on the time of day you put the water in the bucket, we don't even have to paint over the potholes.” Vote for me … in my home WAXHAW – In an effort to increase voter turnout, town leaders are whispering among themselves whether they should seek permission from state leaders to allow citizens to vote in the homes and workplaces of their elected officials. “Schools, churches and libraries just aren't convenient enough,” one leader said discretely to another in an alleyway bugged by The Weekly. “There's no convenient spot for supporters, I mean, citizens to vote than in my home.” Town leaders have dismissed constituent concerns of fairness to other candidates and the potential for voter fraud as big bad social media rumblings and biased opinions by some in the press.

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Developers try to wreck towns WESLEY CHAPEL – The Weekly has learned that developers are banding together to get revenge in subtle ways on western Union County towns and villages for years of scrutiny toward their multifamily projects. Their plot involves buying single lots within some of the region's largest subdivisions and building poorly constructed homes to lower surrounding property values. The Weekly received a unanimous envelope in the mail that contained blueprints for these homes. One home was shaped like a giant middle finger. Another had plans for a large garden of corpse-smelling carrion flowers. Vaccine demo goes wrong CHARLOTTE – A reporter offering a first-person account of his COVID-19 vaccination shot lost his job after dropping his pants on live television. The reporter gave an on-air apology the next day saying he had been getting shots in his butt ever since he was a child, because they were too painful to get in his arm. He forgot how gross unshaven butts were to morning television viewers. He also thanked viewers for the many compliments he received about his Dumbledore tattoo. Leaders offer alternatives to road plan CHARLOTTE – One Charlotte leader says the city doesn't have to spend millions of dollars on road construction and mass transit to solve congestion problems. The leader offered several innovative solutions for colleagues to consider, such as teleportation, astral projection, passenger drones, horseback-riding farms, witchcraft and instructing IT staff to begin assembling a massive simulation. “These are much more viable solutions than supporting transit,” he said. Actor admits to portraying statue CHARLOTTE – A down-on-his-luck actor has confessed to pretending to be the Hugh McManaway statue in Myers Park. Eddard Greyworm made a tearful confession last week after paparazzi tracking Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo snapped several photos of the statue drinking beer and struggling to put on a pair of high-waist, booty-hugging yoga pants from Amazon. “People always take pictures of me when I wear fun clothes,” Greystone said. “I figured I'd try something trendy.” Greyworm said he became the gold statue after it was repaired in 2018. With fewer people on the roads during the pandemic, he admits to letting his guard down and becoming careless.

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in for a tour as they were building out the new restaurant. Marcella, who makes fresh pasta and is known as The Pasta Lady, was happy to see the restaurant come to Waxhaw. They also met Cook’s wife, Patty, who makes Fatty Patty Cookies. Siano and Cook, both from Connecticut, realized they had a lot in common. As time went on, they stayed in touch and Siano told Cook about his idea to open a deli downtown. When a location became available across the street from Capricci’s, the couples decided to go into business together and open Blue Door Deli & Market at 202 W. North Main St. The name was inspired by the color of the door when they took over the space from a former trophy shop in May 2020. “It’s a New York-style deli that’s family owned and operated,” Cook said. “We knew it would be a good thing for Waxhaw and something Waxhaw was missing.” Blue Door Deli & Market opened in late January after several months of renovations during the pandemic. It offers indoor and outdoor seating with a view of the train tracks that run through downtown Waxhaw. Inside, murals painted by local artists pay homage to the area. Cook is an experienced restaurateur who studied culinary arts at Johnson & Wales University. Siano grew up working in restaurants and delis in Connecticut. Together, they used their talents to create Blue Door’s menu of handcrafted sandwiches, subs, salads, sides and to-go meals. Standout items include an egg and cheese breakfast sandwich called the Nesbit

(try it on a Kaiser roll with bacon); turkey and cheese sub; The Blue Door (marinated chicken, prosciutto di parma, marinated tomatoes with olive oil, balsamic and basil topped with arugula and mozzarella cheese); Rea View Rubin Panini; the Cuthbertson BLT and Ba’s Italian (salami, capicola, ham, lettuce, tomato, hot peppers and provolone with a house-made vinaigrette). Most of the menu items are named after area schools and parks with the exception of the Ba, which is named after Siano’s father, and The Louie Panini (pastrami and Swiss with spicy mustard), which is named after Cook. “Everybody growing up used to call me Louie,” Cook said. “I don’t know why and still don’t.” Blue Door Deli uses all Boar’s Head products and its bread comes fresh daily from Breadsmith in Fort Mill and Tega Cay Deli. The market has pimento cheese, craft sodas and unique pantry items like bacon jam, hot sauces, sriracha, honey and pasta sauce. So far, Siano and Cook said business has been good. They’re already making plans for the future, which include growing Blue Door’s catering services and expanding the deli’s menu to include cold brew coffee, iced cappuccinos, home fries and potato wedges. “We’ve been hearing a lot of people asking for French fries,” Cook said. Want to go? Blue Door Deli & Market at 202 W. North Main St., Waxhaw, is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and until 4 p.m. on Sundays. Visit www. bluedoordeli.com or call 704-256-1159 to order ahead. First-responders and military get 25% off.

RALEIGH – East Chapel Hill netted three goals in the opening eight minutes of play to build an early lead and push on to a 14-8 win over Weddington in the girls lacrosse state championship March 27 at Cardinal Gibbons High School. The Wildcats got five goals from Riley Ellis and four from Talia Zuco to grab the program’s second state title. In addition to her four goals, Zuco was dominant on draws, helping the Wildcats maintain possession after their scores and earning her the game’s Most Valuable Player award. The Warriors got the scoring started as Elektra Koulouris found the back of the net off a feed from Ava Myers three minutes into the contest. That was the only lead the Warriors held in the game. East Chapel Hill scored the next three and six of the next seven goals on their way to a 6-2 lead and cruised from there. The two teams traded early second half goals before Weddington’s Jordyn Case netted a goal off a free position shot with 15:22 to go in the game. With storms entering the area, the game was suspended for just over two and a half hours with the Wildcats up 12-6. Case finished with a pair of goals and pair of assists, leading the Warrior efforts. After the weather delay, each team tacked on a pair of goals, but East Chapel Hill

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Maverick keeper at the 5:39 mark of the third to make it 7-4. But Marvin Ridge answered with four straight goals to close the quarter and carry a comfortable 11-4 lead into the final frame. The Mavericks finished their year with a 15-3 record, 7-1 in Conference 17 play, winning the league championship. In the playoffs, Marvin Ridge (No. 5) defeated Patton 18-5 in the first round, Lake Norman Charter 16-7 in the second round, Charlotte Catholic 5-4 in the

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Weddington Warriors roster • Freshmen: Elektra Koulouris, Allie McNulty, Ava Nuckols and Taylor Reda. • Sophomores: Emma Berg, Abbey McCarthy, Ella Russano and Allison Vickers. • Juniors: Rylee Climer, Ellie Cote, Charlotte Hoffman, Karolina Kacinskas, Lindsay Moulton, Ava Myers, Ella Papke, • Maison Walters, Ellie Webb, Bella Wirth and Natalie York. • Seniors: Lily Barger, Kylie Barsz, Jordyn Case, Mia Farley, Kerin McCarthy and Kendal Williams. • Coaches: Peter Case and Robert Salminen.

managed to hold possession in their attacking end, forcing the Warrior defenders to chase as the clock dwindled. Weddington finished the season 17-2. The Warriors were 10-0 in Conference 13 play, winning the league championship. In the playoffs, the Warriors defeated Panther Creek 18-5 in the first round, West Forsyth 17-4 in the second round, Northwest Guilford 15-4 in the third round, Charlotte Catholic 11-8 in the regional championship. Weddington reached the state championship for the first time in program history. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association recognized a player from each team for demonstrating exemplary sportsmanship throughout the year. Mia Farley won the award for Weddington.

Marvin Ridge Mavericks roster • Freshmen: Riley Charette and Jack Nicollette. • Sophomores: Colin Blankner, Owen Canata, Declan Houlihan, Joe Nigro, Emory Park, Maxwell Haun and Mikey Palombella. • Juniors: Owen Baxter, Ryan Blackwell, Jack Doohan, Mac Leddy, Aidan McCabe, Ryan Metz, John Miles, Ryan Reichman, William Scesney, Beck Sutton, Jake Twombly and Brady Villa. • Seniors: Drew Barney, Carter Blankner, Jack Downes, Andrew Edwards, Will Hagner, Emmett Houlihan, Ian Hutter, Niclas Kerger, Matt McCleary, Wesley McIntyre, Nicky Nigro, Ben Palmer, Nolan Quinlan, Dylan Sabogal, Stefen Shapiro, Reid Smith and Will Tessin. • Coaches: Kevin Mack, Jim Haney, Jeff Farmer and John Miles.

third round and Weddington 7-6 in the regional finals. This marks Marvin Ridge's second state title in boys lacrosse. The previous title came in 2016. The North Carolina High

School Athletic Association recognized a player for each team for demonstrating exemplary sportsmanship throughout the year. Will Hagner won the award for Marvin Ridge.

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Robinhood invests in Charlotte CHARLOTTE – Robinhood announced March 30 it is locating a customer experience and account operations center in Charlotte, investing $11.8 million in new office space and bringing nearly 400 new jobs to the city. Robinhood is a mobile-first investing platform known for pioneering commission-free trading with no account minimums, lowering the barriers for millions of investors to participate in the financial markets. Founded in 2013, Robinhood offers investing in stocks, options, exchange traded funds and cash management products through its brokerage, Robinhood Financial, crypto trading through Robinhood Crypto, and a suite of educational resources for first-time investors interested in build-

ing long-term, generational wealth. The Charlotte operations office will hire for analysts, operations personnel and customer experience and account operations professionals who will assist Robinhood customers with financial advice. The average salary for these new positions exceeds the City of Charlotte’s overall average annual wage. “Charlotte is known for its talented and diverse workforce, making it an easy choice as we looked to expand our operations,” said Alex Mesa, head of customer experience at Robinhood. “We’re confident that Charlotte’s workforce will further contribute to our mission and lower the barriers to investing for all. We’re thrilled to join the Charlotte community.”

Robinhood joins a line of companies, including Retirement Clearinghouse and Intercontinental Capital Group, who have announced new or expanding fintech and customer service operations in Charlotte over the last year. ' It also comes on the heels of several transformative announcements, including Arrival’s U.S. headquarters and Microfactory, and Centene’s east coast headquarters. “With this announcement by Robinhood, Charlotte further cements itself as a leading city for the ever-growing fintech industry,” said Tracy Dodson, assistant city manager and economic development director. “Our city’s strong concentration of talent creates an ideal pool for companies who are looking for innovative and skilled workers.”

“So excited to have Robinhood in #CLT. Many thanks to all those who worked so hard to make this a reality. #ToTheMoon.” • Charlotte City Councilman Tariq Bokhari via Twitter

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Investing in women makes good business sense because diverse and inclusive workplaces are essential in meeting the Katziff needs of the clients and communities we serve. During Women’s History Month, Bank of America is recognizing the significant role women play in advancing thriving economies. One example of that is women own 37% of all businesses worldwide. It’s why we continue to invest every day in helping them make meaningful contributions within our company and in their communities at large. At Bank of America, women make up 50% of our global workforce, 32% of our global management team, more than 40% of our managers and 35% of our board of directors – exceeding industry benchmarks. So how did we get here? By bringing talented women to our company, investing in their career growth and providing a range of supportive benefits, while also supporting the economic empowerment of women in communities around the world. For example, the bank partners with more than 350 colleges and universities around the world to recruit diverse talent, and our most recent summer intern class was 47% female. We have programs designed specifically to support the retention and career development of female employees such as our LEAD (Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Development) for Women Employee Network, which is more than 36,000 members strong, and other

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CHARLOTTE – Normally the exhibit halls at the Charlotte Convention Center in any given year are bustling with trade show booths, sports courts and attendees from across the country. For the past 12 months, however, these expansive spaces have been full of food and volunteers lending a hand to support neighbors in need through a partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Food insecurity became a reality for many more families and individuals across the region as the impact of the pandemic caused economic hardship, job losses, children missing school

Veteran organizes concert to help American Legion by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – Seeing how the COVID-19 pandemic prevented American Legion posts from carrying out traditional fundraisers, Ret. Col. Cullen Wright has Wright organized a charity rock concert to help fellow veterans. The rock concert will be livestreamed at 8 p.m. May 1 and feature Marshall Tucker and ZZ Top tribute bands Brothers & Friends and Sharp Dressed Band. Tickets cost $10 at VirtualTributeConcerts.com. And if Southern rock isn't your cup of tea, there are opportunities to donate directly to

the American Legion. Wright hopes that the fundraiser will help replenish the coffers of the organization, which supports veterans in many ways. Wright not only served 34 years in the military, but he also works for Advocate Health Advisors as veterans initiative director, a role in which his teams have helped thousands of people get the most out of their VA and Medicare benefits. “Every place I go, I'll find somebody that either underinsured, over-insured or just flat-out in the wrong product,” Wright said. “The real reward is you knowing that we've got somebody on the right plan.” Wright grew up in Marshville, He graduated from Forest Hills High School. His 34 years in the U.S. Army Reserve took him to

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DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants from March 19 to 25: Lowest scores • First Watch Matthews, 1701 Matthews Township Pkwy., Matthews – 87 Violations include: Employee didn't wash hands between tasks; hand sink was blocked by metal cover and soap dispenser was removed; stored food pans and containers had food debris and residue; containers of cooked potatoes and melons weren't cooling fast enough; multiple items on prep top line weren't held cold enough; and date marking was needed for foods, such as portioned meats, crumbled cheeses and cooked onions. • El Bohio Tipico, 1902 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe – 87.5 Violations include: Certified food protection manager wasn't available; wrapped raw meat was stored above ice and cooked foods in reach-in freezer; bone-in pork, wrapped yukas and fried bananas were not held hot enough; potato salad, vegetable salads, beet salad and lettuce/tomato salad weren't held cold enough; and foods were held in walk-in cooler beyond seven days. All Scores Charlotte (28209) • Amelie's, 4321 Park Road – 97 • Chick-fil-A , 3015 South Blvd. – 97 • Domino's Pizza, 4755 South Blvd. – 95.5

• McAlister's Deli, 4805 Park Road – 98.5 • Midwood Smokehouse, 540 Brandywine Road – 97 • Park Road Soda Shoppe, 4121 Park Road – 95 Charlotte (28210) • Cafe Monte, 4705 Ashley Park Lane – 95.5 • Circle K, 10329 Park Road – 97 • Food Lion (bakery/deli), 10120 Johnston Road – 99 • Food Lion (seafood & market), 10120 Johnston Road – 99 • H.A. Pigsmith's Southern Science, 7224 Park Road – 99.5 • Mega Baleada, 7631 Sharon Lakes Road – 96.5 • Whole Foods Market (meat market), 6610 Fairview Road – 99 Charlotte (28211) • American Girl Charlotte Bistro, 4400 Sharon Road – 97.5 • Baku, 4515 Sharon Road – 97.5 • Bricktop's Restaurant, 6401 Morrison Blvd. – 95 • The Cheesecake Factory, 4400 Sharon Road – 96.5 • Chex Wings, 1116 Mcalway Road – 96 • Chipotle Mexican Grill, 4400 Sharon Road – 97 • Green Brothers Juice & Smoothies Co, 7802 Fairview Road – 99.5 • Harris Teeter (seafood), 6701 Morrison Blvd. – 100

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• Harris Teeter (meat/seafood), 112 S. Sharon Amity Road – 98.5 • KFC, 1101 N. Wendover Road – 95 • Mezzanotte, 2907 Providence Road – 98.5 • Rexford Park Public House, 2200 Rexford Road – 95 • Wendy's, 6555 Morrison Blvd. – 98.5 Charlotte (28226) • 7-Eleven, 7511 Pineville Matthews Road – 92.5 • Barrington's, 7822 Fairview Road – 98.5 • Brooklyn Pizza Parlor, 7725 Colony Road – 98.5 • Circle K, 9716 South Blvd. – 96.5 • Jack In The Box, 7725 Pineville Matthews Road – 98 • Wingstop, 8334 Pineville-Matthews Road – 99 Charlotte (28227) • Chili's Grill & Bar, 2521 Sardis Road N. – 95.5 • Food Lion (deli), 8100 Idlewild Road – 98.5 Charlotte (28270) • Best Wok, 1717 Sardis Road N. – 95.5 • Cinemark Movie Bistro, 9630 Monroe Road – 98 • Cook Out, 1815 Sardis Road N. – 98.5 • Sushi Star Asian Cafe, 10020 Monroe Road – 97.5 Charlotte (28277) • Buona Vita, 3419 Torringdon Way – 98.5 • Circle K, 9620 Rea Road – 96 • Dakshin Indian Grill, 16640 Hawfield Way Drive – 97 • Hampton Inn And Suites, 11935 N. Community House Road – 100

Employees caring for aging parents can also take advantage of our company’s adult care services program offering resources, support and expertise to help manage these responsibilities. As a leader in financial services, Bank of America also supports women entrepreneurs with capital and resources to help them grow their businesses: • We partner with the Tory Burch Foundation Capital Program to provide access to affordable loans to grow their business. • Through the Bank of America Institute for Women’s Entrepreneurship at Cornell, we are providing 50,000 women entrepreneurs with free, online learning to help advance their businesses. • The Global Ambassadors Program, in partnership with Vital Voices, connects women

• King Kabab, 14027 Conlan Circle – 98 • Miro Spanish Grille, 12239 N. Community House Road – 95 • Pio Chicken, 9816 Rea Road – 97.5 Indian Trail • Athenian Grlll, 614 S. Indian Trail Road – 97.5 • Bojangles, 6550 Old Monroe Road – 97.5 • Extreme Ice Center Snack Bar, 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road – 96 • Kate's Skating Rinks, 14500 U.S. 74 E. – 98 Matthews • China Express II, 3607 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 96.5 • Deep Sea Seafood Market, 10020 Monroe Road – 98.5 • East 74 Family Restaurant, 10915 Monroe Road – 96 • First Watch Matthews, 1701 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 87 • Harris Teeter (meat & seafood), 1811 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 99.5 • Primavera Pizza, 1319 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 94 Monroe • Compare Foods Meat Market, 1600 Skyway Drive – 98.5 • Culver's Butterburgers and Frozen Custard, 5122 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 98.5 • El Bohio Tipico, 1902 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 87.5 • Food Lion (produce), 2118 Roosevelt Blvd. – 100 • Franklin Court Grille, 232 E. Franklin St. – 97.5 • Jud's, 1603 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 96 • Red Bowl Asian Kitchen, 2115 W. Roosevelt

leaders of social enterprises and small businesses to mentoring to help them build business acumen and realize their economic potential. • We are lead sponsor of the National Women’s Business Conference hosted by the National Association of Women Business Owners, working to propel women entrepreneurs into economic, social and political spheres of power. • Our partnership with the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women on its Peace Through Business program helps women entrepreneurs from Afghanistan and Rwanda improve their businesses through financial management and mentoring. • The bank works with Paradigm for Parity, an organization committed to achieving gender parity across all levels of corporate leadership. • With Girls Who Code, the bank offers a

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summer immersion program for high schoolaged girls to learn skills in digital technology and robotics and gain exposure to women engineers and entrepreneurs at the bank. We’re proud of these investments, which have been noticed by Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies for 32 consecutive years, Fortune / Great Place to Work’s Best Workplaces for Women list and PEOPLE Magazine Companies that Care. While the recognition underscores our commitment to a diverse workforce, the achievements directly reflect the dedication, effort and drive to make a positive and lasting impact on our company, and the communities we serve. Christine Katziff serves as chief audit executive Bank of America. She is based in Charlotte.

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BUSINESS BRIEFS Charlotte native oversees Rent Sons expansion into area CHARLOTTE – Rent Sons officially launched in Charlotte on March 26 under the leadership of Queen City native Kait Wilson. Wilson is looking forward to working with the startup to Wilson advance its mission of elevating young adults through service and connecting the community through odd-jobs, such as moving, landscaping, junk removal and painting. “In the wake of 2020, I’m excited to bring Rent Sons home to such a beautiful, diverse city uniting young adults with the community to serve our neighbors,” Wilson said. North Carolina marks the seventh state Rent Sons has expanded into. Rent Sons selects communities based on local dynamics and the level of

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social impact it believes can be obtained. “We’re really a marketplace for connecting people on the local level,” Marketing Director Scott Bagley said. “We carefully select communities with the best chance of success in that regard.” Each Rent Sons community is led by a local manager and supported by a team of local Sons & Daughters. Since 2017, the company has completed 100,000 hours of work, raised $1

million in bootstrapped capital, launched locally managed communities in seven states, employed 100 people in seven states and donated 5,000 of labor hours to community projects, including errand runs during COVID-19. “I love entering new communities that give me the opportunity to serve more neighbors,” CEO Pat Brown said. “We really think we can make a big impact in Charlotte.”

Mermaids, pirates arrive at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord CONCORD – Batten down the hatches, grab your mateys and get ready to unleash your inner mermaid or pirate at SEA LIFE Aquarium at SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium's latest experience. Guests can transform into a mermaid or a pirate through April 18 with themed names, tattoos, and pirate hats and swords, while supplies last. Guests can personally meet both a mermaid and a pirate on select days and times throughout the event period, with purchase of a ‘VIP Mermaid and Pirate Experience’ ticket. These meet and greets will offer memorable photo opportunities and allow guests to take part in story time with a mermaid. Guests are also invited to take part in themed crafts and activities from a mermaid bean bag toss to a pirate ring toss and more, included with general admission. Buy tickets at www.visitsealife.com.

CHARLOTTE – CaroMont Health and UnitedHealthcare have agreed on a new multiyear relationship that provides network access to all CaroMont Health facilities for UnitedHealthcare members. The agreement restores access for people enrolled in employer-sponsored and individual plans while bringing CaroMont Regional Medical Center into the network for Medicare Advantage and Medicaid members for the first time. “Our top priority throughout the negotiations was ensuring North Carolinians have access to more affordable care, and this new agreement accomplishes that goal,” said Garland Scott, CEO of UnitedHealthcare in North Carolina.

Rice & Associates renames practice to Cordian Wealth CHARLOTTE – James Rice recently changed the name of his practice to Cordian Wealth, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services. Rice’s practice is located at 8832 Blakeney Professional Drive, Suite 302. The Cordian Wealth name and logo are derived from the firm's values: team strength and meticulous care. An individual strand of rope is weak. When woven together, it becomes a cord which is strong and useful. Cordian Wealth provides one-on-one relationships with their clients providing financial advice that is anchored in a solid understanding of client needs and expectations.

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Matthews Police Department looks for robbery suspect MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at 2:50 a.m. March 27 at the Adam’s Mart, 11130 E. Independence Blvd. The suspect demanded money by threatening the store clerk with a handgun, accord-

CHARLOTTE – Dave Kaminsky and Eric Stevens were winners in the NC Craft Brewers Guild's #NCBeer Label Insanity Competition. Sixty-four breweries entered 346 labels into the competition. Kaminsky was recognized three times for his designs for Divine Barrel Brewing. His design for Sunshine Felt Like Rain won the Pale Ales category. He had two third place awards for When Will Then Be Now (Malty, Amber & Dark Lager category) and Carolina Cobbler – Blueberry (Sour, Brett, Mixed & Wild Ales category). Stevens, of Traust Brewing, won first place in the Sour, Brett, Mixed & Wild Ales category for his design of GØLDNDÆ. He placed third for WYNTR SØLSTIS in the Spiced Vegetable/ Herb & Seasonal Beers category.

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