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INDIAN TRAIL – Town leaders approved rezoning May 12 to allow for a new hotel concept at The Hub, a multi-use development being built at U.S. 74 and Indian Trail Road. The Moser Group lost the original hotel brand and developer due to the pandemic, according to Mackenzie Moser, broker-in-charge. However, the hotel has been upgraded to a Hilton brand. The five-story hotel will be a dual-brand concept shared by Hilton brands Home2 Suites and Tru. Moser explained Home2 Suites specializes in suite-style rooms with kitchenettes while Tru is a lifestyle brand focused on all types of customers.
Each brand will have 75 rooms. They'll share a 1,250-square-foot conference room. Vic Shah, of Om Ventures Hospitality, told the town council that the conference room will be designed more for business use during traditional business hours as opposed to a banquet-style space. The proposal had to go through the rezoning process again because it was significantly different from the original plan, according to Planning Director Brandi Deese. The previous concept was four stories with 105 rooms. “I know a lot of business owners and people will be very happy to have a hotel in Indian Trail,” Councilman Todd Barber said. N.C. Rep. Dean Arp has introduced a bill in the state legislature that would give Indian Trail and Stallings the authority to collect hotel occu-
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Wingate blends in-person with online for commencement WINGATE – Wingate University’s use of a hybrid course-delivery format during the past two semesters – part in-person and part online – will carry over to spring commencement. More than 650 graduates will cross the stage during four in-person ceremonies May 14 to 16, the last a much-delayed celebration of 2020 grads.
“We are thrilled to be able to offer this year’s graduates, as well as those who finished their degrees in the midst of the COVID outbreak, their moment in the spotlight,” Wingate President Rhett Brown said. “Fortunately, rising vaccination rates and the governor’s loosening of gathering see GRADUATION, Page 5A
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MONROE – Elder law is personal for Lisanne Mangum. She became a caregiver at age 14 to a grandmother with Alzheimer's disease. Seeing there weren't many resources available, she grew up wanting to work with older adults. Mangum eventually worked her way up to running assisted living centers as a health care administrator, but she felt drawn to law. “On the legal side, I can provide them with resources when they're going through a really tough time in their lives,” Mangum said. “My family didn't have that growing up.” Mangum has worked with Collins Elder Law Group for about two years. The firm helps clients with estate, retirement and Medicaid planning; long-term care, assisted living and
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Paralegal Leslie Laney and Attorney Lisanne Mangum, of Collins Elder Law Group, explained estate planning, elder law and Medicare planning during the Thrive Outside Micro Expo on May 7 at Chestnut Square Park in Indian Trail. Karie Simmons/CMG photo
nursing home issues; guardianship; and issues involving the payment of health care. The staff consists entirely of women. Mangum enjoys working
in such a supportive environment. Leslie Laney splits her time as a paralegal helping out Mangum see ATTORNEY, Page 5A
WINGATE – Wingate University will be enlisting in a group of stakeholders to determine next steps after learning its namesake was connected to slavery. The university wasn't aware of this until President Rhett Brown recently received information from Nathan Hatch, president of Wake Forest University. “This truth hurts,” Brown said. “It casts a shadow over our university, my alma mater, and is not in keeping with who we are today, what we Brown value and how we strive to be more inclusive for the students who study here and the people who work here.” Washington Manly Wingate served as president of Wake Forest University when the institution sold 16 enslaved people to fund an endowment. Wingate University was named after the administrator 17 years after he passed away at the suggestion of the son of a trustee, who was teaching at Wake Forest. Wingate issued a statement acknowledging its namesake's connection to slavery. “Knowing that the stain of past transgressions can never be eliminated and that the debt to people of color can never be repaid, Wingate University officials do believe this deeply upsetting news can serve as an opportunity for reflection, reconciliation and growth,” according to the statement. Wake Forest renamed Wingate Hall to May 7, 1860 Hall after the date the slaves were sold. Since the death of George Floyd last year, many communities have renamed landmarks to severe ties with slavery. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools renamed Vance High School and Barringer Academic Center after prominent African Americans while Union County Public Schools eliminated the Rebels mascot at Parkwood High School. “While we can’t erase history, we can learn from it,” said Joe Patterson, chairman of Wingate's board of trustees. “The board of trustees eagerly awaits the group’s recommendations on how to move forward.”
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MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
and Dedication of the Matthews Veterans Memorial Park Monday, May 31, 2021
11:00 AM | Stumptown Park | 120 South Trade Street
Join us to honor and remember all men and women who have fallen in battle since the Revolutionary War. The ceremony will be an extraordinary event featuring...
Guest Speaker – Mayor John Higdon
The Matthews Concert Band, directed by Dr. Donald Morris, will open and close the ceremonies.
Singers from Opera Carolina will lead us in the National Anthem and pay tribute to the fallen with “Eternal Father”
Tribute will be paid to the fallen by a 21 gun salute provided by the Matthews Police Department.
10:30 AM
Matthews Concert Band
Dr. Donald Morris - Conductor
11:00 AM Opening Comments Welcome Message General Information Introduction of Guests
Mark Tofano – Commander Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235 – Matthews, NC
11:10 AM Memorial Day Ceremony Opening Prayer
Pastor Chuck Wilson – Matthews United Methodist Church
Bugler Sounds Call to Colors Honor Guard Presents the American Flag Bagpiper – Andrea Jones Honor Guard – Matthews Fire Department
Pledge of Allegiance National Anthem
Katherine Kuckelman – Soprano Michael Owens – Tenor Jennifer Wiggins – Mezzo Soprano Gregory Lowery – Bass Opera Carolina
Honor Guard Retires the American Flag
11:20 AM History and Meaning of Memorial Day Importance of Never Forgetting - POW / MIA George Washington III - Narrator
Significance of the Poppy Flower
Col Margaret Draganac President of the Matthews American Legion Auxiliary
11:30 AM Guest Speaker
Mayor John Higdon – Matthews, NC
11:40 AM Honoring the Fallen Laying of the Wreath
Bagpiper Andrea Jones will lead the Matthews Fire Department color guard bearing the flag of the United States of America.
After 142 years since the town of Matthews was formed, the first mayor of Matthews to establish a veterans memorial park, Mayor John Higdon, will cut the ribbon to officially open the Matthews Veterans Memorial Park.
11:40 AM (continued)
MSgt Michael Pennell Col Margaret Draganac Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235 – Matthews, NC
Reciting the Names of the Fallen
Gordon Greene - Adjutant Stephen Wilfong – First Vice Commander Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235 – Matthews, NC
21 Gun Salute
Matthews Police Department Rifle Squad
Taps
Steve Davis - Bugler “Eternal Father” Hymn Opera Carolina Artists
Closing Prayer
Pastor Chuck Wilson – Matthews United Methodist Church
11:50 AM End of Memorial Day Ceremony
Dedication of the Matthews Veterans Memorial Park 11:55 AM Matthews Concert Band
Dr. Donald Morris - Conductor
12:05 PM Opening Remarks
Mark Tofano – Commander Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235 – Matthews, NC
12:10 PM Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Mayor John Higdon
12:15 PM Closing Prayer
Pastor Chuck Wilson – Matthews United Methodist Church
12:20 PM End of Dedication
This Memorial Day ceremony is presented to you by the: Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235 of Matthews, NC Mark Tofano, Commander
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Dates to Remember VE Day May May 8, 8,2021 1945
Armed Forces Day May16, 15, 2020 2021 May
National Poppy Day May22, 28, 2020 2021 May
Memorial Day May25, 31, 2020 2021 May
Victory in Europe Day, generally known as VE Day (United Kingdom) or V-E Day (North America), is a day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces on 8 May 1945.
On Aug. 31, 1949, Defense Secretary Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the armed forces under one agency -- the Department of Defense.
The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. It reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms.
Memorial Day is a somber holiday dedicated to honor military fallen, with a special focus on those killed during military service or through enemy contact.
The instrument of surrender signed 7 May 1945 stipulated that all hostilities must cease at 23:01 (CET), 8 May 1945, just an hour before midnight. Since that time would be already 9 May in the USSR, most Soviet states including Russia celebrated Victory Day on 9 May.
Armed Forces Day is celebrated the third Saturday in May.
Wear a poppy to honor those who have worn our nation’s uniform. Poppy donations are used for programs that support veterans, the military community and their families. Poppies are offered through the American Legion Auxiliary
Other Important Days in May National Day of Prayer May 7, 6, 2020 2021 May
It was first commemorated on May 30, 1868 at the Arlington National Cemetery by future president James A. Garfield with these words: “We do not know one promise these men made, one pledge they gave, one word they spoke, but we do know they summed up and perfected, by one supreme act, the highest virtues of men and citizens. For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, made immortal their patriotism and their virtue” In 1971, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act and established that Memorial Day was to be commemorated on the last Monday of May.
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Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week is an observance in the United States that pays tribute to the local, state, and federal peace officers who have died, or who have been disabled, in the line of duty. The formal memorial is on May 15, and Police Week is the calendar week in which the memorial falls.
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Expo connects older adults to community resources by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
INDIAN TRAIL – There are three types of people that attend an expo – those who go from table to table looking for freebies, those who look for something very specific and those who talk to everyone there. I used to be in the freebie category but I have evolved into one of those people that talks your ear off. Our newspapers held our first event in more than a year on May 7 at Chestnut Square Park. We called it the Thrive Outside Micro Expo. The scaled-down event was designed to connect older adults to resources in the community that can potentially improve the quality of their lives. Some of the 20 vendors at the expo were Beltone, Charlotte Dermatology, Collins Elder Law Group, Ivy Rehab, Pineville Rehabilitation & Living Center and Tar Heal Pharms. Each of them had something unique
to offer older adults. I got to talking with just about every vendor and realized many of them have cool stories. Eric Alksnis reinvented himself by launching Erinis Group LLC this past year after working in sales. He views himself as an accountability partner for people trying to position themselves for an improved financial future. “People need help,” he said. “I personally got out of debt four years ago and it was life-changing for me.” Dr. Crystal Myers has been a physical therapist for 10 years, but she started her own venture, Meaningful Movements, in July. She had envisioned going on her own two years down the road, but she started developing the idea during downtime. “It was great because a lot of people didn't want to go into the traditional health care setting,” Myers told me. We'll share some of their stories in upcoming editions, but in the meantime, you can check out photos from the event on our Facebook pages.
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New team offers opportunities for kids to be involved Adrian Garson Publisher
CAMPS FOR AGES 6-8 COST $185/SESSION Session 1 • May 31-June 3 Session 2 • July 5-8
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verything I know about soccer, I’ve learned from watching Apple TV’s hit show, “Ted Lasso.” If you haven’t watched, you should. It’s one of the only “feel-good” shows on any streaming channel or cable network. It’s a great story about a hokey American coach who really has no business coaching soccer at all, but he manages to instill some pretty amazing core values into his team of underdogs. Now that Apple TV owes me some promotional dollars for that plug, (just kidding) that one is on the house, I would like to share something about south Charlotte’s newest soccer team, Stumptown AC. Their season opener was May 8, when they won against the Maryland Bobcats. But, their first home game here in Matthews was May 12 at the Sportsplex. I love local teams and this one is no different. I also love seeing children get involved in their community. And, of course, having this new team in town got me thinking. What if we had a local school-aged kid be our sports editor for a day and cover the one of the new team’s practices and attend
Stumptown AC has three more home games this season. Photos courtesy of Stumptown AC
a home game? I know there are a lot of kids out there who are incredible writers who just happen to love sports as well. If this sounds like your child, I’d love to hear about them. Please have them email me about why they love soccer and why they’d love to be our Junior Sports Editor for a Day. We will pick one lucky kiddo and coordinate with the good folks at Stumptown AC to have them attend practice to interview the players and put their unique spin on the story. Please email adrian@cmgweekly.com with the subject line: “Junior Sports Editor.”
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11 Things You Need to Know to Pass Your Home Inspection According to some industry experts, there are over 33 physicals problems that will come under scrutiny during a home inspection. A new report titled “11 Things You Need to Know to Pass Your Home Inspection” identifies the most common problems found, and what to do before listing your home. GRADUATION (continued from page 1A)
restrictions have opened the door for us to host multiple ceremonies and allow each graduate to bring five guests.” To keep the programs short and reduce COVID risks, parts of the ceremonies will be pre-recorded. A day or so before graduates line up on the university’s Academic Quad, they’ll receive a link to a featured address from Mandy Cohen, secretary of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as video salutes to student and faculty award winners and a performance by the University Choir. The ceremonies are open to ticketed guests only, and social distancing and masks will be required.
'Tis the season Here's a look at other notable graduations in the area. Given COVID-19 protocols, the general public won't be able to drop in. Check with your graduates or their schools for protocols. UCPS will stream graduations online for the public. • CATA: June 4, 8 a.m. • Cuthbertson High: June 3, 8 p.m. • Forest Hills High: June 2, 8 a.m. • Marvin Ridge High: June 4, 8 a.m. • Monroe High: June 2, 8 p.m. • Parkwood High: June 3, 8 a.m. • Piedmont High: June 3, 8 a.m. • Porter Ridge High: June 2, 8 p.m. • South Providence School: June 1, 5 p.m. • Sun Valley High: June 4, 8 p.m. • Union County Early College: June 3, 8 p.m. • Weddington High: June 2, 8 a.m. • Wolfe School: May 28, 6:30 p.m. • South Piedmont Community College: May 15, 10 a.m.
Nearly half of the 111 students finishing their graduate programs this spring are earning doctor of pharmacy degrees from the university’s Levine College of Health Sciences. Another one-fifth are earning master of sport
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Pump prices rise as pipeline targeted by hackers CHARLOTTE – Gas prices in the Carolinas have increased significantly on the week, as the Colonial Pipeline outage threatens pump prices and possibly supply, according to AAA. AAA forecasts gas prices to climb even more this week in reaction to the shutdown, which delivers approximately 45% of all fuel to the East Coast.
“The impact of this pipeline outage will vary regionally,” said Tiffany Wright, spokesperson, AAA – The Auto Club Group in the Carolinas. “The outage will have implications on both gasoline supply and prices. The longer it is offline, the larger the impact on the East Coast.” The Colonial Pipeline announced it was the victim of a cybersecurity attack over Mother's
Day weekend, and as a precaution, shut down the pipeline, which runs from Texas to New York Harbor. The pipeline is a primary fuel pipeline for North Carolina. Some lateral lines have reopened, but there was no word prior to The Weekly's deadline of when the mainline, including the gasoline line, will be operational. This prompted Gov. Roy Cooper
to sign May 10 an executive order declaring a state of emergency in North Carolina and temporarily suspending motor vehicle fuel regulations to ensure adequate fuel supply throughout the state. “Today’s emergency declaration will help North Carolina prepare for any potential motor vehicle fuel supply interruptions across the state and ensure motorists are able
to have access to fuel,” Cooper said. On the week, North Carolina’s gas price average increased by 6 cents to $2.73 as of May 10. This is 10 cents more expensive than last month and $1.06 more expensive than a year ago. GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Hann estimated May 12 that 71% of Charlotte gas stations had no gasoline.
Stein: Pay taxes, not scammers by Josh Stein N.C. Attorney General
Nearly 30 million visitors traveled to the Queen City in 2019, spending $7.8 billion in local businesses, attractions, restaurants and hotels across the region. COVID-19 put a dent in the tourism industry, but officials have reason to be optimistic. CMG file photos
Tourism officials optimistic about rebound
CHARLOTTE – Before the pandemic, travel and tourism in the Charlotte region had experienced 10 consecutive years of growth, generating $7.8 billion in direct visitor spending, employing 147,000 residents and producing more than $125 million in hospitality tax collections in 2019. That strong growth trend plummeted in 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19. Several positive signs are pointing to recovery – welcome news as the hospitality industry observed National Travel and Tourism Week from May 2 to 8. “We certainly have many more reasons to be optimistic now than we did at the start of the year,” said Tom Murray, CEO of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority. “Our industry has
been devastated, but we have proven to be resilient – that’s the power of travel. Both the research and our customers are telling us that things are improving, and Charlotte is poised to come out strong as leisure, group and corporate travel returns. Before the pandemic, we were a city on the rise and I’m confident we will be again.” The CRVA has positioned the hospitality industry for recovery through strategic sales and marketing efforts, health and safety tools and awareness campaigns over the past 14 months. A “Rediscover Charlotte” awareness campaign is underway in target markets and has generated more than $15.5 million in hotel revenue and see TOURISM, Page 4B
Nonprofit leader leaves First Tee for TreesCharlotte CHARLOTTE – Jane Singleton Myers has succeeded Chuck Cole as executive director of TreesCharlotte. Myers, the first woman named to the post, most recently served as executive director for The First Tee of Greater Charlotte, which under her leadership became a top 10 chapter among the organization’s 150 affiliates. Prior to First Tee, Myers worked at Bank of America for 14 years in roles that included finance, investment banking, human resources, marketing, communications and corporate services. “Jane comes to us with great experience in both the corporate and non-profit sectors,” Board Chairman Thruston Morton said. “Her experience, drive and determination and ability to connect with people are key strengths she
will bring to bear at TreesCharlotte, as we seek to preserve and expand the tree canopy in our fast-growing city.” Myers will work to grow the 10-year-old nonprofit as the city faces significant population growth, aging trees and increased storms and environmental hazards. “With approximately 100 people moving to Charlotte each day, navigating the rapid rate at which Charlotte is expanding is critically important,” Myers said. “This mission is key to not only the health of Charlotte’s people but the city as well. We must preserve and grow The City of Trees.” Myers grew up in the Myrtle Beach, S.C., area and graduated from Guilford College. Cole retired as executive director after nearly four years as executive director.
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Jane Singleton Myers worked for Bank of America for 14 years before she transitioned into the nonprofit sector. Photo courtesy of TreesCharlotte
This year, the IRS and the N.C. Department of Revenue have both extended the deadline for filing your income taxes to Stein May 17. That gives you more time to file your taxes, but it also gives scammers more time to try to trick you into sending them your money. Every tax season, scammers will try to scam people by getting their W-2 information. Sometimes, they’ll spoof your company’s HR or accounting teams’ email addresses and request your employee information. They might also pretend to be the IRS and call or email you asking you to verify income or other tax-related information. If you’re not sure whether these messages are real, do NOT respond and check with your employer directly. If the email is not legitimate, you can report it to your IT department and the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Guard your personal and financial information closely during tax season. Your email is not a secure way to share information – don’t email or share your Social Security or bank account numbers. Don’t trust sudden emails that claim your tax refund is ready and available, or password resent links so you can claim your refund. Report unsolicited emails to phishing@irs. gov. If you’re using a website to e-file taxes, make sure it’s legitimate. Look for the lock icon next to the address bar and a URL that begins with https. Do not trust anyone who calls you from the IRS and demands tax payments or threatens you with arrest if you don’t pay immediately. Legitimate government officials do NOT contact you to threaten arrest. If the IRS needs to contact you about your tax debt, it will do so via a letter. Don’t answer these calls or respond to these messages. You can always call the IRS directly with questions. And if these callers are asking you to pay what you owe through a prepaid debit card, gift card or by wire transfer, hang up! It’s definitely a scam. Scammers will also try to get their hands on your tax refunds by filing tax returns in your name and then collecting your money. If you receive a notice from the IRS stating that more than one tax return was filed in your name, contact the IRS immediately using the contact information available in the letter. It has been a year of immense financial hardships for so many North Carolinians. Losing your tax refunds or identity to a scammer would only add to your pain. Please protect your personal and financial information, and if you think you or someone you know has been the victim of an IRS scam, file a complaint with our office at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM or https://ncdoj.gov/complaint. Josh Stein serves as North Carolina attorney general.
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Outdoor Concert Band of Oz performs beach music at Stumptown Park as part of the Town of Matthews Outdoor Concert Series. Advance tickets are required. They range from $6 to $24. Find them on www. eventbrite.com. 6-9 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews
Park Yoga The Town of Indian Trial holds Yoga in the Park for adults at Crossing Paths Park. Each session costs $5. Register at www.indiantrail.org. 8-9 a.m.; 120 Blythe Drive, Indian Trail
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May 19 Virtual Coffee The Town of Indian Trail holds a virtual coffee, in which participants can chat and play games. Get the Zoom link at www.indiantrail.org. 10:15-11:15 a.m.; Online
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Streamed Musical Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts presents a free performance of “The Rainbow Fish Musical” that will be streamed online at www. matthewsplayhouse.com. TBA; Online
May 28 Outdoor Concert The Terrance Young Experience performs jazz music at Stumptown Park as part of the Town of Matthews Outdoor Concert Series. Advance tickets are required. They range from $6 to $24. Find them on www.eventbrite.com. 6-9 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews Park Concert The Charlotte Symphony performs selections by Beethoven and Vaughan Williams during Evenings at the Park at Symphony Park. Buy tickets at www.charlottesymphony. org/buytickets. 7-8 p.m.; 4400 Sharon Road, Charlotte Outdoor Movie Union County Parks and Recreation screens “Trolls: World Tour” during its Passport Around the World outdoor movie series at Cane Creek Park. The family event is free. 8:45-10:45 p.m.; 5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw
May 29 Park Yoga The Town of Indian Trial holds Yoga in the Park for adults at Crossing Paths Park. Each session costs $5. Register at www.indiantrail.org. 8-9 a.m.; 120 Blythe Drive, Indian Trail
Memorial Day The Town of Waxhaw holds a Memorial Day ceremony at the Military Wall of Honor. http://waxhaw.com/226/ Memorial-Day or 704-8432195 ext. 226 10 a.m.-noon; East North Main Street in Waxhaw Memorial Day The Town of Indian Trail holds a Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Garden. www.indiantrail.org 11 a.m.; 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail
June 4 Summer Concert HipShack performs rock, pop, funk and soul at the Jammin' by the Tracks Summer Concert Series under the Waxhaw Water Tower. www. waxhaw.recdecdesk.com 7-9 p.m.; Downtown Waxhaw Outdoor Theater Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts presents opening night of “Godspell” at Stumptown Park. Other performances will be held June 5, 6, 12 and 13. Tickets cost $10 and are required. Get them at www.matthewsplay house.com or call 704-8468343. 7:30 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews
June 11 Cruise-In The City of Monroe showcases Corvettes during monthly cruise-in series in downtown. The series continues on the second Friday of the month through November. 6-8 p.m.; Downtown Monroe
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Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com. Homes sold for less than $355,000 were not included.
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DATE SOLD
SALE PRICE
28079 Annadale 1011 Loudoun Road April 27 Bonterra 1103 Saratoga Blvd. April 1 1019 Hercules Drive April 1 Brandon Oaks 2007 Dataw Lane April 30 2024 Hollyhedge Lane April 23 2011 Bridleside Drive April 21 1032 Canopy Drive April 15 3007 Dataw Lane April 5 Chandler Forest 2021 Ivy Pond Lane April 7 Colton Ridge 2018 Sentinel Drive April 29 Country Woods 533 Aspen Lane April 29 Crismark 4013 Guardian Angel Ave. April 28 2012 Cornflower Lane April 27 Stoney Creek 316 Thompson Court April 1
$429,000 $369,900 $400,000 $394,000 $425,500 $375,000 $365,000 $385,000 $405,000 $370,000 $356,000 $395,000 $360,000 $415,000
28104 Brookhaven 3121 Lakehurst Crossing April 22 Callonwood 2006 Altara Lane April 29 Emerald Lake 5018 Golf View Court April 26 Highgate 8021 Wicklow Hall Dr. April 28 4028 Blossom Hill Dr. April 23 9007 Pine Laurel Drive April 15 4011 Blossom Hill Drive April 9 Morningside 1501 Morningside Meadow Lane April 22 Providence Woods South 2001 Greenbrook Pkwy. April 29 2500 Greenbrook Pkwy. April 28 Quintessa 8009 Caliterra Drive April 13 8015 Caliterra Drive April 7 Shannamara 906 Bailey Court April 30 849 Clonmel Drive April 26 7080 Kidwelly Lane April 22 216 Limerick Drive April 19 Shaver Farms 1401 Highland Ridge Ct. April 1 Stevens Mill 1331 Mill Race Lane April 30 8115 Stevens Mill Road April 30 8131 Stevens Mill Road April 21 8114 Stevens Mill Road April 5 Willowbrook 2649 Willowbrook Dr. April 14
$705,000 $575,000 $630,000 $2,279,500 $1,225,000 $2,197,000 $1,276,100 $365,500 $561,210 $440,000 $793,000 $800,000 $527,500 $568,000 $464,000 $492,500 $475,000 $405,000 $388,000 $400,000 $362,000 $400,000
28105 Annecy 1936 Tanfield Drive April 23 Ashley Creek 2138 Kilkenney Hill Rd. April 29 Brightmoor 2620 Willowdale Lane April 26 1409 Ashstead Lane April 22 Elizabeth Place 506 Willow Brook Drive April 1 Matthews Ridge 6755 Fieldstone Manor Dr. April 8 Providence Hills 1232 Over Stream Lane April 30 Providence Manor 1707 Reverdy Oaks Dr. April 6 Sardis Grove 543 Bubbling Well Rd. April 8 Sardis Plantation 512 Foxfield Lane April 23 102 Foxfield Lane April 16 400 Port Royal Drive April 7
$368,500 $390,000 $414,000 $410,000 $559,213 $365,000 $569,000 $730,000 $520,000 $375,000 $389,900 $421,000
ADDRESS
DATE SOLD
Winterbrooke 2702 Oxborough Drive April 23 Wyndmere 620 Stratford Woods Rd. April 27
SALE PRICE
$474,900 $435,000
28134 Bridlestone 14612 Hawick Manor Ln. April 23 Carolina Village 14031 Green Birch Drive April 26 14509 Green Birch Dr. April 1 McCullough 1110 Cedar Park Drive April 29 14615 Country Lake Dr. April 28 15318 Country Lake Dr. April 7 11335 Miller Road April 1 Pkwy. Crossing 12606 Ballyliffin Drive April 21
$400,000 $390,000 $385,000 $422,500 $586,000 $527,000 $388,555 $362,000
28173 Anklin Forest 8912 Red Barone Drive April 1 Barrington 2721 Twinberry Lane April 30 Cureton 8641 Whitehawk Hill Rd. April 29 3032 Connells Point Ave. April 21 8214 Caesars Head Dr. April 21 8412 Whitehawk Hill Rd. April 20 3202 Arsdale Road April 19 3056 Arsdale Road April 16 2769 Collaroy Road April 15 2828 Bevis Lane April 13 2904 Mcpherson St. April 7 Firethorne 1109 Baltusrol Lane April 5 Hunter Oaks 705 Coachman Drive April 20 1300 Iveyridge Drive April 16 613 Birchwood Drive April 9 412 Basingdon Court April 1 Lawson 2208 Gallberry Lane April 30 2101 Howards Mill Lane April 29 1116 Brough Hall Drive April 26 3804 Litchfield Drive April 22 Marvin Creek 900 Wandering Way Dr. April 22 2024 Groves Edge Lane April 5 MillBridge 3051 Deep River Way April 30 5010 Henshaw Road April 29 3008 Linn Cove April 29 1012 Hallmark Way April 29 7005 Millbridge Pkwy. April 28 1042 Easley St. April 28 4026 Pinebrook Lane April 28 3024 Deep River Way April 28 3063 Deep River Way April 27 4000 Linn Cove April 27 2008 Henshaw Road April 27 6016 Britannia Blvd. April 26 3031 Hamilton Mill Dr. April 23 4004 Petersburg Drive April 19 5020 Hudson Mill Drive April 16 137 Landau Road April 16 4012 Linn Cove April 16 1013 Hudson Mill Drive April 15 7000 Hudson Mill Drive April 12 1547 Millbridge Pkwy. April 8 New Towne Village 1404 Lonan Drive April 8 Oak Brook 9117 Oak Bluff Court April 18 Prescot 3504 Exbury Gardens Dr. April 30 Providence Downs 8816 Kentucky Derby Dr. April 30 8908 Kentucky Derby Dr. April 30 8816 Man Of War Drive April 16 Providence Downs South 2007 Connonade Drive April 6 1212 Venetian Way April 1
$600,000 $482,116 $645,000 $420,000 $780,000 $400,000 $439,999 $475,000 $717,300 $830,000 $650,000 $980,000 $605,000 $610,000 $615,000 $450,000 $574,000 $579,000 $440,000 $615,000 $1,107,500 $730,000 $414,708 $461,000 $418,883 $438,070 $409,993 $453,000 $550,000 $398,839 $413,853 $416,051 $443,000 $405,653 $520,000 $495,000 $570,000 $540,000 $399,579 $495,000 $403,000 $490,000 $370,000 $557,550 $355,000 $902,500 $750,000 $870,000 $1,050,000 $1,155,000
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Providence Glen 8004 Avanti Drive April 9 8003 Avanti Drive April 8 Providence Grove 8112 Calistoga Lane April 12 Silver Creek 5419 Silver Creek Drive April 30 Somerset 215 Alnwick Lane April 9 9009 Dartington Lane April 1 Weddington Chase 7106 Stonehaven Drive April 19 7409 Stonehaven Drive April 16 7405 Stonehaven Drive April 8 Weddington Trace 7716 Yellowhorn Trail April 29
SALE PRICE
$590,000 $580,250 $450,000 $515,000 $456,000 $468,500 $792,000 $762,500 $725,000 $730,000
28210 Cameron Wood 3218 Arbor Pointe Drive April 26 Park Crossing 10309 Johns Towne Dr. April 27 10312 Kilmory Terrace April 19 9620 Logan Court April 13 9410 Tresanton Drive April 6
$474,900 $405,600 $660,000 $530,000 $700,000
28226 Challis Farms 5713 Old Well House Rd. April 20 Montibello 3207 Trefoil Drive April 29 3201 Foxridge Road April 29 5042 Sentinel Post Rd. April 27 3400 Ravencliff Drive April 1 Providence Springs 1637 Bardstown Road April 30 Quail View 4735 Lindstrom Drive April 19 Sturnbridge 5623 All Saints Lane April 28 Wessex Square 4732 Truscott Road April 22
$800,000 $1,300,000 $1,130,000 $825,000 $770,000 $835,000 $625,000 $525,000 $477,500
28227 Ashe Plantation 9833 Hanging Moss Trail April 7 Belle Glade 10315 Pahokee Drive April 9 Brighton Park 5933 Phyliss Lane April 16 Fairington Oaks 15106 Durmast Court April 19 Farmwood 5928 Oakwielde Court April 16 Heathfield 6819 Heath Glen Drive April 15 Hidden Forest 11253 Home Place Ln. April 13 Olde Sycamore 10911 Sycamore Club Dr. April 29 10523 Persimmon Creek Drive April 29 10525 Bay Ivy Court April 19 7204 Olde Sycamore Dr. April 6 Oxfordshire 9801 Julliard Drive April 27 Summerwood 8822 Raven Top Drive April 30
$427,400 $450,000 $365,000 $601,000 $355,000 $476,000 $470,000 $375,000 $435,000 $532,000 $535,000 $401,000 $585,000
28270 Bailwick 2121 Glade Hill Road April 5 Beverly Crest 7640 Swinford Place April 30 2619 Saintfield Place April 23 2300 Mirow Place April 14 Hampton Leas 2116 Lynbridge Drive April 29 6428 Shaftesbury Lane April 9 Huntington 1948 Dugan Drive April 21 Providence Arbours 10437 Providence Arbours Drive
$827,000 $539,900 $485,000 $553,500 $400,000 $376,000 $626,500
SALE PRICE
April 30 10413 Breamore Drive April 5 Providence Forest 9800 Providence Forest Lane April 9 Providence Plantation 9207 Hampton Oaks Ln. April 28 6129 Providence Glen Rd. April 21 5418 Flowering Dogwood Lane April 5 Whitmore 4952 Whitmore Pond Ln. April 20 4942 Whitmore Pond Ln. April 8
$558,000 $535,000 $525,000 $745,300 $720,000 $665,000 $465,000 $476,000
28277 Ardrey 17201 Hedgerow Park Rd. April 29 $605,000 Ashton Grove 8908 Elrose Place April 26 $400,000 Auburn Place 12433 Bobhouse Drive April 13 $362,500 Ballantyne Country Cub 14258 Nolen Lane April 30 $1,510,000 14441 W.S. Lee Court April 30 $1,190,000 14830 Resolves Lane April 28 $1,320,000 10904 Lethco Way April 21 $555,000 14617 Rudolph Dadey Dr. April 19 $2,225,000 11103 Mcclure Manor Dr. April 15 $1,450,000 10919 Robinson Rock Ct. April 13 $1,700,000 11459 Legette Court April 9 $929,999 14802 Ballantyne Country Club Drive April 9 $1,150,000 14535 Brick Church Ct. April 8 $975,000 14611 Brick Church Ct. April 7 $900,000 Ballantyne Meadows 10929 Valley Spring Dr. April 16 $472,000 Bexley at Ballantyne 10301 Otterdale Court April 29 $630,000 Blakeney Heath 9706 Winged Trail Ct. April 12 $435,500 Cady Lake 10610 Knight Castle Dr. April 20 $480,000 Carlyle 10509 Kilchurn Court April 28 $469,999 11415 Mcginns Trace Ct. April 15 $415,000 High Grove 8042 Pemswood St. April 26 $1,250,000 Hunters Valley 11731 Sir Francis Drake Dr. April 8 $457,500 Kingston Forest 8823 Leinster Drive April 9 $515,000 8929 Leitrim Court April 1 $535,000 Landen Meadows 8409 Newton Lane April 26 $450,000 Providence Country Club 11915 Royal Portrush Dr. April 29 $1,020,000 12735 Lindrick Lane April 20 $625,000 5206 Jupiter Hills Court April 1 $800,000 Providence Pointe 15635 Prescott Hill Ave. April 28 $485,000 15647 Prescott Hill Ave. April 12 $440,000 13906 Daltrey Lane April 5 $485,000 Providence West 8119 Sealey Court April 15 $542,500 8145 High Oaks Lane April 9 $555,000 Raintree 8300 Raintree Lane April 23 $520,000 3725 Smokerise Hill Dr. April 15 $585,000 4201 Rounding Run Rd. April 12 $450,000 Reavencrest 12137 Humboldt Drive April 27 $375,000 South Hampton 17546 Westmill Lane April 12 $400,000 Stone Creek Ranch 6722 Springs Mill Road April 21 $675,000 6427 Springs Mill Road April 20 $675,000 10937 Round Rock Rd. April 13 $492,500 10423 Alvarado Way April 6 $390,000 5528 Cactus Valley Rd. April 5 $455,000 Stonebriar 11318 Stonebriar Drive April 29 $565,000 White Oak 9930 Elm Creek Lane April 22 $415,000
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124,000 room nights sold since October 2020. A local in-market campaign called “Together Again in Charlotte” will debut this summer to give residents inspiring ways to reconnect with loved ones across the city. The $126.9 million expansion of the Charlotte Convention Center, slated for completion later this summer, will be a strong selling point with meeting and conference planners looking to book business or give attendees a new experience. The recently completed $20 million connector facility between Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium, which added meeting space and expanded on-site catering capabilities, is another new offering for local and out-of-town gatherings.
DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants from April 30 to May 6:
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that Monroe Charter Academy proposes for Federal funding for the 2021-2022 School Year. Interested persons are encouraged to review amendments to the Project and make comments concerning the implementation of special education under this Federal Program. All comments will be considered prior to submission of the amended Project to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in Raleigh, North Carolina. The IDEA-Part B Project is open to the public for review and comments during the weeks of May 9-15, May 16-22 and May 23- 29 in the office of Ashleigh Lanzone, EC Director at 200 Tomberlin Street, Monroe, NC 28112.
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