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Budd, Cotham secure the votes CHARLOTTE – State legislative candidates Laura Budd and Tricia Cotham each earned enough votes May 17 to win their primary races and advance to the November ballot. Cotham, who previously served 10 years as a state representative, earned nearly half of the vote in the Democratic primary for the District 112 seat in the N.C. House. The race included former state legislator Rodney Moore, who reportedly stopped campaigning for the seat. “I am so grateful to the
voters and to my friends and neighbors who devoted their time, energy and passion to help power this campaign,” Cotham wrote to supporters on Facebook. “I am honored to have this opportunity and look forward to continuing our campaign to November to ensure this new seat sends an experienced and battle-tested Democrat to the State House.” Cotham, who lives in Mint Hill, told voters she’d advocate for “more affordable housing, lower health care costs and equitable funding” of schools.
She will face Mint Hill Commissioner Tony Long in the November race. Budd defeated Ann Harlan in a Democratic primary that featured two challengers vying to replace outgoing N.C. House Rep. Rachel Hunt. Budd won by 723 votes. Hunt was among several high-profile Matthews endorsements for Budd, who advocated for adequate school funding, economic growth, living wage jobs and criminal justice reform. “As always, this was never
about asking you for your vote, it is and always will be about earning it,” Budd wrote to supporters on Facebook. “Thank you to everyone who sent sage advice, lent an ear to listen and kept it real with the laughs. Next up is bringing home the blue in November!” Budd takes on former Republican lawmaker Bill Brawley in November.
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Barker: Be bold Girls on the Run founder shares wisdom with grads
Of the Wingate University students earning degrees May 17, 60 majored in biology or environmental biology, 42 in exercise science, 41 in psychology and 26 in sport management. Photos courtesy of Wingate University
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Wingate University spring 2022 graduates These Matthews students earned graduate degrees at Wingate University: • Madalyn Lee Bobeng, Doctor of Pharmacy • McKenzie Cass Bolin, Doctor of Occupational Therapy • Jamie Lee Hundley, Master of Business Administration • Morgan Lenora Jamison, Master of Arts in Sport Management • Jenelle Nicole Mrugalski, Doctor of Occupational Therapy • Madeline Sara Patrick, Doctor of Occupational Therapy • Sydney Paige Stuart, Master of Business Administration • Raymond Joseph Zaffarese III, Doctor of Pharmacy.
Area high school graduations • Levine Middle College High School: May 26, 1 p.m., Ovens Auditorium • Butler High School: June 11, noon, Bojangles Coliseum • Independence High School: June 13, noon, Bojangles Coliseum • Providence High School: June 13, 8:30 a.m., Bojangles Coliseum • Rocky River High School: June 15, 12:30 p.m., Bojangles Coliseum • Providence Day School: May 27, 9:30 a.m.; Mosack Athletic Center
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WINGATE – Wingate University graduates picking up their bachelor’s degrees May 17 got seven bits of wisdom from third- through eighth-grade students via Girls on the Run founder Molly Barker. The Charlotte native shared bits of her personal story and challenged the Class of 2022, 416 members strong, to live bold and authentic lives, despite the tension she described as two sides of the human experience coin. “On the one side … is our essence, the unique us, the us that is perfectly ourselves,” Barker said, “and on the other side is this deep desire Barker for belonging so much that we literally and metaphorically photoshop, filter and cover up who we really are, to fit in, to be pretty, or beautiful, rich or buff, athletic or successful – to be all the things society tells us we should be instead of who we really are.” Speaking to a crowd of thousands on the Academic Quad during a 9 a.m. ceremony, Barker said her encounters with Girls on the Run participants over the past quarter-century had helped her learn the following lessons: • Sometimes you will really suck at something, and that’s OK. “We have to step outside our comfort zone and do things that show us what we are, by showing us what we are not,” Barker said, describing her conversation with a last-place runner in a GOTR 5K who realized that walking, not running, was her forte. • Sometimes being ourselves means being vulnerable and crying in front of people. • Usually, when our heart is in the right place and we are bringing our authentic selves to a project, people really appreciate that, even if the messaging is a little bit off. • Being yourself can be hard. And selfcare matters. • Sometimes in the middle of doing something that will bring you lots of awards and recognition, you discover something that actually brings you joy. Do that, because that’s where your real self lives. Barker said this lesson came from a see SPEAKER, Page 5A
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UNOFFICIAL RESULTS NC Senate D-42 (Rep) Cheryl Russo, 6,762 Scott Stone, 6,603 NC House D-055 (Rep) Mark Brody, 3,983 Brandon Smith, 736 NC House D-103 (Dem) Laura Budd, 2,968 Ann Harlan, 2,245 NC House D-112 (D) Tricia Cotham, 2,374 Yolanda Holmes, 1,556 Jay Holman, 852 Rodney W. Moore, 191 Meck commissioners at-large (Dem) Pat Cotham, 48,702 Arthur Griffin, Jr., 38,147 Leigh Altman, 35,891 Yvette Townsend-Ingram, 27,233 Jennifer De La Jara, 25,685 Trina Boyd, 19,376 Meck Commissioners D-06 (Rep) Jeremy Brasch, 5,292 Desiree Zapata Miller, 5,167 Meck County Sheriff (Dem) Garry McFadden, 35,369 Aujiena (Gina) Hicks, 26,362 Marquis D. Robinson, 7,208 Charlotte Mayor (Dem) Vi Alexander Lyles, 48,252 Lucille Puckett, 4,246 Tigress McDaniel, 2,586 Tae McKenzie, 2,270 Charlotte Mayor (Rep) Stephanie de Sarachaga-Bilbao, 15,560 M. Moustafa, 6,522 Charlotte Council At-Large (Dem) Braxton Winston, 44,473 Dimple Ajmera, 39,796 LaWana Slack-Mayfield, 37,208 James Mitchell, 34,169 Larken Egleston, 29,417 Patrick Cannon, 25,685 Charlotte Council At-Large (Rep) David Merrill, 19,458 Charlie Mulligan, 18,385 Carrie Olinski, 16,797 Kyle J. Luebke, 16,082 David Michael Rice, 10,261 Charlotte Council D-06 (Dem) Stephanie Hand, 4,55453.79% Rob Hillman, 2,39028.23% Nancy Wiggins, 1,52317.99% NC House D-055 (Rep) Mark Brody, 3,98384.40% Brandon Smith, 73615.60% Union Commissioners (Rep) Stony Rushing, 11,10520.84% Brian W. Helms, 8,88016.66% Melissa Merrell, 8,84316.60% Dennis Rape, 7,11713.36% Parker Mills, 6,43312.07% Jonathan Thomas, 3,7557.05% Travis Wilson, 2,1273.99% Edwin Elam, 1,9993.75% Terrence J. Glesias, 1,8443.46% Steven Engel, 1,1842.22% Union School Board D-06 (Rep) Kathy Heintel, 1,72753.09% Jessica Cook, 1,52646.91%
Observations from area DINING SCORES election primary races Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants from May 6 to 12:
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Charlotte City Councilman Larken Egleston and Union County Commissioner Dennis Rape did not get enough votes in their respective primaries May 17 to advance to the November ballot. Several other big names missed out on elevating their political careers, including former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education member Jennifer De La Jara. Here's a breakdown of key races: Union County Commissioners Incumbent Stony Rushing, who had been trading barbs with Rape and other commissioners in recent meetings, was the top votegetter in a 10-candidate Republican primary. He was followed by Brian W. Helms and Union County Public Schools chair Melissa Merrell, who edged out her former school board colleague Rape by 1,726 votes. Rape currently chairs the county board. Helms, a Union County native who said he wasn't a politician, called for greater and more transparent fiscal responsibility. Union County Board of Education Jessica Cook was among many parents who spoke out during public comment portions of school board meetings on hot-button issues such as COVID-19 and Critical Race Theory. Cook tallied a respectable 1,526 votes, but that was not enough to unseat Kathy Heintel, one of the most hands-on members of the school board. Heintel, who serves as vice chair, received 1,727 votes. Charlotte City Council (District 6) Business consultant and faith leader Stephanie Hand emerged as the winner of a three-person Democratic primary. Hand earned 4,554 votes, or 53%, over fintech exec Rob Hillman and real estate broker Nancy Wiggins. She ran on a platform of securing more infrastructure, economic development and safety for the city. She'll try to prevent Republican Tariq Bokhari from winning a third term in the November election.
Lowest Score • Sonic, 14315 E. Independence Blvd., Indian Trail – 90.5 Violations include: An open box of raw bacon was stored above hotdogs and corn dogs in reach-in unit; ice machine needed cleaning; cold brew coffee (with ice cream), shredded cheese and packaged milk weren’t held cold enough; and hot dogs, corn dogs and ice cream mix weren’t marked by dates.
Mecklenburg County Commissioners Pat Cotham, who is serving her fifth term on the board, was the leading votegetter in the at-large Democratic primary by more than 10,000 votes. Former school board member Arthur Griffin came in second followed by firstterm incumbent Leigh Altman. Altman edged out prominent Democrat Yvette Townsend-Ingram, who had secured an endorsement over Altman from the Charlotte Observer, for the third and final slot by 8,658 votes.
All Scores Charlotte (28209) • Qdoba Mexican Grill, 1600 E. Woodlawn Road – 95 • Shake Shack, 1605 E. Woodlawn Road – 98.5 • Unos Tacos CLT, 4200 South Blvd. – 98
Charlotte City Council - At Large Incumbents Braxton Winston and Dimple Ajmera as well as former council members LaWana Slack-Mayfield and James Mitchell advance in the stacked Democratic primary. Larken Egleston, who left his District 1 seat to campaign for the at-large role, was 4,752 votes shy of a seat. Former mayor Patrick Cannon, who served time in prison for accepting bribes, finished last with 25,685. David Merrill, Charlie Mulligan, Carrie Olinski, Kyle Luebke advance to November from the Republican side of the race.
Charlotte (28210) • Hampton Inn & Suites, 6700 Phillips Place Court – 95.5 • Harry’s Grille & Tavern, 8426 Park Road – 93.5 • Jersey Mike’s Subs, 4724 Sharon Road – 95.5 • Just Fresh, 5900 Quail Hollow Road – 98 • Park 51 Cafe, 10703 Park Road – 94 • Rusty’s Deli, 8512 Park Road – 96.5 • Taste of Shu, 8418 Park Road – 94.5 Charlotte (28211) • Carolina Commercial Kitchen, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 96.5 • Chipotle Mexican Grill, 2921 Providence Road – 97 • Food Lion (market), 931 N. Wendover Road – 97.5 • Little Caesars, 901 N. Wendover Road – 97.5 • Soul Miners Garden, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98 • Wolfman Pizza, 106 S. Sharon Amity Road – 97
Other key victories • Tricia Cotham, a Mint Hill resident who previously served 10 years in the N.C. House, earned 47.7% of the vote in a four-person Democratic primary for District 112. • Laura Budd, of Matthews, defeated fellow challenger Ann Harlan by 723 votes to win the Democratic primary for N.C. House District 103. • Dr. Cheryl Russo, a cardiologist by trade, edged out former state legislator Scott Stone by 159 votes to emerge as the Republican candidate for N.C. Senate District 42. • Jeremy Brasch won over Desiree Zapata Miller by 125 votes in the Republican primary for the District 6 seat on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. He'll face incumbent Susan Rodriguez-McDowell in November.
Charlotte (28226) • 7-Eleven, 7511 Pineville-Matthews Road – 95 • Bojangles, 8720 Pineville-Matthews Road – 97.5 • Jet’s Pizza, 8700 Pineville-Matthews Road – 93.5 • Papa John’s Pizza, 7741 Colony Road – 100 Charlotte (28227) • Burger King, 7002 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 95.5 • Chick-fil-A, 9010 Albemarle Road – 96.5 • Chili’s Grill & Bar, 2521 Sardis Road N. – 96.5 • Domino’s Pizza, 9020 Albemarle Road – 95 • Earp’s Express, 7020 Brighton Park Drive – 97 Charlotte (28270) • Bojangles, 1604 Galleria Blvd. – 98.5
N. Community House Road – 96 • Harris Teeter (deli), 7852 Rea Road – 98.5 • Harris Teeter (produce), 7852 Rea Road – 97 • Home 2 Suites By Hilton, 5110 Piper Station Drive – 95.5 • Hyatt House, 9930 Sandy Rock Place – 95 • Jersey Mike’s, 7828 Rea Road – 95 • Poke Cafe, 11318 N. Community House Road – 97.5 • Room 18 Asian - Sushi Bar, 9935 Rea Road – 96 • Sprouts Farmers Market (deli), 15121 Ballancroft Pkwy. – 96 • SPX The Market Place, 13320 Ballantyne Corporate Place – 96 • Sunflour Baking Company, 14021 Conlan Circle – 97 Indian Trail • 100 Main Beef and BBQ, 7878 Idlewild Road – 98 • Food Lion (deli), 7876 Idlewild Road – 97.5 • Food Lion Meat (market), 7876 Idlewild Road – 98.5 • Market Express/The Koop, 4303 Old Monroe Road – 97 • Sonic, 14315 E. Independence Blvd. – 90.5 Matthews • Azteca Restaurant, 9709 E.Independence Blvd. – 92 • Comfort Inn, 1718 Windsor Crossing Drive – 96.5 • Red Radish Catering Co, 10734 Monroe Road – 99 • Sante, 165 N. Trade St. – 98.5 Monroe • Be’s Noodles Bahn Mi & Bubble Tea, 5140 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 93.5 • Corre Caminos Speedy Garcia & Taqueria, 1201 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97 • Crossroads Diner, 4218 N.C. 218 E. – 98.5 • Culver’s Butterburgers and Frozen Custard, 5122 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 99 • Food Lion (market), 100 E. Sunset Drive – 97.5 • Food Lion (deli), 100 E. Sunset Drive – 95.5 • Taino, 3816 Sardis Church Road – 98.5 • Taqueria Chuyita, 1850 Williams Road – 97.5 • The Hog N Dog Too, 1006 Fletcher Road – 97.5 Pineville • Chipotle Mexican Grill, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 98 • Food Lion (deli), 317 S. Polk St. – 98.5 • Food Lion (market), 317 S. Polk St. – 100 • McAlisters (deli), 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 96.5 Waxhaw • The Southern Gourmet, 1615 S. Providence Road – 97 Wesley Chapel • Greco Fresh Grille, 6400 Weddington-Monroe Road – 98
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Firm buys SouthPark Towers BBB warns about potential CHARLOTTE – Crestlight Capital, the Detroit and New York City-based private equity real estate investment firm, in partnership with an institutional investor, announced its recent acquisition of SouthPark Towers. The transaction represents Crestlight’s first office investment in Charlotte and fourth investment over the past 16 months totaling over $500 million of enterprise value. “Charlotte is a core focus market for Crestlight as we continue to expand our portfolio throughout the Sunbelt. We’re excited to officially plant our flag in Charlotte and fortunate to do so with such a prolific asset,” said Brad Finkel, vice president at Crestlight. “We believe SouthPark’s urban, and amenity-rich environment will continue to lead to outsized demand for class A product as it has demonstrated throughout the pandemic.” As part of the acquisition,
scams linked to baby formula CHARLOTTE – Shortages in the supply of baby formula are leading new parents to find other ways of finding the much-needed item and risking themselves to potential online scams, according to the Better Business Bureau. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is taking proactive measures to increase supply to help ease the shortage. According to the 2021 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report, online shopping scams are the riskiest. With the current supply issues on many items, including formula, scammers are watching.
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Crestlight plans on executing a significant renovation of both buildings, including cosmetic improvements, new building amenities and an overhaul of outdoor space, among other things. “SouthPark Towers is a premier asset in a central location in SouthPark,” said Kelly Lim, senior vice presi-
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Mother-daughter duo details waking up on the farm in new book CHARLOTTE – The joy of growing up on a farm is illustrated, sung and shared with children in "Morning On The Farm," written and retold by mother-daughter duo Shalie Miller and Sabrina Ehlenberger and published by Warren Publishing. The book flips the traditional bedtime story and lullaby on its head by sharing the authors’ family wake-up song and story. Based on an Irish ballad and
sung in Ehlenberger and Miller’s family throughout the years, the story focuses on the experience of being a child on a farm and seeing how all the colorful and noisy farm animals wake up and start the day. In an age where so many people are living in cities and suburbs, a lot of people are detached from the simple farm life that so many others, especially in former generations, have experienced. The experience of seeing a farm through
a child’s eyes has shaped numerous generations in Ehlenberger’s family, and she has fond memories of how her grandmother “Mimi,” was always singing and sharing experiences. It was Mimi who first sang the song on which the book is based. Ehlenberger and her mother, Miller, found much joy in writing their book together because they have such a close relationship. This comes across in the book as the
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that walking, not running, was her forte. • Sometimes being ourselves means being vulnerable and crying in front of people. • Usually, when our heart is in the right place and we are bringing our authentic selves to a project, people really appreciate that, even if the messaging is a little bit off. • Being yourself can be hard. And self-care matters. • Sometimes in the middle of doing something that will bring you lots of awards and recognition, you discover something that actually brings you joy. Do that, because that’s where your real self lives. Barker said this lesson came from a GOTR participant who had a dragonfly land on her arm during a 5K and decided that finishing
not, Ehlenberger believes the book can appeal to everyone. “It’s a song that anyone can sing, especially as people begin their day, because it is so catchy, educational and fun with all the animal sounds and cadences,” she said. As a teacher and a mom, she knows how important it is to start the day off right with a fun, engaging routine. On the web: www.warren publishing.net/
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Several classes, ranging from beginner to expert, have been scheduled for the new Janie Wallenhaupt Art Studio at Matthews Glen retirement community. Matthews Glen leaders cut the ceremonial ribbon. Photos courtesy of Matthews Glen
Budding artists Matthews Glen opens Janie Wallenhaupt Art Studio MATTHEWS – The Janie Wallenhaupt Art Studio at Matthews Glen retirement community has officially opened thanks to the generosity of more than 80 donors. Matthews Glen residents Dr. Stephen and Dawn Wallenhaupt made a substantial donation as a lasting tribute to his mother, Janie. “When we learned about the studio campaign, we quickly realized my mother would’ve been a staunch supporter,” said Stephen Wallenhaupt, former chief medical officer at Novant Health. “Mom lived in Matthews Glen for 14 years and was known around campus as ‘the seamstress.’ She used to say residents enjoyed the food so much, their belts need loosening. Growing up, Mom handmade my clothes, sewed quilts and knitted intricate sweaters. She played the piano. She sketched in pencil and ink, painted in oil, tempera and even dabbled in wood carving. She had a lifelong passion for all art forms.” The other major benefactor of the project, Master Kraft, an award-winning Charlotte construction and fine millwork company, has been a staunch supporter of Matthews Glen for more than a decade.
Janie Wallenhaupt, the namesake of the new art studio at Matthews Glen was not only talented in the arts, but she also was known around the campus as “the seamstress.”
Their vision created the state-of-the art studio for all to enjoy. “The Janie Wallenhaupt studio will provide opportunity for residents to enhance their emotional, physical and cognitive well-being as well as a place to
enjoy fellowship and discovery. It’s never too late to learn to paint, sketch, carve, sculpt, sew, knit, photograph, quilt, design, make stained glass or digital art,” said Anne Rutherford, community champion of the project.
How older adults can fight the anguish of inflation With the cost of nearly everything going up, many older Americans are feeling especially vulnerable as they try to make retirement savings last. After all, those retirees’ incomes may be fixed, but the prices they pay for goods and services aren’t, which means they need to be more careful than ever about how – and how often – they spend their money, says Chris Orestis, president of Retirement Genius and an authority on retirement planning, long-term care and financial health. Even one of the largest Social Security cost-of-living increases in years – 5.9% – only helped so much, Orestis says. That’s because there was a lot
of catching up to do. In the 11 years prior to 2022, those costof-living adjustments averaged 1.6 %, and in two of those years there was no adjustment at all. “During that same 11-year period, the cost of living rose an average of about 2% annually,” Orestis says. “So, with each year, the gap grew a little more.” Orestis points out that retirees also weren’t handed any favors when the Medicare Part B premium jumped 14.5%, counteracting some of the good the Social Security increase did for them. With so many factors working against them, it’s important for older Americans to take whatever actions are available to them to fight inflation, Ores-
tis says. Some of his suggestions include: • Adjust your spending habits. People look forward to retirement for decades, so naturally they want to enjoy the time as much as possible. But they also have to be careful with their money, so Orestis suggests looking for ways to cut back or to adjust expectations in these inflationary times. Perhaps dine out less often. Or maybe take trips closer to home rather than to far-flung destinations that require expensive travel arrangements. • Return to work. A Resume Builder survey found that one in five retirees plan to return to work this year. Most of those who expect to be back on the
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was overdue for vacation. It had been a busy fall and the last week in March was the first vacation I would have had since last summer. In November, we booked a flight to Clearwater, Florida to visit with family friends. Chet and Joy were retired ministers. When my wife was a teenager, she lived with them for a period of time. Their influence on her life is significant. We were scheduled to visit with them the last week in March. Vacation couldn’t have come soon enough. A friend drove us to the airport. We were leaving chilly North Carolina for the sun of Florida. It was a wonderful week. What did we do? You’re thinking that we swam in the water or went snorkeling. Perhaps we played some golf or went sight-seeing. Instead, we did something better. We napped. Yes, we napped. It was wonderful. Every day from 1:15 to 4:15 p.m., the four of us took naps. I didn’t realize how tired I was. It was good to get some badly needed sleep. Since Chet and Joy were officially “snowbirds”, their regular house was in Maine. We talked about my wife and I going to Maine to spend some time with them this summer. I looked forward to it as I had not been there since 1978 when my wife and I first started dating. While in Florida, we were given a bonus day. The airline had to cancel our Saturday return and generously allowed us to fly back on Sunday. We were grateful for an extra day with these two individuals. Since I like to get to the airport early, Chet drove us. Both headlights went dead that morning. Yet he was not deterred to get us there on time. He called us after we landed to assure us he replaced both bulbs that morning. Barely three weeks after he took us to the airport, Chet found himself in the hospital. Surgeries were scheduled. Recovery was in ICU. I was confident he was getting the best care possible and would be home in a few days. He died in the hospital only 23 days after driving us to the airport. We tend to live our lives with the idea that the time we have on this planet is infinite. It’s not. It’s finite. Only a few weeks before, my son-in-law ’s father also went in for surgery. He never recovered and died in the hospital. Will had wanted to take his father to the zoo. His father’s response was always, “The next time” we’ll go. There were no more “next times.” There is a Scripture verse that says, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” We are not given forever on this planet. We think we have forever to straighten out wounded relationships. Sometimes there is no “next time. There is another Scripture verse that says, “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Let me ask you, what are you doing with this day? Not tomorrow but this day? My sin is that I tend to live in the past. I will review past hurts and think about them a lot. Sometimes I bounce to the future, thinking about how I want the world to be. Yet God calls me to live in this “precious moment.” I will never go fishing with Chet in Maine. Will will never take his father to the zoo. Don’t put off today thinking you are guaranteed tomorrow. You are not. I’ll be back soon. Until then, live well my friend. The Rev. Tony Marciano is the president/CEO of the Charlotte Rescue Mission. He is available to speak to your group. Go to www.charlotterescuemission.org for details.
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May 21 May 21 • Carolina Beer Temple: Blake Anthony • Evening Muse: Chris Trapper and Pat McGee; Leon III • Jekyll & Hyde (Matthews): Bald Bros • Mac’s Speed Shop: JT Ackerman • Matthews Wine Cellar: Michael Wayne & The Hurricanes • Southern Range: Smokin’ Gunn/ Sticks and Stones • Steady Eddy’s: Jaxx & Jacks • Stooges Pub: Shot Thru the Heart • Stumptown Station: William Nesmith • Tap and Vine: Eddie Bush • Trail House: Travis Grubb and the Stoned Rangers May 22 May 22 • Home Brew: Carrie Ann • Neighborhood Theatre: The Band of Heathens w/Reed Foehl • Visulite: School of Rock Charlotte
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MECKLENBURG COUNTY Notice of Public Meeting Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan Public Hearing #2 and 30-Day Public Comment Period May 20, 2022 To All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Persons: Mecklenburg County (County) would like residents’ participation in the review of the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan (2022-2023 AAP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. This annual document is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive federal assistance to address housing, economic development, and community development issues. If you want to learn more about the HUD CDBG entitlement program, you can visit the following link: https://www.hud.gov/hudprograms/entitlement. The 2022-2023 AAP is a planning document the County submits each year to HUD detailing how the County proposed to spend the CDBG funds during the next program year running from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
The 2022-2023 AAP is available for public review and comment from May 21, 2022 to June 22, 2022. Copies of the 2022-2023 AAP can be accessed at www.MeckNC.gov or at www.centralina.gov/Insights. The County will hold a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM, to obtain views and proposals from citizens at the initial stage of preparing the Action Plan and to enable citizens the opportunity to comment on the County’s community development program and goals. Attendees will be able to participate via computer or telephone, please see access details below. If you wish to attend the meeting via telephone and would like to receive the meeting materials or if you would like the meeting link emailed to you, please contact Zsuzsi Kadar at (704) 688-7033 or zkadar@centralina.org.
Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89823428621?pwd=NDFDQ3d TMldqaU5yQThFZ2l5TFJPdz09 Meeting ID: 898 2342 8621 Passcode: 493808 One tap mobile Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbxIxj2WWm Anyone needing special modifications when attending this meeting, has non-English-speaking needs and/or if this information is needed in an alternative format because of a disability, please contact Timmothy Tibbs at (980) 314-2915 or Timmothy.Tibbs@ mecklenburgcountync.gov. We request at least 7 2 hours’ notice prior to the meeting to make the appropriate arrangements.
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