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CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Area Transit System is about to engage the community on its attitudes about transit-oriented development through the future LYNX Silver Line corridor.

CATS held a virtual community meeting June 22 explaining the development study and its timeline. The light rail line will span 29 miles from Belmont to Indian Trail with 29 stations in between. The project is expected to

attract a variety of residential and commercial uses within walking distance of stations. “Designing the light rail system itself is not only about getting people from one place to another,” said John Howard, a CATS official managing the devel-

opment piece. “We're also trying to design neighborhoods and community.” He said transit-oriented design takes into account mobility and access, land use, community design and equity. Community design is important, he said, as it con-

Emmett Ballard plans to use prize money from a Mr. Fitness competition to support Common Heart. Photo courtesy of Common Heart

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Waxhaw man vies for ‘Mr. Fitness’ title He hopes to give $20K to Common Heart

Fireworks July 4 festivals you don’t want to miss, 3A

Rev. Tony discovers something in shed, 2A

Star athletes Parkwood dominates girls’ wrestling, 3A

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'Super Stars' come through for shelter

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siders how light rail affects towns outside of Charlotte. Part of the study will look at enhancing connections to different land uses, including walk zones leading up to the stations. The LYNX Blue Line

Better Car People CEO Matthew Belk accepts a plaque from campaign chair Jordan Griffin Rowell. Belk's firm was presenting sponsor. Photos courtesy of Community Shelter of Union County

Campaign raises more than $68K in less than a month MONROE – The Community Shelter of Union County's first-time, volunteer-driven Super Stars campaign had 56 volunteers commit to raising $1,000 each. The campaign raised more than $68,000 in less than a month. Some brought their children into the effort, with the youth selling lemonade or working a yard sale. Others conducted a letter-writing campaign or asked for donations at their business. Super Stars was headed by honorary chair Sheriff Eddie Cathey as well as volunteers Kathy Bragg, retired shelter CEO, and Jordan Griffin Rowell, partner see SHELTER, Page 5A

Monroe City Councilwoman and campaign co-chair Angelia James accepts a thank you gift from shelter CEO Melissa McKeown.

INDIAN TRAIL – Common Heart has the chance to win $20,000 thanks to a pledge from one of its volunteers who is participating in an online fitness contest. Longtime volunteer and personal trainer Emmett Ballard is competing to be named Mr. Fitness in Muscle & Fitness magazine. The grand prize is $20,000, which he has pledged to donate to Common Heart if he wins. Ballard, 38 of Waxhaw, is a Cupboard Ally volunteer. He delivers groceries and encouragement to families each month. It’s something he and wife Michelle have kept up for more than eight years and say they see “their neighbors” as extended family. The couple have two daughters, ages 9 and 7, they often bring along to serve. Their monthly routes include low-income seniors who often struggle with health issues and many hard-working families just trying to survive, including one family with 10 children. “We believe in it so much because going into these homes the people are so grateful to see us and to know that someone cares enough to bring them food,” see FITNESS, Page 5A

Lottery victory reminds winner of late wife Anniversary 25 years of charter schools, 4A

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RALEIGH – A Union County resident's entry into the 2021 Multiply The Cash second-chance lottery drawing on June 9 netted him the top prize of $100,000. More than 18.7 million entries were submitted for the drawing. Burrell Cleveland Jr., who lives in the Wesley Chapel area, claimed the prize June 15 at lottery headquarters in Raleigh. He took home $70,750 after federal and state tax witholdings. Winning the lottery evoked memories of his late wife, Kimberly, who died in 2018. Cleveland said he and his wife played the lottery together. He told her one day that they would drive to Raleigh to pick up a prize. “It was nice driving in today because I could see her there sitting next to me

in the car – in spirit,” he told lottery officials. “Here we did it. We’re here.” Cleveland told lottery officials that he'll do what he and his wife always talked about doing with the money – put it in savings for retirement. With his birthday coming up, he also planned on treating himself to a nice dinner at Texas Roadhouse. Want to play? Two 2021 Multiply the Cash second-chance drawings remain. Each drawing offers a $100,000 top prize, eight $5,000 prizes and 25 $500 prizes. To enter the next drawing, enter Multiply the Cash tickets on the lottery’s website or scan the ticket’s bar code using the NC Lottery Official Mobile App, like Cleveland did.

The drive to lottery headquarters was especially meaningful to Burrell Cleveland Jr. Photo courtesy of N.C. Education Lottery

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need to take you back 14 years when my family built our shed. I researched all the big-box home improvement centers, borrowing (or should I say stealing) the best ideas from them. I didn’t want the typical six foot by eight foot shed. I had a lot to store in it. At the time, my son bought a 1941 Buick he was going to restore. Fenders, bumpers and the hood needed a dry place. We built a shed that was 12 feet by 16 feet. The door opening was seven feet wide. The door height was over six feet. You could park a 1965 Mustang inside it. We used it for more than storing the lawnmower. A few years later, my mother asked me to store some items in it on a shelf. Over the years, I forgot what it was she placed there. Since that time, my kids married and moved out of the house. My son took the 1941 Buick with him. We rearranged areas of the shed but not the shelving. For whatever reason,

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the items my mother had me put on the shelf never moved. I arranged chainsaws and paint around it. A few weeks ago, my wife and I were looking for something in the shed. I saw these bags. Not knowing what it was I opened it. One was my mother’s wedding album from the late 1940s. There were high school photos of my two sisters. There was my sister’s wedding album. We took the items and brought them in the house to examine. I had to laugh as one of the bags was a “Shop Rite” bag. Shop Rite was the big grocery store in New Jersey. This bag was over 25 years old. But more important than the bag was the rich history it contained.

I saw pictures of uncles and aunts that had died in the late 1980s or early 1990s. I thought with fondness of the many memories of cousins getting together for backyard birthday celebrations and family cookouts. While we were the “kid” cousins, there were photos of the “adult” cousins on my grandfather’s side of the family. I had to reflect to the 1910 decade when both grandparents left Italy for a better life for their family. They would leave everyone they loved behind, knowing they would never see them again. There had to be a tug on their hearts to stay behind. In the late 1800s, there had been a lot of fighting between the city states of Italy. It wasn’t safe place to live. It was said that the only one you can trust is your family. That may be why the Italian culture is so very focused on the family. My four grandparents came to a world where they didn’t know anyone. I joke that my paternal grandfather landed in Ellis Island and traveled three blocks to live in Jer-

sey City. My maternal grandfather traveled a little bit further – eight miles away. They came because they wanted something better for their family. The sacrifice they made was huge. They came to a land where they didn’t know anyone, nor did they know the language. They left behind everything that was familiar and everyone they knew and loved. All they brought with them was what they could carry. More importantly, they brought the dream of a better life for their family. Next weekend we celebrate our freedom from Britain’s tyranny. Freedom isn’t free. It costs men and women their very lives so we can enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. 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. Visit www.charlotte rescuemission.org for details.

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• Over the past three years, Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte have collaborated on economic development projects including Lowe's, Microsoft, Stratifyd, LendingTree, AvidXchange, Better.com, Honeywell and Chime Solutions.. • Including Centene, the city and county have helped bring more than 9,000 jobs and $1.47 billion in capital investment to the community since fall 2018. • The creation of Centene's East Coast campus brings roles in technology, operations, customer service, finance, human resources, medical management positions, and other corporate positions with an average annual salary of $100,089. • More than 1,000 of the positions are operations roles with an average salary of $63,000.

RALEIGH — N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper was in Charlotte on June 21 to welcome the Centene Corporation, a provider of managed care services for Medicaid, public and private health plans. It claims to be the largest provider of Medicaid services in the nation. The company announced last year that it selected Charlotte for its East Coast regional headquarters after North Carolina offered $338 million in tax incentives through a “transformative” Job Development and

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Investment Grant. Last week, the company also announced that it is paying more than $140 million to settle lawsuits for breach of Medicaid contracts. The suits were brought by Ohio and Mississippi, whose state attorneys general alleged Centene misled their state Medicaid programs, causing overpayment by the state health programs. The allegations stem from Centene’s business practices in Medicaid’s pharmacy benefits reimbursements from 2017 and 2018. The states accuse Centene of using contractors to drive up pharmacy reimbursements. Ohio’s Department of Justice called it an “elaborate scheme” born of “corporate greed.” “Centene took advantage of all of us who pay taxes to care for the most vulnerable Ohioans,” Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said in a news release last week. “Centene used sophisticated moves to bill unearned dollars – moves known only at the top levels of health care companies,” Yost said. “It has taken a huge effort by my team to untangle this scheme – and now that we know how it works, the alarm bells should be ringing for anyone using similar tactics.” Yost agreed to drop the suit after Centene settled, paying Ohio $88.3 million and Mississippi $55 million. The company has also reportedly reserved $1.1 billion for any future settlements with other states. The company denies any liability and says the settlement does not indicate an admission of fault in the accusations. In Monday’s dedication, Centene CEO Michael Neidorff said that Centene is going to be a part of North Carolina’s Medicaid transformation to managed care planned for launch next month. “We are honored to be part of North Carolina’s Medicaid transformation rollout starting July 1,” Neidorff said. North Carolina’s Department of Commerce struck the deal last year to bring the company to Charlotte, offering $388 million in tax incentives through the JDIG program. The enormity of the grant stems from an add-on to a state program that was originally designed to bring companies to poorer areas of the state. Centene was awarded the first “transformational” JDIG grant to build its hub in Charlotte. Apple received the most recent one. “We are excited to have a company like Centene here with this innovation and fore-

sight,” Cooper said. “We need to come up strong for them, too. We need to make sure that Michael gets the welltrained, skilled workforce that he needs to do the job.” Centene is a Fortune 500 company, and its billion-dollar hub project drew incentive offers from states across the country. After weighing the offered packages, Centene selected North Carolina for the hub, promising more than 6,000 high-paying jobs for Charlotte over the next 12 years. Comments by Neidorff at the dedication ceremony with Cooper on Monday emphasized Centene’s corporate commitment to cultural diversity, highlighting that more than 50% of its workforce are people of color and 75% of employees are women. “Charlotte has all the elements of a great city: successful schools, impressive infrastructure, great diversity and tremendous opportunity for upward economic mobility,” Neidorff said. “Centene continues to evolve into a technology company that does health care,” he added. “Our new campus is designed to meet the modern expectations of today’s professionals while serving as a technology hub to help shape the future of health care.” The company says that the lawsuits and subsequent settlements with Ohio and Mississippi stem from services provided by Envolve Pharmacy Solutions Inc., its pharmacy benefits manager subsidiary. Envolve was accused of a practice called “spread pricing” in which the PBM charges the Medicaid program more than they pay the pharmacy for the patient’s drug, and keep the difference as profit. Centene says they have improved transparency to eliminate spread pricing. “We respect the deep and critically important relationships we have with our state partners,” said Brent Layton, Centene’s president of health plans, markets and products in a press release announcing the settlements. “These agreements reflect the significance we place on addressing their concerns and our ongoing commitment to making the delivery of health care local, simple and transparent. Importantly, putting these issues behind us allows us to continue our relentless focus on delivering high-quality outcomes to our members.” The Centene dedication ceremony happened the same day the N.C. Senate released its state budget pro-

posal with tax cuts in it. It limits spending to a 3.45% increase in 2021-22, and 3.65% in 2022-23, far less than Cooper’s proposal of a 12% increase in state spending over two years. “The same governor who is sharply critical of tax relief for the state’s small businesses and mom and pop shops, which comprise 99.6% of businesses here in North Carolina, is going to celebrate this massive pledge of taxpayer money to a company that’s notorious for taking advantage of taxpayers?” said Jon Sanders, senior fellow in regulatory studies at the John Locke Foundation. “It staggers one’s capacity to countenance political hypocrisy.” The Senate’s budget also does not provide funding for Medicaid expansion, an issue that has sharply divided the governor and the legislature when it comes to the budget. Back in May, Centene and its CEO were publicly critical, even threatening to leave the company’s home state of Missouri when it also decided not to expand Medicaid. “As the largest provider of Medicaid in the United States and a Fortune 42 company, I have to ask myself, ‘Why am I in this state?’” Neidorff said at the time to Health Payer Specialist, a health industry trade publication. “This is a state that frowns on this business; what am I doing here?… It’s an embarrassment.” That corporate pressure to expand North Carolina’s Medicaid federal entitlement program, Centene’s primary business, is likely to intensify with such a large presence now in Charlotte. Cooper reinforced his and Centene’s position in his comments Monday. “Another thing Michael would tell you: We need to expand Medicaid. We need to make sure that this works,” Cooper said. “It’s a lay-up, folks. We need everyone out there talking to legislators about this critical moment in time. It’s really a moral issue for a person to be able to afford to see a doctor, and it’s time for that to happen.” Centene is worth an estimated $35 billion. Its billion-dollar Charlotte facility broke ground in August and is on 80 acres in University Research Park. It includes everything from office space to a child care center and an amphitheater. “Looking around here, it’s amazing what a billion dollars can do,” Cooper told the audience gathered at the dedication.

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THINGS TO DO June 25 Director's Tour The Matthews Heritage Museum offers a director's tour of the N.C. pottery exhibit. Reservations are required. 2 p.m.; 232 N. Trade St., Matthews

Fourth of July festivals you don't want to miss The pandemic put an end to family outings with mom, dad and your Uncle Sam. Maybe it's time to reconnect. How about Fourth of July weekend? There's plenty of fun, food and fireworks to be had in Mecklenburg and Union counties.

Indian Trail: July 3 Parade Teen pageant queen and community volunteer Grace Laney will serve as grand marshal of the annual parade, which starts at Post Office Drive and ends at Old Monroe Road. Kids, get ready to collect some candy from the floats. When: 11:30 a.m. July 3 Where: Downtown Indian Trail Marshville: Pre-4th of July Celebration Marshville leaders are very thoughtful. They're giving the community a fun pre-holiday festival with live music, food trucks and fireworks a week before some of the larger regional festivals. Well played, Marshville. When: 5:30-9:30 p.m. June 26 Where: Marshville Park, 820 Park Drive

Outdoor Music Brubakers jam at the Summer Concert Series at StoneCrest Piper Glen's fountain plaza. https://shopstonecrest.com/events-2 7-10 p.m.; 7900 Rea Road, Charlotte

June 26 Farmers Market The Matthews Community Farmers' Market opens with produce and homemade food. www.matthewsfarmersmarket.com/ 8 a.m.-noon; 188 N. Trade St., Matthews

Charlotte: SkyShow In addition to the fireworks and military appreciation experiences at the Charlotte Knights vs. Norfolk Tides games (7:04 p.m.) on July 2 and 3, you can watch what's billed as the Southeast's largest fireworks show on the Fourth of July. When: 6:05 p.m. July 4 Where: Truist Field, 324 S. Mint St. Charlotte: Celebrate America Fireworks Play all day at Carowinds and stay for the Celebrate America Fireworks show. Don't forget to make reservations. Admission is charged for the amusement park. When: 8:45 p.m. July 3 and 4 Where: Carowinds, 14523 Carowinds Blvd.

Outdoor Concert Blackwater headlines the next installment of the Matthews Outdoor Concert Series at Stumptown Park. Gates open at 5 p.m. Food trucks will be available. www. matthewsfun.com 5-9 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews

Farmers Market The Waxhaw Farmers Market opens with produce and homemade food. www.wax hawfarmersmarket.org 9 a.m.-noon; 27283 Waxhaw Pkwy., Waxhaw

Truist Field in Charlotte is a popular place to watch July 4 fireworks. Karie Simmons/CMG photos

Matthews: 4th of July Concert The Tim Clark Band headlines this concert. The band travels the Carolinas performing shag, rock and party music. You can also enjoy burgers, hot dogs and ice cream. When: 7-9 p.m. July 3 Where: Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade St. Monroe: July 4 Celebration The community can enjoy amusement rides and food vendors at 4:30 p.m. as well as the sounds of the Carolina Soul Band from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The evening ends with fireworks. When: 4:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Where: Belk Tonawanda Park, 217 I B Shive Drive Pineville: 4th of July Dog Parade The Charlotte Black Dogs hosts a patriotic event that your fur baby can be part of. It in-

cludes vendors and a contest ($5 entry) for the most patriotic, creative and funniest costumes. Bring a bag of cat or dog food to donate. Visit www.facebook.com/CharlotteBlackDogs to understand the rules before you go. When: 2-6 p.m. June 26 Where: Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive Waxhaw: Food Truck Rodeo & Concert Mosey on over to Waxhaw for a unique Fourth of July experience. Load up on food truck grub from the likes of Pelicans Snoball, A Piece of Havana and A Little Taste of Chicago while listening to Gump Fiction: The Ultimate 90's Experience. Other attractions include Gravity Juggling, Maribell's Face Painting and Caricatures by Jeff. When: Noon to 3 p.m. July 4 Where: Waxhaw Water Tower

Kids Crafts The Matthews Heritage Museum holds a Crafts for Kids drop-in event involving napkin rings. 704-708-4996 10 a.m.-noon; 232 N. Trade St., Matthews Market Northwood Office's Markets at 11 features an open-air market with music, yoga and food at Ballantyne's Backyard. www. goballantyne.com 11 a.m.; 11611 N. Community House Road, Charlotte Outdoor Concert Alexa Jenson grooves at the Summer Concert Series at StoneCrest Piper Glen's plaza corner. https://shopstonecrest.com/ events-2 6-8 p.m.; 7900 Rea Road, Charlotte Outdoor Music Soundbarrier performs at the next Summer Concert Series event at Blakeney Shopping Center's plaza. Lawn chairs, blankets and leashed dogs are allowed. 7-9 p.m.; Rea & Ardrey Kell roads, Charlotte Continued on Page 4A

SPORTS SHORTS

Aurora Efird and Savannah Bramhall were star wrestlers for Parkwood High School last season as freshmen. They continue to rule the mat as sophomores. CMG file photo

Parkwood dominates Women’s Wrestling Invitational CHAPEL HILL – Parkwood High School had two wrestlers win and two wrestlers place third in their weight classes at the N.C. High School Athletic Association's third annual Women’s Wrestling Invitational at Glenn High School. Aurora Efird, of Parkwood, won the 126-pound class. She defeated wrestlers from Cary, Dixon and Hoke County. The first place match was decided by injury default, while her other victories were by pin.

Savannah Bramhall, of Parkwood, won the 170-pound class. She pinned wrestlers from Pisgah, Thomasville and Purnell Swett during the invitational. Her fastest fall was 26 seconds. Mackenzie Eller, of Parkwood, placed third in the 145-pound class after pinning a Swain County wrestler and earning a decision over a Clayton wrestler. Marissa De La Cruz, of Parkwood, placed third in the 152-pound class after pinning a Mitchell wrestler. Mariel Mayo-Perez, of Parkwood, and Anna-Isabella Ancheta, of South Mecklenburg, each won matches in their weight classes. Hannah Bahasuan, of Weddington, and Leyla Cius, of Ardrey Kell, also qualified for the invitational. More than 130 participants from across the state competed in 13 weight divisions.

Wrestlers qualify for state tournament CHAPEL HILL – The North Carolina High School Athletic Association will hold the Individual Wrestling State Championships on June 26 at three sites. The 1A and 4A Championships will be held at Glenn High School in Kernersville. The 2A

Championships will be at Wheatmore High School in Trinity. The 3A Championships will be held at Eastern Guilford High School in Gibsonville. Here are qualifers from area schools: • Ardrey Kell (4A) – Cooper Marshall (138), Cam Parker (126), Jackson Riley (160) • Central Academy (2A) – Aiden Curry (160), Logan Fite (138), Grant Haney (113), Elijah Harris (126), Colin Lutz (145), Kyle Montaperto (120), Hunter Ross (132), Brady Ross (170) • Charlotte Catholic (3A) – Joey Baisley (106), Andrew Templeton (182) • Cuthbertson (3A) – Grant kahlenberg (138), Myles Lopez (285), Jack McDermid (152), Ashton Schutz (106), Noah Zandy (145) • Parkwood (3A) – Cody Hardy (285), Caleb Simpson (138) • Piedmont (3A) – Noah Cauble (106), Jake Cauble (120), Tripp Collins (126), John Lewis (160), Colby Locklear (145), Jerrett Rayfield (195), Ryan Whetzel (220) • Porter Ridge (4A) – Nathan Carnes (220), Christian Hasty (132), Syler Weber (138) • Providence (4A) – William Cline (126), Noah Luna (120), Noah Rupp (170) • South Mecklenburg (4A) – Jeffrey Hoelscher (152), Alexander Jones (182), Evan Slack (113) • Sun Valley (3A) – Andrew Macchiavello (220) • Union Academy (1A) – Isaac Williams (160)

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Baseball: Providence, Sun Valley reach regional finals CHARLOTTE – Providence and Sun Valley baseball teams have reached the regional finals in the N.C. High School Athletic Association Baseball Playoff Championship. No. 1 seed Providence takes on No. 3 Reagan to determine who represents the western bracket in the 4A state championship. Both teams are 15-2. Providence defeated Northwest Guilford 13-3 in the third round, Lake Norman 10-2 in the second round and Ragsdale 2-1 in the first round to advance to the regional finals. No. 11 Sun Valley battles No. 9 Cox Mill for a spot in the 3A state championship game. Both teams are 14-3. Sun Valley defeated St. Stephens 10-0 in the third round, East Rowan 5-4 in the second round and Southwest Guilford 7-1 in the first round.to advance to the regional finals. The fourth round will be the regional finals and will be a single-game format rather than a best-of-three series.

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THINGS TO DO Continued from Page 3A

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June 27 Outdoor Concert The Charlotte Symphony performs at Pineville's Rockin' & Reel'n series at Pineville Lake Park. www.pinevillenc. gov 7 p.m.; 909 Lakeview Drive, Pineville

June 30 Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive at Matthews Town Hall. Register in advance by calling 1-800733-2767. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.;232 Matthews Station St., Matthews

Outdoor Music Too Much Syliva headlines the Pineville Rockin' & Reelin' festival at Pineville Lake Park. www.pinevillenc.gov 7 p.m.; 909 Lakeview Drive, Pineville

July 10 Fun Nights Shelley Ruff & The Hoodies performs a free concert during Mint Hill's Family Fun Nights at Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park. Family activities begin at 6:30 p.m. www. minthillevents.org 7 p.m.; 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill

July 17

July 1 Live Music Bradford Ray Bailey rocks Waverly's Tunes on the Terrace. www.waverlyclt.com 6-9 p.m.; Providence & Adrey Kell roads, Charlotte

Kids Crafts The Matthews Heritage Museum holds a Craft for Kids drop-in event involving fun with tops. 704-708-4996 10 a.m.-noon; 232 N. Trade St., Matthews

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Outdoor Music Flute Praise provides musical entertainment at the Summer Concert Series at StoneCrest Piper Glen's fountain plaza. https://shopstonecrest.com/events-2 7-10 p.m.; 7900 Rea Road, Charlotte

July 3 Kids Crafts The Matthews Heritage Museum holds a Craft for Kids event involving cotton. Reservations are required for 10, 10:45 and 11:30 a.m. 704708-4996 10 a.m.-noon; 232 N. Trade St., Matthews

July 8 Live Music Dave Vergato Trio rocks Waverly's Tunes on the Terrace. www.waverlyclt.com 6-9 p.m.; Providence & Adrey Kell roads, Charlotte

Museum Exhibit The Matthews Heritage Museum's latest exhibit, “North Carolina Pottery: A Tradition in Clay,” will be displayed Thursday to Saturday, through Aug. 28. Admission costs $4 for adults, $2 for ages 10 to 17 years, and free for ages younger than 10. Admission is free on the first Saturday of each month. Call 704-708-4996 to make reservations. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 232 N. Trade St., Matthews

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RALEIGH – Twenty-five years ago this week, the Tar Heel State legalized the creation of public charter schools. School choice advocates came together in Raleigh on June 22 to celebrate the milestone and highlight the impact of charter schools on families and students during the last quarter-century. “There is a philosophical war underway right now,” said Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, at a press conference. “It’s between bureaucrats and unions on one side who would like to force all children into one educational system controlled by those bureaucrats, and parents and children on the other side who wish to have a say in that child’s education.” Today, more than 8% of N.C. public school students — around 126,000 in total — are enrolled in 200 charter schools located in 65 counties across the state. Demand continues to outpace supply as more than 76,000 names are on the waitlist for charters. Even as traditional public schools in North Carolina experienced the sharpest enrollment declines in decades during the COVID-19 pandemic, charters have seen a 7% enrollment increase. Also this month, North Carolina marked the 10-year anniversary of the action that allowed charter school growth to take off: legislation lifting the 100-school cap. That bill was passed nearly unanimously by both chambers of the General Assembly and signed into law by then-Gov. Bev Perdue. The Department of Public Instruction also announced Tuesday that principals at charter schools will now be eligible to participate in the Principal of the Year selection process. Since 1984, Wells Fargo has financially supported the program in collaboration with DPI to recognize outstanding principals from N.C. public schools. One early beneficiary of the state’s charter school law spoke at the press conference. Tim Taylor is a former student at Arapahoe Charter School, one

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of the first charters to open in the state in 1997. Taylor described how the community came together from every walk of life and political and religious persuasion to create the school. Taylor’s story has come full circle with his son now attending Arapahoe Charter. “How do you define freedom in one word? The answer to that is choice,” Taylor said. Other elected officials who spoke at the press conference underscored that charter schools empower families of fewer means to access a better education for their children. “One child in this state because of where they live and the income of their parents should not be denied that opportunity to excel in education that would be available to others,” said House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland. “Charter schools, as well as many other alternatives, are a key part to providing the opportunity for that equality.” “We live in a society where, by and large, a public school is determined by a zip code,” said State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt. “But charter schools give students and families the opportunity to move past the idea that a zip code must determine where a child attends school.” Moore also pointed out that many

charter schools remained open during COVID-19 when traditional public school classrooms were closing. “The charter schools really stepped up in a lot of ways,” Moore said. This session, lawmakers have passed a bill to open new funding sources and add flexibility to charter schools. Under current law, when a charter school dissolves, all net assets of the school go to the local school administrative unit overseeing the charter. Under House Bill 729, capital-sourced assets would be exempted from that requirement. Another change would be to allow counties to make direct appropriations to charter schools to buy real estate, furniture, school supplies, school technology and similar capital equipment. The bill also requires funding parity between traditional public school students and charter school students: “It is the intent of the General Assembly to ensure that all state funds for public school students attending charter schools are provided in amounts on a basis comparable to funds provided for public school students attending other public school units.” A fourth provision in H.B. 729 allows charters to meet the yearly requirement for instructional days through a combination of in-person and remote instruction.

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with Leitner, Bragg & Griffin law firm in Monroe. Funds will be used to support the shelter’s three lines of service – emergency shelter, food and rehousing. “Essentially, the community shelter is the safety net for our Union County neighbors who struggle with food and housing insecurities,” CEO Melissa McKeown said during the celebration. “This month marks two years since we moved into our new facility, and the timing couldn’t have been more perfect. “We were just getting settled when COVID hit, and because we were ready with the proper space, we were able to respond in the way that our community needed.” During the first 12 months of COVID-19, the shelter provided 26,189 nights of emergency shelter to adult men, women and children. More than 200 people moved out of the emergency shelter back into

Hannah Bragg receives a Super Stars medal from Sheriff Eddie Cathey as her grandmother, Kathy Bragg, looks on. Photo courtesy Community Shelter of Union County

independent housing. The shelter also distributed nearly 800,000 pounds of food through drive-thru pantries and assisted 262 households on the brink of homelessness with nearly $900,000 of federal eviction prevention funds. McKeown described how each $1,000 impacts community neighbors in need: • Provides 80 overnight

stays in the emergency shelter. • Provides one and a half months of eviction prevention assistance. • Provides upfront moving assistance to a household moving from the shelter to independent housing. • Provides two weeks of groceries for 50 households. Visit www.UnionShelter. org for details.

"This month marks two years since we moved into our new facility, and the timing couldn’t have been more perfect." • CEO Melissa McKeown, Community Shelter of Union County

INDIAN TRAIL – Mayor Michael Alvarez appointed Joel Galex as Mayor for the Day for the July 3 Parade and presented him with a key to the city during the June 22 town council meeting. Galex will ride alongside Alvarez near the front of the parade, which kicks off at 11:30 a.m. beginning at Post Office Drive. Floats will travel the one mile to Old Monroe Road, where the parade will conclude. Earlier this spring, Galex received a Town of Indian Trail Service Award in recognition of his commitment to his job and customers as an employee of the local Walmart. He was selected to receive the award after a resident’s Facebook post went viral thanking him for his hard work and friendly demeanor. “I would like to thank my parents, Walmart for their support and everyone involved with me being here,” Galex said at the meeting. Galex, a long-time Walmart associate, can be found stocking shelves, collecting carts, greeting guests

Joel Galex shows off his key to the city and proclamation he received from Mayor Michael Alvarez. Photo courtesy of Town of Indian Trail

or helping them load up their cars. He is known for his positive, friendly and can-do attitude. Store Lead Brandon Rogers said Galex is extremely dependable and comes to work in rain, sleet or snow to help make sure the parking lot is clear for customers. He said Galex’s job is strenuous, but he works non-stop during his shifts to ensure customers have the best experience possible. Galex was born in Howell Township, New Jersey, to Jerry and Elain Galex.

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has attracted multi-family apartments and condos as well as townhomes. Unlike the Blue Line, CATS is delving into the development piece much earlier with the Silver Line. Monica Holmes, a planner with the City of Charlotte, said the study will consider what place we want to be and what infrastructure is needed to access transit and enable transit-oriented development. The study will examine the market, affordable housing and employment. CATS hopes to present a final plan on development in December. In the meanttime, it hopes to engage the public at seven key

He lived there for 23 years and has resided in the city of Monroe for the past 15 years. When he’s not providing top-notch customer service at his job, Galex enjoys reading, doing word puzzles and watching classic Western TV shows. “It is an honor to have Joel serve as Mayor for the Day and ride next to me in the parade,” Alvarez said. “He exemplifies the traits that everyone should aspire to have – friendly, kind, hardworking and always willing to lend a helping hand.”

station areas, including the downtown and sportsplex areas of Matthews. CATS plans on identifying infrastructure for these areas, including where parks and open spaces as well as affordable housing can go. The effort will also identify potential joint-use developments. Upcoming engagement activities for the station area planning are as follows: Belmont (July 12), Remount (July 13), Bojangles (July 20), Village Lake (July 21), Downtown Matthews (July 22) and Stallings/Indian Trail (July 23). Details about the meetings are still being finalized. CATS has a survey about the Silver Line at https://public input.com/silverlinetod. Online: www.catssilver line.com

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Nonprofit envisions one-stop legal aid center CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy is preparing to improve its ability to provide dignified, confidential, convenient service when it moves into a new building later this fall. Once renovations are complete, the building, located at 5535 Albemarle Road, will triple the square footage of its current Elizabeth Avenue facilities, consolidating all its services under one roof. The end result will be a one-stop legal aid center for those in need of access to legal support around safety, security, stability and health. Charlotte Center for Legal Advo-

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cacy will begin providing services at the new location December 2021. “The critical need for our ser-

vices is overwhelming,” Executive Director Ken Schorr said. “While our staff does an amazing job of

meeting that demand, they are working out of multiple, inadequate, outdated physical spaces and our clients deserve better. In addition to serving more families, our new home will increase our capacity for advocacy, innovation and collaboration.” For more than 50 years, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy has worked to ensure fairness, access to justice, and to help struggling families find stability and avoid falling into poverty. Demand for its services has grown steadily since 2000. While Charlotte Center for Le-

gal Advocacy has risen to meet the challenge of a growing population with urgent and emerging needs, the nonprofit says its impact is limited by physical space. The organization and its partner, Legal Aid of North Carolina, rent three additional buildings to accommodate existing staff. Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy’s new building, and establishment of a program endowment, will allow for staff and volunteers to grow and respond quickly to the changing needs of the community. see LEGAL, Page 3B

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Charlotte jewelry designer appears on QVC CHARLOTTE – Mary Hamby, of Twenty Two West, highlighted jewelry her team makes locally on QVC. The segment aired live from 4 to 6 p.m. June 22. Hamby showcased her brand's Porcelain Butterfly Earrings, Macrame Hoop Earrings and Wrapped Square Bangles on the home shopping brand. “I'm so excited to have this huge

platform to share our handmade story,” Hamby said. “We have been building up to this for the last few months after finding out we had received the Big Ticket after presenting our work to QVC through their Big Find competition.” Twenty Two West recently opened a studio and storefront at 2613 Tuckaseegee Road in Charlotte. Online: www.twentytwowest.com

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CHARLOTTE – Dr. Scott Rissmiller, executive vice president and chief physician executive for Atrium Health, has been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Top 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives of 2021. The awards honor people in health care who are considered by peers and senior editors of the magazine to be paving the way to better health. The list includes the likes of Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “My selection is truly a reflection of the great work and expertise of the Atrium Health physicians Rissmiller and other medical professionals who care for our patients each day,” Rissmiller said. “Together, we have made Atrium Health an environment where we can provide health, hope and healing for all who walk through our doors.” During the pandemic, Rissmiller assembled and oversaw a team of operational and medical experts to create the Atrium Health Hospital at Home – a virtual hospital created in less than three weeks to house COVID-19 patients. The initiative lowered the chances of the virus spreading by keeping patients out of emergency departments and allowing them to remain in their homes for observation or inpatient treatment and recovery. This also conserved hospital space, staff resources and personal protective equipment. He also played an integral role in the creation of mass vaccination sites, leveraging unique and innovative public-private partnerships to get more people vaccinated see RISSMILLER, Page 2B

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stability and to be their own boss. The brand’s home office handles all the leads, marketing and advertising, freeing up the local owners to run the day-to-day. “So you’re going into business for yourself but not by yourself because you have this support system behind you,” Delatte said. Houck chose Home Clean Heroes for its buttoned up business model and the necessary service it will provide the area’s growing real estate market. “There’s not a detail they have not addressed,” Houck said of the franchise. “It’s really a paint by numbers business. Follow it and make it your own, put your personality into it and work hard and enjoy it.” Houck conducts all the in-home estimates for new clients himself, during which he learns their specific needs and makes note of hot spots in the home like high-touch surfaces and high-traffic areas. Home Clean Heroes uses eco-friendly products with the exception of a Lysol-based cleaner used to sanitize and does not do laundry or wash dishes. Every clients gets their

own two-person team of professional grime-fighters who have passed a background check and are bonded, insured and thoroughly trained. They also get a set of color-coded microfiber towels so there is no cross contamination between rooms or between houses. Houck understands that people are busy between work, spending time with family, exploring the area and putting money back into our local economy, and the last thing they want to do is spend their time cleaning. That’s where he says Home Clean Heroes comes in. “Our number one promise is to defend our customers’ free time so they can spend it how they want to spend it,” Houck said. He also hopes to provide a positive impact on the community through Home Clean Heroes’ “Cleaning for a Reason” program by offering women undergoing chemotherapy treatment one complimentary cleaning service. “It just makes them feel a little bit better,” Houck said. Want to learn more? Visit https://homecleanheroes.com/southcharlotte/ for more about the company and to schedule your free inhome estimate.

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MONROE – Union County has hired Clayton Voignier as director of strategy and innovation. Voignier will provide guidance on improving programs and services; develop and recommend policies that align county programs with priorities and growth initiaVoignier tives; and oversee the county’s Community Development Block Grant Program. Voignier most recently served as director of community planning and development for Richland County, S.C. He has worked in a variety of roles for Mecklenburg County, including assistant to the county manager; director of business affairs for the social services department; and director of compliance, strategic planning and revenue cycle management for the finance department.

MARVIN – The Village of Marvin hired Hunter Nestor as the planning and zoning administrator. He will begin work on July 6. Nestor has spent the last three years with Western Piedmont Council of Governments in Hickory as a community and regional planner. He served as the planner for five different municipalities and worked on various projects. “Planning is a vital part of creating healthy and safe communities,” Nestor said. “I look forward to serving the Village of Marvin and using creative, collaborative strategies to achieve the community’s short- and long-term visons.”

CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Earnest Winston has appointed Nancy Brightwell as new chief academic officer. Brightwell has been the executive director for the Southwest and Central 1 learning communities since 2018. She was a superintendent for the East Learning Community (2016 to 2018), school su- Brightwell perintendent for instructional support (2015 to 2016), superintendent for the Northeast-Vance Learning Community (2014 to 2015) and Beacon Shepherd (2014 to 2016). Brightwell was a principal at Mallard Creek High (2011 to 2014), Ranson Middle (2008 to 2011), Carmel Middle (2005 to 2008), Beverly Woods Elementary (2000 to 2005) and Nathaniel Alexander Elementary (1996 to 2000).

Little Caesars is hungry for Charlotte market share CHARLOTTE – Little Caesars is looking to expand its North Carolina footprint with a goal of developing 25 new units across the Charlotte market through 2024. To add to the nearly 40 Little Caesars locations currently open and operating in the greater Charlotte metro area, the brand is actively searching for both single-unit and multiunit franchisees looking to grow their portfolios in this region. Franchising investments start at around $360,000, with incentive programs available for veterans and first responders. Little Caesars will explain franchise opportunities through a live webinar event June 29 at noon. Visit http://bit.ly/LCE_Charlotte to register.

Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants from June 11 to 17:

Lowest Scores • El Bohio Tipico, 1902 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe – 88 Violations include: Certified person-in-charge wasn't available; bone-in pork wasn't cooled fast enough; ham and cheese in bottom of prep top cooler weren't held cold enough; and ham, queso cheeses and opened salami didn't have date marks.

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Lyles makes June 17 Sanitation Engineer Appreciation Day CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles signed a proclamation declaring June 17 as Sanitation Engineer Appreciation Day. Lyles said she appreciates the hard work and dedication of the city's Solid Waste Services staff. To mark the day, the Wells Fargo Duke Energy Center was illuminated blue, green and yellow, and Solid Waste debuted a new digital game, Trash Dash CLT, that highlights challenges faced by solid waste employees. Trash Dash CLT is available in both the Apple App and Google Play stores. Visit http:// onelink.to/TrashDashCLT to download Trash Dash CLT.

Tire, vehicle checks during National Tire Safety Week CHARLOTTE – Tire Kingdom Service Centers and NTB Tire & Service Centers are celebrating the 2021 National Tire Safety Week from June 28 to July 4 by reminding customers of the importance of tire safety. The awareness campaign, promoted by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association, focuses on educating motorists about proper tire care and potential danger from unsafe used tires. Both Tire Kingdom and NTB will offer customers free tire care and 28-point vehicle checks in conjunction with the week.

Spectrum to award $500 to Veterans Bridge Home CHARLOTTE – Spectrum announced a donation of $500 to Veterans Bridge Home, as part of the company’s national community philanthropic program, Spectrum Employee Community Grants. Veterans Bridge Home works to connect veterans and their families to the community by providing employment resources, career coaching, various workshops and coordinated events throughout the community. Spectrum Employee Community Grants has provided funding to more than 250 nonprofits in 30 states throughout the company’s service area since its inception in July 2019.

Charlotte (28209) • AMF Centennial Lanes, 4501 South Blvd. – 96 • Clean Juice, 2927 Selwyn Ave. – 97 • Little Spoon Eatery, 2820 Selwyn Ave. – 96.5 • Roasting Company, 1601 Montford Drive – 94.5 • Zack's Hamburgers, 4009 South Blvd. – 98.5 Charlotte (28210) • Hilton Garden Inn Grille, 4808 Sharon Road – 97 • Phillips Place Cinema, 6911 Phillips Place Court – 99.5 • Ruth's Chris Steak House, 6000 Fairview Road – 94.5 Charlotte (28211) • Bayou Betty, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 99 • Dunkin Donuts, 4920 Old Sardis Road – 96 • Ernie's Smokehouse BBQ, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 99.5 • Hunan Express, 901 N. Wendover Road – 96 • Little Mamas Italian Kitchen, 4521 Sharon Road – 92 • Paco's Tacos & Tequila, 6401 Morrison Blvd. – 96.5 • Renaissance Patisserie, 6401 Morrison Blvd. – 96 • Roosters Wood Fired Restaurant and Wine Bar, 6601 Morrison Blvd. – 97 Charlotte (28226) • Cabo's Mexican Cuisine & Cantina, 6676 Carmel Road – 92.5 • Harris Teeter (deli), 4100 Carmel Road – 95 • Hungry Howies, 8334 Pineville-Matthews Road – 97 • McDonald's, 3315 Pineville-Matthews Road – 96

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DATE SOLD

SALE PRICE

1021 Lake Forest Drive May 28 $815,000 Providence Woods South 2624 Greenbrook Pkwy. May 3 $700,000 Quintessa 1102 Veramonte Drive May 18 $920,000 Shannamara 844 Clonmel Drive May 28 $685,000 7430 Balintoy Lane May 27 $610,000 425 Gregan Court May 20 $530,000 6132 Abergele Lane May 17 $565,000 Wedgewood 2151 Wedgewood Drive May 28 $470,000 Woodbridge 4508 Lawrence Daniel Drive May 12 $356,100

28079 Annadale 7015 Sedgewick Road May 19 $362,800 Bonterra 1923 Painted Horse Dr. May 19 $487,000 3113 Xilingol Drive May 12 $420,000 1409 Belmont Stakes Ave. May 11 $376,008 Brandon Oaks 8004 Fountainbrook Dr. May 28 $350,222 1041 Canopy Drive May 28 $355,000 14002 Fenwick Drive May 27 $320,000 6902 Fenwick Drive May 24 $300,000 6024 Powder Mill Place May 20 $347,000 7010 Honey Tree Lane May 19 $320,000 3006 Spring Fancy Ln. May 10 $385,000 1000 Ladybank Court May 7 $355,000 Colton Ridge 2022 Sentinel Drive May 27 $340,000 1000 Sandbox Circle May 24 $390,000 Country Woods East 525 Aspen Lane May 28 $445,000 9016 Birch Court May 27 $388,000 1566 Hawthorne Drive May 13 $362,500 Crismark 5006 Centerview Drive May 12 $340,000 5006 Tremont Drive May 4 $619,000 Fieldstone Farm 1014 Yellow Bee Road May 21 $333,000 2009 Blue Range Road May 17 $370,000 2014 Houndscroft Road May 14 $357,500 Hemby Commons 6000 Hemby Commons Pkwy. May 17 $310,000 Hunters Pointe 542 Dovefield Drive May 24 $430,000 Lake Park 3502 Alden St. May 27 $391,000 3606 Iris St. May 26 $280,222 5417 Creft Circle May 21 $368,500 3900 Brittany Court May 14 $330,000 5302 Fennell St. May 7 $260,000 6500 Courtland St. May 6 $470,000 Sheridan 2001 Thorndale Road May 24 $521,346 2016 Clover Hill Road May 17 $495,495 Taylor Glenn 2000 Symphony Lane May 27 $370,100 11009 Magna Lane May 26 $406,000

28105 Annecy 9630 Newby Lane May 13 $381,000 Ashley Creek 2009 Fairchelsea Lane May 18 $400,000 Brightmoor 1212 Cindy Carr Drive May 7 $417,000 Candalon 11002 Secotan Lane May 17 $425,100 Coachman Ridge 346 Forest Trail Drive May 12 $560,000 Deerfield Creek 11122 Brush Hollow Rd. May 3 $740,000 Mallory Manor 831 Stanhope Lane May 11 $630,000 640 Barington Place May 4 $610,000 Matthews Estates 348 Matthews Estates Rd. May 4 $456,500 Matthews Grove 7619 Carrington Forest Ln. May 14 $416,000 7327 Lamplighter Close Drive May 14 $357,500 Matthews Ridge 3331 Darlington Road May 10 $363,750 Roxbury 4100 Olde Roxbury Dr. May 26 $526,715 Sardis Forest 419 Scarborough Lane May 27 $381,000 9521 Hinson Drive May 26 $370,000 9214 New Towne Drive May 17 $375,000 710 Bethune Place May 13 $345,017 748 Trail Ridge Road May 13 $360,000 Sardis Grove 200 Sardis Grove Lane May 3 $480,500 Sardis Plantation 227 Wainsley Place May 28 $467,000 630 Laurel Fork Drive May 27 $493,000 Thornblade 1829 Cloudburst Drive May 28 $342,500 Weddington Ridge 3027 Huntington Ridge Ct. May 17 $382,000 Williams Station 2705 Gold Spike Court May 12 $311,309

28104 Bromley 1215 Delaney Drive May 21 Brookhaven 4017 Camrose Crossing Lane May 26 1110 Doverstone Court May 14 Emerald Lake 1601 Emerald Lake Dr. May 21 Highgate 9009 Pine Laurel Drive May 27 6072 Foggy Glen Place May 14 1009 Clover Crest Lane May 3 Kerry Greens 8106 Sheckler Lane May 28 2213 Coatsdale Lane May 18 Lake Forest Preserve

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SALE PRICE

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DATE SOLD

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SALE PRICE

$276,000 $535,000 $445,000 $465,045 $375,000 $325,000 $330,000

28173 Anklin Forrest 4048 Widgeon Way May 21 Beechwood 2408 Carson Drive May 13 2321 Carson Drive May 7 Briarcrest 1309 Wynhurst Drive May 25 1602 Ashburn Ridge Dr. May 20 Bridle Path 312 Appomatox Drive May 7 Champion Forest 2016 Bauer Place May 14 Cureton 2802 Bevis Lane May 13 Hunter Oaks 1001 Staghorn Lane May 28 8906 Long Needles Ln. May 28 1005 Grayscroft Drive May 28 909 Lillieshall Road May 25 1305 Coachman Drive May 18 Innisbrook at Firethorne 414 Wingfoot Drive May 17 Kingsmead 9208 Clerkenwell Drive May 26 Lawson 2109 Howards Mill Ln. May 21 2626 Southern Trace Dr. May 21 2508 Trading Ford Dr. May 14 1305 Screech Owl Road May 11 1804 Mill Chase Lane May 7 Marvin Creek 909 Wandering Way Dr. May 20 MillBridge 4001 Shadowbrook Rd. May 28 1012 Millbridge Pkwy. May 28 3066 Lydney Circle May 27 1024 Sterling Drive May 27 3014 Burton Point Ct. May 26 5017 Millbridge Pkwy. May 26 5028 Hudson Mill Drive May 21 3132 Deep River Way May 20 1531 Millbridge Pkwy. May 20 3032 Deep River Way May 20 Oak Brook 3309 Oak Brook Drive May 27 Providence Downs South 1508 Venetian Way Dr. May 14 Providence Glen 8212 Avanti Drive May 21 Quellin 8402 Denholme Drive May 4 Silver Creek 1204 High Brook Drive May 27 Somerset 8313 Tintinhull Lane May 19 8818 Red Mayne Ct. May 7 8916 Waltham Forest Ct. May 3 Weddington Chase 1730 Hickory Ridge Dr. May 27 2006 Streamview Court May 18 7410 Stonehaven Drive May 14 8037 Stonehaven Drive May 4 Weddington Trace 7313 Yellowhorn Trail May 20 7601 Meadow Grove Dr. May 14 Wesley Oaks 806 Springwood Drive May 28 416 Ranelagh Drive May 24

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28227 Apple Creek 10018 Mountain Apple Dr. May 28 Ashe Plantation 10015 Hanging Moss Trail May 24 Bainbridge 9224 Edwards Place May 22 Brighton Park 5123 Soaring Eagle Ln. May 27 Country Woods 14265 Maple Hollow Ln. May 18 Farmwood 4300 Chuckwood Drive May 26 5431 Saddlewood Lane May 21 Heathfield 6800 Heath Glen Drive May 13 Hidden Hills 12901 Hidden Hills Ln. May 28 Olde Sycamore 10829 Sycamore Club Dr. May 28 6907 Club Champion Ln. May 27 7509 Hogans Bluff Ln. May 26

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DATE SOLD

6802 Olde Sycamore Dr. May 17 Oxfordshire 9900 Julliard Drive May 25 5918 Crown Hill Drive May 24 Pleasant Valley 7819 Silver Maple Lane May 26 Summerwood 8921 Raven Top Drive May 17 8420 Early Bird Way May 11

SALE PRICE

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28270 Alexander Hall 6724 Alexander Hall Dr. May 27 $540,000 Beverly Crest 7512 Swinford Place May 27 $450,000 7638 Swinford Place May 11 $512,000 Hampton Leas 6421 Shaftesbury Lane May 5 $485,000 Hembstead 8011 Cottontail Court May 26 $770,000 2824 Winding Oak Dr. May 17 $696,841 1101 Jericho Lane May 14 $930,000 8205 Brooknell Terrace May 7 $715,000 Langston 3413 Allenwood Road May 25 $375,000 Lindon Oaks 9808 Grasmere Drive May 13 $540,000 4930 Derbyshire Drive May 10 $585,000 McKee Woods 6319 Gatesville Lane May 5 $300,000 Providence Arbours 4711 Heatherton Place May 26 $595,000 Providence Plantation 2701 Cotton Planter Ln. May 28 $570,000 2238 Grimmersborough Lane May 27 $840,000 2611 Peverell Lane May 27 $527,250 2661 Providence Spring Lane May 25 $453,000 5534 Meadow Haven Lane May 25 $1,225,000 3339 Rhett Butler Place May 24 $505,000 2737 Cotton Planter Ln. May 21 $545,000 8716 Bee Tree Circle May 19 $650,000 2222 Grimmersborough Lane May 18 $865,000 2330 Keara Way May 13 $670,000 3204 Planters Ridge Rd. May 11 $825,000 Sarah Hall 10308 Lady Grace Lane May 5 $741,000 Willowmere 3830 Manor House Dr. May 25 $510,000

28277 Ardrey 17204 Hedgerow Park Road May 5 $565,000 Ardrey Chase 10110 Paxton Run Road May 25 $610,000 9904 Paxton Run Road May 10 $630,000 Ashton Grove 9039 Elrose Place May 29 $355,000 9123 Gander Drive May 25 $392,000 Auburn Place 8514 Darcy Hopkins Dr. May 28 $383,000 8509 Shufford Court May 17 $430,000 8603 Robinson Meadow Court May 13 $382,255 Ballantyne Country Club 11923 John K Hall Way May 28 $910,000 14922 Ballantyne Country Club Drive May 27 $886,000 10924 Lederer Ave. May 17 $725,000 11006 Pound Hill Lane May 10 $1,087,500 15815 Strickland Court May 6 $771,975 11131 Mcclure Manor Dr. May 4 $1,420,000 Ballantyne Meadows 14124 Wild Elm Road May 18 $380,000 Balmoral Park 8802 Balmoral Park Dr. May 6 $629,500 Berkeley 10417 Hollybrook Drive May 28 $655,000 5404 Kincross Lane May 13 $655,000 Bridgehampton 16224 Bridgehampton Club Drive May 28 $770,000 Cobblestone 10005 Willow Rock Dr. May 7 $582,500 Highgrove 8600 Highgrove St. May 11 $1,350,000 Hunters Gate 12714 Landing Green Dr. May 28 $500,000 12623 Landing Green Dr. May 27 $550,000 12829 Landing Green Dr. May 21 $439,900 Kingston Forest 8400 Headford Road May 27 $505,000 8920 Leinster Drive May 10 $545,000 Landen Meadows 8818 Castlebay Drive May 17 $418,500 8425 Newton Lane May 5 $435,000 Piper Glen 6250 Glynmoor Lakes Dr. May 25 $958,000 Providence Crossing 13027 Darby Chase Dr. May 14 $635,000 Providence Country Club 11609 Glenn Abbey Way May 18 $890,000 11944 Braid Hills Drive May 17 $847,369 11810 Dan Maples Drive May 6 $915,000 Providence Crossing 13027 Darby Chase Dr. May 14 $635,000 Providence Country Club 11609 Glenn Abbey Way May 18 $890,000 11944 Braid Hills Drive May 17 $847,369 11810 Dan Maples Drive May 6 $915,000 Providence Pointe 15324 Prescott Hill Ave. May 28 $585,000 15810 Sullivan Ridge Dr. May 18 $520,000 12312 Mcallister Park Dr. May 11 $483,500 Raeburn 8718 Fieldgate Drive May 11 $322,000 Raintree 9800 Fairway Ridge Rd. May 26 $340,000 9419 Raintree Lane May 20 $575,000 10611 Par Cove Lane May 14 $390,000 10603 Par Cove Lane May 10 $345,250 Reavencrest 8829 Darcy Hopkins Dr. May 10 $430,000 Stone Creek Ranch 10519 Alvarado Way May 27 $415,500 Thornhill 11014 Spice Hollow Ct. May 3 $405,000 Vineyard 10306 Riesling Court May 25 $650,000 Weston Glen 14025 Eldon Drive May 28 $469,900 9603 Garland Court May 14 $466,000 Williamsburg 8021 Long Nook Lane May 27 $472,500 10149 Thomas Payne Circle May 24 $610,000 7946 Buckfield Place May 21 $551,000

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IN THE FAMILY COURT TWELFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Docket No. 2020-DR-21-617 SUMMONS

TO: THE DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of you Answer to said Complaint upon the subscriber at his office, Smith Ammons Howle, LLC, 614 West Palmetto Street, Florence, South Carolina 29501, within thirty (30) days after service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will

HELP WANTED Engineering Manager. Levvel, LLC, Charlotte, NC. 2 Opnings. Examine info to choose, recommend, & plan SW app specs. Supervise 3. Reqs Bach in Comp Sci, Comp/Sys Engg/rel/equiv. Reqs 2 yrs exp: finishing projects & shipping SW; build apps using modern lang like JavaScript, C#, Angular, MSSQL, Oracle, ASP.NET, MySQL & PHP; APIs & Web Svcs; use common dvlpr supprt tools incl source control like Git, TFS, issue trackers, build sys, & test frameworks; & program & architect patterns. Reqs 20% US trvl. Apply: Nick Hernandez, 101 N.Tryon St, Ste 1500 Charlotte, NC 28246. Ref# 105257.

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SMITH AMMONS HOWLE, LLC /s/ Gregory D. Ammons 614 West Palmetto Street Florence, South Carolina 29501 (843) 407-1583 ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF

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