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MONROE – Angelia James was not able to convince colleagues on the Monroe City Council to give her an additional 30 days to bring an attorney up to speed on the process of removing her from office. The council is trying to remove James for misconduct through the common law doctrine of amotion. A staff report prepared in November by City Attorney Mujeeb ShahKhan states James attempted to “fire, demote, promote and otherwise ha-
rass and intimidate” police officers; refused to isolate after testing positive for COVID-19; and held press conferences that “disparaged” city employees and the council. Shah-Khan explained the steps and timeline for amotion during the council’s Dec. 13 meeting. James sought to delay the council from approving the process for amotion, which includes a hearing. “It talks about fair and impartial hearing before a fair and impartial city council, so how can you be fair and impartial?” James asked, adding that Shah-Khan also represents her
as a member of council. “It’s just a lot of questions that I got that legal council needs to look at ...” Shah-Khan explained that while members of the council may have some bias, members have to work toward being as unbiased as possible. “You’re suggesting that your colleagues can not be unbiased,” he said. “I think your colleagues can be unbiased and hear what they have to hear because they know after reading the rules that the matter will be based on what comes from the hearing.” The hearing will lead to recommendations that will be presented to
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$25M donation Former Family Dollar CEO gives back, 2A Wingate University students get hands-on training at Wingate Rehabilitation and Performance. The clinic helps people who are uninsured or underinsured. Photo courtesy of Wingate University
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council. Shah-Khan said the process of amotion has been pursued four times since 1935 and that Monroe will use processes adopted from New Hanover County and Fayetteville. Shan-Khan told the council that James has been asked repeatedly to identify her legal counsel. James said she would identify her attorney after the council’s vote. After the council voted 6-1 to accept the city attorney’s rules of the amotion process, James did not identify her legal counsel, but said the attorney would be in touch.
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WINGATE – Wingate University’s Department of Physical Therapy provided nearly $25,000 worth of free treatments to the community in six months this year. The new pro bono clinic, Wingate Rehabilitation and Performance, provides services free of charge every Monday afternoon during the semester to referred patients, most of whom are uninsured or underinsured. First- and second-year students, under the supervision of Wingate professors, do assessments
and take patients through their range of treatments. WRAP is the successor of a pair of clinics that were put on hiatus during the pandemic. Between launch in June and
the end of the semester, the clinic recorded 215 patient visits that in a commercial setting would have cost a combined $24,425.40. Patients saved an see CLINIC, Page 5A
MONROE – Common Heart’s Getting Ahead empowerment focus groups meet people where they are -- in all types of situations. For Angie Merritt, it was a “safe place” to be and meet friends as she recovers from addiction. “It was a comfortable place and a place where I felt peace and friendship,” she said. “There was accountability there – I had to be there and be on time. Merritt I felt understood too. I felt like I fit in for the first time in a long time.” Angie was one of five women who celebrated the completion of Getting Ahead last week with a graduation celebration. These graduates are now leaders in Common Heart’s Advocates for Change group where they will receive ongoing friendship and support. They are also eligible for six months of free professional life coaching services to help them achieve their goals. The organization’s Emergency Savings Incentive Program also allows them to earn a $500 emergency savings account as they build skills needed for success. Angie first heard about Getting Ahead from a friend. The Walmart gift card incentive got her attention but wasn’t the real drive to get her to apply. Common Heart is accepting applications for the next Getting Ahead sessions, which start in mid-January. Participants can earn up to $425 in Walmart gift cards. Apply at www.commonheart.org.
Nativity brings Christmas story to life by Kim Button Contributor
Darrik and Kenith Cheney, with daughter Daphne, play the part of the Holy Family at the Charlotte Nativity Festival. Photo courtesy of Diane Sheppard
WEDDINGTON – The Charlotte Nativity Festival returned this year for its ninth year. Designed as a drive-through experience, attendees enjoyed the festivities from the comfort of their own vehicles. The festival’s goal was to bring the community together by sharing the Nativity story and providing an opportunity to donate to area nonprofits. The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat-
ter-day Saints hosted the event. Visitors remained in their vehicles as they journeyed to the “stable” to see the Christ child. They listened to an audio recording of the Christmas story through words and music and saw live portrayals, including Roman soldiers, angels, wise men, shepherds, Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus. Along the route, visitors spotted live animals – an alpaca, a llama, sheep, goats, and even a camel. “We witnessed the spirit of Christmas as it filled every vehicle that drove
through the Nativity,” said Amy Cunningham, director of the Charlotte Nativity Festival. “The community really enjoyed celebrating the birth of Jesus.” The festival ran parallel to a global effort by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitors were invited to bring items to donate to nonprofits to help “Light the World” with love. In addition to hundreds of items collected for Baby Bundles and Refugee Support Services, over 4,000 pounds of food was collected for Loaves & Fishes.
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CHARLOTTE – The Giving Pledge announced Dec. 14 that 14 philanthropists, including Red Ventures CEO Ric Elias, joined the Giving Pledge since December 2020, bringing the total number of signatories to 231 from 28 countries. The Giving Pledge is a commitment by some of the world’s wealthiest individuals and couples to give the majority of their wealth to charitable causes, either during
their lifetimes or in their wills. It aims to encourage wealthy people to give more, establish their giving plans sooner and give with greater impact. “We hope to be able in our lifetimes and beyond to have some impact on those who have been less fortunate than us,” they wrote in their Giving Pledge letter. “Our goal is simple; lead with giving.” Ric and Brenda Elias have been married for 24 years and have two
children. Since founding Red Ventures in 2000, Ric has earned several awards, including Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur of the Year in 2011. Brenda is active in the community. She is dedicated to helping youth, reshaping the foster care system and improving public education. Together, they are passionate about promoting economic mobility for underserved young adults.
Levine donates $25M for medical school campus
CHARLOTTE – Atrium Health Foundation announced a $25 million gift from the Howard R. Levine Foundation to name the signature academic building within the future Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte. The Howard R. Levine Center for Education will house the school of medicine as well as Wake Forest University School of Business, Wake Forest School for Professional Studies and Carolinas College of Health Sciences, which have also announced plans to locate there. Levine is a long-time business leader and philanthropist who previously served as chairman and CEO of Matthews-based Family Dollar, a national retailer founded by his father, Leon Levine. The gift toward the medical school continues a legacy of support from the Levine family. Howard Levine and his family have been significant benefactors of Atrium Health Levine Children’s and Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, among other projects within the health system and throughout the Carolinas.
“Giving back has always been a natural thing for me,” Howard Levine said. “People say it’s easy to give away money. But to do it right, you’ve got to be thoughtful. I approach this as an investment. We look at the leadership and funding of the organization and, in turn, what they are doing with the services they’re providing. As a Charlotte native, I’ve been a part of this community for almost my whole life – it has shaped a big part of who I am.” The donation from the Howard R. Levine Foundation is the first major gift announced tied to the new school of medicine and its campus since Atrium Health Foundation launched its largest-ever philanthropic campaign in May. The Giving Hope Campaign is seeking at least $500 million in donations toward support of the school of medicine and other key Atrium Health programs and initiatives. Atrium Health will break ground on Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte next year in the heart of Midtown, with the first class scheduled to be seated in 2024.
Since leaving the role of CEO and chairman of Family Dollar, Howard Levine has stayed connected with philanthropy. Photo courtesy of Atrium Health
“The Howard R. Levine Center for Education will literally change the trajectory of young people’s lives for decades to come,” said Eugene Woods, president and CEO of Atrium Health. “Specifically, it will enable us to equip future health clinicians with the curriculum, tools and facilities to create an educational experience that is constantly on the cutting edge of the latest science."
Ric founded several nonprofits, including Road to Hire and Golden Door Scholars, as well as social enterprise Forward787 in Puerto Rico. They recently donated $5 million to Johnson C. Smith University to advance more leaders of color. Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates and Warren Buffett founded the pledge. “I’ve always believed that if you’re in a position to help somebody, you should do it,” Bill Gates said.
PGA TOUR Superstore joining shopping center CHARLOTTE – PGA TOUR Superstore is coming to Promenade on Providence. The 35,640-square-foot store is expected to open in spring 2022 at 5341 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Suite 200. This is PGA TOUR Superstore’s first location in North Carolina. It specializes in golf, tennis and pickleball. “We have been looking to usher in a new experience for Charlotte-area residents for quite some time and are thrilled to finally be opening in the Queen City,” said Randy Peitsch, chief operating officer. Golf enthusiasts can work on their swing in PGA TOUR Superstore’s fitting studio as well as customer-friendly interactive simulators and practice bays. The store will also feature a huge putting green for customers. Customers can shop for golf attire and accessories. Visit https://www.pgatoursuperstore.com/ for details.
ArtPop adds new artists CHARLOTTE – ArtPop Street Gallery has announced artists for 2022. The class consists of 19 adult artists and one high school senior from Mecklenburg, Iredell, Cabarrus, Catawba, Gaston and Union counties. Their work will soon be placed on billboards. Mecklenburg artists are Cynthia Allison, Eva Crawford, Kalin Devone, Kevin Harris, Bae Hart, Liz Haywood, Celia Kulp, Bridgette Martin, Jodi Lynn McNeely, Nadia Ogunfowora, Katrina Sanchez, Veda Saravanan and Melissa Stutts. Bethany Salisbury represents Union County.
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November 2021
Home Sales ADDRESS
DATE SOLD
28079 28079 Bonterra 1030 Thessallian Ln Nov. 30 4004 Ladys Secret Dr Nov. 22 1130 Saratoga Blvd Nov. 18 2206 Bonterra Blvd Nov. 10 1014 Phar Lap Dr Nov. 9 Brandon Oaks 1407 Deer Spring Ct Nov. 30 1028 Canopy Dr Nov. 24 8620 Elmsworth Ln Nov. 19 2011 Canopy Dr Nov. 16 2028 Rosewater Ln Nov. 15 2006 Fripp Ln Nov. 12 2026 Farmingham Ln Nov. 5 933 Ashburne Place Nov. 2 Colton Ridge 1002 Sandbox Cr Nov. 17 6004 Sentinel Dr Nov. 12 Crismark 2107 Less Traveled Trl Nov. 22 3005 Chimney Wood Trl Nov. 19 3118 Less Traveled Trl Nov. 19 2009 Moonstone Ln Nov. 8 1013 Cornflower Ln Nov. 4 Fieldstone Farm 1005 Lavender Ln Nov. 19 Holly Park 5415 Rogers Rd Nov. 30 5514 Rogers Rd Nov. 26 5525 Rogers Rd Nov. 23 Lake Park 6301 Creft Cr Nov. 16 6303 Olsen Ln Nov. 10 3613 Kristofer Dr Nov. 10 5501 Creft Cr Nov. 8 7005 Conifer Cr Nov. 8 Shiloh Trace 1209 Langdon Terrace Dr Nov. 18 Stoney Creek 225 Thompson Ct Nov. 29 Taylor Glen 1009 Apogee Dr Nov. 8 1004 Semmes Ln Nov. 8 28104 28104 Bromley 1117 Bromley Dr Nov. 16 3021 Highbury Place Nov. 15 Brookhaven 1105 Thistledown Ct Nov. 19 1004 Viscount Dr Nov. 16 4011 Stanbury Dr Nov. 15 1600 Randwick Way Nov. 19 1140 Stonedown Ln Nov. 17 1009 Hammond Dr Nov. 1 Chestnut Oaks 1300 Gainsborough Dr Nov. 10 Eaglecrest 137 Eaglecrest Dr Nov. 30 Emerald Lake 2212 Flagstick Dr Nov. 18 7124 Three Wood Dr Nov. 9 2128 Flagstick Dr Nov. 5 Greystone Estates 6000 Greystone Dr Nov. 23 Heather Glen 1059 Heather Glen Dr Nov. 29 Highgate 1205 Parkhill Ct Nov. 23 2016 Kings Manor Dr Nov. 2 Hunley Creek 2142 Mill House Ln Nov. 1 Kerry Greens 3034 Wyntree Ct Nov. 2 Lake Forest Preserve 805 Pine Valley Ct Nov. 8 Lindenwood 1416 Shade Tree Ct Nov. 23 Providence Woods South 2140 Greenbrook Pkwy Nov. 23 3017 Rock Ridge Pass Nov. 15 Quintessa 3006 Ocaso Ct Nov. 18 Shannamara 8133 Glamorgan Ln Nov. 3 372 Killian Ct Nov. 2 Stevens Mill 8202 Stevens Mill Rd Nov. 15 Wedgewood 2346 Wedgewood Dr Nov. 5 28105 28105 Benton Woods 408 Bradwyck Ct Nov. 10 Brightmoor 3100 Peggy Ridge Ter Nov. 29 3521 Crescent Knoll Dr Nov. 22 1006 Charcoal Ridge Ct Nov. 18 2325 Hunters Bluff Dr Nov. 5 Country Place 512 Arborlea Ct Nov. 8 Hampton Green 1121 Gateshead Ln Nov. 5 Hearthstone 3106 Butter Churn Ln Nov. 18 The Heathers 13427 Kintyre Ct Nov. 19 13624 O Toole Dr Nov. 16 2430 Kirkholm Dr Nov. 15 13716 Tynecastle Ln Nov. 8 Mallory Manor 700 Barington Place Nov. 15 Matthews Estates 417 Gilchrest Cr Nov. 16 Matthews Grove 7421 Lamplighter Close Dr Nov. 10 Matthews Ridge 3431 Darlington Rd Nov. 10 Providence Hills 3410 Savannah Hills Dr Nov. 10 Providence Ridge 3400 Oxbow Ct Nov. 30 Roxbury 11400 Chestnut Hill Dr Nov. 5 Sardis Forest 9707 Enid Ln Nov. 5 733 Neill Ridge Rd Nov. 5 Southwoods 12425 Bentcreek Ln Nov. 23 12208 Hickory Knoll Ct Nov. 1 Stratfordshire 541 Harrogate Rd Nov. 15 Weddington Ridge 3534 Weddington Ridge Ln Nov. 29 28134 28134 Bridlestone 11915 Southcrest Ln Nov. 4 15006 Bridle Trace Ln Nov. 4 McCullough 1205 Cedar Park Dr Nov. 17 12813 Jacks Ln Nov. 4 Parkway Crossing 10310 Killogrin Way Nov. 24 Woodside Falls 12512 Woodside Falls Rd Nov. 29 12438 Woodside Falls Rd Nov. 22 28173 28173 Anklin Forrest 8709 Anklin Forrest Dr Nov. 12 4120 Hoffmeister Dr Nov. 12 Champion Forest 1310 Waynewood Dr Nov. 30 The Chimneys of Marvin 10307 Waxhaw Manor Dr Nov. 10 Cureton 9004 Carindale Rd Nov. 29 2810 Arsdale Rd Nov. 15 Drayton Hall Estates 8522 Broxburn Ln Nov. 5 Hunter Oaks 1004 Baldwin Ln Nov. 29 Kingsmead 1109 Mapesbury Ln Nov. 5 Lawson 1552 Prickly Ln Nov. 29 2401 Trading Ford Dr Nov. 22 2413 Surveyor General Dr Nov. 16 2217 Trading Ford Dr Nov. 8 1408 Great Rd Nov. 2 Marvin Creek 113 Turkey Hunt Ct Nov. 12 MillBridge 1028 Bunker Hill Rd Nov. 29
SALE PRICE
$475,000 $434,000 $510,000 $414,600 $415,000 $375,000 $352,500 $394,900 $368,000 $385,000 $457,000 $382,000 $315,150 $375,000 $420,000 $382,500 $351,000 $415,000 $345,000 $395,000 $425,500 $454,000 $383,800 $425,000 $564,000 $430,000 $365,100 $425,500 $425,000 $455,000 $470,000 $440,000 $370,000
$1,830,000 $1,250,000 $940,000 $1,000,000 $940,000 $675,000 $446,000 $345,000 $425,000 $495,000 $545,000 $560,000 $520,000 $590,000 $635,000 $1,825,000 $3,200,000 $350,000 $388,000 $985,000 $556,250 $1,175,000 $610,000 $1,325,000 $524,500 $602,000 $373,000 $702,000
$661,000 $425,000 $409,000 $383,000 $423,000 $356,000 $634,531 $560,000 $295,000 $385,000 $337,000 $370,000 $665,000 $489,000 $404,000 $385,000 $705,000 $735,000 $608,000 $500,000 $426,000 $383,500 $400,000 $550,000 $475,000
$456,150 $560,000 $545,000 $522,000 $437,000 $390,000 $360,200
$715,000 $610,000 $705,000 $840,000 $710,000 $545,000 $920,000 $589,000 $1,325,000 $810,000 $685,000 $607,500 $565,000 $550,000 $687,000 $441,869
Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com
ADDRESS
DATE SOLD
1025 Bunker Hill Rd Nov. 29 2009 Linn Cove Nov. 29 1036 Bunker Hill Rd Nov. 23 1007 Lydney Cr Nov. 23 2021 Vettura Ct Nov. 23 2005 Linn Cove Dr Nov. 22 1066 Delridge Street Nov. 17 4220 Chasebrook Ln Nov. 17 2037 Vettura Ct Nov. 10 5001 Hamilton Mill Dr Nov. 5 Prescot 4610 Crewe Hall Ln Nov. 12 Providence Downs 1507 Churchill Downs DrNov. 12 Providence Downs South 1628 Lookout Cr Nov. 10 Providence Grove 8124 Madrigal Ct Nov. 5 2305 Merryvale Way Nov. 4 Quellin 2900 Taviston Dr Nov. 29 3007 Thayer Dr Nov. 15 3006 Balfour Ct Nov. 8 8411 Dunton Ct Nov. 4 Silver Creek 5509 Silver Creek Dr Nov. 23 Somerset 111 Alnwick Ln Nov. 19 9006 Tintinhull Ln Nov. 18 308 Belvedere Ln Nov. 5 Stonegate 1623 Ambergate Dr Nov. 10 The Gardens on Providence 1020 Sherringham Way Nov. 19 Weddington Chase 7314 Stonehaven Dr Nov. 10 Wesley Oaks 6309 Crosshall Place Nov. 16 6709 Blackwood Ln Nov. 1 28210 28110 Cameron Wood 9821 Park Springs Ct Nov. 15 9208 Deer Spring Ln Nov. 4 Park Crossing 10426 Tyne Ct Nov. 12 9604 Verdun Dr Nov. 8
28226 28226 Candlewyck 2750 Quailrush Rd Nov. 15 Carmel Valley 4008 Foxmoor Dr Nov. 30 4139 Windmill Place Nov. 8 5137 Quail Canyon Dr Nov. 4 Challis Farm 8720 Lake Challis Ln Nov. 30 Five Knolls Estates 5454 Kerry Glen Ln Nov. 18 Montibello 5149 Morrowick Rd Nov. 23 3200 Trefoil Dr Nov. 12 Sturnbridge 4507 Pendock Ct Nov. 3 4200 Meadowridge Dr Nov. 3 Wessex Square 5232 Macandrew Dr Nov. 4 Windswept 4626 Binfords Ridge Rd Nov. 22 5501 Windswept Dr Nov. 12 28227 28227 Ashe Plantation 8215 Silver Maple Ln Nov. 5 Bainbridge 9910 Edwards Place Nov. 12 Brighton Park 6635 Old Magnolia Ln Nov. 18 Country Woods 14004 Maple Hollow Ln Nov. 23 14124 Maple Hollow Ln Nov. 2 Ellington Farm 10606 Glen Eden Ct Nov. 12 Oxfordshire 8923 Truelight Church Rd Nov. 19 9805 Hofstra Ct Nov. 17 5700 Sugarcane Ct Nov. 2 Summerwood 9127 Raven Top Dr Nov. 19 9004 Raven Top Dr Nov. 12 8608 Raven Top Dr Nov. 3 11305 Three Sisters Ln Nov. 1 28270 28270 Alexandria 6509 Hunter Pine Ln Nov. 10 Beverly Crest 7602 Cashel Ct Nov. 22 Lost Tree 1104 Lost Oak Rd Nov. 29 McKee Woods 6402 Falls Lake Dr Nov. 12 Providence Plantation 3246 Planters Ridge Rd Nov. 30 2932 High Ridge Rd Nov. 30 2338 Providence Creek Ln Nov. 18 2601 Marmot Point Ln Nov. 17 5315 Lancelot Dr Nov. 10 2614 Providence Spring Ln Nov. 4 2510 Tulip Hill Dr Nov. 1 Willowmere 3655 Canfield Hill Ct Nov. 10
SALE PRICE
$448,899 $418,899 $416,214 $490,000 $580,954 $429,729 $496,000 $555,000 $510,266 $555,000 $540,000 $1,025,000 $1,650,000 $585,000 $532,000 $811,000 $540,000 $658,500 $570,000 $625,000 $480,000 $575,000 $653,500 $555,000 $1,055,000 $912,000 $470,000 $400,000
$384,900 $478,000 $840,000 $775,000
$320,000 $465,000 $502,000 $488,000 $1,125,000 $560,000 $830,000 $950,000 $415,000 $470,000 $490,000 $875,000 $915,000
$407,500 $401,000 $360,000 $355,000 $345,000 $1,075,000 $456,000 $495,000 $464,500 $557,000 $625,000 $577,000 $665,100
$625,000 $465,000 $685,000 $450,000 $685,000 $755,000 $875,000 $571,000 $693,000 $555,000 $780,000 $480,500
28277 28277 Ardrey 17115 Hedgerow Park Rd Nov. 29 $675,000 Ballantyne Country Club 14617 Ballantyne Country Club Dr Nov. 23 $1,699,000 10918 Lederer Ave Nov. 23 $773,000 11733 James Jack Ln Nov. 17 $1,075,000 Berkeley 10409 Oak Pond Cr Nov. 22 $683,500 10124 Berkeley Forest Ln Nov. 2 $631,000 Blakeney Heath 9415 Willow Tree Ln Nov. 17 $439,700 Cady Lake 5306 Sir Lionel Ct Nov. 5 $701,000 Cobblestone 10209 Willow Rock Dr Nov. 10 $585,000 Highgrove 9050 Summer Club Rd Nov. 29 $1,000,000 Kingston Forest 8534 Headford Rd Nov. 4 $475,000 Lake Providence Estates 10224 Crestwood Dr Nov. 18 $525,000 Piper Glen 6535 Seton House Ln Nov. 23 $1,300,000 7200 Lucern Ct Nov. 19 $629,000 7029 The Greens Dr Nov. 15 $750,000 7100 Seton House Ln Nov. 5 $1,080,000 Providence Crossing 13011 Darby Chase Dr Nov. 12 $795,000 12909 Darby Chase Dr Nov. 4 $825,000 Providence Country Club 11920 Three Vistas Ct Nov. 5 $1,165,000 Providence Pointe 14102 Caraway Woods Ct Nov. 19 $538,000 12208 Greymore Ct Nov. 17 $525,000 12010 Willoughby Run Dr Nov. 12 $624,900 15611 Prescott Hill Ave Nov. 3 $520,000 Providence West 8814 Shaver Dr Nov. 24 $500,000 8832 Rayners Hill Dr Nov. 23 $422,000 Quail Acres 10022 Woodview Cr Nov. 30 $530,000 Raeburn 8831 Gamesford Dr Nov. 30 $380,000 12330 Parks Farm Ln Nov. 3 $410,000 Raintree 9838 Fairway Ridge Rd Nov. 18 $380,000 Stone Creek Ranch 10605 Serape Rd Nov. 15 $482,000 5822 Cactus Valley Rd Nov. 15 $610,000 11513 Kyrene Rd Nov. 5 $752,000 Stonebriar 8539 Corolla Ln Nov. 17 $610,000 Thornhill 6907 Wolf Run Dr Nov. 29 $630,000 11005 Stonepath Ln Nov. 29 $586,000 6426 Rosebriar Ln Nov. 18 $470,000 6401 Rosebriar Ln Nov. 10 $450,000 Vanderbilt at Providence 11682 James Richard Dr Nov. 1 $750,000 White Oak 10215 Wild Willow Ln Nov. 15 $487,000
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estimated $4,885.08 (assuming a 20% co-insurance payment under Medicare), while insurance companies saved $19,540.32. In many cases, WRAP organizers say, patients would not have been able to afford the fees required to access the care. “It’s meaningful to us to say, ‘You know, we’re giving these people that much care that they wouldn’t get otherwise,’” said Dr. Karen Friel, director of the DPT program. “We are very community- and service-oriented, and it’s become a trademark of our program.” Friel said the total figures exceeded the expectations she and Dr. Tyler Shultz, director of clinical operations, had for the program. In addition to the number of patient visits recorded, Wingate students conducted 42 evaluations. Friel said the cancellation rate of 22.5% was particularly low for a free clinic. Over the last few weeks, the clinic had a waiting list. “That signifies that our patients saw value in the experience,” she said. PT students also see value in the clinic. Under Wingate’s “lab of difference-making” ethos, the clinic provided hands-on experience for students at a very early stage of their
instruction. Monday afternoons were cleared of any classroom work so that all students not on clinical rotations would be available, and the clinic was set up so that the curriculum matched up, in as many cases as possible, with patients’ needs. For first-year student Taylor Elslager, that meant working with a patient with shoulder problems while taking a course on musculoskeletal upper extremities. “Being able to work with a shoulder patient while taking upper extremity MSK was an incredible opportunity,” she says. “I was able to take exactly what was being taught in the classroom and apply it with hands-on experience. Being able to perform special rests, joint mobility assessments, and passive rangeof-motion on a patient with actual pain was a very eye-opening experience.” Students begin clinical rotations during their second year, and WRAP is in part designed to help them get the most out of those rotations by preparing them for the experience ahead of time. “During my first rotation, I initially struggled with how to go about examinations and interventions, but I noticed a switch when I participated in the ICE program,” second-year student Hailey Tucker says. “I was able to think more clearly with how to go about a situation without the anxiety of feeling judged,
Former booster club treasurer faces charge
The clinic not only helps people in the community but it also provides Wingate University students with hands-on experience. Photo courtesy of Wingate University
because I knew I was in a positive learning environment.” With final exams taking place today, the WRAP clinic is taking a break until January.
Family honors late professor with endowment John Larry Bishop was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, grew up in Greensboro and finished his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Appalachian State University in Boone. He traveled domestically and internationally during nearly two decades as a hospital administrator and civic leader. But through it all, his heart remained at Wingate, where Bishop he spent his first two years in college, raised a family and served two stints teaching business courses. “He just fell in love with everything at Wingate,” says his sister, Teresa Bishop Caine. “He
had some wonderful teachers there and made wonderful friends.” Two months after Bishop’s death, she is taking the lead in the family’s effort to honor his memory with the creation of the John Larry Bishop Endowed Faculty Fund at Wingate University. The family’s $1.1 million gift, announced Dec. 1, by University President Rhett Brown during a luncheon celebrating Bishop, will establish the John Larry Bishop Distinguished Professorship. Proceeds from the investment will also be used for student financial assistance, course development and student/faculty research. Caine says her brother had intended to establish the fund before an injury
robbed him of his health. Described by Caine as a quiet and intellectual kid with a strong work ethic, Bishop graduated from Wingate Junior College in 1963. He earned a bachelor of science in business education in 1965 and a master of arts in economics and business in 1968, both from ASU. While finishing his graduate degree, he spent a year teaching high school before joining the Wingate faculty. He became an integral part of the business department in the late 1960s, and in the mid-1970s he served as director of the college’s Evening School. He and his wife, the former Judith Wilson, raised their two sons in Wingate and stayed in the community when he left the college to put his business acumen to work as administrator of Union Memorial Hospital. He also became a key community leader, working with the county’s Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Central Carolinas and a number of other civic organizations. “The thing about Larry is he never took credit for anything,” says Richard Heins, major gifts officer at Wingate and the former vice president of Union County operations for United Way. “He would always say, ‘we,’ never ‘I,’ when he talked about accomplishments.” In 2006, after retiring from healthcare administration, Bishop came back to his beloved Wingate as an adjunct professor, a role he filled for 11 years. “The first trait that comes to mind about Larry was his loyalty. He cared about his students and he was intensely loyal to Wingate University,” says Barry Cuffe, professor of business analytics. “Larry Bishop was quiet and unassuming.” Finance professors Lisa Schwartz and Kristin Stowe were both struck by how Bishop connected with students. “Larry was one of the sweetest people I know. He loved working with the first-year students in Business 101,” Schwartz says. “Whenever a student would tell me they were struggling in his class, I would say, ‘Go and talk with him.’ The student would usually come back to me and say how nice he was and how much they enjoyed talking with him and that they felt so much better about the class afterward. I also really enjoyed our informal chats around the copy machine. He is truly missed.”
WAXHAW – The Union County Sheriff’s Office arrested the former treasurer of the Cuthbertson High School Athletic Booster Club on Dec. 8 after a month-long investigation. Detectives arrested Wayne Hedin of Waxhaw, on charges of one count of embezzlement by public officer/ trustee. They determined he used at least $5,000 in club earnings for personal gain in the form of cash withdrawals and used the money for personal purchases not authorized or related to the club, according to the sheriff’s office. “The offender in this case was in a position of trust and used this position for personal gain,” Sheriff Eddie Cathey said in a statement. “The money stolen in this case was meant to support one of our local youth athletics programs. These local programs help to prepare our youth for their futures and serve as a resource to keep kids on the right path.”
Man may have died while stealing auto parts MONROE – The Union County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a male that emergency personnel found pinned under a Toyota Prius sedan at Dec. 8 in a home driveway in the 3900 block of West Unionville-Indian Trail Road. Detectives found evidence indicating the male was in the process of cutting off the Prius’s catalytic converter prior to his death, according to the sheriff’s office. While cutting the exhaust pipe, the vehicle fell off the jack and on top the male. He did not live at the scene of the death. “The UCSO hopes that the distribution of this information will highlight the dangers associated with the theft of motor vehicle parts and will serve to discourage anyone actively involved in this type of criminal activity,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook page. “A catalytic converter and the small amount of scrap value it holds is not worth the risk of losing your life.”
Hansley running for county commissioner MONROE – The Union County Democratic Party is also backing Kimberly Morrison Hansley as she pursues a seat on the Union County Board of Commissioners. The Union County native owns T.U.T.O.R. Financial Counseling & Literacy Services LLC, which strives to close the wealth gap and make financial stability available to individuals and families in the Southeast. Hansley became the first Black woman to serve on the Union County school board in 2006. Since then, she has been appointed to roles with the Union County Joint Working Group, UCPS Citizens Advisory Committee for Diversity and the Community Action Board of Directors.
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$13M campaign to add trails CHARLOTTE – The Carolina Thread Trail officially launched a fundraising campaign to build its next nearly 200 miles. A $1 million lead gift from the David Belk Cannon Foundation and significant contributions from Bank of America, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation, Spangler Foundation, Duke Energy and Wells
Fargo, plus many others, led to early success. The campaign will help fund an additional 191 miles of the trail, achieving at least five miles of contiguous trail in each of its 15 counties within the next five years. These miles will close system gaps and improve access. The Carolina Thread Trail is a regional network of trails and
greenways spanning a 15-county area in the Piedmont region of the Carolinas. Today over 530 miles of trails and blueways are open, with more than 1,600 miles ultimately planned. “Greenways are wildly popular, and communities can’t seem to get them opened fast enough,” said Lat Purser III, capital campaign co-chairperson, “The pan-
demic accelerated this shift, as so many of us turned to nature and outdoor recreation as one of the few safe activities remaining for us. On some of our trails we’ve seen usage increasing as much as 200%.” Tim Belk, capital campaign co-chairperson, described the Carolina Thread Trail as “a gift to our children’s grandchildren.
This map shows how the Carolina Thread Trail winds through Mecklenburg County.
OPINION
‘Tis the season to not get scammed by Josh Stein Contributor
Atrium Health CEO Eugene Woods says the health care system has worked tirelessly to protect the community from COVID-19 by offering vaccination opportunities at mass vaccination events, on the grounds of construction sites and local church parking lots.
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Atrium Health marks milestone with COVID-19 vaccinations CHARLOTTE – Doctors, nurses and other Atrium Health teammates are reflecting back and celebrating a milestone that happened a year ago Dec. 14. It has been exactly one year since Dr. Katie Passaretti, vice president and enterprise chief epidemiologist at Atrium Health, became the first person in North Carolina to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, setting the stage for an ongoing effort to extend the life-saving protection of the vaccines to the community. “I remember crying on my way to get the vaccine because so many things were running through my head,” Passaretti said. “I was so honored to be the first in North Carolina to receive the vaccine, but also I felt full of hope and excitement for our patients, our health care workers and our communities to know they would have access to another layer of protection against this deadly disease.” At the time, vaccinations were just recently approved by the FDA, CDC and state department of health and human services on an emergency authorization. Who was eligible to receive one was dictated by the state and federal government. Health care workers were considered the highest priority
and therefore had first access to the life-saving vaccine. In the short span of one year, and with the help of community partners, Atrium Health has been able to: • Create mass vaccination events, including at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, Johnson C. Smith University and UNC Charlotte, among others • Create “Community Immunity for All” to ensure equitable access to the vaccine in communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 • Roll out and administer vaccinations based on eligibility requirements including the elderly, essential workers, educators, teens and young children, among others • Begin third dose and booster shots for all who qualified • Create and share a mass vaccination playbook with members of the health care industry, the nation’s governors and members of Congress as a guide to successfully replicate mass vaccination events. “As we pause to recognize this monumental milestone for our health system, it’s incredible to reflect on the efforts of our caregivers who have led the
TOP: High-priority patient-facing staff were among the first in the nation to receive the vaccine. BOTTOM: Atrium Health stores Pfizer vaccine. Photos courtesy of Atrium Health
This December, you may be thinking about your holiday plans or finding the perfect gift for a loved one. As we embrace the joys of this season, make sure you don’t get Scrooged. Take precautions to protect yourself and your money from holiday scams. The “most wonderful time of the year” is also a busy time for scammers, who increase their efforts to steal your money or personal information. An easy way for scammers to take advantage of you is through online shopping scams. Watch out for fake websites or apps that closely resemble a business or brand you are familiar with. Double-check the URL by looking for a lock icon and by making sure it starts with “https:”. Verify that you are Stein on a trusted and secure Wi-Fi network. While it may be easy to click the “Buy” button from your phone or laptop, inputting your credit card information over public Wi-Fi could increase your chances of falling victim to scammers. Remember that products sold over social media platforms may not always be legitimate. Read over reviews and do your research on the sellers before you decide to purchase anything. Be sure to always pay by credit card and keep receipts in case there’s an issue and you need to be refunded. Scammers can also con you during the holidays through mail and packages. If you are expecting a package, shippers and delivery service providers will provide you with package status updates. Scammers might send phishing emails pretending to be those companies. Remember that UPS, FedEx, and other shippers will not ask you for personal information via email. If you get a suspicious text or email, you can always check the status of a package directly on the delivery company’s website. Packages that are stacked up outside your door can make you a target for porch poachers. Track your packages so you know when they’ll arrive and can ensure they are delivered safely. If you plan to be out of town but expect deliveries, consider having your mail held at the post office until you get back or ask a neighbor to collect them for you. For more information on common holiday scams and how to avoid them, visit https:// ncdoj.gov/protecting-consumers/holiday-scams/. And if you think you or someone you know has been the victim of a scam, file a complaint with my office’s Consumer Protection Division at https://ncdoj.gov/filea-complaint/ or by phone at 1-877-5-NOSCAM. The holiday season is a special time of year. I pray yours is safe and happy. Josh Stein serves as North Carolina attorney general.
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Bank of America exec wins Citizen of Carolinas CHARLOTTE – Andrea Smith, a longtime member of Bank of America’s executive management team, was honored Dec. 8 as the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance’s 2021 Citizen of the Carolinas. The Alliance’s most prestigious award is given annually to a Carolinian who has made great strides in the betterment of the quality of life in the Charlotte region and the country through years of accomplishment in community leadership. Smith has served as Bank of America’s chief administrative officer and is a member
of the company’s executive management team. She announced her plans in September to retire from the company at the end of 2021 and plans to expand her focus on philanthropic work to help increase economic opportunity in Charlotte. She is also leading the formation of, and plans to chair, a Bank of America alumni council to connect retirees and former employees to help them better serve communities across the globe. “I am honored and humbled to receive the Citizen of the Carolinas award,” Smith
said. “It is a testament to the amazing people I have had the privilege of working with – at Bank of America, in the community and in the state for nearly 34 years. As I embark on the next phase of my life, I look forward to continuing the work to create opportunities for all to thrive.” As a trailblazer and champion for women in banking, Smith held a number of senior leadership positions for Bank of America, including head of global human resources, where she transformed the bank’s hiring, employee benefits and diversity and inclu-
United Way invests more than $12M across region
Piney Grove Elementary School in Charlotte was one of several schools to receive donations from Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. Photo courtesy of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
Santa Express provides gifts to students in need CHARLOTTE – Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina kicked off its seventh annual Santa Express on Dec. 6 in partnership with Walmart. The distribution provide holiday gifts of fruit to each school along with items like toiletries, socks, school supplies and shoes to over 10,000 high need elementary school students in 24 schools in 11 counties served by the food bank.
sion efforts and subsequently chief administrative officer. “From volunteering her own time directly to leading our company’s volunteer work to help advance economic opportunity across the region, Andrea’s impact in the Carolinas has been profound,” said Brian Moynihan, chairman and CEO of Bank of America. “Andrea Smith is a fine example for other leaders, and all of us at Bank of America are proud to see her recognized with this honor.”
The goal of Santa Express is to spread holiday cheer and spirit to children in need. There are over 168,000 children in the Charlotte Metro region who struggle with hunger. Families already struggling to put food on the table don’t have extra for gifts for holidays, and the pandemic has added more worries. They also often don’t have extra money to pay for fresh fruits and vegetables when gro-
cery shopping and often times have to settle for less expensive and less nutritious food options. Food Bank team members have been delivering items to elementary schools in the following counties: Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Rutherford, Cleveland, Gaston, Lincoln, Burke and Anson, as well as the South Carolina counties of Cherokee, York and Lancaster.
CHARLOTTE – United Way of Central Carolinas announced the investment of $12.3 million in communities across the Charlotte region. The agency awarded $10 million in grants to 140 nonprofits that are building stronger neighborhoods, advancing racial equity and economic mobility and providing a safety net for those who need it most. The remaining $2.3 million represents additional United Way community investments and donor-directed funding for nonprofits. Thanks to thousands of corporate and individual donors, as well as public sector support, the $10 million in grants includes $9 million in operating support for agencies in 2022. And $1 million will go to assist smaller, grassroots nonprofits with capacity-building funds and back-office support for crucial functions such as human resources, IT and finance. As part of United Way’s investment, two strategic initiatives launched by the organization in 2017 – United Neighborhoods and Unite Charlotte – will be expanded in 2022. “These investments demonstrate United Way’s commitment to focus our work on economic mobility and
racial equity, in part by bringing new partners to the table and funding innovative solutions to long-standing challenges,” said United Way President and CEO Laura Yates Clark. “There is tremendous strength in grassroots and neighborhood-based organizations – they know their communities best, and they have the trust of their neighbors in need.” Traditional United Way grants totaling more than $5.7 million to 69 nonprofits in five counties (Anson, Cabarrus, southern Iredell, Mecklenburg and Union) provide funding for agencies such as Care Ring, Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network, Veterans Bridge Home and the Community Shelter of Union County. Traditional grants have declined in recent years due to decreased community donations and as part of a strategic shift United Way announced in 2017 to concentrate its efforts on more focused programs that address economic mobility and racial equity. United Way’s 2022 funding awards reflect the final year for traditional grants, bringing to fruition the organization’s five-year transition to its neighborhood-focused strategy.
Opinion
Building a future North Carolina can be proud of by William Walton Contributor
With the bipartisan infrastructure bill signed into law last month, and Vice-President Kamala Harris and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visiting Charlotte recently, I have been reflecting on the work that still must be done before better quality infrastructure becomes a reality. With billions of dollars expected to reach the state to fund projects like broadband expansion in rural areas, public transit modernization in our urban hubs, new runways at our many airports, upgrades for our ports and needed improvements to thousands of our roads and bridges, North Carolina stands to benefit greatly. But President Biden’s signature was just the beginning. Implementing these much-needed improvements to our state’s infrastructure will require an all-hands-on-deck effort from workers like me – from Charlotte to Wilmington to Raleigh-Durham to right here in Mecklenburg County and everywhere in between. Who am I? Like most people, I grew up being told to follow my dreams. My passion is aviation. After receiving my Private Pilots License, I was unable to continuing flight school while working as a propeller mechanic following my high school graduation, I put my plans on hold. Without the access to the proper schools for the training and certifications I needed to obtain a well-paying job in the field, I decided to move on and find other opportunities to help me get by. Then, a few years ago I moved to Charlotte. I was working as a paramedic and at a heavy machinery shop, but I burnt out quickly. Then, one day, I discovered the Aviation Institute of Maintenance – a private career college in my neighborhood. It was one of just a handful of institutions that offer an Airframe & Powerplant certification – the certification needed to work as a mechanic on the external frame and engine components of an aircraft. I enrolled
immediately. I saw an opportunity to once again try my hand at pursuing my passion. While at AIM, my classes gave me the hands-on training I needed to master the craft. Thanks to their career placement services, I secured a job with a regional airline based at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport during my studies, and upon graduation I already had an offer in hand to work as a mechanic for a family-owned aviation company in Concord. In my work in greater Charlotte I have seen first-hand the need for aviation infrastructure improvements in our state. The bipartisan infrastructure bill was the largest one-time investment in infrastructure in our nation’s history – and North Carolinians will reap the benefits for generations to come. All across the state, we will be driving on safer roads, flying into upgraded airports, using more efficient public transportation, surfing faster on broadband internet and driving greener cars. But first, to make these projects a reality, thousands of North Carolinians who, like me, hold degrees or technical certifications from for-profit career colleges will be instrumental in implementing these improvements. Our politicians delivered the funding: now the builders, welders, mechanics, engineers, electricians and other technically skilled workers will be called upon to see these long overdue projects through to completion. Over the coming months and years, as the infrastructure funds reach our state, more jobs will be created. Career colleges across the state are training thousands of our future workers for stable, well-paying professions that can help deliver these improvements to North Carolina and the rest of the country. Let’s not forget the great service these men and women are doing for their communities. Let’s uplift the educational paths they have chosen and the work they are doing for their country.
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DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants from Dec. 3 to 9:
– 92 • Tacos4life, 3351 Pineville-Matthews Road – 98
thews St. – 93 • Which Wich, 930 Park Center Drive – 98.5
Lowest Scores • Boston Market, 9550 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews – 82 Violations include: Inspector said person in charge didn’t perform duties to ensure priority violations and wasn’t aware of reportable illnesses or when to allow staff to return to work; employee put on gloves to prep order without washing hands; boxes were stacked in front of sink; package of meatloaf had a use-by date of Sept. 21; a bag of raw beef was stored on sheet tray in walk-in cooler with bags of cooked chicken; cutting boards and prep surfaces had food debris; chicken quarter in counter top unit as well as tomato sauce and garlic oil sauce in steam table was not held hot enough; and most items in walk-in cooler didn’t have dates.
Charlotte (28227) • Arby’s, 6200 Wilson Grove Road – 94 • Edible Arrangements, 6832 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 95.5 • King of Spicy, 8829 E. W.T. Harris Blvd. – 96
Mint Hill • Stooges Pub & Grub, 13230 Albemarle Road – 96
All Scores Charlotte (28209) • Easy Like Sunday, 1600 E Woodlawn Road – 92 • Good Food, 1701 Montford Drive – 97 • Legion Brewing, 5610 Carnegie Blvd. – 91.5 • Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark, 5501 Carnegie Blvd. – 93.5 • Roasting Company, 1601 Montford Drive – 94.5 Charlotte (28210) • The Auto Pour, 5033 South Blvd. – 98.5 • The Bistro, 6023 Park South Drive – 97.5 • Cafe At 6100, 6100 Fairview Road – 96.5 • Cafe Monte, 4705 Ashley Park Lane – 94.5 • Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, 4725 Piedmont Row Drive – 92 • Original Pancake House, 4736 Sharon Road – 95 • Tacos Y Mas Los Primos, 1343 Sharon Road W. – 94 • What The Fries, 10707 Park Road – 97 Charlotte (28211) • Bar Marcel3920 Sharon Road – 97 • Chinos Taqueria, 911 N Wendover Road – 96.5 • Ernie’s Smokehouse BBQ, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 99.5 • Firebirds, 3920 Sharon Road – 95.5 • Food Lion (deli), 931 N. Wendover Road – 96.5 • Food Lion (market), 931 N. Wendover Road – 99.5 • Just Salad, 4425 Sharon Road – 93.5 • Paco’s Tacos & Tequila, 6401 Morrison Blvd. – 98 • Thai Orchid4223 Providence Road – 96.5 • The Butlers Pantry, 274 S Sharon Amity Road – 99.5 Charlotte (28226) • Hawthorne’s NY Pizza & Bar, 4100 Carmel Road – 93 • Jack In The Box, 7725 Pineville-Matthews Road – 98 • Jade Dragon, 7741 Colony Road
Charlotte (28270) • McDonald’s, 1620 Sardis Road N. – 98.5 • Subway, 1816 Galleria Blvd. – 96.5 Charlotte (28277) • BBQ Chicken, 8206 Providence Road – 95 • Big View Diner, 16637 Lancaster Hwy. – 96 • Chick-fil-A, 7910 Rea Road – 97 • Circle K, 9620 Rea Road – 98.5 • DB’s Tavern, 8155 Ardrey Kell Road – 96 • Domino’s Pizza, 16646 Hawfield Way Drive – 96 • Hungry Howie’s Pizza, 8610 Camfield St. – 91.5 • Le Peep Restaurant, 8140 Providence Road – 98.5 • Queen City Craft And Gourmet, 5349 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. – 95.5 • Showmars, 10612 Providence Road – 97 • Sprouts Farmers Market (deli), 15121 Ballancroft Pkwy. – 98 • Sushi 101 Noodle Bar, 5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. – 88 • The Butchers Market, 410 Rea Road – 96.5 • Wendy’s, 7712 Rea Road – 96 • Whole Foods Market (Kei Jei Kitchen), 7221 Waverly Walk Ave. – 96 • Whole Foods Market (meat), 7221 Waverly Walk Ave. – 98 • Zoe’s Kitchen, 9848 Rea Road – 90.5 Indian Trail • Ararat Mediterranean Restaurant, 1361 Chestnut Lane – 99 • DJ’s Diner, 88 Dale Jarrett Blvd. – 97 • El Cafetal, 4409 Old Monroe Road – 95 • Frutta Bowls, 6461 Old Monroe Road – 100 • Golden Key European Food Market, 1001 Van Buren Ave. – 96.5 • Jimmy John’s, 6405 Old Monroe Road – 98 • Kate’s Skating Rinks, 14500 U.S. 74 E. – 98.5 • La Casita Sebastian, 2025 Galena Chase Drive – 100 • Starbucks Coffee, 6701 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 99 • Subway (Walmart), 2101 Younts Road – 97 Matthews • Boston Market, 9550 E. Independence Blvd. – 82 • East 74 Family Restaurant, 10915 Monroe Road – 98 • Grace O’Malley’s Irish Public House, 157 N. Trade St. – 97.5 • Longhorn Steakhouse, 9950 E Independence Blvd. – 95 • Pepero Korean Market, 10920 Monroe Road – 95.5 • Sante, 165 N. Trade St. – 98 • Umami Sushi & Grill, 200 E. Mat-
Monroe • 601 Quick Mart, 2412 Concord Hwy. – 92.5 • Carlos Cocos, Fruits & Food, 3817 Sardis Church Road – 93 • East Frank Superette and Kitchen, 209 E. Franklin St. – 96.5 • El Taco Loco, 1404 Skyway Drive – 99 • Fish Crazy, 1504 Sowell St. – 96.5 • Fit You Meals, 115 W. Sunset Drive – 98 • Golden Corral, 2507 W. Roosevelt
thews Road – 94.5 Blvd. – 95.5 • Spare Time, 9600 Pineville-Mat• Iron Thunder Saloon and Grill, 608 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 100 thews Road – 97.5 • Main Street Bistro, 109 S. Main Stallings St. – 95.5 • Carnitas Mexican Guanajuato, • Mr. Taco, 1014 W/ Roosevelt Blvd. 7900 Stevens Mill Road – 95.5 – 98.5 • Showmars, 2398 W. Roosevelt • Mario’s Italian Restaurant, 2945 Blvd. – 97 Matthews-Weddington Road – 98.5 • Spiros Hilltop Fish Fare & Steak• McDonald’s, 14522 Lawyers Road – 98.5 house, 1602 Roosevelt Blvd. – 97.5 • Taco Rico, 1404 Skyway Drive – 98 • New York Pizza Express, 4520 Potter Road – 97.5 • Taqueria La Unica, 1621 Walk-Up Ave. – 98.5 • Phat Daddys Cafe, 2741 Old Mon• Taqueria Veracruz, 4420 U.S. 74 roe Road – 99 W. – 100 • Pupuseria La Pasadita, 4432 PotThe New Times Syndication • Wingstop, 2521York W. Roosevelt ters RoadSales – 97.5 Corporation Blvd. – 97620 Eighth Avenue, New • Silvinos, Stallings Road – 98.5 York,621N.Y. 10018 • The Steak N’ Hoagie Shop, 4390 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 Pineville Potter Road – 98.5 Monday, July 8, 2019 • Olive Garden,For 9421 Release Pineville-Mat-
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Live music across region Friday, Dec. 17 Evening Muse: Dane Page & Chip McGee; Jeremy Pinnell & Emily Nenni Hickory Tavern (Copper): Kids in America Mary O’Neill’s: Jim Tierney Small Bar: Music Bingo Southern Range: Brad Thomas Stooges Pub: The Crue Tavern 74: Hardwired Trail House: Unknown Artist Saturday, Dec. 18 Evening Muse: Will Blackburn; Poundgame Addison and Lil@h Home Brew: Cameron Moore Mac’s (Matthews): Jade Moore Moochies Tavern: Soakin’ Wet Neighborhood Theatre: Sarah Shook & The Disarmers Southern Range: Smokin’ Gunn Steady Eddy’s: Tom Reda & Tracy Simpson Stooges Pub: Mother Trucker Waxhaw Taphouse: Jammin T Sunday, Dec. 19 Evening Muse: Jake Manning Home Brew: Jared Tugwell Waxhaw Taphouse: Taplow Tuesday, Dec. 21 Evening Muse: Karla Davis Neighborhood Theatre: Moonlander Trail House: Music Trivia Wednesday, Dec. 22 Neighborhood Theatre: Blue Dogs Thursday, Dec. 23 Courthouse Self-Pour: Jeff Rogers Hickory Tavern (Ballantyne): Coconut Groove Band Middle James: Music Bingo Trail House: Music Bingo Sunday, Dec. 26 Home Brew: Danielle Hewitt Charlotte Hickory Tavern (Copper): 12210 Cooper Way Hickory Tavern (Providence): 11504 Providence Road Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. Indian Trail Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd.. Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews Mac’s (Matthews): 142 E. John St. Steady Eddy’s: 2216 E. John St. Mint Hill Pour 64: 4410 Mint Hill Village Lane Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road Monroe Courthouse Self-Pour: 101 W. Franklin St. Home Brew: 215 S. Main St. Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. Tavern 74: 2116 W. Roosevelt Blvd. Pineville Middle James: 400 N. Polk St. Stallings Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road Small Bar: 4320 Potter Road Waxhaw Mary O’Neill’s: 116 W. N. Main St. Waxhaw Taphouse: 110 McDonald St.
Ellsworth running for N.C. Senate CHARLOTTE – Lisa Ellsworth, who is completing her second term as president of the Democratic Women of Mecklenburg County, plans to file her candidacy for N.C. Senate District 42. “I am committed to principled representative leadership, serving the people of Charlotte with integrity and transparency, advocating for the issues important to them and working to build back a stronger foundation for North
Carolina,” Ellsworth said. Raised in the U.S. military as the proud daughter of an Air Force officer, Lisa moved every 18 months as a child. Her family settled in the suburbs of Washington D.C. – in part so she could go to the same public high school for three years and graduate among friends. After graduating from the College of William & Mary in Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in
government, Ellsworth went to work for the Clinton Administration. She served in the White House, then in the Pentagon as Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Army, and finally as Executive Assistant to the Secretary of the Veterans Affairs. After her federal service, Ellsworth attended Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston Salem, followed by private practice in finance, representing large
Report: Lighter COVID rules Union could have saved more jobs County Dems promote candidates by Nyamekye Daniel Contributor
(The Center Square) – Fewer COVID-19 restrictions would have saved more North Carolina jobs, a recent report from the Georgia Center for Opportunity shows. The GCO measured the impact of local and state governments’ actions in response to the pandemic on each state’s economy in a 510-page report, Assessing Each State’s Response To The Pandemic: Understanding The Impact On Employment & Work. Each state had to temporarily close businesses and implement COVID-19 restrictions, which resulted in hundreds of thousands of people being unable to work. The GCO analysis showed North Carolina’s job recovery could be better if restrictions were not as severe. “However, the job loss could have been worse had it been more severe,” said Erik Randolph, director of research for GCO and author of the report. The report compared the states using the Abridged Oxford Stringency Index from the Coronavirus Government Response Tracker of Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government. GCO created a Government Severity Index, which analyzed the impact of school closures (K-12), workplace closures, gathering restrictions, capacity limits and stay-at-home mandates. North Carolina ranked 19th in the GSI and 10th in the AOSI. As of October, North Carolina recovered 87.4% of jobs lost because of the pandemic, ranking 12th in the nation by GCO. The initial job loss impact from the
At the start of the pandemic, there was some confusion and criticism about the criteria for businesses and industries deemed essential enough to remain open. CMG file photo
pandemic was about average for North Carolina, ranking 32nd among the states. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has kept restrictions tight for most of the pandemic. Republicans have filed multiple bills directing the governor to reopen businesses, schools and reduce other mandates. The state’s COVID-19 emergency declaration is still active despite constant urging from Republicans to end it. Cooper recently signed legislation that would limit the governor’s power to shut down
the economy with an emergency declaration in the future. Washington placed highest on the Government Severity Index and 14th on the Abridged Oxford Stringency Index. Hawaii was second-highest in both indices, and New York ranked third-highest. The GCO said nationwide results “suggest that state and local governments must craft their economic response to the pandemic with greater care, seeking to impact employment less severely.”
Carolinians catch break on pump prices CHARLOTTE – Gas prices in the Carolinas are continuing their slow seasonal decline despite a slight rebound in oil prices due to fears of a global slowdown caused by the COVID-19 Omicron variant. “Gas prices typically tend to fall around this time of year due to low demand,” said Tiffany Wright, spokesperson for AAA – The Auto Club Group in the Carolinas. “But this trend has also been assisted by the recent drop in crude prices due to fears over the new variant, so it remains to be seen if oil prices stabilize or increase.” North Carolina’s current gas price average sits at $3.11, having a 4-cent decline on the
week. This is 12 cents cheaper than a month ago and $1.12 more expensive than last year. South Carolina’s current gas price average sits at $3.00 even, also having a 4-cent decline on the week. This is 14 cents cheaper than a month ago and $1.08 more expensive than last year. South Carolina is also a part of the nation’s top 10 largest weekly decreases. Dec. 13’s national average of $3.33, which fell 2 cents on the week, is 8 cents cheaper than a month ago and $1.17 more expensive than a year ago. According to new data from the Energy Information Administration, total domestic gasoline stocks increased by nearly 4 million
bbl last week. Meanwhile, gasoline demand was relatively flat, creeping upwards from 8.8 million b/d to 8.9 million b/d. The slight increase in demand was countered by crude prices in the low $70s bbl. Crude prices increased slightly after EIA’s weekly report showed that total domestic crude inventories decreased by 200,000 bbl to 432.9 million bbl. The current storage level is approximately 14 percent lower than last year’s storage level at this time, which is helping to keep crude prices elevated. Additionally, prices rebounded last week as optimism increased that the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus will
Winter term offers chance to catch up at Wingate Most Wingate students will be taking a breather during the holiday break. But for those looking to make up a required course, knock out an elective or get ahead so they can graduate early, the University is offering Winter Term. “Winter term came from the realization that some of our students were ready to work ahead even as others, due to the pandemic, were falling a bit behind,” Provost Jeff Frederick said. “As we think about what we’ve learned during the ‘Age of COVID,’ we know that our talented faculty have become experts at delivering courses in the digital space. Winter Term simply lies at the intersection of student need and
and mid-sized lending institutions in complex secured lending transactions. Lisa and her husband, Brian, an intellectual property attorney, settled in Charlotte over 18 years ago and have grown strong roots in the community. Lisa stepped back from her law career to raise their three children – Grace, JD, and Nate – while volunteering in their schools and becoming active in the local politics.
Students at Wingate University have an opportunity to catch up or get ahead during the holidays with its Winter Term. Photo courtesy of Wingate University
faculty expertise.” Winter Term classes run from Dec. 20 to Jan. 13, with a break between Dec. 24 and Jan. 2. To provide students with maximum flexibility, classes will be online with no set class time. Students will work on their own schedules
to complete assignments. Courses offered during Winter Term include several that are part of Wingate’s general education curriculum. Students can take GPS 110, 220 or 320, all required Global Perspectives courses, or Gateway 101, a one-
credit-hour core course designed to help new students transition to college life. Also included in Winter Term offerings are biology courses in genetics and immunology and courses in educational psychology and child psychology, in addition to a business course and one in exercise science. Anyone interested in Wingate’s newest major can try it out over Winter Term by taking Introduction to Public Health. Winter Term tuition is $333 per credit hour. Because of the condensed time frame, students may register for only one course. On the web: https://www.win gate.edu/academics/the-registrar/ winter-term
MONROE – Candidates can’t officially file for office right now due to a statewide moratorium, but members of the Union County Democratic Party are going to formally organize their election committees during a Dec. 16 event. The party invites the community to help their candidates prepare for the 2022 election at 4 p.m. at the Union County Board of Elections office. The Democratic slate of school board candidates includes: • Rev. John Kirkpatrick – Father, pastor and current board member, Kirkpatrick was appointed to fill the District 1 vacancy left by Candice Sturdivant in March. • Weston Burroughs – Father of four with 13 years of experience as an educator and school leader (six years in Union County). Burroughs is a trainer in the corporate world and former small business owner in Union County. • Steve Martin – Father of three and attorney by practice, Martin’s top priority is to educate all children and prepare them for a successful future. • Maria Palacios – Mother of three with a degree in chemistry. Palacios has three years of education experience, teaching science at the high school level. She brings a unique perspective having taught under “COVID protocols.” “This group of seasoned professionals will bring fresh, common-sense leadership to the school board,” said Lisa Walker, chair of the Union County Democratic Party. “With years of experience in education, school leadership, business ownership and management, this group will ensure educationally sound decisions, grounded in best practices and solid research. They seek to view opportunities from all perspectives and are committed to listening and understanding as a key tenet of their decision-making process. Most importantly, this group will work to unify, not divide, our community and will do what’s best for all students, families, teachers and staff.”
Ajmera pursuing third term on the city council
CHARLOTTE – Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera plans to seek a third term on the Charlotte City Council. Since joining the Charlotte City Council in January 2017, Ajmera has championed affordable healthcare for thousands of city employees, the adoption of the Strategic Energy Action Plan and economic opportunities to the 69-acre Eastland site. “It’s not what we say, but what we do that matters,” Ajmera said. “I am committed to fighting for the safety, security and economic opportunities for every resident, regardless of zip code.” As part of Charlotte City Council, Ajmera supported: • Increased affordable housing bonds from $15 million to $50 million • Charlotte’s first Comprehensive Vision Plan in 45 years, • Jumpstart Micro-grant – a community safety program to support grassroots organizers to make Charlotte safer • Passage of the nondiscrimination ordinance. Ajmera is a mom and a Certified Public Accountant.
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