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CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will shift to a mask-optional approach beginning March 7. Mecklenburg County will be lifting its mask mandate Feb. 26, but Superintendent Earnest Winston recommended the district follow suit nine days later so that proper protocols can be put in place. Masks will still be required on buses. “I just want to emphasize that mask-optional means just that,” Win-
ston said. “Individual students, staff and visitors to our campuses may make their choice of whether or not to wear a mask when indoors. Families make that decision for their students. This does not mean no masks.” Raynard Washington, who serves as Mecklenburg County’s public health director, endorsed Winston’s recommendation. Given recent changes to contact tracing and quarantine recommendations, Washington said it’s important to have policies in place to ensure students and staff returning from a COVID-19 infection adhere
to proper mask protocols. Washington made the distinction that mask requirements are merely policy and that in reality he recommends people wear masks in public or indoor settings, especially if they are vulnerable to infections. School board members Sean Strain and Rhonda Cheek tried to convince their colleagues to go mask-optional on Feb. 26 to align with the county’s lifting of the mask mandate. Cheek wondered if there would be any measurable impact on the county’s public health if the district were to move up the mask-optional
approach to Feb. 26. She pointed to other districts that changed policy much faster than CMS. Margaret Marshall sided with Strain and Cheek, but Marshall said she would continue to wear masks inside schools and other public places. CMS anticipates some students and staff will still wear masks. “There will be no tolerance for bullying or intimidation of those who choose to continue wearing masks,” Winston said. “Such behavior will be treated as any other form of bullying as defined in our code of student conduct handbook.”
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Police described the suspect as a black male, wearing a black skully cap, blue gator mask, light-colored sweatshirt and blue jeans. Photo courtesy of MPD
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MATTHEWS – Leaders from two of the town’s citizen advisory boards told Matthews commissioners Feb. 14 that one of their colleagues was out of line when it came to influencing the groups on matters involving veterans. Howie Labiner chairs the Matthews Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource Advisory Board. Labiner was concerned about a motion to be discussed by commissioners to amend his committee’s bylaws to place veterans issues on a joint committee chaired by the Matthews Veterans Advisory Committee. The issue with this motion is that neither of the committees were consulted, according to the handful of people that spoke out against it during the public comment portion of the town board meeting. The groups have been collaborating on the development of the Matthews Veterans Memorial Park, a project that Commissioner Mark Tofano shepherded as a citizen and commander of American Legion Post 235. “Commissioner Tofano has gotten 90% of what he wants, but views PRAC as an impediment to his control over both the process and results,” Labiner told commissioners. “He has repeatedly told us that anything other than 100% of what he wants is ‘unacceptable.’” PRAC Vice Chair Susan Chambers said the committees should continue to work collaboratively as they have been. “Our two committees have worked beautifully
Park-goers look at a preview of the mural that will eventually go on this wall. CMG file photo
together throughout this process,” Chambers said. “And the way that this was all brought about, we were all kind of blindsided.” Michelle May, who chairs the Matthews Veterans Advisory Committee, said her group opposes changes to the bylaws. “A commissioner should not attempt to influence an advisory committee into his or her point of view affecting votes or opinions,” May said. “I personally ask that Commissioner Tofano be removed from MVAC due to attempts to influence members and create divisions between the committees and their members.” see VETERANS, Page 5A
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MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department is investigating a robbery at the Ulta Beauty Store on Matthews Township Parkway. Patrol officers responded to the call at 3:57 p.m. Feb. 18. Ulta staff told police the suspect came into the store and tried to leave without paying for his merchandise. When approached by staff at the exit, the suspect displayed an aerosol container and sprayed two employees in the face with a chemical irritant before running away, police said. He was last seen getting into a white Nissan Maxima driven by a female. Medic was called to treat the employees. Call 704-847-5555. with details about the case.
Suspected sports goods thief wasn’t fast enough MATTHEWS – Officers with the Matthews Police Department responded Feb. 15 to the Dick’s Sporting Goods at 10530 Northeast Pkwy. regarding a larceny in progress. As officers arrived, they saw a man fitting the suspect’s description running in a wood line adjacent to the store parking lot. Officers caught him after he injured his leg while fleeing, police said. Police said he had over $600 worth of unpaid merchandise from the store. Police arrested Cornell Thompson, 50, of Charlotte, on a larceny charge. Police served outstanding warrants for breaking and/or entering, felony larceny, larceny after break/enter and misdemeanor larceny.
Arrests made in theft MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department arrested two males suspected of stealing Feb. 20 at Academy Sports & Outdoors. Police received the call of a larceny in progress at 9:19 a.m. When officers arrived, they made contact with two male suspects, one of which had concealed merchandise inside the store. They discovered the suspects were in possession of illegal narcotics and a handgun, officials said. Police arrested Brendon Isaiah Goodell, 19, of Charlotte, on charges of carrying a concealed gun; maintain a vehicle/dwelling/place for controlled substances; possession of marijuana with the intent to sell/deliver; and possession of marijuana paraphernalia. The other male suspect faces juvenile charges.
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(The Center Square) – As the North Carolina General Assembly voted Feb. 17 to allow parents to opt out of student mask mandates for their children, Gov. Roy Cooper and state health officials updated guidance recommending the requirement in schools. Cooper said he encourages schools and local governments to end their face covering requirements. The General Assembly had just taken a break from their court-ordered requirement to finalize revised legislative district maps to approve the Free the Smiles Act. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, heavily criticized the
governor for not updating the guidance the previous week. He led the effort to pass the legislation. “All health care decisions for our students belong with their parents, not with politicians or bureaucrats,” Moore said. “No one cares about these children more than their parents, and no one is better-suited to make these decisions.” Masking requirements have been left up to local school districts. Many followed the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ StrongSchoolsNC Public Health Toolkit. The toolkit recommended that “schools have a universal masking
policy in place for everyone (age 2 and older), in areas of high or substantial transmission,” according to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention guidance. Schools, however, could make face coverings optional when community transmission levels drop. Under the new guidance, masks are required only if there is a COVID-19 infection and are recommended after exposure to the virus. “We are taking a positive step on mask requirements to help us move safely toward a more normal dayto-day life,” Cooper said. “It’s time to focus on getting our children a good education and improving our
schools, no matter how you feel about masks.” Masks still are required in health care and long-term care facilities and on certain transportation. Democrats in the Legislature argued the Free the Smiles Act would put schools at risk for outbreaks and is politically motivated. “This feels irresponsible,” said Sen. Natalie Marcus, D-Mecklenburg. “We should allow our schools to make these important decisions. We should not allow individual parent preferences to supersede public health needs and override everyone else’s rights. This bill is political, and it’s wrong.
The Charlotte Center For Legal Advocacy shares 'what’s new' for the 2021 tax season CHARLOTTE – Tax filing season for 2021 Federal tax returns opened Jan. 24 and will run through April 18. With the expansion of the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit last year, North Carolina residents may be eligible for more financial breaks. Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy’s North Carolina Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic is dedicated to helping taxpayers understand and manage their tax issues, regardless of language barriers. Those with a 2021 household income of $58,000 or less who need filing assistance, could qualify for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program in Mecklenburg County. 1. You may claim the Child Tax Credit even if you did not work or have income in 2021. You may claim the Refundable Child Tax Credit on your 2021 Federal income tax return even if you did not work or have any income. You must have lived in the United States for more than half of 2021 and have a Qualifying Child with a valid Social Security Number. If you
aren’t required to file taxes this year, you can visit GetYourRefund.org to get your tax credit. To learn more visit our Child Tax Credit help page. 2. More people than ever before will qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. For the first time, workers ages 19-24 and 65 and older without kids at home now qualify for the tax credit, expanding eligibility to millions of additional workers nationwide. Additionally, if you did not qualify in the past because your income was too high, you may now qualify. To learn if you qualify, visit the center's Earned Income Tax Credit help page. 3. The third Economic Impact Payment (“Stimulus Payment”) does not need to be included in your gross income on your 2021 Federal income tax return. This means when you file your tax return, you will not owe any tax on the Stimulus Payment you received and it will not reduce your refund. The third Stimulus Payment will also not affect your income when determining your eligibility for federal government assistance or benefit programs. If you are missing a
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Atrium Health debuts its first new hospital in the area in 30+ years CHARLOTTE – Atrium Health Union West will open for the first time Feb. 23, making it the health system’s first newly built hospital in the Charlotte area in more than 30 years. The hospital will serve the western part of Union County, as well as the towns of Matthews, Mint Hill and surrounding communities in the eastern part of Mecklenburg County. Atrium Health saw the necessity for this hospital as the area’s population increased over the last decade. The closest Atrium Health hospitals are located in Monroe and Charlotte. In January 2020, ground was broken on the approximately 150,000-squarefoot hospital. It is opening with 40 licensed beds, a 24/7 emergency department with a helipad, three operating rooms and a maternity care unit with c-section capability. “It’s incredible to think that over a century ago – in 1921 – the first hospital opened in Union County to provide the best care possible to everyone, no matter their background, demographic or even residential location,” said Eugene A. Woods, president and CEO of Atrium Health. “Now, 100 years later, Atrium Health Union West is opening its doors to build on that same, strong foundation of compassion and care, which still exists in Union County today. “And, as we look to the future, we will remain committed to caring for this community’s health both inside and outside our clinical walls by partnering together in new and innovative ways to lift up all areas of Union County.”
CRTPO approves $51M to fund 18 transportation projects, planning studies CHARLOTTTE – The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization Board approved funding for several regional transportation projects at its Feb. 16 board meeting. These funds support projects across the CRTPO planning area; investing in transportation needs to support our growing region. The CRTPO board awarded $51,070,000 in discretionary project funds, supporting 18 projects across eight CRTPO jurisdictions. The projects receiving these funds are listed below. Local media personnel are encouraged to communicate with the project sponsor for more information. Additional information about the discretionary projects can be found on the website at crtpo.org.
Gina LaFlamme (left) and Lynn Lewis show off an operating room at Atrium Health Union West, Photos courtesy of Atrium Health
An adjoining medical plaza opened in January. Patients will be able to access specialty care at the Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute, Levine Cancer Institute, the Charlotte Radiology Breast Center, Urology Specialists of the Carolinas, in addition to specialists in endocrinology, gastroenterology and hepatology, obstetrics and gynecology, pulmonology and sleep medicine. “We are now able to offer award-winning health care to the communities that surround our hospital,” said Seth Goldwire, vice president and facility executive for Atrium Health Union West. “This will greatly impact the health of the residents of Matthews, Stallings, Indian Trail and all of the surrounding communities.”
Goldwire thanked physicians and staff for getting the hospital ready over the past two years. The construction of Atrium Health Union West is a large part of the Atrium Health growth plan, which includes more than $1 billion in capital expenditures Atrium Health committed to invest back in 2018 to better position the system to serve the community. Last fall, new facilities opened included the Palmetto Tower at Atrium Health Pineville and Birkdale Medical Plaza in Huntersville. Recently, a new emergency department in the Mountain Island Lake community opened its doors. Later this year, a new Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation Center will be opened.
Charlotte • Eastway Drive at Shamrock Drive Intersection Improvement, $7,819,000 • WT Harris Overhead Street Lighting Installation Project (Mt Holly Huntersville Road to I-85 North), $998,000 • Robinson Church Road Widening (WT Harris to Plott Road), $6,227,000 • Margaret Wallace Road and Arequipa Drive Intersection Improvement Project /Arequipa Drive Extension., $9,336,000 • Rail Trail Pedestrian Bridge over Belk Freeway (I-277) (E Morehead St to Stonewall Light Rail Station, $1,903,000 • Irwin Creek Greenway (Clanton Road to Lester Street). The project is sponsored by Mecklenburg Park and Recreation, $4,872,000 Charlotte and Pineville • Grants to Replace Aging Diesel Engines (GRADE) - Charlotte and Pineville’s Norfolk Southern Railway Railyards (Locomotive’s switch replacements). The project is sponsored by Mecklenburg County Air Quality, $3,815,000 Matthews • Greylock Ridge Road (East John Street to East Charles Street), $748,000 • Greylock Ridge Rd Extension (E Charles St to Tank Town Rd), $2,725,000 • Four Mile Greenway Underpass at S Trade St (S Trade St to E John St), $499,000 Mint Hill • Traffic Data Collection and Analysis (Critical Intersection Analysis), $120,000
Atrium Health Union West showcases a patient room (left), surgery area (middle) and the outdoor medical plaza.
Weddington • Potter Road at Forest Lawn Drive Intersection Improvements, $1,944,000
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(The Center Square) – The North Carolina General Assembly approved revised legislative redistricting maps Feb. 17 after the first version was thrown out by the state’s Supreme Court. The court ruled Feb. 4 that legislative maps approved in November were unconstitutional because they gave Republicans a political advantage. Supreme Court justices gave lawmakers until 5 p.m. Feb. 18 to redraw the maps that dictate the voting districts for the next decade. The General Assembly must reconstruct district maps for the Legislature and Congress every 10 years, corresponding with the release of U.S. Census data. Voting rights groups had sued the state over the previous maps, claiming they were gerrymandered for partisan advantage. It was not the first lawsuit the state faced for its voting maps. District maps had to be redrawn in 2016 for racial gerrymandering and in 2019 for partisan gerrymandering. The Senate approved its new districts, 26-19, Feb. 17. The House gave the Senate maps a 67-52 nod. The Senate maps have six districts that are most likely Republican, four that are most likely Democratic and four that could swing either way. Sen. Paul Newton, R-Cabarrus, said the map exceeds the mean-median score prescribed by the court and it addresses all of the districts in the case. “We did address every single district cited in the trial court’s opinion,” Newton said. “In many of these districts were changed substantially. Some were changed slightly, but all were changed,
and every single district that was changed was moved in the Democrats favor.” Sen. Jay Chaudhuri, D-Wake, said the process in the Senate was not bipartisan, and he believes the Newton maps are still partisan gerrymandered. Senate Democrats filed 18 amendments to modify the maps. Republicans tabled all of the amendments, including Garrett’s map. The House approved its revised map, 115-5, Feb. 16, and it cleared Chaudhuri the Senate, 41-3. The House map splits six districts and leans 49.91 percent Republican and 48.57 percent Democrat, according to a legislative report. The map resulted from a bipartisan compromise, but Democrats still took issue with how minority-majority district Wayne County was drawn. The map splits the county into two voting districts. Democrats argue that voters there should be able to select the candidate of their choice under the Voting Rights Act. House Redistricting Chair Rep. Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, said the court ruled the state was not required to draw any Voting Rights Act districts. Republicans said the congressional map also exceeds the mean-median score recommended by the court. The 2020 census showed the state’s population grew by more than 888,000 residents. Lawmakers had to create a new congressional district as a result. The Senate approved the new congressional district map 25-19. It cleared the House, 66-53.
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Matthews sets 2022 special event calendar MATTHEWS – The Matthews Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resource Department has published its annual event schedule. Residents in the 28105 zip code should watch for the annual events mailer in early March. Highlights include: Cool Vibes Indoor Concert Series March 11, Aug. 12, Sept. 9 Located in the Fullwood Theater. Specialty acts, hors d’oeuvres, beer/wine in a cool atmosphere. Concert at 224 March 25, 7 to 9 p.m. “7 Sharp 9 Band” will perform at the grass lot next to PNC Bank (224 Matthews Station St.). Seaboard Brewing will sell beer in the designated area. Main Line Markets March 26, June 25, Sept. 24 and Dec. 17, noon to 6 p,m,, adjusting for daylight savings Quarterly pop-up markets held along West Charles Street. 30-plus vendors selling handmade goods, a food truck, music, and craft beer from Carolina Beer Temple. Vendors curated by Handmade Market CLT.
The Great Easter Eggspedition Presented by Matthews United Matthews Church April 8 to 17 Participants download the GooseChase app on their phones, solve a dozen clues and find the 12 Easter eggs hidden throughout Matthews. Take a selfie with all 12 and be entered to win a grand prize that includes Matthews and Matthews United Methodist Church swag, chocolate and more.
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Beats ‘n Bites Presented by Harris Teeter Last Friday of each month, April through September 5 to 9 p.m., music begins at 6 p.m. Five to six trucks of various cuisine and a lineup of tribute bands will be on-hand, as well as beer from Seaboard Brewing.
Independence Day Celebration July 2, 6 to 9 p.m. Concert in Stumptown Park, with family-friendly activities. Music begins at 7pm. Festivities move to Matthews United Methodist Church’s viewing area for fireworks at 9:30 p.m. The fireworks have been made possible by a partnership with MARA and will be launched from their fields. MARA will also host food trucks and activities.
Free Shred Event April 30, 9 a.m. to noon In the parking lot at Matthews United Methodist Church Festival of India April 30, Noon to 6 p.m. A celebration of Indian culture in Stumptown
BeachFest Matthews Presented by Novant Health Matthews Medical Center May 13 to 14, 6 to 10 p.m. & 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Beach music, shag dancing, exhibits, food vendors, a carnival and crafts at this first street festival of the spring.
Professional Wrestling Nights at Crews Rec Center March 4 and Aug 6 Family-friendly entertainment, in partnership with the Patriotic Wrestling Federation.
Matthews Alive Festival Presented by Novant Health Matthews Medical Center Sept. 2 to 5 The four-day street festival returns with a full carnival, food vendors, 150-plus crafts, exhibits and multiple stages of entertainment. Movie Screening of “Peanut Butter Falcon” Oct. 1, dusk A movie for the entire family, shown in Stumptown Park, recognizing Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Bring a jar of peanut butter for donation to area food banks. Música Matthews Oct. 15, 5 to 9 p.m. A celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, including music, dance, art and food vendors. Holiday Activities December will be busy with tree/park lightings, photos with Santa, concerts, performances, menorah lighting, a Kwanzaa celebration and more. Call 704-321-7275 or visit www.matthewsfuncom for details.
Tofano: I will continue to honor our country's veterans by Mark Tofano Matthews Commissioner
Editor’s note: Matthews Commissioner Mark Tofano gave the following speech Feb. 14 after the leaders of two town advisory committees said they were blindsided by Tofano’s attempts to change the way they conduct business. It was Memorial Day 2019. I had just been elected commander of the American Legion. I had to perform my first Memorial Day service. One of the things you need to do in Memorial Day is you lower the American flag in order to honor those that have fallen. Well, we couldn’t. The flag was tattered, torn and wrapped in branches that had been braced themselves around the main flagpole in town, which was tarnished and dirty with bricks falling off of the base of it. We had to lay a wreath in order to honor those that have fallen and we were laying it at the base of a wall that was placed there 20 years ago by the Rotary Club that contained the names of World War I veterans that died in action. Members of the American Legion had to walk through mud in order to get in front of a wall that was so covered with algae you couldn’t even see the names of those that had fallen. All of this because of the neglect of the parks and recreation department and the lack of attention
through the park and recreation advisory committee. Soldiers fought in mud. They died in mud. They deserve better than to be honored in mud. So as commander, I went to the commissioners and proposed what was the first of the Mathews Veterans Memorial Park. It was just a gesture and they unanimously approved it and the American Legion built that what is there today with not a penny of the town money, all through public outpour and loving outpour from the community. We had donations from all the major companies in town. We had volunteers from the legion, from the town, all to put that together and in anticipation of the mural wall was built so that someday there would be a miracle there. That would be seen by thousands of people every day to honor veterans. So it came time now to to place a name on this. Well, even trying to get a name of Veterans Memorial Park was a struggle. The parks and recreation department was against it. Former mayors were against it, the park and recreation advisory committee was against it. And if it wasn’t for the heroic action of our Mayor John Higdon, and the vocal and passionate support from representatives Garner, McCool and Whitley to make this a separate entity, the Matthews Veterans Memorial Park, we
wouldn’t have this today. 142 years without a Veterans Memorial Park. So in my mind and many discussions with former leaders of MVAC and also some elected officials that Veterans should be the vocal voice of veterans in the community. In my attempt to do that, to make that happen, there were mistakes made. There were misunderstandings. And I apologize publicly to the town manager, to the mayor, to the elected officials and to anybody else that may have been caused any discomfort or confusion. I will never ever stop trying to promote the benefits and honoring of Matthews veterans and veterans all around this country. This man, this commissioner, this veteran, this American will not stop until veterans in this community are properly honored in a respectful and decent way. I do not apologize for that and to those that are maybe listening tonight. Any veterans that may be listening tonight or families who have lost veterans. thank you. Thank you for your service and your family’s. Thank you for the support that you give all the living veterans today. And God bless you, and God bless America Thank you.
This mural by Kim Shepherd will soon go on the mural wall at the Matthews Veterans Memorial Park. The wall measures five by 25 feet. The images featured along the mural include depictions of various wars, including World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War and the Global War on Terrorism. Photo courtesy of Town of Matthews
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Labiner and May mentioned that misrepresentations were made about the working relationship between the two groups. May also said Tofano was elusive about where the motion came from and went behind their backs to get the bylaws changed. Doug Rose, a former chair of the MVAC, described Tofano as a staunch supporter of veterans, but he also said the parks and veterans committees have both worked tirelessly on the park. He saw no reason for changing the bylaws. Toward the end of the meeting, Mayor John Higdon gave Tofano a chance to tell his side of the story. Tofano reflected the harsh conditions of the veterans memorial at Stumptown Park as he planned the 2019 Memorial Day ceremony. He also recounted the resistance from the parks and rec department, advisory board and political figures to rename Stumptown Park for veterans. Eventually a compromise was reached last year to create Matthews Veterans Memorial Park from a slither of Stumptown Park “142 years without a veterans memorial park,” Tofano said. “So in my mind and many discussions with former leaders of MVAC and also some elected officials that veterans should be the vocal voice of veterans in the community. In my attempt to make that happen, there were mistakes made, There were misunderstandings. And I apologized publicly to the town manager, to the mayor, to the elected officials, and to anybody else that may have been caused any discomfort or confusion.” Commissioner Larry Whitley commended the parks and veterans committees for
working together on the veterans park. He also thanked Parks and Recreation Director Corey King for his work on the project. “I heard your apology and I believe that whenever a person makes a mistake and apologizes, we accept their apology and move on,” Whitley said. Commissioner Renee Garner accepted Tofano’s apology, but she said there were many deliberate mistakes that happened. She said commissioners need to respect and trust their advisory boards. “I think it’s important we draw a very clear line here that we as board members are meant to listen to our advisory boards,” Garner said. “As a new term with new board members, we as a board hope that the new board members will ask questions and learn about process before sidelining the processes in place.” Commissioner John Urban said that veterans fought for the freedom of speech, adding that those on the park and rec advisory committee and town board at the time had the right to express their opinions about the park without getting dragged in the mud. He acknowledged a dig Tofano made that singled out some commissioners for supporting the park. “In the end, the very end, the town board, all members, voted in support of the veterans memorial and this constant singling out of who did what doesn’t matter now because on the record they all voted for it and they all believed in it, but they were allowed to voice their opinion.” Urban apologized to advisory committee members and the town manager for going through the ordeal. “I’m hoping tonight is the end," Urban said, "the nail is in the coffin, we move on and we do what we’re supposed to do and that is the business of the town.”
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Cohn takes oath of Indian Trail mayor INDIAN TRAIL – David Cohn was appointed Feb. 22 as the new mayor of Indian Trail. Cohn recited the oath of office and took part in the remainder of that night’s town council meeting. Cohn will serve out the remainder of the term of the late Mayor Michael Alvarez, who passed away in January. The mayor’s seat is up for reelection in November 2023. Council Member Tom Amburgey made the nomination to appoint Cohn as the new mayor. “It’s an honor to serve the people of Indian Trail,” Cohn said. “And it’s an honor to be asked to be mayor and fill the seat of Michael Alvarez. He was an excellent
mayor who was loved by this community. I know I have big shoes to fill and will work hard to help meet the needs of our residents. We have an excellent team working together behind the dais and within town hall to continue making Indian Trail the best place to live and work.” Cohn said he’s looking forward to seeing some big projects get accomplished, including enhancing the town’s parks and improving infrastructure. He said his goal is to help the people of Indian Trail and be a good example for the town, while having fun and working collaboratively with the council members and town staff.
“Mr. Cohn is an experienced council person who brings professionalism and integrity to the position,” Mayor Pro Tem Todd Barber said. “Under his leadership as mayor, he will bring the town staff and council members together to work for the betterment of the people of Indian Trail.” Cohn was first elected to the Town Council in 2011. He served two terms, including time as the mayor pro tem. In 2021, he was appointed to fill the seat of Council Member Shirley Howe, which he did until the November 2022 election. Photo courtesy of Town of Indian Trail
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2022 Award of Excellence for its work and ongoing support of those impacted by Alzheimer’s in North Carolina and beyond. The garden chic event will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Guests will enjoy a welcome reception, powerful mission moments, auction and seated dinner, as well as dancing and musical entertainment provided by Kingdaddy. For more information, to reserve tickets or a table, or to be a sponsor, visit char lottememorygala.org.
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International Banksy exhibit debuts locally Feb. 25 CHARLOTTE – Fans of British artist Banksy can experience his works up close as The Art of Banksy: “Without Limits” exhibition opens in Charlotte at AvidXchange Music Factory on Feb. 25 as part of its North American debut. The exhibition – custom-built to fit the venue at 817 Hamilton St. – includes several experiential areas The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation and more 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018than 155 of his works, 620 For Eighth Avenue, New N.Y. 10018 such as certified originals, prints, Information Call: York, 1-800-972-3550 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Saturday, Decemberphotos, 28, 2019 lithographs, sculptures, For Release Monday, January 17, 2022 murals and video mapping installa-
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LOUD&LIVE Friday Feb. 25 Feb. 25 Amos’ Southend: Laniidae Evening Muse: The New Creatures Hickory Tavern (Sun Valley): Garrett Huffman Middle C Jazz: Sy Smith Neighborhood Theatre: Sammy Rae & The Friends Pineville Tavern: Chubby Knuckles Pour 64: Matthew Ablan Southern Range: Carrie Ann Steady Eddy’s: Glen Murschel Stooges Pub: Throwdown Jones Trail House: High Fidelity
Feb. 26 Saturday Feb. 26 Amos’ Southend: Cursive Evening Muse: Memphis Lightning Fillmore: Amine Hickory Tavern (Providence): U-Phonik Knight Theater: Who’s Bad Pineville Tavern: Shotgun Saints Queens South: Angry Charley Southern Range: Sticks & Stones Spectrum Center: Eric Church Steady Eddy’s: Johnny Suspect Stooges Pub: Bad Romeo Trail House: Coconut Groove Visulite: Abbey Road Live! Woody’s Seafood: Unknown Artist Feb. 27
Sunday Feb 27 Belk Theater: Gregory Porter Evening Muse:PEter & Brendan Mayer Home Brew: Carrie Ann Middle C Jazz: JD Neighborhood Theatre: Southern Avenue Waxhaw Taphouse: Taplow duo
Feb. 28 Monday, Feb. 28 Evening Muse: Open mic Fillmore: Eric Nam
Evening Muse: Al Strong Visulite: Cosmic Charlie
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Sunday, March 6 Amos’ Southend: Adelita’s Way Bradshaw Social House: City Lights Knight Theater: The British Invasion Neighborhood Theatre: Goodie Mob
Venues Charlotte Amos’ Southend: 1423 S Tryon St. Belk Theater: xxx Bradshaw Social House: 8440 Rea Road Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. Hickory Tavern (Providence): 11504 Providence Road Knight Theater: 430 S. Tryon St. Middle C Jazz: 300 S. Brevard St. Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E 36th St. Spectrum Center: 333 E. Trade St. Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Woody’s Seafood: 11318 N. Community House Road Indian Trail Hickory Tavern (Sun Valley): Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews Steady Eddy’s: 2216 E. John St. Mint Hill Pour 64: 4410 Mint Hill Village Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road
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Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants from Feb. 11 to 17: Lowest Scores • Jack In The Box, 4505 Randolph Road, Charlotte – 84.5 Violations include: Food items in reach-in freezer and cooler not covered while in storage; dishes had food debris and grease; sliced cheese wasn’t held cold enough in broken prep cooler; and confusing food label was used for container of fajita chicken. • CO, 4201 Park Road, Charlotte – 88 Violations include: Garbage can blocked sink; knife and scoop had debris on them; chicken and beef stock weren’t properly cooled; and multiple items weren’t marked by date. • Charanda Authentic Mexican Eatery, 6437 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail – 88 Violations include: Cleaning supplies blocked sink; raw chicken was stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler; ice machine baffle had mold growth; queso, beans, rice, red sauce, and enchilada sauce were reheated hot enough; and carnitas, empanadas, cooked poblanos, and salsa were kept past discard date. Charlotte (28209) • CO, 4201 Park Road – 88 • Wendy’s, 4335 Park Road – 98.5
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Key Lime Pie (vegan) Key lime pie is a traditional American dessert, consisting of lime-flavored custard and topped with meringue or whipped cream, depending on the desired texture. The filling is relatively easy. Each bite should be tangy, sweet and refreshing. Since its shining star is a citrus fruit, YorkTest put together a vegan recipe for this one: Ingredients Base: 1 cup of Graham crackers (vegan) or Digestive Biscuits 1/4 cup vegan butter of choice (melted) Pie filling: 1 cup raw cashew nuts, unsalted and unroasted soaked in water for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, then water drained. 1/2 cup of full fat coconut milk for a creamier finish. (You can use half fat milk if preferred). 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted) 3 standard limes or 6 small key limes*- yielding just under half a cup of juice 1 tbsp of lime/key lime zest 1/3 cup agave syrup *Key limes are less tart than standard limes, so if using standard limes expect them to be slightly more tart/ sharp. You can counteract this by adding more agave to enhance sweetness.
Serves 8 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 25 mins Keep up to 1 week in fridge
Method 1. Pre-heat oven to 375F. 2. Line a baking tin with a paper liner or coat the baking tin with a touch of melted coconut oil. 3. Add your cracker or biscuit to a food processor and blitz until you have a fine crumb powder. Then add the melted butter and pulse to create a base mix. 4. Take the base mix and layer the bottom on the baking tin with a flat spoon or similar. 5. Bake for just 10 minutes. 6. Take out of the oven, set aside and allow to cool. 7. Take all other ingredients and place them in a blender and mix until you have the desired smooth and creamy consistency. 8. Pour mixture onto the top of the biscuit base. 9. For decoration, you can add more lime zest or thin slices of key lime or lime. 10. Freeze until firm (approx 3 hours) and take out of the freezer 10-15 minutes before serving.
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This rendering of Rosemont Market and Wine Bar shows how the future restaurant will serve as a gathering space for the Elizabeth neighborhood. One part restaurant and one part market, it will feature full-service dinner and grab-and-go meals. Photo courtesy of Crescent Communities
Restaurant embraces neighborhood CHARLOTTE – The team behind Charlotte restaurants such as The Crunkleton and Cheat’s Cheesesteak Parlor is opening Rosemont Market and Wine Bar within Elizabeth on Seventh. Rosemont Market and Wine Bar serves as the first retail tenant in the forthcoming mixed-use community in Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood, according to Crescent Communities. Rosemont Market and Wine Bar will offer breakfast, lunch, coffee, wine and beer, plus full-service dinner, market items, catering capabilities and grab-and-go meals. Designed as a gathering space, it will have 60-plus seats to accommodate indoor dining and 40-plus more on the patio. Half of the space will be dedicated to the market concept. “Our team loves the Elizabeth neighborhood and is eager to extend our footprint there, and we’re thankful for the opportunity to do so in partnership with Crescent Communities,” said Blake Thompson, of
Red Mountain Management, a parent company of Rosemont Market and Wine Bar. “We named this concept after the Elizabeth neighborhood. Our team chose Rosemont because it’s the name of one of the original subdivisions in Elizabeth – in fact, it’s the one that this location faces directly across Caswell.” Elizabeth on Seventh includes three floors of creative office space, top floor views of Uptown, several outdoor balconies and patio space on the ground floor. Elizabeth on Seventh also offers additional ground floor retail opportunities with parking and outdoor dining spaces along a walkable street. “We are excited that Rosemont Market and Wine Bar will be joining Elizabeth on Seventh,” said Elizabeth McMillan, project executive at Crescent Communities’ commercial business unit. “It will provide a variety of much-needed food and beverage offerings to the neighborhood and our future office tenants.”
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Scooter’s Coffee introduces mobile app OMAHA, Neb. – Scooter’s Coffee has rolled out a new order ahead, pay ahead feature on its mobile app. Customers can browse the menu, customize orders and pre-pay for same-day pickup during store hours at their nearest Scooter’s Coffee. Orders will be prepared fresh and fast upon arrival at the drive-thru.
“Our new order ahead, pay ahead feature will make it even more convenient for our customers to enjoy their favorite Scooter’s Coffee drink and treat,” Chief Marketing Officer Bill Black said. Purchases made through the app will earn customers “Smiles” that can be redeemed for rewards.
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Presidents Jackson, Polk make bobblehead debuts MILWAUKEE – The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first complete series of United States President bobbleheads, including James K. Polk and Andrew Jackson, on President’s Day. The collection includes every U.S. President, ranging from George Washington to Joe Biden. The series includes each United States President on a base that features a replica of the White House, and each bobblehead is individually numbered to the year that the president was elected. The bobbleheads are being produced by the National
Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. The bobbleheads are only available through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s online store. The bobbleheads cost $30 each plus a flat-rate shipping charge of $8 per order or $1,250 for the complete set. The Joe Biden and Donald Trump bobbleheads are in stock now while the others are expected to ship in May. “We’re excited to release this complete collection of bobbleheads featuring all 45 U.S. Presidents to celebrate Presidents’ Day,” said Phil
Sklar, co-founder and CEO of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. “Each president played an Jackson important part in our country’s history, and we think people will enjoy this new series of presidential bobbleheads.” Polk and Jackson have ties to the Carolinas. Polk’s achievements are highlighted at the Preident James K. Polk State Historic Site in Pineville. The Museum of the Waxhaws explains Jackson’s ties to the region.
All bobbleheads include the name of the president on the front of the base and their president number on the back of the base. Photo courtesy of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
Sculptor converts crayons into fine art Remember the feeling of possibility that overwhelmed you the first time you opened a brand new 64-pack of Crayolas? Artist Herb Williams has never gotten over it. Instead, he’s taken crayon-creativity to the next level. His work will be exhibited in Wingate University’s Hinson Art Museum starting Wednesday, Feb. 23. And thanks to a partnership among Wingate University, Unionville Elementary and the Union County Community Arts Council, some 50 fifth-graders will get to experience his passion for the creative process firsthand. Contributions from Wingate’s 2021 One Day, One Dog donor drive helped the university’s art department purchase Williams’ “The Ripple Effect” for the museum’s permanent collection and arrange for his artist talk. Unionville teacher Eric Hinson, a 1995 Wingate alumnus, then arranged for members of the school’s art club to attend the event. To further inspire the young artists, the Union County Community Arts Council will supply each one with a box
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There is such promise in that little box of crayons that everybody gets because there are so many possibilities before you even put one to the paper.
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of crayons and a sketch pad. “Crayons are a gateway drug. To most adults, the sight and smell of crayons produce specific memories of childhood,” Williams said. “The twist in the road to nostalgia is the creation of a new object from a medium in which it was not intended.” Although he’s always loved crayons – he carried his around in a fruitcake tin as a child and now orders single-color cases from Crayola of 3,000 at a time. It wasn’t until the early 2000s that he realized they were truly his vehicle. Growing up in Alabama, Williams carved sculptures into the red clay of hillsides, his own temporary Mount Rushmores. As a teen, he worked in construction and took his growing understanding of form and materials to Birmingham-Southern College, where he earned his
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bachelor of fine arts in sculpture. From there, he worked at a bronze foundry in Florida, helping cast hundreds of sculptures prior to moving to Nashville in 1998. Although some of his wellknown works include melted crayons, Williams’ most distinctive creations are not molten, but formed from crayons in their original form. He cuts the sticks down to the length he needs and then bonds them to a form he has carved or cast, completely enveloping it. “Whether I use the tips or the butts of the crayons will change the look of it, make it more kinetic or more illustrative,” Williams explains in an episode of Nashville Public Television’s “Tennessee Crossroads.” “There is such promise in that little box of crayons that everybody gets because there are so many
possibilities before you even put one to the paper. And that’s a lot of what drove me to work with the whole stick of the crayon, because when you put it on the paper it is never as saturated and rich and thick with pigment as it is in that stick. There is just something so primally satisfying about working with it and working with hundreds of thousands of them.” It’s that satisfaction of creating something new and unexpected from an everyday object that Wingate’s visual arts coordinator Charlene Bregier hopes Williams will spark in students in her Art 404 Creative Process class. Wingate University’s Hinson Art Museum is located next to the Batte Center at 403 N. Camden Road, Wingate.
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