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School board is happy with Cotswold pairing by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – School board member Margaret Marshall said she is often asked by constituents how the pairing of Cotswold and Billingsville elementary schools is going. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools merged them this school year, so students in kindergarten through second grade attend Billingsville

and students in third through fifth grades go to Cotswold. “While this is hard work and it was Marshall different for parents and what they have expected, I think it's turned out beautifully,” Marshall said at the March 12 school board meeting. “There have been some bumps in the road, but folks have been working really hard to over-

come those. We've got some really dynamic classrooms in schools that are very focused on the ages of the children in Dashew those schools.” Marshall visited the Cotswold campus March 1 to hear from students what they are learning in the IB program. She was proud to see students talking with such pride about their research.

Elyse Dashew, who serves as vice chair of the school board, visited Cotswold that same day for the first time since the school merged with Billingsville. “I'm just so impressed,” Dashew said. “The fifth-graders presented with such skill and confidence and clarity on their fifth-grade IB projects. It was just really cool to experience.” see SCHOOLS, Page 2A

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• Jennifer Appleby: Taps into creativity through work at Wray Ward & involvement on the city's key nonprofit boards. • Cathy Bessant: Owns American Banker distinction as Most Powerful Woman in Banking for 2018. • Susan DeVore: Continues to be among most influential CEOs in health, according to Modern Healthcare. • Rosalyn Durant: Strives to make college programming appealing on ESPN platforms. • Lynn Good: Keeps the power on for 7.6 million customers as CEO of Duke Energy. • Carol Lovin: Works as top woman at Atrium Health, earning Business Woman of the Year Honors from Queens University.

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• Jacqie McWilliams: Presides as commissioner over Ballantyne-based CIAA, whose hoops tourney the city covets. • Pat Rodgers: Displays so

much leadership even outside her role as CEO of Rodgers Builders. • Andrea B. Smith: Garners see WOMEN, Page 6A

don’t think the world would have been ready for me wearing spandex. Had certain teachers not intervened over the course of my youth, I probably would have become a supervillain with a hunger to horde the world’s chocolate supply. I was a good student, but the knock against me growing up was participation. Many teachers over the years urged me to participate more. A few teachers got me to break out of my shell. Business teacher Cynthia Twisdale got me comfortable enough to join Future Business Leaders of America and win some confidence-boosting awards. English teacher Carol Dover helped me take writing more seriously, while typing teacher Kay Copley connected me with the county newspaper editor, propelling me toward this path. As we approach the final stretch of the 2018-19 school year, we at South Charlotte Weekly want to give graduating seniors an opportunity to thank teachers that played important roles in their lives. Send us a letter of up to 300 words see VICK, Page 2A

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CHARLOTTE – Even as a freshman at Myers Park, a school that hasn’t won a team swimming title since 1964, it was obvious the stage was never going to be too big for Jack Walker. That season, Walker swam in two relays and an individual event, placing fourth in the 100 freestyle and helping the 200 freestyle relay team place ninth and the 400 freestyle relay take 12th. The Mustangs finished 15th that season, with Walker having a hand in 43 of the team’s 46 points. “I had come up swimming in some of

the bigger meets since I’ve been at (SwimMAC), so I felt comfortable right away,” said Walker, who started swimming at age 2 but started training at Charlotte Latin’s MAC facility seriously about the time he entered high school. The hard work would start to pay off in big ways in 2016. At that summer’s Speedo Winter Jr. Championships, Walker set the tone for what to come. At that meet, and at age 15, Walker swam 1 minute, 33.73 seconds, a time that just one percent of NCAA Division 1 athletes can swim, according to see SWIMMER, Page 6A

Myers Park senior swimmer Jack Walker had a memorable final high school meet as he not only won two individual state titles but set new state records in both events. Walker will swim at Virginia next year. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

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CHARLOTTE – The recently formed Immigrant Community Committee will host a series of meetings in each district to have dialogue focusing on the accessibility of municipal services and activities, and assuage fears toward city government. The District 7 (Ballantyne area) meeting takes place 9 to 11 a.m. March 16 at Morrison YMCA, 9405 Bryant Farms Road. The District 6 (SouthPark area) meeting takes place 6 to 8 p.m. March 26 at Harris YMCA, 5900 Quail Hollow Road. Committee resources and agendas will be made available at www.charlottenc.gov.

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Steve Smith to speak at mental health fundraiser CHARLOTTE – Former Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith will share his experience of living with depression at a fundraiser hosted by Mental Health America of Central Carolinas. The fifth annual Wake Up for Wellness breakfast takes place May 21 at the Charlotte Convention Center. The event raises money to promote mental wellness locally. “The theme of this year’s Wake Up for Wellness breakfast is ‘Be Bold’ and sometimes being vulnerable and open about mental health can be the boldest thing one can do,” Executive Director Kathy Rogers said. “Having someone of Steve Smith’s stature opening up about his own mental health provides an example for so many who are hiding in the shadows.” Smith, a three-time All Pro, played for the Panthers for 13 seasons and is now an NFL analyst. He has recently become a voice for those battling depression and other mental health issues. As someone who has lived with depression, Smith has become an advocate for talking about mental health, seeking help and eliminating stigma. He wrote about his battle with depression for NFL.com. “It's crucial for everyone to know that acknowledging personal struggles isn't a sign of weakness, but one of strength,” he wrote. “Too often taboo, depression is shut behind

CHARLOTTE – The Colon Cancer Coalition recently awarded Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation a $75,000 grant to fund colonoscopy screenings, patient living expenses, colon cancer rehabilitation and wellness services for low-income colorectal cancer patients. “Novant Health oncologists are diagnosing more colorectal cancers among patients under 50, many of whom are uninsured,” said Maria Kuklinski-Long, Novant Health prevention, education and early detection manager. The grant is made possible through funding from the Get Your Rear in Gear – Charlotte 5K. Such funding has provided vital services for more than 2,600 colorectal cancer patients in the Charlotte region since 2011. The GYRIG 5K Run/Walk & Kids’ Fun Run is March 30 at Independence Park. Register at coloncancercoalition.org/charlotte.

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CHARLOTTE – The Sandbox, a nonprofit supporting the families of children diagnosed with life-altering illnesses, is holding its second annual Cereal With CC Breakfast and Workshop on March 15 at Carmel Country Club. “Our vision for this event, in the beginning, was to create a legacy event for The Casey Family, whose 5-year-old daughter, CC, has MLD, a terminal diagnosis,” Executive Director Mara Campolungo said. “This year, it’s been bigger and better, and we are looking forward to the best Cereal With CC yet. Our reward is garnering the support of our community and in turn, being able to support hundreds of other families in our community whose child is walking out a diagnosis.” Charlotte, Concord and Waxhaw have proclaimed March 15 as Caroline AKA CC Casey Day. Duke Energy is lighting its uptown Char-

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Steve Smith Sr. and Dick’s Sporting Goods provided $200 shopping sprees to youth in December. SCW file photo closed doors – especially in a tough-guy sport like football.” Mental Health America of Central Carolinas promotes mental wellness through advocacy, prevention and education in Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties. Want to learn more? Contact development director Andrea Towner at 704-365-3454 ext. 223 or atown er@mhacentralcarolinas.org if interested in attending MHA’s Wake Up for Wellness breakfast. Learn more about MHA’s free mental health education and programming at www.mhacentralcarolinas.org.

Kendal Cuevas, a fifth-grader at Cotswold IB World School, participated in that event and led the pledge of allegiance during the March 12 meeting. Afterward, she talked about courage and how having the courage to try is what matters most. “The school board showed courage when

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on how a teacher, administrator, coach, club adviser or staff member at school helped influence you and we’ll publish the best ones in a special graduation-themed edition of The Weekly. Email it to justin@cmgweek ly.com. The best part is you don’t have to double-space it or follow that annoying

lotte building purple that evening in honor of CC’s favorite color. Several fun activities will be available leading up to the event. Visit www.GotSandbox. org/CerealWithCC for details. The Sandbox is hosting a second 2019 Cereal With CC in October at the Embassy Suites in Concord.

311 launches CHAT feature CHARLOTTE – City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County customers can access a new CHAT feature when they visit the 311 website, whether from a personal computer or a mobile device. Customers will receive the same service via CHAT as they would by calling 311. Although customers still have the option to call, 311 Division Manager Raquishela Stewart said a recent study indicated many people prefer to use mobile devices or websites to get information. CHAT also allows 311 staff to accommodate more complex customer service issues, Stewart said. Representatives can answer questions via CHAT from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays.

Nominate woman who makes difference for animals CHARLOTTE – The Humane Society of Charlotte is accepting nominations for its 2019 Woman for Animal Welfare Award. The winner will be announced at a cocktail reception 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 15 at Myers Park Country Club. Visit https://humanesocietyofcharlotte.org for details.

‘Build People, Not Prisons’ benefits transition program CHARLOTTE – A formerly incarcerated criminal justice attorney who now uses the law to advocate for people with criminal records will be the guest speaker at the Center for Community Transitions’ ‘Build People, Not Prisons’ event. Daryl Atkinson, staff attorney for Southern Coalition for Social Justice, will share his story at the second annual fundraiser. Build People, Not Prisons will include wine, beer, appetizers, live auction and live bluegrass music by Crystal Fountains. The fundraiser takes place 5:30 to 8 p.m. March 21 at Warehouse 242, 2307 Wilkinson Blvd. Tickets cost $50. Buy tickets at http:// centerforcommunitytransitions.org/events/. Proceeds support CCT services, like employment-seeking assistance, support for families of incarcerated individuals and a 30-bed residential program for incarcerated women.

they voted to merge our two schools – Billingsville and Cotswold – together,” Kendal said. “When this happened, students regardless of their economic status, were given access to a strong IB program on the two campuses. My friends from both campuses showed courage by making new friends and helping expand our community.” Next school year, Dilworth and Sedgefield middle schools will be paired in similar fashion. MLA style. I’ve never heard an educator say, “I’m going to pursue a career in teaching, so I can accumulate vast riches and command a classroom of 30 children.” Usually, people that go into education find fulfillment in shaping future citizens. In my case, they ruined my evil plan to take over the world. I’m sure there’s a more positive way to spin that.

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'Captain Marvel' flying to you in 4DX by Dante Miller dmiller@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – North Carolina has become the 14th state to offer movie-goers the 4DX experience, which means audiences not only can enjoy a slightly larger screen, but they'll become completely immersed in the movie. If the scene calls for it, your seats will move and shake. There will be rain, snow, smells, a gust of winds, flashing lights and more. All of this, for the price of $21.43 for an adult minus popcorn and drinks. Regal Stonecrest at Piper Glen gave North Carolina its first 4DX auditorium. In celebration of this, select few people had the honor to be among the first North Carolinians to watch “Captain Marvel” in 4DX on March 13. But is it worth it? The atmosphere of the whole movie theater was excellent, and customer service was phenomenal. Also, the seats were extremely conformable. Going into the auditorium, the audience was greeted with 3D glasses and a room that had a new car smell. After the previews, it began—the seats were moving up and down, a gust of mist filled the air and we, the audience, became one with the movie. This is my second time watching “Captain Marvel.” The first time was at a standard screen. Honestly, watching “Captain Marvel” in 4DX did positively enhance my experience with the movie, mainly since I wasn't too thrilled with it the first time. I was in awe of how far we as a society have come in terms of technology, and with the various bumps and movements the seat did. I personally entered into a trance. The best comparison I have for the 4DX experience is that it's similar to a simulator ride but on a much smaller scale. With all the praise 4DX has, it's not without faults. The most

Regal Stonecrest debuted its 4DX technology with the release of “Captain Marvel.” The technology allows movie-goers to use more of their senses during the film. Dante Miller/SCW photo

annoying detail during the experience was the random whistle of wind that would come during any movement, not a fight scene, just movements. This whistle would go past my ears, and I'm entirely awakened from my movie trance. There was one scene where a film reel tin was rolling on the ground, and a gust of wind whistled in my ears. I also had concerns about getting up from my seat and not stumbling. However, these negative comments are minor with the overall experience. One particular simple and quiet scene stood out. When the characters were in front of a house in Louisi-

ana, and all audiences saw was a willow tree, green grass and a cozy home, a light honeysuckle fragrance appeared. When I first watched the movie, this scene didn't resonate with me. However, after watching it in 4DX, it quickly became my favorite moment in the film. 4DX is a treat, not an everyday movie outing. I would highly recommend 4DX for the thrill and the small moments. As I said before, I was entranced by the whole experience and watched “Captain Marvel” with an overall new view. Needless to say, if Regal Stonecrest has a showing for “Avengers: Endgame” in 4DX, I will return.

Divorce expert releases book for married couples CHARLOTTE – Jennifer Hurvitz, author of the best-selling selfhelp book, “One Happy Divorce: Hold the Bulls#!t,” has released her second book, “woulda. coulda. shoulda,” a divorce coach’s guide to staying married. Well-known for her humor and candor about all things divorce and relationships, Hurvitz is also the voice behind the popular “Doing Divorce Right” podcast and author of the blog, The Truth Hurvitz. Her new book, released through Warren Publishing, takes a different approach, instead focusing on married couples who want to stay married. Sharing personal experiences and laugh-out-loud insights from her own divorce journey, Hurvitz paints an honest picture of what it’s like to be divorced and tips for how to avoid it. “I’m a relationship expert, best-selling author, and a ‘happily’ divorced mom of two healthy, well-adjusted teenaged boys, so I bet you’re wondering why the heck I’d write this book,” Hurvitz said. “Well, it’s simple. I messed up! And now it’s my job to stop others from doing the same.” Hurvitz started her dating and relationship blog, The Truth Hurvitz,after she and her husband separated. The blog became an overnight success, even garnering attention from an LA agency that approached her for a sitcom about her family. The pilot for the series, written by Hurvitz, went on to win Best Television Episode Screenplay at the Atlanta Comedy Film Festival. Her best-selling book,”One Happy Divorce,” soon followed. “After my divorce, I felt lost and alone,” Hurvitz said. “But ironical-

Whether you're trying to maintain or get out of a marriage, Jennifer Hurvitz has written a book for that. Photo courtesy of Warren Publishing

ly enough, I always had one person by my side … my ex. I learned that divorced couples actually can be kind to each other, but it takes work. You just have to check your egos at the door and put your kids first.” Next came the podcast and a successful divorce and relationship coaching business, followed by her latest book, which she hopes will “change a few minds and save a few marriages.” “As a divorce attorney/coach, I know what people go through in a contested divorce,” said Jason Levoy, “The Divorce Resource Guy.” “Jennifer went through a divorce and knows what it’s like on the other side. Her advice and insight to getting divorced and living a post-divorce life will help you make the best decisions. [woulda. coulda. shoulda. is] a must-read if you are contemplating divorce.”

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Congressional candidates campaign at GOP Convention by Paul Nielsen paul@cmgweekly.com

MONROE – Stevie Rivenbark made her first trip to Union County as a candidate for the 9th Congressional District special election on March 9. The Fayetteville resident expects to spend a lot more time in the county between now and the May 14 primary. Rivenbark was one of four announced candidates that spoke at the Union County Republican Party Convention at Monroe High School. Union County Commissioner Stony Rushing, former Mecklenburg County Commissioner Matthew Ridenhour and Nadia Robinson of south Charlotte also addressed the convention. State Sen. Dan Bishop (R-Charlotte) and State Rep. Dean Arp (R-Monroe), who are both considering entering the race, also attended the convention but did not speak. The North Carolina Board of Elections ordered the special election last month after an investigation found absentee ballot fraud in last year’s race between Republican Mark Harris and Democrat Dan McCready. Harris defeated McCready by 905 votes, and he urged the NCBOE to hold a new election after a hearing into the allegations regarding absentee ballots last month. Harris has said he is not running in the special election while McCready is again running for the Democratic Party nomination. The general election, if the winner of the May 14 primary gets at least 30 percent of the vote, will be held on Sept. 10. If no Republican in the crowded field meets that threshold, then the run-off will be held Sept. 10 with the general election being held on Nov. 5. Rivenbark, a single-mother of two young children and a healthcare executive, said the party needs a fresh face in the race. “The left is really coming after us

for being the party of exclusion,” Rivenbark said. “It’s time for us to engage in new voter populations, younger voters, women voters, minority voters in order to combat the left and make sure people know our values.” Union County accounted for 40 percent of the total vote in the 2018 9th Congressional District primary and Rivenbark said she will be back to the area often. Robinson, the daughter of immigrants, a small business owner and mother of five, said she has the conservative values that will appeal to voters across the district. “We need someone who will appeal to swing voters and unite our party under solid conservative principles of free speech, limited government and the rule of law,” Robinson said. “We need to remind people of what makes America a great country.” Rushing, who has been endorsed by Harris, touted his experience as a county commissioner, as well as living and working in other counties of the district when he was younger. Rushing, who owns Take Aim Training gun range in Union County, served as a county commissioner from 2002 to 2006 and he has been a current commissioner since 2014. “Every county in this district, I’ve worked in or I have lived in,” Rushing said. “I have spent a lot of time on the farms in all of the ninth district. I serviced farms from Bladen County to Anson County to Cumberland County. I’m pro-life and I am pro second amendment.” Ridenhour said his experience as a Marine and as a county commissioner will serve the district well in Washington, D.C. “I served 11 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, including two tours in Iraq,” Ridenhour said. “Marines are known for their cando spirit. We see the hill, we take the hill. We hold the line, we don’t retreat. Unfortunately, in Washington, D.C., there are too few

Above: Stevie Rivenbark, of Fayetteville, hopes to gain enough support from Union County to earn her the Republican nomination for the 9th Congressional District seat. Right: N.C. Sen. Dan Bishop chats with County Commissioner Richard Helps during the Union County Republican Party Convention. Bishop hadn’t decided if he would run for the congress seat as of March 13. Paul Nielsen/SCW photos

fighters. Our Republican Party and our President needs fighters. I stand with our President. We have to build the wall. It’s the first thing we do as Marines, establish a perimeter.’’ The filing deadline is March 15. Those who have filed through 2:52 p.m. March 13 include south Charlotte residents Allen Smith (Green Party) and Jeff Scott (Libertarian), as well as McCready (Democrat), Rushing (Republican), Fern Shubert (Republican).

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CHARLOTTE – Charlotte’s first franchised Your CBD Store opened March 2, but the full-service shop is just one of many places in the metro area where CBD products can be purchased. Your CBD Store has almost 200 franchises across the country and touts itself as a leader in the global hemp market that is becoming popular among people who believe in its healing properties. The store’s products are made with cannabidiol, which is derived from the cannabis plant but comes without the intoxicating effects of marijuana. The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill said CBD and hemp extracts are now included in federally legal products for sale, provided the concentration of THC does not exceed the limit of 0.3 percent as defined in the new law, which opened the sale of some CBD products across the country “CBD gets confused with marijuana,” Messina said. “It is not going to get you high. You are going to get the benefits of the plant but you are not going to get the high. A hemp plant has higher levels of CBD and lower levels of THC. It’s the opposite of a marijuana plant, which has higher levels of TCH and lower levels of CBD.” Proponents of CBD products claim its use can help with a variety of ailments, including inflammation, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, addiction and several other conditions. There are even products for dogs and cats. Messina has been using CBD products for several months. She said it works for her. “I personally struggle with anxiety and sleeping,” Messina said. “I am really into alternative, holistic, natural ways of healing. I wanted to take a different

Amanda Messina owns the Your CBD Store in south Charlotte that sells a variety of CBD products. Paul Nielsen/SCW photo

route and basically take something that doesn’t cause a separate issue, or feel like I needed to take a pill every day. I was taking essential oils and that led me into the CBD route. It wasn’t until I tried CBD until I felt totally different. “It was like day and night. I usually couldn’t sleep at night and this stuff helps me do that. It helps me relax. It eases my mind. My family has started using it.’’ Messina said business has been steady since the store opened at 4749 South Blvd., with people coming in looking for natural alternatives to prescription and over-the-counter drugs. The store sells a variety of items, such as pain creams, lotions, tinctures, chap stick, bath bombs and beauty products. Messina said she believes using a CBD product is especially beneficial for combating inflammation. “Inflammation is kind of the root of all problems,” Messina said. “Inflammation can cause so many different conditions and ailments, anxiety, depression, chronic pain. There are a ton of things centered around inflammation, so it really tackles that. We naturally produced CBD, but not enough, especially when you are feeling stressed

or anxious.” Selling some CBD infused edibles and drinks is still against the law but Messina said that she believes the products she sells are more effective. “We are not focusing on the edibles,” Messina said. “I think our other products are so much better.” Messina finds that many of the company’s customers are middle-aged or older and that they are repeat customers. “We want our customers to be educated,” Messina said. “We will sit down with them and see what they need help with. People want to get an alternative medicine, a natural healing, a natural solution. People love our products and they are constantly coming back.” The Your CBD Store sells CBD that is organically grown in Colorado and the cultivation of the product is monitored by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, Messina said. “They use third-party testing, and you can look up the lab results,” Messina said. “They are very transparent about what is in your product. I think that is super important because if you get it from a gas station, you really don’t know what is going in it.”

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CHARLOTTE – CBD seems to be everywhere these days. It can be bought in full-service dispensaries, gas stations, tobacco stores and possibly places where people get their coffee or smoothies. But just what is CBD, and is it good for you? Cannabidiol is a compound derived from cannabis, a hemp plant also known as marijuana. However, unlike other compounds found in cannabis, like THC, cannabidiol is not believed to be a psychoactive compound affecting perception and behavior. In other words, you can’t get stoned on CBD. The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill said CBD and hemp extracts are now included in federally legal products for sale, provided the concentration of THC does not exceed the limit of 0.3 percent as defined in the new law, which opened the sale of some CBD products across the country. Some of those products include pain creams, lotions, tinctures, chap stick, bath bombs and beauty products. Proponents claim CBD helps ailments including inflammation, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, addiction and several other conditions. Epidiolex, which is a pure plant-derived CBD, is an approved prescription medication that has been shown to treat certain types of childhood seizures. But that is about where the extensive research and clinical trials seems to end. Charlotte physician Dr. Chasse Bailey-Dorton with Atrium Health hopes CBD can be used in the treatment of other medical conditions, but said more extensive research needs to be done. “We don’t have any evidence. We have no research,” Dr. Bailey-Dorton said. “I don’t have research that is going to hurt you. I don’t have research that is going to help

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recognition as one of banking industry's most powerful women at Bank of America. • Jennifer L. Weber: Hires & retains top talent at Lowe's Companies, while advising Charlotte Regional Business Alliance.

Education

• Jamie Brooks: Leads one of the largest middle schools in the state at Community House Middle. • Elyse Dashew: Speaks with composure as vice chair of the school board. • Kandi Deitemeyer: Establishes partnerships with industries to grow Central Piedmont Community College. • Pamela Davies: Reigns as president of Queens University of Charlotte, a role she's had since 2002. • Maureen Furr: Steers the ship at South Mecklenburg High Schools, among the state's largest student populations. • Tracy Harrill: Leads a high-achieving institution at Providence High School. • Margaret Marshall: Talks proudly as school board member about great things happening in south Charlotte schools. • Ellen McIntyre: Guides UNC Charlotte's Cato College of Education as dean & serves on pro-literacy boards. • Kondra Rattley: Provides educational support as superintendent of CMS's Southeast Learning Community. • Charlotte Nadja Trez: Makes decisions that affect nearly 20,000 English language learners at CMS.

Government/Politics

• Dena Diorio: Manages Mecklenburg County government steadily despite shaky commissioner directives. • Peggy Eagan: Ensures Diorio stable homes as she directs Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services. • Tracy Dodson: Leads city's economic development work after tenure with south Charlotte-based Lincoln Harris. • Leslie Johnson: Maintains sustainable communities as assistant county manager. • Pat Cotham: Advocates as county commissioner for homeless and Mecklenburg's towns. • Julie Eiselt: Presides over the city at special functions when Mayor Vi Lyles is away.

• Susan Harden: Trains teachers in day job and runs county on personal time as commissioner. • Victoria Nwasike: Gives voice to region as leader of Harden South Charlotte Partners and Ballantyne Breakfast Club. • Ella Scarborough: Recites Bible verses and wisdom for any given situation from the county commissioners' dais. • Vi Lyles: Dedicates more hours to her role at Charlotte mayor than many people do to their full-time jobs.

Nonprofits

• Laura Belcher: Builds decent, affordable homes with Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte. • Laura Clark: Transforms neighborhoods in various roles, including CEO, of United Way of Central Carolinas. • Donna Dunlap: AdvoClark cates mentorship through role as CEO with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas. • Amy Jacobs: Encourages people to donate money & time to hundreds of charities via Share Charlotte. • Katherine Lambert: Oversees the Western CaroJacobs lina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. • Erin Santos: Raises money through Isabella Santos Foundation to fight cancer at the Levine Children's Hospital. • Judith Schindler: Teaches Jewish studies at Queens University of Charlotte after years leading Temple Beth El. • Molly Shaw: Delivers case management & supplies to students via Communities in Schools. • Jane Shutt: Gives hope to Pineville residents and purpose to potatoes as head of Pineville Neighbors Place. • Kirsten Sikkelee: Empowers women after 10 years as CEO of YWCA Central Carolinas. Know an inspirational woman? South Charlotte Weekly is accepting nominations for five women in the community whose stories are inspiring – whether at the office or at home. Email justin@cmgweekly. com to recommend someone. We're putting together a women's empowerment event and special edition in May to recognize them.

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Swimmingrank.com. It is still the U.S. No. 1 time for Walker’s age group, vaulting him onto the national scene and making college coaches take note. As a sophomore, he backed up that performance by winning his first individual state title as he took the 200 freestyle championship in 1:39.61. It was good enough to beat a senior-heavy field of the state’s best by more than a full second, but Walker wasn’t done. He helped the 400 freestyle relay place fourth and the 200 freestyle relay take fifth. With the arrival of freshman Hugh Svendsen and other talented young swimmers and Walker leading the way the Mustangs were sixth that season. As a junior, Walker continued to dominate in his individual events but also helped push a pair of relay teams to becoming state champions with him. Walker dominated the 200 freestyle, swimming 1:37.75 to break the 2006 Class 4A record of Enloe’s Charlie Houchin. Walker teamed with Svendsen, Andrew Warlick and Cameron Miller to win the 400 freestyle by 1.5 seconds ahead of the field and win the state title in the 200 freestyle relay again with Svendsen, Miller and Charles Clickner by a half second. But even with all of the pedigree of a two-time individual champion and twotime relay champion, this season was lining up to be something special after a great offseason and Walker’s commitment to swim at Virginia starting next year. “Coming into this year, I knew that I wanted to have a good senior year so it was a little bit different that way,” Walker said. Along the way, Walker broke an old Myers Park record at a conference meet, a feat he doesn’t take lightly. “That’s one of the coolest things for me,” he said. “I broke a 30-year old school record earlier in December. It is cool to have my name up there and get that recognition, but it’s not something I was shooting for. “I try to be a good leader for my team and swim my best, but it is definitely rewarding to break some of these records and have my name up there.” At the regional championship, Walker won both the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle championships in convincing fashion while helping a pair of relays finish as regional runners-up.

But at the state meet, from the moment Walker dipped into the water, it was a different feeling. “I had a really good feeling in the water that day,” he said. “I went into preliminaries and felt pretty good about myself. But I also felt like I had a lot more to give after my morning swim.” And he didn’t waste any time showing it was going to be a special day. In the preliminaries of the 200 freestyle, Walker swam 1:37.02 and broke the 4A meet record before the state championship had even started. In the actual race, Walker swam 1:35.46, a mark that was 1.65 seconds faster than anyone in North Carolina had swam in an NCHSAA meet, breaking the 2016 record for Carborro’s Will Macmillan. “It really is just me swimming against the clock,” Walker said. “At one point I did see that there wasn’t anyone right with me, but I knew the time I was shooting for. When I hit the wall, it was amazing. My coach came running over and it was great. It was just a really special meet for me.” But Walker was far from done. He added his fourth career individual title, taking the 500 freestyle in 4:20.67, which was a truly dominating swim and more than nine seconds ahead of the field. It also broke the 4A state record. Walker also helped the 200 and 400 freestyle relay teams place fourth and lead the Mustangs to sixth overall. Walker leaves Myers Park as a multiple time region champion and a six-time state champion. He is the state record-holder in the 200 freestyle relay and the 4A champion in the 500 freestyle. “It is something that’s very important to me and it’s something that I worked really hard for and something that I’m really proud of,” he said. Walker will leave for Virginia in July, but has one last big meet with his SwimMAC team in Indianapolis at the Junior Nationals and there are club team state championships where he hopes to earn Olympic trial cuts. But he also leaves as one of the state’s most accomplished freestylers with a bright future ahead. “I love swimming here with this team and this competition every day,” he said. “It has definitely made me a better swimmer and pushed me to get better. I had a good year and was able to break some records which is really cool. I’m proud and I’m humbled by it.”

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WEEKLY PICKS Food The Whole Foods Market at Waverly holds a beer and cheese sampling event to benefit Whole Planet Foundation from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 15, as well as a free demonstration of corned beef and cabbage rolls from noon to 2 p.m. March 16.

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Whiskey Alibi rocks the Pineville Tavern at 8:30 p.m. March 16 in what’s billed as a St. Patrick’s Day warm-up.

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Wildlife Wildology invites bird enthusiasts to Bird Nerd Trivia Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 21 at Desano Pizza at Waverly. Prizes will be awarded.

School theater Ardrey Kell High School Fine Arts presents “Curtains.” Show times start at 7 p.m. March 15, 16, 22 and 23, as well as 4 p.m. March 17 and 24. Tickets cost $15 at www.ArdreyKellThe atre.com.

Movies Jordan Peele, who freaked movie-goers out in 2017 with “Get Out,” returns to the horror genre this week with the release of “Us.” The film follows a family as they deal with creepy doppelgangers. Also, “Captain Marvel” should have a strong second weekend.

COMING SOON Theaters March 22: Us March 22 Hotel Mumbai March 29: Dumbo March 29: The Beach Bum March 29: Unplanned March 29: Diane March 29: A Vigilante March 29: White Chamber March 29: The Brink April 5: Shazam! April 5: Pet Sematary April 5: The Best of Enemies

Redbox March 19: Mercy March 19: Russian Bride March 19: Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse March 19: The Princess and the Dragon March 19: The Quake March 22: Mary Poppins Returns March 26: Aquaman March 26: Second Act March 26: If Beale Street Could Talk March 26: Stan & Ollie March 26: Beneath the Leaves March 26: What Lies Ahead March 26: Against the Clock March 26: Changeover

Netflix March 15: Arrested Development (S:5B) March 15: Love, Death & Robots March 15: Queer Eye (S:3) March 15: Turn Up Charlie March 19: Amy Schumer Growing March 22: The Dirt March 29: Santa Clarita Diet (S:3) March 29: The Highwaymen March 29: The Legend of Cocaine Island

Amazon Prime March 15: Catastrophe (S:4) March 16: Speed Kills (2018) March 22: Cold War March 22: The Stinky & Dirty Show (S:2) March 22: Leng zhan (2000) March 29: Hanna (S:1) March 29: American Renegades March 29: The Domestics March 30: Outlaws

Hulu March 15: Like Water for Chocolate (1992) March 15: No Way Out (2018) March 15: The Fog (2005) March 15: Wings of the Dove (1997) March 16: Tea with the Dames (2018) March 17: Divide and Conquer (2018) March 18: Assassination Nation (2018) March 19: Fear the Walking Dead (S:4) March 19: Juda Complete (S:1) March 19: The Fix Series Premiere March 19: A Frozen New Year’s (2018) March 20: Girl Most Likely (2013) March 21: The Last Race (2018) March 22: Cardinal Complete (S:3 March 24: Catfish (S-7) March 26: A Cam Life (2018) March 27: Monsters and Men (2018) March 29: The Domestics (2017) March 30: Chef Flynn (2018)

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Pipe and drum bands, such as Queen City Juvenile Pipes and Drums, provide a more traditional experience during St. Patrick's Day celebrations. SCW file photo

No one should get headaches from planning their St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Save the headaches for the hangover you’re sure to experience well into the following week. While restaurants and bars across the region are serving their fair share of green beer and corned beef hash, here are a few of the larger festivals you’ll find in Mecklenburg and Union counties over the weekend.

Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade Peter Byrne, president of the Charlotte Irish Connection, is grand marshal of the 23nd annual parade. He’ll be joined by floats, marching groups, pipe and drum bands, Irish dancers, dogs, horses and leprechauns. The parade starts at Tryon and 9th streets. It continues south on Tryon Street, takes a left onto 3rd Street and finishes at Caldwell Street. see CELEBRATE, Page 2B

‘One girl that’s inspired can change the world’ This still is taken from the Olympic Channel's original series, “The Z Team.” The show follows Christian Laettner as he mentors the Garinger boys basketball team.

Waxhaw mom creates monthly subscription box for teen girls by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com

WAXHAW – Growing up, girls are taught to look up to strong women like Amelia Earhart, Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, Maya Angelou and Eleanor Roosevelt, but do they actually believe they can make a similar impact? Do they see the same qualities in themselves? Deana Hicks thinks they do; they just need a little reminder. “Anybody can be that one girl that’s inspired and does amazing things,” Hicks said. “One girl that’s inspired can change the world.” That’s why the Waxhaw mom created One Girl Inspired, a monthly subscription box that offers more than just beauty items. The service aims to empower and motivate teen girls. “I wanted whatever our teens are getting to be less about outward beauty,” Hicks said. “Not to say our boxes won’t feature beauty products, but it’s more about beauty inside and out.” Each box will feature four to six curated items based on a monthly theme and will provide positive messaging and inspiration for teen girls such as journals, personal development books, tech gadgets, cool school supplies, jewelry and beauty products. Hicks isn’t releasing the themes just yet, but hinted they will touch on topics like handling anxiety, goal setting, finding happiness and being your-

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With March Madness right around the corner, there may be no better person to talk to than Christian Laettner, the former Duke star who hit one of the most memorable buzzer-beaters in tournament history. Laettner has a lot of other claims to fame, too, including being the only player in history to ever start four Final Fours, a 13-year NBA career including an all-star berth and for being a member of the famous 1992 Dream Team. In January 2018, Laettner worked with the basketball team at Garinger. He spent a week with the team and coached them to a win against East Meck, snapping a nine-game losing streak. The experience is featured in a new episode of the Olympic Channel’s original series, “The Z Team,” which

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Deana Hicks and her 12-year-old daughter, Peyton, live in the Millbridge neighborhood in Waxhaw. Photo courtesy of Nikki Alfaro

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• When: 11 a.m. March 16 • Where: Tryon Street, Charlotte • Details: www.charlottestpatsday.com Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Festival The Charlotte Goes Green / St. Patrick’s Day Festival features more than 60 vendors selling arts, crafts, food and drink. The festival touts live music by The Federal Clan Kings and Irish Folk band Mulligans Banned, dancers from Charlotte’s premier Irish dance schools, and a pipe and drum band performance by the Grandfather Mountain Highlanders. Children can have fun at the Celtic Kid’s Zone. • When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 16 • Where: South Tryon Street from 3rd to Stonewall streets, Charlotte • Details: www.charlottestpatsday.com Celtic Festival Historic Latta Plantation is entering its seventh year of celebrating Celtic culture with this festival. This year’s entry features traditional music, dance, historic encampments, as well as more contemporary festival touches, such as food trucks and a craft beer garden. Admission costs $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and students and free for ages 5 and younger. • When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 16 and 17 • Where: Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville • Details: www.lattaplantation.org Shamrockin’ South End The South End provides a bar crawl experience you can navigate via walking, pedaling or gliding in an electric scooter. Participating bars and restaurants include All American Pub, Hot Taco, Mac’s Speed Shop, The Brickyard, The Gin Mill and Tavern on the Tracks. Slate Charlotte is the spot to get a survival kit with a map of participating locations and bandanna for access to partying later that night at Oak Room Nightclub. • When: 1 to 8 p.m. March 16 • Where: Slate Charlotte, 200 E. Bland St., Charlotte • Details: www.slateclt.com

Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse is among 15 businesses participating in the fifth annual Shamrock Crawl in downtown Matthews. The taphouse will offer live music, drink specials and a corn beef and cabbage dinner. SCW file photos

Green River Revival This is the festival where the water at the U.S. National Whitewater Center turns green. The festival includes the Color Me Green 5K Trail Run in the morning, yoga throughout the day and live music in the afternoon from Akita and Dumpastaphunk. This is a good one for people that like to sweat a little during their partying. • When: 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. March 16 • Where: 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., Charlotte • Details: www.usnwc.org

• When: 11 a.m. March 16 • Where: Downtown Matthews • Details: www.facebook.com/Matthews ShamrockCrawl St. Patrick’s Weekend Party Mary O’Neill’s will be one of the hottest spots in Waxhaw, as the restaurant holds a two-day festival. Saturday starts with an Irish

breakfast, followed by rugby on TV and a food and beer tent at 11 a.m. Vinyl Tones, In the Name of Love and Smoking Gun are scheduled to perform throughout the day. Sunday festivities include sports on TV, food tent and Irish dancing. • When: March 16 and 17 • Where: 116 W. North Main St., Waxhaw • Details: www.maryoneills.com

Shamrock Crawl Fifteen restaurant and bars in downtown Matthews are participating in the fifth annual event, organized by the Red Brick Partnership. Mac’s Speed Shop, Temple Mojo and Jekyll & Hyde are among venues offering live music, while Grace O’Malley’s, Stumptown Station and Kristopher’s Sports Bar are some of the places serving green beer. You’ll find other Irish-influenced food and drink, too.

Finalists announced in WFAE’s Queen City PodQuest CHARLOTTE – WFAE announced the top five finalists in its Queen City PodQuest. More than 31,000 people cast almost 100,000 votes among 340 entries during the public voting period. These five finalists will move on to the podcast mentoring phase. Afterward, the finalists will present their podcast pitch at the Queen City PodQuest finale event in May 2019, where a winner will be chosen. The creators of the winning podcast pitch will have an opportunity to work with the WFAE team to develop their idea into a sixto eight-episode podcast series. Learn more about Queen City PodQuest at www.wfae.org/queencitypodquest. Finalists are as follows: • Bicycling in the Queen City and Beyond: Whether you love it or hate it, bicycling is a hot topic in Charlotte. Hosts Ann Groninger and Jeff Viscount will discuss all aspects of it. • Choose Our Own Adventure: Listeners of the show put forth the pop culture topics such as film, television, video games, comic books or anything in the world of entertainment. Produced by Darryl Mansel, Lesley

Elsworth, Jermone Jackson and Brian Martin. • Fresh Take on Education: Hosted by teachers Jennifer Chaffman and Sara Behnke, this podcast explores what works in education, both new ideas and tried-and-true best practices, from the point of view of those who are in classrooms on a day-to-day basis. • Next Door Docs: Offers tangible and relatable guidance on medical questions while helping the local community navigate the complexities of the medical system. Produced by the EMGuidewire Team that’s composed of Emergency Medicine Faculty and Residents from the Carolinas Medical Center Emergency Medicine program. • Work It: This podcast looks at people’s work – how work shapes their lives and their triumphs and setbacks. Produced by Stephanie Hale, Jill Bjers and Kevin Young. WFAE plans to provide continued podcast education and resources, for those who did not make it to the top five round, but also for the Charlotte community at-large. The nonprofit public radio station will share those plans at the final PodQuest event in May.

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Amusement park enthusiasts Joe Tomaro and John Frato bought a 26-foot-long rocket in 2005 from a warehouse and put it into their growing collection of Euclid Beach memorabilia. They also made it street legal. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Motor Speedway

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CONCORD – The Euclid Beach Park Rocket Ardrey Kell student earns Ship Car will serve as one of the attractions for the Pennzoil AutoFair on April 4 to 7 at Char- award at art show MINT HILL – Athul Manju Vikas won third lotte Motor Speedway. The motorized rocket ship car will share place in Mint Hill Arts' 11th annual student art space with a Ghostbusters tribute car, a 60th show. Athul, who was taught by Teresa Elshoff at anniversary display of Chevrolet’s El Caminos, an exhibit of Bonneville Salt Flats racers and a Ardrey Kell High School, received the honor handful of Ridler Award-winning custom ma- March 1 for an untitled piece. The show features 130 pieces of art from chines. The AutoFair features more than 50 car club area schools – 77 from students in elementary displays and 10,000 vendor spaces with auto- and middle schools and 53 from high school students. motive parts and memorabilia. Work will be displayed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 1,500 collectible vehicles of all makes and models will be available for sale Wednesdays to Saturdays, until March 28, at the gallery, 11205 Lawyers Road. around the 1.5-mile superspeedway. Children can enjoy face-painting, bounce houses, games and entertainment in the Play Very Hungry Caterpillar to Zone. visit Grabbagreen Times Syndication Sales Corporation The event takes place 8 a.m. The to 6New p.m.York – Children and 10018 their families 620 Avenue, New York, N.Y. Thursday through Saturday, as well as 8 a.m.EighthCHARLOTTE For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 are invited to meet and have their picture takto 4 p.m. Sunday. May 2018 Caterpillar en MarchTuesday, 30 with The Very8,Hungry Single-day tickets cost $11 for adults. For A Release

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CHARLOTTE – The Providence Chamber Music Series continues with the “Dedicated Compositions” concert. The concert features Krzysztof Penderecki’s Prelude for Solo Clarinet in B-flat (clarinetist Allan Rosenfeld) and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio in A minor, op. 50 (violinist Tatiana Karpova, pianist Tomoko Deguchi and cellist Oksana McKarthy). The free concert starts at 7 p.m. March 24 at Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Road. Visit www.providenceumc.org/music for details.

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Novel delves into near-death experiences CHARLOTTE – Gareth Frank explores consciousness after death in his new novel, “The Moment Between.” The psychological thriller brings death to life through the story of Dr. Hackett Metzger, a neurologist still recovering from his wife's passing. He becomes involved in a medical study of near-death experiences and falls for a woman with a dangerous past. Hackett, a likable and brilliant doctor, is also a bit awkward. He agrees to support the study even though his heart and mind tell him that death is final. He'll talk about his novel at 2 p.m. March 16 at Park Road Books, 4139 Park Road.

Children’s book sparks interest in animals, habitats CHARLOTTE – Warren Publishing has released “When it Rains,” a 26-page book that teaches young readers how different animals stay dry in the rain. After witnessing the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, author Jay Spencer was in the woods, reflecting on its impact. The book's inspiration came after it started raining and he sought cover under an oak tree. “This story is vivid, fun and educational,” said Mindy Kuhn, president of Warren Publishing. “It will hook and engage toddlers and young children with rhyming and colorful pictures, while also educating them about animals and their habitats.”

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is currently airing. Sports editor Andrew Stark chatted with Laettner about the show, some nostalgia about his March Madness recollection and of course, some Tar Heel talk. Andrew Stark: I understand you were in our area at Garinger working with the basketball team. I know that was a cool experience for them, but what was it like for you? Christian Laettner: It was awesome. As you can imagine, I love basketball, and anytime I’m on the court, I love it. I love working with young players. I love teaching them to not dribble the ball so much. It seems as the game progresses, there is more dribbling and less passing and cutting. Working on stuff like that is fun, and I have a basketball academy, so I do it year round and love it. With the Garinger team, they were a decent team. They were working hard, playing the right way most of the time, but they weren’t getting rewarded for their effort. It was just because they weren’t doing some motivational things and playing the right way and having more fun out there. But it’s hard to have fun when you’re not winning. I came in to give them a little shot in the arm and a little boost in their confidence. A lot of kids were basing their overall happiness on whether they won or not, but I tried to tell them to be happy you’re out here playing basketball and are young. I’m 50 now and can’t play basketball and I miss it. I wish I was 25 and playing still. They needed a little shot in the arm, a hang in there and don’t give up mindset and they did that. They were able to win the game, so it was a lot of fun. I hope my message lasted longer than two weeks, and I hope they still hang in there and believe in each other and believe in the process and have fun no matter what. AS: The game you coached snapped a nine-game losing streak, so something in your message they got. What was it? CL: Yeah, that’s exactly what was going on. They had some good players and some

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tough defensive players, they just weren’t getting rewarded with a victory. I was able to come in, work with the players, work with the coaching staff and get them to improve maybe 5 percent. They won and broke that losing streak. I don’t remember their names now because it’s been a year, but they had good players but couldn’t put the ball in the hoop. But they were a good group of kids and they listened to me. Jeez, I’m 50 now and none of them ever saw me play except on YouTube highlights, but they came in, they listened, they paid attention and I think we all had a great time. AS: You mentioned dribbling earlier, what are some other things that you see that have changed or maybe things you try to correct when kids come to your camp or whenever you speak to kids? CL: I’ve learned that coaches, parents and other people will come and say, ‘Christian, we love your attention to detail. We love every time they do something wrong you quickly blow the whistle and correct it and show the right way or in a better fashion.’ So they really appreciate my attention to detail. For the kids, when I make them play fiveon-five without dribbling, they are really bad at it for the first 10 minutes because they’ve never done it or don’t do it enough. I think it’s a great coaching tool for young basketball players. There were times in the NBA when coaches would make us play five-onfive with no dribbling because we were dribbling too much, so it happens on all levels. It’s really fun to make young kids do that, because after five minutes they’ve figured out how to pass, move and get open and how to get the ball from one end of the court all the way to the other without dribbling the ball. When they learn that skill, you can see the light come on in their eyes as they figure out the game a little bit. AS: I guess your model for that would be Klay Thompson. He’s unbelievable at that. CL: Yes, you’re exactly right. And I love the fact they have a stat now with how much you score in a game with the amount of dribbles. There’s a lot of cases like that. JR Smith was the first one I remember them keeping a stat on. He was scoring 20 points in the playoffs and only taking three dribbles. It’s

a little different in the NBA game with the spacing and 3-point shooting, but it’s fun to teach the young kids to not dribble so much. In today’s game, it seems like everything they do now is off the dribble. AS: Do you like the direction of today’s game, and especially the NBA, as opposed to 20 years ago when it was much more physical and with a lot less 3-pointers being attempted and made? CL: I love the direction of it. I think the NBA is amazing because everyone can shoot a 3-pointer and everyone has guard skills. Even the 7-foot centers or 7-2 centers are hitting threes, they’re passing and cutting like guard skills. When I was young, the first people I remember being 6-9 but able to pass the ball and play with guard skills were Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. I always wanted to be like them. AS: I remember watching Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, but for me, you were one of those guys, too. You were 6-10, 6-11 and could post up, go outside and play anywhere. I didn’t like it being a Tar Heel fan, but I respected it. I’m sort of joking, but you were in that group of some of the first people. That’s the norm today, right? CL: Yes, I agree. Now even centers are shooting 3-pointers. I appreciate you saying that, but I was a few years later. I think it started in the late 70s, early 80s where guys could handle the ball and bring the ball up full court and make a nice pass. When I was young, I was 6-11 and everyone knew I was going to be a center, but my dad kept telling me to develop my guard skills. That was a big weapon for someone who was almost seven feet tall and could handle the ball. That’s what I strived for and that was the type of player I wanted to become. Now everyone can do it. Tom Gugliotta was doing it when we were in school. Pete Chilcutt was doing it when we were in school and now (Nikola) Jokic is doing it in the NBA. AS: Some of your career accomplishments are impressive, but I think most impressive and the longest-lasting is the fact you started four Final Fours. Nobody will ever break that in today’s game, but what does that mean to you?

CL: It will never get broken because everything has changed and the best players every year go to the league. It’s one of the things that I’m most proud of. To say that I went to four straight Final Fours is awesome. I’m very proud of that. And the two championships is something I’m obviously very proud of. The only thing I’m not proud of is that I have a losing record to the Tar Heels. I think the only team I have a losing record to is the Tar Heels. I think we were 5-6 against them or something. AS: ESPN made the documentary, titled “Everyone Hates Christian Laettner.” What do you think of that? Is that amusing to you, do you relish that kind of a role or what are your thoughts on it? CL: I think that was a provocative name to an awesome movie. My mother told me, ‘Christian, you have to realize that ESPN doesn’t want just the Duke lovers and the Laettner lovers to watch that movie.’ ESPN wants everyone to watch that movie. It’s a provocative title because they want the Carolina fans, Connecticut fans and Kentucky fans and everyone you ever meet, they want them to watch that movie, too. I think it increased the fan base, but just in terms of it’s an awesome show the way they put it together. It was just really neat. AS: There is maybe some truth to the movie title, though, and especially so for Tar Heels and probably some Kentucky fans, I’d imagine. Who are the most vulgar fans for you? Is it Kentucky, Carolina, Connecticut? CL: No, no, no. It’s nothing like the Carolina game. The Carolina game at Carolina was so much fun because sometimes you felt like you weren’t going to get out of there alive. You were only hoping to be able to walk to the bus and drive back home to Duke. That atmosphere and that type of combative environment was so much fun to play in. Craving hoopla? The ACC Tournament takes place March 12 to 16 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Semifinal games start at 7 and 9 p.m. March 15. The championship starts at 8:30 p.m. March 16. Visit www.theacc.com for details.

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not exposed to all the positive all the time and this is just my little way of giving something back to them that they can hold onto,” Hicks said. “I want to give them the messaging and resources to believe in themselves, aspire to dream big, be the best version of themselves and make their own mark on the world.” Hicks got the idea for One Girl Inspired from her 12-year-old daughter, Peyton. Last summer, she redecorated Peyton’s room while she was away at camp. Peyton wanted a fun, creative space with tons of inspirational quotes. The process got Hicks thinking about a possible new business venture, but it wasn’t until January of this year that she really went for it. At first, she thought of creating a self-care monthly subscription box for moms, but she quickly realized the market was already saturat-

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