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CHARLOTTE – Imagine going to the DMV to get your driver's license renewed and running into WSOC-TV reporter Joe Bruno or WBTV reporter Dedrick Russell. And both want to know what you plan on doing with your new license. You'd think something as mundane as filling out paperwork wouldn't be newsworthy. But media outlets, including South Charlotte Weekly and The Charlotte Observer, cover the first day of filing, expecting to experience a flurry of polit-
ical theater. They weren't let down as candidates from Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill and Huntersville filled the Mecklenburg Board of Elections around lunchtime July 5 to add their names to election ballots. Charlotte City Councilman Ed Driggs was backed by prominent Republicans Bill Brawley, Edwin Peacock and Matthew Ridenhour. He was also one of a few candidates to give speeches after filling out their paperwork. Driggs said he was proud to fight for managing
Who’s running so far Here are candidates that have filed paperwork for races affecting the south Charlotte area through July 10: • Charlotte Mayor: Joel Odom. • Charlotte City Council At-Large: Dimple Ajmera & Chad Stachowicz. • Charlotte City Council District 7: Ed Driggs & Victoria Nwasike. • CMS School Board At-Large: Elyse Dashew, Jennifer De La Jara, Gregory Denlea, Jordan Pineda, Lenora Shipp & Monty Witherspoon. • Pineville Mayor: John (Jack) Edwards.
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was talking with John Hawk this week about the transition he’s had since taking over Home Instead Senior Care’s Charlotte franchise in January from Les and Roberta Farnum. The Farnums launched the franchise 20 years ago, before the first of the Baby Boomers hit the age of 55. Since then, they’ve won a slew of business awards and served on nonprofit boards that serve older adults. Hawk explained something about his senior caregiver business that I wouldn’t have thought about, since my parents died fairly young. “If I’m 40 or 50-something years old and getting to the point where my parents might come and live with me,” Hawk said, “that’s the person that’s really going to need the help. They’ve got a full-time job, the family is really really busy and now they’ve got a mother or father moving in with them.” It got me thinking about how our Thrive Over 55 Senior Expos can not only help older adults, but also their families. Many families probably aren’t prepared when they learn a parent needs an extra bit more support. Over the past couple of years, Charlotte Media Group has connected people to companies that offer care, companionship and financial advice, as well as agencies that specialize in accessibility, hearing or staying active. We’ve had fun vendors like travel agents and Queens Cup Steeplechase, too. I mention our expo because we just nailed down the details for the next
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INDIAN TRAIL – While most of us are still sleeping, Norman and David Simpson are working. They’re often up way before the sun rises and don’t stop until daylight is gone. That’s because the brothers have a farm to maintain, a business to run and a family legacy to uphold. The Simpsons have a long history of farming in Union County. They own roughly 40 acres off Secrest Short Cut Road, between Hemby Bridge and Lake Park, most of which has been in the family since the 1800s. They also have a long history of selling produce in Charlotte. Norman’s grandparents, Willie and Delphia Simpson, started a small farm stand on the corner of South Kings Drive and East Morehead Street in 1941. That same stand is still there today – known as the Kings Drive Farmers Market – but
Willie and Delphia Simpson started the Kings Drive Farmers Market in 1941. Their children and grandchildren have carried on the tradition. Karie Simmons/SCW photos
it’s far from small. Things changed when Norman’s parents, Darrell and Mary, took over in 1976. Business was slow at first, but Mary will always remember the day they sold out of lima beans. “I was so excited, but when I told Darrell he said, ‘No, that’s not good,’” she said. “I thought if you sold out of something, it was a good thing and you’d want to come home with an empty truck, but he said every customer that
E-scooters have found their way to Ballantyne CHARLOTTE – Electric scooter sharing is now available in Ballantyne. Lime recently launched a pilot program for its electric scooters (Lime-S), offering a convenient transportation option that supports the Ballantyne community’s commitment to sustainability. Through mobile technology, the program allows users to make quick trips around the area without ever having to get back in their car. The program operates through Lime’s mobile app available on iOS or Android
smartphones. Using GPS technology, users can search for a nearby scooter, unlock the scooter for $1 and ride for only $0.33 per minute. Once the ride is finished, riders simply lock the scooter and park responsibly. “We’re excited to welcome this new program to Ballantyne,” said Hailey Rorie, community director at Northwood Office. “Lime electric scooters provide an easy, affordable transportation option and innovatively connect our community.”
Scooters can be used to run errands, visit local fitness centers, meet up with a friend or explore the landscape of Ballantyne. By removing the dependence on personal automobiles for short-distance transportation, Lime-S provides a cleaner, healthier solution for the environment. “We see a lot of opportunity with the electric scooters especially as Ballantyne evolves, and hope that tenants, visitors and residents will take advantage of all the benefits this program offers,” Rorie said. Users are encouraged to review Lime’s user agreement and instructional resources for riding and parking the scooters. Visit www.goBallantyne.com for more resources about Lime-S in Ballantyne.
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CHARLOTTE – TapHaus 49 opened late last year in the location that once was the Tilted Kilt and is excited to bring a gastropub to the Steele Creek area. “If you look up gastropub in the Merriam-Webster dictionary it will say a pub, bar or tavern that offers meals of high quality, which is exactly what we do everyday at TapHaus 49,” owner Erik Hyman said. “We offer exceptional food, and our chef prepares specials every week that would rival fine dining in any upscale restaurant in Charlotte.” On top of the great food and drinks, TapHaus 49 is also becoming a destination for those in the Steele Creek area who are looking for fun activities to do, including Tuesday night music trivia, Friday night dance party and weekend brunch.
Food Lion donates to Safe Alliance CHARLOTTE – Safe Alliance will use a $1,725 donation from The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to provide healthy snack options for residents of the Clyde and Ethel Dickson Domestic Violence Shelter. Safe Alliance President and CEO Karen Parker said the nonprofit is “honored to partner with The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to provide nourishing snacks for families residing in our Domestic Violence Shelter.” Parker added that the “generous gift allows us to meet victims’ immediate needs for food, shelter, and safety, with the long-term goal of rebuilding self-reliant, violence-free lives.”
Find a job at career fair CHARLOTTE – The Queen City Diversity & Inclusion Career Fair will have more than 15 hiring companies July 20 at Carolina Place Mall. The event takes place 10 a.m.-9 p.m. behind the mall's food court, located at 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. Register in advance at www.eventbrite.com. Call 803-370-2634 for details.
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PINEVILLE – The Pineville Police Department has outsourced an internal affairs investigation regarding an officer-involved shooting to U.S. ISS Agency LLC. The shooting occurred July 9 at the Steak n' Shake on South Boulevard. Donald Ingram and Travis Naito are the two Pineville Police officers involved in this shooting. Ingram has 12 years of law enforcement experience. Naito, a former Marine, has 13 months of law enforcement experience and four years of security experience. Eddie Doh, 30, and Kiara Monique Murphy, 26, are suspects in connection with the death of restaurant employee Darnell Harris.
Comedian of the Year visiting city in September CHARLOTTE – Billboard’s inaugural Comedian of the Year Sebastian Maniscalco brings the You Bother Me tour, to 15 cities in the U.S. and Canada in the fall, including Charlotte. Not only has the star power of Maniscalco rocketed upward in the past few years due to his high energy Netflix Original special, “Stay Hungry,” streaming now. The special was taped over a span of five sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall. Empowering People to The event takes place 7 p.m. Sept. 25 and 26 Better Health Since 2005 at Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd. Tickets costs $41.75 to $61.75 Visit www.sebastianlive.com for details.
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CHARLOTTE – Central Piedmont Summer Theatre will wrap up its 2019 season with “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder,” from July 19 to 27, on the Halton Theater stage. On the night of his mother’s funeral, middle-class Englishman Monty Navarro learns an
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incredible secret: he is an aristocrat – if he can only find a way to prevent his relatives from inheriting the earldom first. Buoyed along by love for two different women, the stunning and self-centered Sibella and the pious and witty Phoebe, Monty takes on his mission. The play starts at 7:30 p.m. July 19, 20, 24, 25, 26 and 27, as well as 2:30 p.m. July 21 at Dale F. Halton Theater, 1206 Elizabeth Ave. Buy tickets at www.tix.cpcc.edu or by calling 704-3306534 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
‘Ashenborn’ transports you to a magical realm CHARLOTTE – Warren Publishing has released “The Ashenborn,” written by author Matthew W. Fenn. The book aims to give young fantasy readers the chance to reimmerse themselves in a fresh magical world and story. The first in a series, Fenn’s debut novel pulls readers into the world of Yadir, where seven kingdoms are ruled under the High King of Lifesveil. Where war criminals dwell in magical cells until they are set free, unleashing terrible monstrosities upon the realm and shaking Yadir to its very foundation. Where only the Ashenborn, wizards able to take the form of powerful dragons, can hope to defeat an ageold enemy. Fenn’s characters are inspired by his family and friends. His love for fantasy, magic and dragons finds itself in the pages of “The Ashenborn.” At a young age, he decided there were not enough books with dragons in them, and true to his ambition to begin his series, he believes that there can never be too many. “The Ashenborn” is available at warrenpub lishing.net or Amazon.com.
Beads Inc holds DIY class CHARLOTTE – Beads Incorporated is hosting a “Make and Wear Nights” this month. “We are passionate about bringing making DIY jewelry making accessible, fun and personalized for everyone,” CEO Christine White said. “These classes are a great opportunity to learn how to hand make beautiful pieces for yourself or as a gift.” The class takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 25 at 339 Circle Ave. Attendees will make a single strand tassel necklace with wood beads and bone bead accents. The cost is $48.50 per person. Register at https://beadsinc.com/events/ make-and-wear-tassel-necklace.
Drink cocktails at mansion CHARLOTTE – The Duke Mansion is bringing back its Cocktails in the Courtyard this month. Visitors enjoy a cash bar in beautiful surroundings at this nonprofit historic inn, from the crystal chandeliers to the marble floors. The event takes place 5 to 8 pm Mondays to Thursdays in July (except July 16) at 400 Hermitage Road. No reservations are needed.
Science museum screens ‘Superpower Dogs’ CHARLOTTE – The latest documentary to arrive at the IMAX Dome Theatre at Discovery Place Science invites guests to join an immersive adventure and experience the life-saving superpowers and bravery of amazing dogs. “Superpower Dogs,” narrated by actor Chris Evans (“Captain America: The First Avenger”), is the inspiring true story of man’s best friend as real-life superhero. The film journeys around the globe to introduce movie-goers to six remarkable dogs and their human partners as they brave earthquakes and avalanches, protect endangered species and transform the lives of people with special needs. IMAX tickets cost $10 for adults and $9 for children (2-13) and seniors (60 and up). When combined with museum admission, IMAX tickets cost $5 for all ages.
Dramedy novel explores improbable pregnancy CHARLOTTE – Ellen Gelerman’s debut novel, “The Book of Hannah: A Tragicomedy in Three Trimesters,” touches on questions of reproductive choice, the double-edged sword of fame, and the relationship between mothers and daughters. “The Book of Hannah” introduces the reader to Hannah Murrow, an infertile woman who miraculously finds herself pregnant as she approaches her 55th birthday. She is disappointed that no one seems to share her joy. That all changes when Natty and her boyfriend turn Hannah’s improbable pregnancy into a marketing opportunity, and Hannah into a social media celebrity. She reconsiders what it means to be a mother. “The book could be viewed as a fable, a bit of wish-fulfillment fantasy to some,” Gelerman said. “But it’s rooted in the real struggles, rewards and heartaches familiar to all kinds of mothers, of all ages.” The book is available for pre-order at www. warrenpublishing.net.
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warehouse in Indian Trail to the stand in Charlotte if anything is running low. “My daddy always said, ‘If you sold out, you didn't have enough,'” Norman said. Darrell Simpson not only set the standard for inventory, but he also started inviting other growers from the Carolinas to sell their fruits and vegetables there, too. The idea was to diversify the produce by building connections and creating a coop of farmers. Over time, those farmers began to fade away. Many weren’t willing to leave their farms to sell in the city three days a week, so they left their produce with the Simpsons instead. That arrangement is still in effect today, aside from a handful of local vendors who still come to the Kings Drive Farmers Market to sell shrimp, fresh cut flowers, baked goods, eggs and other products. The produce section offers more than 100 different varieties of fruits and vegetables from the Simpson farm and farms up and down the East Coast. That’s all thanks to Darrell Simpson’s original network of growers, which his sons have not only maintained, but also expanded over the years. “As all those relationships developed, we have a constant trade going on,” Norman said. “We have the connections, so it’s not out of our way to get it. Like, we don’t grow bananas or avocados or seedless grapes, but we carry them.” Regulars value freshness The market sells fresh fruits and veggies on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from April 1 through Oct. 1. Norman said the most popular items this summer are tomatoes, freestone peaches, okra, corn and blackberries. In October, they have fall flowers, pumpkins and produce, and from Nov. 25 to Dec. 25 they sell Christmas trees, wreaths and bows. Donna Uzzell, of Charlotte, is a Kings Drive Farmers Market pro. She comes every weekend and loves the tomatoes, squash, zucchini, onions, strawberries and peaches. “It’s very fresh,” she said. “It’s
farm to table pretty much.” Uzzell is especially picky about her tomatoes and prefers to buy them from the Simpsons instead of a grocery store. “You can tell whether they’ve been in refrigeration for a very long time, like they sometimes do at the big stores when they transport them,” she said. “You can distinguish a taste.” Deb Pope, of Charlotte, has only been to the market a few times, but likes the prices and the fact that most of the produce is locally grown. She said it’s important to shop local and support small farmers because if people don’t, they may lose the opportunity someday. “It’s good to keep the money in this area,” Pope said. “I’d much rather support my neighbor than a conglomerate somewhere else.” At the Kings Drive market, she likes to buy nectarines, cucumbers, tomatoes and cantaloupe. “Really whatever strikes my fancy,” she said. Farmers buck trends Norman Simpson has seen a lot of trends from working in the farming industry for so many years. At 53 years old, Norman said he’s now noticing young people aren’t buying as much fresh produce as older generations. They’re also not cooking many meals at home because they’re going out to eat, especially in Charlotte, which has a booming restaurant and bar scene. Small family farms are dying out, too. “Now, it’s huge farms,” Norman said. “Those guys don’t ever see the public. They ship their produce to warehouses and grocery stores. It’s more of a business. It’s not some person growing it and taking pride in it and displaying it. It’s just about slapping a sticker on it and getting it out there. When you support little farmers, you keep a special thing alive.” He said farming is hard work and not many people want to do it anymore. It’s dirty and hot and the days are long, but that’s exactly why he enjoys it. “I love the way that dirt smells when you plow. I love to see the little plants come up,” he said. “I wouldn’t change my way of life for nothing.”
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Norman Simpson, 53, runs the produce side of the Kings Drive Farmers Market in Charlotte with his brother, David. They sell produce from their own farm in Indian Trail and from other farms in the Carolinas and across the East Coast. Karie Simmons/SCW photo
Norman and his brother handle most of the day-to-day operations with the help of their sons (they have seven total), a handful of fulltime workers and a dozen parttime employees who just work at the market. Brooks Morton, 76, of Monroe, has been working for the Simpsons for 28 years. He said he loves interacting with customers and enjoys the people he works with, too. “It’s the kind of place where if you didn’t like it, you’d be better off somewhere else,” he said. He said the market had come a long way from just one small tent on South Kings Drive. Now, it gets so busy on Saturdays he has to help direct traffic, but that’s just a testament to the community’s support. “You’ve got customers who won’t go to nobody else,” Morton said. “They know we get the freshest produce we can get. That’s the reputation that we’ve got and they trust us. Sure, some stuff we could get cheaper, but we’re not going to put a bunch of junk out here. It’s all about quality.” While Norman and David run the produce side, their mother, Mary, runs the market’s garden center, which offers hundreds of different varieties of indoor and outdoor plants from other growers. Darrell Simpson still helps out on the farm at 71 years old. “My dad is the best planter. He’s the best tractor driver,” Norman said. “I get my work ethic from him.”
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Darrell said he’s proud of the way the business has grown and that the farm is still in the family. He thinks his father, Willie, would be proud, too. “He wouldn’t believe it,” he said. “They used to lease that land on Kings Drive and he was always worried someone would come in with more money and take it. He would love that we own it now. He would be thrilled.” As for the Simpson family’s secret to success? Maybe it’s the hard work and dedication, the community’s support or the trust and strong bond amongst all the workers – Darrell has no idea. “To be in business this long, we’ve got to be doing something right,” he said. Want to go? The Kings Drive Farmers Market is located on the corner where South Kings Drive meets East Morehead Street in midtown Charlotte. It’s open Tuesdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 1 through Oct. 1. Hours change during the fall and winter months. Call 704332-6366 or check out Simpson’s Produce on Facebook.
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The North Carolina High School Athletic Association recently released its all-state and all-district softball teams for the 2019 spring season after previously releasing its baseball teams. Below is a rundown of area NCHSAA and N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association baseball and softball players who were named to their sanctioning body’s all-district and allstate teams. Note: The NCISAA doesn’t recognize all-district players, only naming an all-state team NCHSAA All-District softball team: • 3A: Maddy Hanson, Charlotte Catholic; Paige Rivas Charlotte Catholic; and Julia Tramontano, Charlotte Catholic. • 4A: Phoebe Florian, Ardrey Kell; Lexi Markle, Ardrey Kell; Sam Mitchell, Ardrey Kell; Lynn Porter, Ardrey Kell; Carolyn Bentley, Providence; Lili Bowen, Providence; and Jenna McCauley, Providence. -Phoebe Florian, Ardrey Kell, was named 4A Player of the Year. -Carolyn Bentley, Providence, was named 4A Pitcher of the Year. NCHSAA All-State teams: • 3A: Maddy Hanson, Charlotte Catholic; and Paige Rivas, Charlotte Catholic. • 4A; Phoebe Florian, Ardrey Kell; Lexi Markle, Ardrey Kell; Carolyn Bentley, Providence; Lili Bowen, Providence; Jenna McCauley, Providence. NCISAA All-State team: • 4A: Anna Barnett, Charlotte Christian; Jala Wright, Providence Day; Marian Gallis, Providence; and Tiana Sullivan Charlotte Latin. NCHSAA All-District Baseball Team: • 4A: Noah Hall, Providence: Sam Kagan, Providence; Trey Tujetsch, Ardrey Kell; and Patrick Alvarez, Myers Park. NCISAA All-State Baseball Team: • 4A: JTKillen, Charlotte Christian; Brett Adams, Charlotte Christian; Matthew Siverling, Charlotte Christian; Owen Tappy, Providence Day; John Miralia, Providence Day; and Will Jeffries, Country Day.
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CHARLOTTE – Chad Stachowicz is back on the campaign trail Stachowicz took on N.C. Sen. Dan Bishop last year, collecting 44,273 votes, or 47.1%, in the District 39 race. He filed campaign paperwork July 5 to run for one of four at-large seats on the Charlotte City Council. “I think people see the effects of local government right in their faces,” he said. “It's very immediate, whereas, in state government, I might not have had as much chance to affect affordable housing.” He believes affordable housing is the biggest issue before the city council. “The status quo has been basically to subsidize developers' profits to get cheaper rent,” he said. He's going to focus on a program, dubbed Equity is Equity, that will create 30,000 to 50,000 new homeowners over the next 20 years. It will target low-income, hard-working families driven out of the community they loved, he said. Stachowicz also wants to focus on community safety. “We are seeing what I would say is a crisis level of violent crime,” he said. “So far, I think the council has kind of pushed it all back on (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department) Chief (Kerr) Putney, the DA and the sheriff.” The city could look at program based around education, considering the frequency of murders involving teenagers. “It's very clear to me that if we can put the right programs in schools in conjunction with CMPD, we have an opportunity to educate young children. If you can commit a violent crime, you're not just ruining someone else's life, you're ruining your own. And I think that we really can't pass the buck on this anymore.” Stachowicz works as CEO of Cloverhound, a technology firm he founded in 2014. To join the city council, he'll likely have to knock out fellow Democrats Julie Eiselt, Braxton Winston, James Mitchell or Dimple Ajmera from their at-large seats. As of July 10, Ajmera is the only incumbent to join the race. Winston has announced plans to run for reelection, but has yet to file. While the city council focuses on more
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local issues, it has a much greater reach than District 39, which consists of 49 precincts in the south Charlotte area. “We've got a whole lot of different sub-communities living within Charlotte,” Stachowicz said. “All of these subcommittees whether we're talking about our poverty-stricken citizens, our homeless, our strug-
gling mothers, or our LGBT community, they all have issues that we have to be aware of and work towards. Obviously, south Charlotte is a bit more closed demographic than an at-large race, but frankly, I think the problems facing the city and where we can make the most impact are in some of these other communities.”
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economic development and bringing more investment to the Ballantyne area to help alleviate congestion problems. He also touted his fiscal responsibility and common sense. “We can not tax the residents of Charlotte out of this city and bankrupt ourselves with excess spending,” he said. Charlotte City Council members Larken Egleston and Matt Newton also brought supporters and gave brief remarks. N.C. Rep. John Autry stood behind Newton as the first-term District 5 representative vowed to see a significant development at the Eastland Mall site. The day also served as a platform for less established candidates to introduce themselves, like 20-year-old Joel Odom, who is running for Charlotte mayor. Odom said his platform includes reunifying the community, supporting education, reducing the crime rate and expanding opportunities throughout Charlotte. Filing will continue through noon July 19.
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Supporters back Ajmera during council campaign by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Dimple Ajmera is running for a second term as an at-large representative on Charlotte City Council. Approximately 45 people showed up to support her on July 9 as she filled out her reelection paperwork at the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections office, shouting, “Keep it simple, vote Dimple.” Elected to City Council in 2017, Ajmera calls herself “a fighter with a proven record.” Her platform includes public safety, affordable housing, the environment, women's equality, economic development and infrastructure. She is widely known for chairing the Environment Committee and helping Charlotte become a global leader in sustainability with bipartisan support. The adoption of the Strategic Energy Action Plan is the city’s first-ever framework to transition to a low carbon future, she said. She also played a role in securing the funding and neighborhood support for the affordable housing development St. John’s Place. She called it one of her proudest accomplishments. Other accomplishments include increasing local awareness and action on school safety and bringing traction and economic opportunities to the 69-acre Eastland site, an area left undeveloped for years. But Ajmera said the most rewarding moments as a councilwoman are when she gets to address constituent concerns, whether it’s resolving issues with streetlights and potholes, connecting residents to afterschool programs and other resources or matching small businesses with economic opportunities in the city so they can grow. “These stories and so many other stories keep me in this fight every single day,” she
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28210 Bellingrath 4437 Canoebrook Road 7-Jun $675,000 6917 Riesman Lane 6-Jun $535,000 Beverly Woods 4051 Rutherford Drive 28-Jun $344,000 3825 Riverbend Road 27-Jun $519,000 3635 Champaign St. 21-Jun $480,000 3925 Riverbend Road 20-Jun $420,000 3710 Sulkirk Road 14-Jun $380,000 4111 Insley Court 7-Jun $445,000 3900 Severn Ave. 7-Jun $440,000 4023 Tyndale Ave. 3-Jun $375,000 Beverly Woods East 3801 Huckleberry Road 20-Jun $525,000 5500 Warewhip Lane 17-Jun $410,000 3346 Stocktie Road 13-Jun $483,500 3008 Champaign St. 6-Jun $470,000 5740 Maylin Lane 3-Jun $479,000 Brandon 6000 Kingstree Drive 26-Jun $341,000 6053 Kingstree Drive 18-Jun $375,000 Brandon Forest 2534 Turnberry Lane 27-Jun $231,000 2305 Turnberry Lane 21-Jun $305,000 2741 Lytham Drive 14-Jun $253,000 Cameron Wood 10129 Standing Stone Ct. 28-Jun $649,900 9229 Covey Hollow Ct. 25-Jun $435,000 9136 Stoney Corner Ln. 3-Jun $387,004 Channing Hall 4647 Harper Court 28-Jun $962,840 Currituck 4950 Currituck Drive 28-Jun $405,000 Fairmeadows 3210 Eastburn Road 14-Jun $515,000 Huntingtowne Farms 2844 Goneaway Road 6-Jun $369,000 Madison Park 5420 Valley Forge Road 24-Jun $410,000 5408 Murrayhill Road 21-Jun $425,000 1124 Seneca Place 20-Jun $368,000 231 Cooper Drive 14-Jun $470,000 5200 Londonderry Rd. 7-Jun $220,000 5426 Valley Forge Road 6-Jun $355,000 Montclaire 1817 Archdale Drive 17-Jun $275,000 2020 Emerywood Drive 17-Jun $325,000 2600 Wensley Drive 13-Jun $370,000 Moutainbrook 3125 Mountainbrook Rd. 10-Jun $545,000 Oberbeck Farm 8802 Kirchenbaum Dr. 28-Jun $307,500 2511 Jena Court 26-Jun $290,000 Park Crossing 9214 Tresanton Drive 28-Jun $630,000 9226 Hanover South Trail 20-Jun $450,000 9109 Tresanton Drive 18-Jun $637,500 9317 Hanover South Trail 13-Jun $500,000 9318 Hanover South Trail 7-Jun $430,000 Park Grove 3604 Hennessy Place 28-Jun $725,000 Park South Station 3841 Park South Station Blvd. 10-Jun $370,143 5158 Mount Clare Lane 3-Jun $384,000 Pine Valley 2025 Longleaf Drive 12-Jun $131,700 Quail Hollow 201 Greencastle Drive 13-Jun $1,065,000 6863 Baltusrol Lane N 7-Jun $1,033,500 7829 Baltusrol Lane 3-Jun $990,000 Quail Hollow Estates 7928 Covey Chase Drive 27-Jun $471,000 2349 Hopecrest Drive 21-Jun $425,000 7622 Quail Hill Road 14-Jun $387,000 Quail Park 7610 Quail Park Drive 6-Jun $860,000 Sharon Hills 6323 Saint John Lane 17-Jun $530,000 Spring Valley 3121 Spring Valley Road 28-Jun $340,000 6606 Old Reid Road 21-Jun $378,000 Starmount 6208 Netherwood Drive 27-Jun $321,000 1413 Edgewater Drive 27-Jun $300,000 6029 Netherwood Drive 20-Jun $320,000 6719 Raven Place 17-Jun $359,500 1809 Edgewater Drive 14-Jun $293,000 Teversham 3415 Teversham Lane 10-Jun $355,000 Wolfe Ridge 2300 Wolfe Ridge Road 28-Jun $457,500 28226 Arboretum Crossing 3314 Bon Rea Drive 24-Jun $357,000 2536 Springs Drive 18-Jun $680,000 Battleforest 6919 Heatherford Drive 27-Jun $325,888
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Berkeley Grove 1425 Carmel Road 26-Jun $1,110,250 Carmel Club 4401 Forest Hills Drive 19-Jun $935,000 Carmel Forest 5810 Carmel Road 28-Jun $399,000 Carmel Ridge 11908 Rock Canyon Dr. 28-Jun $280,000 Carmel Station 4801 Dawnridge Drive 28-Jun $322,000 5930 Carmel Station Ave. 27-Jun $325,000 4935 Virginian Lane 17-Jun $319,900 Carsons Pond 4801 Carsons Pond Rd. 28-Jun $415,000 Cedar Woods 3652 Chiswick Court 3-Jun $380,000 Chadwyck 7013 Darnley Place 19-Jun $497,500 Challis Farm 5600 Challisford Lane 12-Jun $1,075,000 8813 Rosslare Villas Ct. 10-Jun $520,000 Courance 2324 La Maison Drive 4-Jun $910,000 Falconbridge 10840 Osprey Drive 28-Jun $279,900 Five Knolls Estates 5308 Five Knolls Drive 27-Jun $475,000 Foxcroft East 4420 Atleigh Court 7-Jun $586,500 Governors Square 4118 Chevington Road 14-Jun $640,000 Green Park 6707 Larrisa Court 4-Jun $621,000 Lynrose Court 6784 Lynrose Court 14-Jun $495,000 McAlpine Forest 4408 Morrowick Road 24-Jun $800,000 4700 Morrowick Road 21-Jun $940,000 Meadowbrook 11919 Five Cedars Road 24-Jun $216,000 8208 Inverary Place 21-Jun $225,900 Montibello 5324 Hillingdon Road 26-Jun $592,000 4327 Montibello Drive 20-Jun $665,000 3111 Lauren Glen Road 13-Jun $690,500 3200 Broadfield Road 10-Jun $800,000 Old Farm 416 Guildbrook Road 27-Jun $300,000 7432 Folger Drive 27-Jun $332,500 Olde Colony 6929 Weirton Place 24-Jun $380,000 Olde Providence 6816 Queensberry Drive 28-Jun $328,500 7100 Abbotswood Drive 28-Jun $252,500 6925 Heatherford Drive 28-Jun $386,000 6615 Knightswood Dr. 24-Jun $430,000 7121 Lancer Drive 4-Jun $440,000 6725 Windyrush Road 3-Jun $369,000 Park Ridge 7409 Doves Nest Circle 17-Jun $244,000 Providence Springs 1619 Bardstown Road 11-Jun $718,500 Quail View 4114 Tapperty Circle 4-Jun $445,000 Rea Road Enclave 2638 Rea Pond Court 24-Jun $620,000 2626 Rea Pond Court 20-Jun $625,000 2619 Rea Pond Court 14-Jun $641,010 Rea Woods 8622 Briar Oak Court 3-Jun $640,000 Ridgeloch 7812 Ridgeloch Place 20-Jun $395,000 Rockbridge 4032 Old Stone Road 14-Jun $437,000 Shadowlake 7128 Wannamaker Lane 28-Jun $257,500 5714 Rimerton Drive 13-Jun $235,000 Sheffingdell 7239 Sheffingdell Drive 4-Jun $585,000 Singing Springs 6219 Gaywind Drive 14-Jun $492,900 Songwood Estates 2216 Rock Creek Drive 14-Jun $725,000 Stallworth 5407 Stallworth Drive 25-Jun $550,000 Stonecroft 7521 Stonecroft Park Dr. 21-Jun $887,500 4132 Cornwallis Camp Dr. 14-Jun $845,000 7535 Stonecroft Park Dr. 13-Jun $970,000 7630 Stonecroft Park Dr. 10-Jun $947,500 Sturnbridge 5601 Ivygate Lane 20-Jun $355,000 4326 Meadowridge Dr. 6-Jun $345,000 Summerlake 2615 Flintgrove Road 3-Jun $955,000 Terrabrook 7409 Doves Nest Circle 17-Jun $244,000 Vizcaya 6602 Vizcaya Court 14-Jun $540,000 Walnut Creek 11825 Painted Tree Rd. 21-Jun $265,000
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Wessex Square 4616 Twynham Lane 12-Jun $355,000 4618 Deanscroft Drive 10-Jun $380,000 Whitegate 8712 Clavemorr Glenn Ct. 3-Jun $1,239,500 Winding Brook 7316 Wessix Place 10-Jun $887,500 Windswept 4520 Binfords Ridge Rd. 26-Jun $695,000 28277 Abingdon 9739 Wheatfield Road 7-Jun $446,000 Ardrey 16931 Hedgerow Park Rd. 28-Jun $550,000 17414 Captain Ardrey Rd. 18-Jun $514,900 17208 Hedgerow Park Rd. 10-Jun $469,500 17347 Meadow Bottom Road 4-Jun $529,000 Ardrey Crest 10129 Elizabeth Crest Ln. 21-Jun $438,700 10540 Royal Winchester Drive 3-Jun $412,000 Auburn Place 8616 Darcy Hopkins Dr. 5-Jun $359,000 Balllanmoor 9916 Woodland Watch Ct. 10-Jun $670,000 Ballantyne 10917 Lee Manor Lane 27-Jun $1,375,000 10609 Coyle Circle 25-Jun $1,110,000 14628 Jockeys Ridge Dr. 25-Jun $865,000 11006 Pound Hill Lane 24-Jun $915,000 10911 Moran Lane 21-Jun $716,500 10506 Flennigan Way 7-Jun $625,000 15442 Ballantyne Country Club Drive 7-Jun $596,500 11525 James Jack Lane 6-Jun $1,025,000 14824 Ballantyne Glen Way 6-Jun $572,300 Ballantyne Meadows 14014 Wolf Den Lane 26-Jun $385,000 Berkeley 5751 Summerston Place 28-Jun $515,000 11109 Oak Pond Circle 17-Jun $680,000 10825 Oak Pond Circle 17-Jun $660,000 10111 Oak Pond Circle 10-Jun $535,000 Berkeley Park 5141 Berkeley Park Ct. 10-Jun $507,500 Berwick 6209 Nealwood Lane 17-Jun $517,000 Blakeney Greens 7019 Blakeney Greens Blvd. 27-Jun $391,000 10126 Tolleson Ave. 5-Jun $391,129 12645 Doster Ave. 4-Jun $384,000 Blakeney Heath 8619 Grey Squirrel Ct. 27-Jun $335,000 Bridgehampton 12121 Camden Trail Ct. 26-Jun $580,000 16638 Ansley Walk Ln. 21-Jun $719,000 12006 Bridgeview Lane 10-Jun $690,000 16332 New Providence Ln. 3-Jun $724,000 Cobblestone 9867 Corrystone Drive 27-Jun $470,000 Colony Woods 7108 Powder Mill Place 18-Jun $340,000 Country Club Estates 12302 Summer Breeze Ct. 6-Jun $675,000 Downs Grant 4227 Woods End Lane 28-Jun $306,000 Enclave 4311 Greenbriar Hills Plantation Road 26-Jun $736,000 4232 Greenbriar Hills Plantation Road 24-Jun $798,000 Endhaven 10502 Misty Ridge Lane 26-Jun $342,500 Farmington 16426 Honeycomb Circle 7-Jun $340,000 Fieldstone 9409 Autumn Applause Drive 14-Jun $389,000 Hersham Mews 9114 Twilight Hill Court 5-Jun $305,000 Hunters Gate 6718 Fairhope Court 14-Jun $440,000 Ivy Hall 10421 Newberry Park Ln. 14-Jun $512,000 Kingsley 11607 Kingsley View Dr. 11-Jun $334,000 Kingston Forest 8523 Headford Road 24-Jun $440,000 Landen Meadows 8425 Hirsch Drive 6-Jun $277,000 Mitchell Glen 11614 Borchetta Drive 26-Jun $285,000 9959 Mitchell Glen Dr. 21-Jun $380,000 Orchid Hill 10504 Dairy Court 13-Jun $395,000 Parkside 15423 Learning Lane 3-Jun $381,000
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SALE PRICE
Piper Glen 7007 Golden Rain Court 28-Jun $599,900 6524 Chipstead Lane 21-Jun $1,700,000 6206 Glynmoor Lakes Dr. 5-Jun $900,000 4808 Old Course Drive 3-Jun $698,000 Polo View 12311 Longmont Drive 24-Jun $285,000 Providence Crossing 5128 Boulware Court 28-Jun $540,000 12610 Darby Chase Dr. 28-Jun $530,000 13418 Darby Chase Dr. 21-Jun $539,000 13100 Kensworth Court 7-Jun $562,000 5201 Addington Court 4-Jun $533,000 Providence Country Club 13213 Whisper Creek Dr. 27-Jun $775,000 12522 Long Cove Drive 24-Jun $538,000 5500 Providence Country Club Drive 21-Jun $829,000 5710 Providence Country Club Drive 14-Jun $850,000 12323 Pine Valley Club Drive 14-Jun $670,000 5401 Providence Country Club Drive 10-Jun $670,000 Providence Pointe 14314 Stewarts Bend Ln. 26-Jun $439,900 13820 Daltrey Lane 10-Jun $397,500 12414 Chesley Drive 7-Jun $379,900 13719 Daltrey Lane 7-Jun $460,000 Providence West 8121 High Oaks Lane 28-Jun $315,000 Provincetowne 6807 Stillmeadow Drive 24-Jun $258,000 Pullengreen 200 Baniff Circle 24-Jun $366,000 7025 Walton Heath Lane 17-Jun $425,000 7026 Walton Heath Lane 10-Jun $375,500 Raeburn 2330 Parks Farm Lane 30-Jun $260,000 11732 Carisbrook Lane 18-Jun $302,500 12600 Parks Farm Lane 7-Jun $295,500 Raintree 10212 Fairway Ridge Rd. 12-Jun $275,000 10722 Fairway Ridge Rd. 10-Jun $325,000 8133 Strawberry Lane 7-Jun $395,000 10601 Fairway Ridge Rd. 7-Jun $250,000 8134 Raintree Lane 3-Jun $480,000 Reavencrest 10015 Westgarth Ave. 20-Jun $367,000 8504 Dennington Grove Lane 19-Jun $374,999 7934 Marie Roget Way 18-Jun $333,000 6848 Braddock Lane 17-Jun $332,000 12032 Richport Drive 7-Jun $362,000 8655 Annabel Lee Lane 7-Jun $339,900 Rougemont 6712 Joliette Lane 24-Jun $352,000 Southampton 17436 Campbell Hall Ct. 27-Jun $330,000 17110 Cambridge Woods Court 25-Jun $286,500 17212 Georgian Hall Dr. 10-Jun $387,000 Southampton Commons 9835 Forest Run Lane 27-Jun $310,000 South Point on Landen 6302 Bend Lane S 11-Jun $305,000 Southridge 13137 Kornegy Drive 26-Jun $666,465 Stonebriar 11505 Stonebriar Drive 27-Jun $520,000 Stone Creek Ranch 7112 South Creek Road 28-Jun $565,000 10519 Alvarado Way 21-Jun $328,000 4944 Hawk Shadow Ln. 21-Jun $483,000 10605 Round Rock Rd. 17-Jun $469,000 Timber Ridge 10101 Wedge Court 24-Jun $317,000 Touchstone 328 Silver Pine Drive 24-Jun $403,000 7000 Turtle Rock Court 4-Jun $431,000 Vanderbilt at Providence 11940 James Richard Dr. 18-Jun $615,000 6210 Cruden Bay Way 4-Jun $679,000 Weston Glen 9542 Oswald Lane 27-Jun $393,000 8406 Society St. 25-Jun $440,000 14214 Eldon Drive 14-Jun $415,000 8519 Society St. 7-Jun $365,000 White Oak 0210 Creek Dale Lane 24-Jun $380,000 10216 Creek Dale Lane 18-Jun $345,000 10213 Ridgemore Drive 13-Jun $307,500 9901 Elm Creek Lane 10-Jun $330,000 Williamsburg Raintree 8406 Peyton Randolph Drive 13-Jun $475,000
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Let's Paint Stuff owner sought blank canvas
Bride & groom: Iris Caldwell (27) & Keith Manley (27) Occupations: Program coordinators for nonprofits Wedding location: Alexander Homestead, Charlotte Ceremony date: June 19, 2019 (televised)
by Paul Nielsen
MATTHEWS – After going through the grind of an eight-to-five job for many years, Janet Shepard woke up one morning and decided she wanted to change career paths. Shepard thought about going into business for herself several times over the years but being a single mom didn’t allow her to find the financing necessary to start a business. “I always wanted to start my own business and I had lots of good ideas over the years, but I could never afford to do it,” Shepard said. “I was also somewhat unhappy in my career that I used to love.’’ Last October, Shepard decided the time was right. She turned to something she loves – painting – and thus Let’s Paint Stuff was born. Let’s Paint Stuff is located in the Matthews Festival Shopping Center. It is a paint-your-own-art studio where people of all ages can free-style paint with stencils. People can paint a variety of items provided at the studio, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, aprons, totes, signs, rocks and onesies. Stencils are provided or custom stencils can be made by the staff. “It popped in my head that there is no place to do items like these,” Shepard said. “Our store is different because people can pick any item they want to pick. We have a large group of stencils. We will then teach you the technique needed to stencil it. It is really fun and relaxing. It is for anybody because stenciling is so easy. Our cost is about half of what most places charge.’’ Walk-ins are always welcome, especially during the summer break. Let’s Paint Stuff also hosts birthday parties, baby showers, bridal events and girl’s night out parties. Painters 21-and-older that book a private party can bring their own beer if they want. The studio’s summer camp sessions have proven to be popular. There are currently two sessions a day weekdays Monday to Friday through Aug. 16. The sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon and another from 1 to 4 p.m. The camp is for rising K-12 students and campers are divided up by age. “We can accommodate full-day campers if the parents need that,” Shepard said. “We pick different projects for them to do so they are doing something different in the afternoon from what they did in the morning. Half-session campers will do seven different projects, and they will journal the whole week through. Every day, they will bring home one or two finished projects. We teach them a lot of different styles of see PAINT, Page 3B
Let's Paint Stuff lets artists of all skill levels enhance items with stencils. Paul Nielsen/ SCW photo
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Couple meets on Lifetime TV show By Justin Vick
Iris Caldwell and Keith Manley were among eight strangers from Charlotte paired to wed on Lifetime’s “Married at First
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The show’s ninth season was filmed in Charlotte and premiered June 12. Couples were formed through questionnaires, in-depth interviews and home visits. After eight weeks in a legally binding marriage, the four couples will have to decide whether to stay married or file for divorce. Iris and her mother, Renee, have watched “Married at First Sight” together since its first season. Iris told her mother that she would apply to be on the show if it ever filmed in Charlotte and she was still single. The stars recently aligned. “When I told her there’s a strong possibility I’m going to be matched and could possibly have a husband in weeks, she almost broke down in tears,” Iris said. “She was just as excited as I was because she knows how much this means to me and how much I really wanted to be a part of this process.” After earning a bachelor’s from St. John’s University, Iris enrolled at Queens University of Charlotte in 2015 to pursue her master’s degree and be closer to her mother. She now works as a program coordinator for a large nonprofit at Charlotte, where the 27-year-old connects youth with interests they can
pursue after graduation. “I feel like everything for me is just together, so why not?” Iris said of finding love on the show. “Of course, being a part of something like this, I am just super excited to say, ‘Hey, I trust the experts. I trust the process. Let’s have fun.’” Expedited planning A major part of Iris’s storyline is that she has yet to lose her virginity. She explained how waiting until she’s married is an important part of her faith; however, she’s ready to fall in love. “I’m a hopeless romantic,” Iris said during the premiere. “I see love in squirrels.” The show’s experts would pair her up with Keith, a 27-year-old mentor and middle and high school basketball coach who is focused on work but ready to start a family. Keith hopes to follow the path of his parents who have been married for 29 years. “Iris and Keith could very well go the distance because they both love to help others, they both have healthy communication skills and positive family systems that support them,” see TV, Page 4B
Therapist joins cast of 'Married at First Sight'
he ninth season of Lifetime’s “Married at First Sight” has a couple of major changes. First, the reality TV show was filmed in Charlotte. Second, Dr. Viviana Coles replaced Dr. Jessica Griffin as a relationship expert. Coles, a Houston-based marriage and family therapist, joined Pastor Calvin Roberson and Dr. Pepper Schwartz in arranging the marriages and counseling the couples through the first few weeks of matrimony. “The thing that I’ve heard from other people so far when I tell them I’m on the show, is that they’re excited to kind of get a fresh perspective,” Coles said. “I’m excited to bring my take to it. I hope that people are willing to listen to me, as someone who’s new to the show, and maybe like the perspective that I give.” Iris Caldwell was among the eight Charlotte singles Coles matched on the show. Caldwell valued her advice particularly when it came to intimacy issues. After all, Caldwell was a virgin prior to marriage. “Dr. Viviana is absolutely amazing, she brings a whole new perspective,” Iris said. “Her being a kind of marriage counselor that goes into the
sexual side of marriages definitely was something that I was excited to embark on. I absolutely loved every bit of advice she had.” Coles took time to answer questions leading up to the new season. The conversation has been edited for brevity. How did you land on the radar for the show? Coles: Well, I’m very persistent. I was actually the one that reached out to them. It was about two years ago. I reached out to the casting assistant online. I said, ‘Hey, I see that y’all make these amazing reality TV shows at Kinetic (Content), and I want to be a part of it, and if there’s ever a spot for me, I want you to know that I’m interested. I sent over my curriculum vitae and a few videos from YouTube, and it was kind of history from there. Once they finally needed someone to step in and step up, I was thrilled that they contacted me. see THERAPIST, Page 4B
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I love love. This show is all about making sure that people are finding love and lasting love. And I love that it’s not super sensational and it doesn’t seem tawdry.”
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Charlotte Restaurant Week returns July 19 to 28 CHARLOTTE – More than three dozen south Charlotte restaurants are participating in Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week this month. Charlotte Restaurant Week is designed to drive business at mid- to high-end restaurants by extending a good value to diners. This summer’s promotion features 135 restaurants in nine counties offering threecourse dinners for just $30 or $35 per person from July 19 to 28. It features more than a dozen first-time participants, including Bar Marcel in SouthPark and Civetta Italian Kitchen in Stonecrest. Civetta Italian Kitchen, located at 7828 Rea Road, has unveiled a Charlotte Restaurant Week menu with several entrees, including pan-roasted salmon, baked oreccheittte, osso bucco ravioli and pan-roasted market fish caponata. Bar Marcel, located at 3920 Sharon Road, offers options such as seared salmon, grilled pork tenderloin, tagliattelle and agnolotti, which consists of truffled potato, braised rabbit, brussels leaves, carrot, garlic butter, almond and Gouda. Participating restaurants in southern Mecklenburg and western Union counties include: • Cotswold: Bistro La Bon and Mezzanotte. • Indian Trail: The Trail House. • Matthews: Bonefish Grill and Sante’ Restaurant. • Montford Park/Park Road Shopping Center: Burtons Grill & Bar, Cantina 1511 and ROCKSALT.
Raise a toast to affordable fine dining this month. Photo courtesy of Hensley Fontana • Quail Hollow/Park Crossing: Ilios Noche (Park Road/Quail Corners). • South Perimeter/Ballantyne/Pineville/ Waverly: Bonefish Grill, Burtons Grill & Bar (Blakeney), Cantina 1511 (Stonecrest), Civetta Italian Kitchen + Bar, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (Stonecrest), Gallery Restaurant, Global Restaurant, Harper’s (Carolina Place), New South Kitchen & Bar, Pearlz Oyster Bar, The Porter’s House, Queen City Craft and Gourmet, Stone Mountain Grill, Ted’s Montana Grill and Via Roma. • SouthPark /Foxcroft: 131 Main Restaurant, Aqua e Vino, BAKU, Bar Marcel, Bulla Gastrobar, Cafe Monte, Corkbuzz Restaurant & Wine Bar, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Flagstones Restaurant, Harper’s, Maggiano’s Little Italy, McCormick & Schmick’s Steaks & Seafood, Oak Steakhouse, P.F. Chang’s, Red Rocks Cafe, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Toscana Ristorante Italiano, Upstream, Village Tavern, WP Kitchen + Bar. Diners can visit www.CharlotteRestauran tWeek.com to view the list of participating restaurants and their Queen’s Feast menus and make reservations. Reservations are strongly recommended to ensure seats.
DINING SCORES The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants June 28-July 4: Lowest Scores • Libretto’s Pizzeria, 1600 E. Woodlawn Road – 90 Violations include: Raw shrimp and chicken had undesirable odor; food debris left on dishes designated as clean; raw chicken and shrimp were discarded due to spoilage; cooked noodles, white beans, chicken and shrimp had expired dates; and lids and containers were damaged. 28209 • Harris Teeter produce, 5030 Park Road – 98.5 • Harris Teeter seafood & meat, 5030 Park Road – 98 • Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, 4203 Park Road – 99 • Libretto’s Pizzeria, 1600 E.
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Woodlawn Road – 90 • Rock Salt, 512 Brandywine Road – 92.5 • Sam’s Mart, 4235 Providence Road – 92 28210 • Clean Juice, 8428 Park Road – 98.5 • Climb’s Roast Cafe, 10635 Park Road – 98.5 • Domino’s Pizza, 8510 Park Road – 97 • Phillips Place Cinema, 6911 Phillips Place Court – 95.5• 28211 • Adeline’s Indian Cuisine, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 99.5 • Barnes & Nobles Booksellers, 4020 Sharon Road – 95.5 • Caring Hearts of America Catering, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 95.5 • The Cowfish, 4310 Sharon Road – 96
• Starbucks, 4400 Sharon Road – 96.5 28226 • 7-Eleven, 5701 Providence Road – 93 • Umami Pokerito, 7510 Pineville-Matthews Road – 98.5 28277 • Charlotte Cafe, 8200 Providence Road – 94 • Edible Arrangements, 12239 N. Community House Road – 99.5 • Five Guys Famous Burgers & Fries, 9820 Rea Road – 99 • Harris Teeter market & seafood, 7852 Rea Road – 96 • Harris Teeter Starbucks, 7852 Rea Road – 99.5 • Starbucks Coffee, 9820 Rea Road – 98 • The Porters House, 7417 Waverly Walk Ave. – 96.5
Tim Greene presents laptops to students during his 15-city ‘Discover Your Greatness’ motivational summer tours. Photo courtesy of Tim Greene
Radio personality presents laptops to students CHARLOTTE – WSGE 91.7FM’s assistant program director and afternoon drive radio personality Tim Greene recently presented laptops to students at The Dream Academy and seven laptops to students at The NextGen Program. Greene personally purchased the computers for the students as a well-needed tool that will help them achieve their goals in life. He also filmed a short film on bullying for The Gaston Arts Council called “Every Seven Minutes.” View a short video on some of Tim Greene’s tours at www.timgreenefilms.com or catch him on air at 91.7FM at www.wsge.org weekdays from 3 to 7 p.m.
Discovery Place Science to celebrate 50th anniversary of moon landing CHARLOTTE – Discovery Place Science will celebrate the 50th anniversary of man landing on the moon with a series of special events, beginning July 16. On July 20, for example, visitors can create a pocket solar system, interact with members of the Charlotte Astronomy Club, look at the sun with a solar viewer, calculate their weight on other planets, go inside the Star Lab to get a better view of space, see a real meteorite and other space-related items, and learn about how astronauts use DNA sequencing in space. Guests can take part in a virtual chat with a NASA staff member about future initiatives at 1 p.m. July 24. Space activities are taking place throughout the month in daily programs. Learn more at https://science.discoveryplace.org.
Activities have been made possible thanks to a contribution from Honeywell. “Partnerships such as this one allow us to connect our visitors with the past, engage them in the present and prepare them for the future,” said Juliann Chavez, director of public experiences.
SouthPark invites community to ‘Descendants 3’ event CHARLOTTE – Children will be able to participate in a variety of activities related to “Descendants 3,” including a craft project to create their own personalized back-to-school pencil cases, along with a custom photo booth and other games. The event takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. July 27 at Center Court. Premiering Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. on Disney Channel, ‘Descendants 3’ continues the contemporary saga of good versus evil with the teenage daughters and sons of Disney’s most infamous villains – Mal, Evie, Carlos and Jay – also known as the villain kids.
Museum showcases modern, midcentry homes CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Museum of History will showcase south Charlotte homes as part of the 2019 Mad About Modern Midcentury + Modern Home Tour. Homes in the tour are located in the Cotswold, Myers Park, Plaza Midwood and Oakhurst neighborhoods. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28. Advance tickets cost $25 for museum members and $30 for others. Tickets can be bought at the event, if available, for $35. Visit www.charlottemuseum.org and www. madaboutmodern.com for details.
NCDOT TO HOST A PUBLIC MEETING ON JULY 25TH FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS OF IDLEWILD RD IN MECKLENBURG AND UNION COUNTIES.
STIP Project No. U-4913 The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to widen Idlewild Road to a multi-lane, median-divided roadway approximately 500 ft west of Barney Drive to Rockwell Drive, modify the existing I-485 interchange with a “Diverging Diamond” interchange (DDI), and construct a roundabout at the intersection of Idlewild Road and Stallings Road, in Mecklenburg and Union Counties. The purpose of this project is to provide additional traffic carrying capacity along Idlewild Road, provide accommodations for bicycles and pedestrians, and provide improvements for the intersections at Stallings Road, Steven Mills Road, and the I-485 interchange. The meeting will be held at Poplin Elementary School at 5627 Poplin Road, Indian Trail, on Thursday July 25th 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Please note that there will not be a formal presentation. At the meeting NCDOT representatives will display maps and be available to answer questions and receive comments. Comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops. Written comments or questions can also be submitted at the meeting or may be done by phone, email or mail no later than August 8th. As information becomes available, it may be viewed at the U-4913 project website: https://publicinput.com/Idlewild-widening For additional information contact: NCDOT Project Consultant, James Voso, PE, Project Engineer (Mattern & Craig) by phone at (828) 254-2201 or via email at jbvoso@matternandcraig.com or Carl Gibilaro, Project Manager, NCDOT Division 10, by mail at 716 W. Main Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 by phone at (980) 229-4091, or via email at cgibilaro@ncdot.gov. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact Kayla Weber by phone at (919) 707-6061 or by email at knweber@ncdot.gov as early as possible so that arrangements can be made. Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.
Aquellas personas que no hablan inglés, o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.
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Pro soccer team planting roots in area and that local focus is what Stumptown Athletic is about. Contributor “The south Charlotte area – including Matthews, Mint Hill, Stallings, Indian Trail – is Stumptown Athletic, a new professiona fast-growing region with a young, diverse al soccer team, is planting roots in the south population that is growing up playing soccer Charlotte area. anywhere and everywhere they can – at parks, Stumptown Athletic is part of the National indoors, in their backyards, on playgrounds, Independent Soccer Association, a new associon open fields and in the street,” Carr said. ation that’s kicking off this fall with 10 teams “We’re looking forward to building on that across the U.S. It’s an open league, like most local momentum while bringing pro soccer to soccer leagues around the world, and follows more and more people.” that hyper-local global model. As your league The owners and fans own the league and improves, higher-level teams can join, proclubs are closely tied to the community, so viding more opportunities to advance to the they don’t leave the area – that differs from highest level of competition in the world. franchises, which often move to different cities Charlotte sports marketing entrepreneur due to business or other decisions. Casey Carr and Atlanta tax attorney Chris “We invested in NISA and we’re investing Graham will own and manage North Caroliin the Charlotte region because we like what na’s new professional soccer club and team. this league and this area stand for – player, “Drop a soccer ball anywhere in the world youth, business, family and community develand you’ll see magic. From the Matthews opment,” Carr said. “It’s a winning combinaSportsplex to the streets of New York City, tion.” from shanty towns in Cameroon to beaches Soccer has more than 43 million fans across in South America, kids and adults alike will the United States and is one of the only sports smile and start to play,” Carr said at a team seeing increases in those numbers. Just recentfunction on June 28. “Soccer – football – is a ly, Charlotte hosted the CONCACAF Gold sport, but it’s also a way to come together. It’s a Cup matches – with more than 59,000,000 community. It’s love and friendship and bondpeople packing Bank of America Stadium. ing and friendly competition. That’s what I see Graham, who heads The Graham Private for Stumptown Athletic. It’s kids and adults Client Law Group in Atlanta, is the majority coming together to build bridges, set aside difowner. The Private Client Law Group group ferences and enjoy each other.” focuses on tax minimization, fund structures Stumptown Athletic is named for one of and business planning for business owners, Matthews’ former names. When farmers first professional athletes and entertainers, among came to the Matthews area, they cleared so The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation others. many trees in a short period of time, it was 620 Eighth Avenue, Newlegal York, N.Y.by 10018 “I built my career helping others known as Stumptown. Stumptown was a symFor Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 make successful investments including probol of progress, of family and of community For Release Tuesday, September 11, 2018 by Cynthia Robbins Shah-Khan
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painting and a lot of different styles of journaling.’’ Let’s Paint Stuff can also go mobile as Shepard and her staff hit the road to paint at retirement homes. Mobile painting lasts between 90 minutes and two hours. “We have various projects so we don’t do the same thing every time,” Shepard said. “We change it up so that they are always having fun.” Shepard also conducts painting sessions at the Goddard School. She hopes to expand to public schools, especially during spirit weeks. Want to go? Let’s Paint Stuff is located at 10412 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews. Call 980-262-4634 or visit https://letspaintstuff.com for details.
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LOUD&LIVE July 12 Evening Muse: Erin Enderlin & Justin Clyde Williams; Quiet Hollers & Rare Creatures Fillmore: The Connells Good Times Bar: TARGeT Moochies Tavern: Ryan Trotti Ovens Auditorium: Frankie Vallie & The Four Seasons PNC Pavilion: Train & Goo Goo Dolls Queens South: Double Dog Dare Southern Range: Ollie Takes Cover Trail House: FireByrd; Unknown Artist Band
July 13 Beantown Tavern: Up in Smoke Dunwellz: Music Bingo Evening Muse: Van Hunt; Kerry Blu & Menastree Fox’s Alley: Monkeytime Band Franklin Court Grille: The Little Blues Band Kristophers: Karaoke Mary O’Neill’s: Smokin’ Gunn Moochies Tavern: Taplow; Tantrum PNC Pavilion: Luke Combs Queens South: Next O’ Kin Southern Range: Ziggy Pockets Stooges Pub: Cloud 9 Stumptown Station: Nate Randall Sweet Union: Brother Bluebird The Spot: Spoken Word & Jazz Treehouse Vineyards: Province of Thieves Trail House: Eddie Bush
July 14 Beantown Tavern: Kevin Marshall & Ziggy Pockets Charlotte MCUA: Weird Al Yankovic Evening Muse: Yung Citizen & Simon Smthng Fillmore: Aterciopelados Fox & Hound: Karaoke
July 16 Charlotte MCUA: Godsmack DreamChaser’s Brewery: Music Bingo
July 17 Beantown Tavern: Chuck Johnson Duo Charlotte MCUA: Prettymuch & Kenzie Evening Muse: Harriet Brown & Cyanca
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July 18 Evening Muse: Max & Heather Stalling and Rob Baird Hickory Tavern (Indian Trail): 30 Rocks Pizza Peel (Matthews): Music Bingo Seaboard Brewing: Colby Dobbs Trail House: Music Bingo
Venues Charlotte Charlotte MCUA: 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. Fox & Hound: 8500 Pineville-Matthews Road Ovens Auditorium: 2700 E. Independence Blvd. PNC Pavilion: 707 Pavilion Blvd. Indian Trail Hickory Tavern: 6455 Old Monroe Road Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Matthews Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. Kristophers: 250 N. Trade St. Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road Pizza Peel: 110 Matthews Station St. Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. Stumptown Station: 107 N. Trade St. Mint Hill Dunwellz: 7110 Brighton Park Drive Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road Monroe Fox’s Alley: 1901 Skyway Drive Franklin Court Grille: 232 E. Franklin St. Good Times Bar: 1905 Dickerson Blvd. Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. The Spot: 1513 Concord Ave. Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Waxhaw DreamChaser’s Brewery: 115 E. N. Main St. Mary O’Neill’s: 116 W. N. Main St. Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St.
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marriage and family therapist Viviana Coles said on the show. “Because Iris has shared with us that she hasn’t had sexual intercourse, it was important for us as experts to match her with someone who is kind, patient and understanding.” Couples learned they were getting married two weeks before the ceremony, giving them just enough time to tell their families, shop for gowns and tuxedos, and celebrate their last night of being single. While Renee was excited about the news, Iris’s father wasn’t sold as easily when told over the phone. But he went along with it because the process made Iris happy. Keith’s parents, Keith Sr. and Mary, were not pleased. They all worried how Keith’s grandparents would react to the news. His grandmother is a minister, while his grandfather is a deacon. Nervous anticipation The show revealed the couple’s thoughts just minutes before they would meet for the first time at the altar. Keith said, “This is crazy. This is crazy. What am I doing?” As for Iris, “I’m about to cry. Oh my God, I’m freaking out.” “I was so nervous about who I was going to be matched with and who was going to be this forever husband that I’ve always dreamed of,” Iris recalled of those stressful moments before the ceremony. “I’m nervous about who he is and if we’re going to match. It’s just a whirlwind of emotions of just anxiety, nervousness and excitement.” The June 12 premiere ended on a cliffhanger as Iris’ father was unsure if he could give away his daughter’s hand to a stranger.
Iris Caldwell always told her mom that if she was single and Lifetime’s “Married at First Sight” ever filmed in Charlotte that she would try out. Ta-da! Photo courtesy of Iris Caldwell
Iris said the couple clicked automatically and taking those photos with Keith felt like the most natural thing she’s ever done. “This is something I have always wanted to be a part of,” she said. “I have always wanted to be married, and being on ‘Married at First Sight’ is something I am truly blessed to be a part of.” Iris said she’s able to take a leap of faith, because she believes that at the end of the day, God has got this. She looks at the show as a learning experience that will help her grow as a person. She truly believes in the mantra, “everything happens for a reason.” “Me having to talk about my sexuality and my virginity on TV with my husband was difficult but it is definitely something I’m glad I did because I learned so much,” Iris said. “Both me and my husband have learned so much.” Want to watch? Watch Keith and Iris Manley’s marriage unfold on Lifetime’s “Married at First Sight” Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m.
What was it about the show that really intrigued you? Coles: I love love. This show is all about making sure that people are finding love and lasting love. And I love that it’s not super sensational and it doesn’t seem tawdry. It really does, at least from what I knew as a viewer, feel real and the concept is something that isn’t all that new. You know, arranged marriages are something that have been going on for the history of the world. And to have this modern take, I thought I could totally be on board with this. The way that they honor and respect the experts, I thought OK, if I’m ever going to be a part of something, I want it to be this. How involved are you on the show? Coles: I am involved as much as I possibly can be. Especially from the very beginning, I was thrown into the trenches. I had no idea just how much the experts were involved in the decision-making process. It’s a lot of pressure. My head was reeling but with [Pastor Cal] and Dr. Pepper at the helm, I felt really, really at ease and secure. We’re the final word when it comes to the matches. Sometimes we agree, sometimes we don’t, so we have to work that out among ourselves. Throughout the process, we are getting very detailed reports on everything that’s going on between a couple on a daily basis. Then as the couples request to meet with us outside of the planned and scheduled meetings with them, we make that happen whenever possible via Skype or phone, in any way that we can. I love being a part of it. I love that they’re really relying on our expertise. I found tehat I felt really secure with that, just because of the type of work that I do on a daily basis. So even though it’s for the show, I feel like I’m just working with my couples.
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Did you take it to heart if they faltered on a particular week? Were you so invested that you were just freaking out? Coles: Every time I got that summary, my stomach would do a couple flip-flops. That’s for sure. Because as is the case with all couples, especially new couples, it’s a roller coaster. You know with couples who are under the microscope, who we truly believe in from the getgo, having any sort of negative interactions between them or having any sort of disconnection or triumphs too, when they’re just cruising along, all of that does really impact the way that I feel, because it is a reflection of the match that was chosen. So, yes, I am definitely invested. I try not to be so personally invested that I can’t sleep, but I have definitely lost some sleep over the last season. Too much. How would you describe your voice when it comes to this television space? Coles: Because the stakes are so high for our “Married at First Sight” couples, my voice is much more clear and direct than it would be with couples back at home. The reason for that is we’re on a time constraint and the pressure is very high. They don’t have months and years to figure this out and to figure out who they want to be for their partner, which is something I’m able to do with my couples in private practice. Here, it’s a lot of cutting to the chase. It’s a lot of hand-holding. It’s a lot of “do this is if you want to be successful” whereas when I’m working in psychotherapy, it’s much more of a collaborative practice. The guidance that I give on the show is going to be much more direct. I have really enjoyed that my voice has been received really well and not feeling I have to change anything about that except just being more succinct.
You specialize in emotional and physical intimacy issues. When people feel as empowered enough to live their lives on camera, are they susceptible to those type of issues? Coles: We are all susceptible to emotional and physical disconnects with our partner. In fact, we can go through periods of your relationship for years that feel like y’all are fine-tuned, welloiled machines. You are just rocking it, and then something blindsides you, external factors, internal factors. We all at some point could benefit, I believe, from getting the help from a professional when it comes to emotional and physical intimacy issues. These couples are no different. What is the key to a rewarding, evolving marriage? Coles: The key to a rewarding and successful marriage is having a positive outlook toward your partner and expressing that outlook through healthy communication. I did develop my own private premarital counseling program. One of the things that we highlight with every couple is the ability to be a positive person in your partner’s life. It’s hard to be committed to someone who is a “negative Nelly” and who isn’t willing to pull themselves up when they’re struggling or ask for help when they’re struggling. So while a lot of relationship experts don’t really highlight that, I tend to, because in this day and age, if you are bringing someone down, there are a million other people out there who are willing to pull them up. It causes a lot of issues for couples, and it makes their eyes wander. It makes them look for maybe success at work, an achievement at work. It makes them turn inward. It makes them turn toward hobbies. Anything that is pulling you away from your loving committed relationship should be treated as a threat. So if you want to avoid and prevent those threats, it’s really important that you are a positive force in your partner’s life.
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LEGAL NOTICE
HELP WANTED
Help Our Legal Fight Against Stallings On January 28, Stallings rezoned two parcels from SFR-1 to MU-2 to “allow for future development”. All the while, there was a developer waiting in the wings to build a 302 unit apartment complex in an area that can’t handle this density. No members of the public were at the re-zoning hearing because Stalling did not notify us in accordance with the Law. Help us fight this. Contribute to our legal fund. https://www.gofundme. com/stop-solis-chestnutfarms-apartments
PART TIME NEWSPAPER DRIVERS NEEDED - Candidates must have a clean driving record, proof of auto insurance and be able to lift 50-75 lbs. Additionally, the ideal candidate can work Thursday, Friday, or both and can make a long-term commitment to grow their workload and earnings. Must be able to pass DMV background check. For more information, please contact: adsales@cmgweekly.com
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CEMETERY LOTS Burial Plots at Sharon Memorial Park 2 plots (sold out) for $3500 and transfer fee to be paid by seller Entombment rights at Sharon Memorial Park Tandem crypt for $15,000 and transfer fee to be paid by seller Please call Gary at 704-661-7781
NOW HIRING Delivery Drivers! For our Union County Routes. Weekly Routes Available. Contact us at adsales@cmgweekly.com for details.
EDUCATION & INSTRUCTION AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING – Get FAA Technician certification. Approved for military benefits. Financial Aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance (866)724-5403
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