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Indian Trail BY THE UNION COUNTY WEEKLY
Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 • Vol. 1 • No. 1
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Fun center bums out some neighbors Facility to include bowling, laser tag, bumper cars by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com
INDIAN TRAIL – Brandon Oaks residents living on Spanish Moss Road left the Dec. 18 town council meeting less than excited about the approval of a family fun center across from their homes. The center, which will include bowling lanes, laser tag, bumper cars and arcade games, will be built across the St. from Sun Valley Commons by The Moser Group. The conditional zoning was approved 4-1 by the
council, with Mike Head voting in opposition. The property, originally zoned for single-family residential homes, is being sold by the owner, requiring the council to rezone it for a general business district. Planning Director Brandi Deese said the rezoning complies see FUN, Page 5A
Right: The Moser Group wants to rezone 8.9 acres in Sun Valley Station for a potential bowling alley. Neighbors expressed concerns to the town council about noise. Photo courtesy of Town of Indian Trail
GOVERNMENT
Putting in the work Town manager shares vision for Indian Trail's future by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com
WHAT'S INSIDE:
Joe makes it jolly
'Fake News' Rumors spread about water rate hike, 3A
Ongoing Stories 5 storylines to watch unfold this year, 1B
Campaign 2020 County races will see familiar faces, 4A
Joseph Brundrett helps connect children with age-appropriate gifts through Joe's Jolly Elves. Photo courtesy of Claire Brundrett
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INDIAN TRAIL – Indian Trail Town Manager Patrick Sadek spends 14 hours a day and weekends at his job. Every day for the last two and a half years in his role, Sadek has worked with town staff and elected officials Sadek to ensure Indian Trail’s needs are met and everything runs smoothly. “It’s exciting,” Sadek said. “As you grow older, I think you start liking your job better. You appreciate what you have. The town has really treated me well, so I want to give something in return. We have a great staff and I’m very proud and blessed. Every day is a good day.” Sadek has worked in government for 27 years and in planning and engineering for 32 years. He is originally from Lebanon and has an engineering degree from UNC Charlotte. Before taking this job, Sadek was a city engineer in Myrtle Beach. He also previously worked for the City of Charlotte. Sadek puts a lot of faith in his staff. He is selective when picking staff and wants employees from various backgrounds to contribute to their business culture. Most of his day is spent interacting with and managing his staff. “The town manager is the staff and the staff is the town manager,” Sadek said. “They work together. When you ask me a question about myself, I could never exclude my staff because they’re a part of it.”
by Kayla Berenson . kayla@cmgweekly.com
As a mom, my big takeaway is that I’m just so amazed by the power of kids. When kids in the community are given the access and the opportunity, the impact is immeasurable." • Claire Brundrett
INDIAN TRAIL – Joseph Brundrett walked into a town council meeting with a list of 15 children who needed Christmas presents. He left the meeting with commitments to help from a dozen people. Brundrett, a high school senior, spent this holiday season partnering with Cindy’s Hope Chest, a nonprofit run by Cindy Summers through his project, Joe’s Jolly Elves. Cindy’s Hope Chest works with women battling breast cancer. Summers compiled a list of more than 35 children whose mothers were battling breast cancer this holiday season. Brundrett asked the Indian Trail community to rally together to provide gifts for them. “It is a really hard thing to go through, especially when you have kids and you’re sick and worried about what to do and make sure they get what they need,” Summers said. “But a lot of times, you’re not feeling well and financially, you might be tight, so it’s really cool to see kids who care about this.” Summers gives Brundrett the names of the children, along with their ages and clothing sizes. This way, Brundrett can make sure each child gets something that is age-appropriate and something they really want, rather than a generic gift. see JOLLY, Page 5A
see WORK, Page 6A
FOOD & DRINK
Tassel Turn
The Trail House remains on Queen's Feast roster
Restaurant joins 140+ others for week-long event
Grads ready for next chapter, 4B
INDEX Crime................................................................................ 6A Classifieds..............................................................5B Schools........................................................................4B Calendar................................................................... 6B Loud&Live............................................................ 6B News Briefs......................................................... 2A Sports..............................................................................2B Puzzles........................................................................ 6B
The Trail House has been a regular on the Charlotte Restaurant Week roster for a while now. Kayla Berenson/ITW photo
INDIAN TRAIL – Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week returns Jan. 17 to 26 with more than 140 restaurants, including The Trail House, offering three-course dinners for $30 or $35 per person. The Trail House will give diners their choice of entrees, including Filet Medallions, Salmon, Shrimp Scampi Fettuccine, Winter Pork Chops and Trail House Pasta, which includes blackened chicken, roasted vegetables and Cajun cream sauce. Appetizers include Pimento Cheese Balls, Cheesesteak Eggrolls and Fried Pickles. Mason Jar Desserts will be available at the end of the meal.
Since 2008, the semi-annual promotion has helped introduce foodies to restaurants across the region, including establishments in Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, Rowan, Iredell, Lincoln, Gaston, Catawba, Lancaster and York counties. Charlotte Restaurant Week is designed to drive trial business at mid- to high-end restaurants by extending a good value to diners as incentive to experience their menus. The 10-day promotion helps the restaurant industry during normally slower periods. The January 2020 event features more than a
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NEWSMAKERS OF THE DECADE We're finishing up a feature for next week in which we highlight the 100 biggest newsmakers of the past decade in Indian Trail. Have any ideas? Send them to justin@ cmgweekly.com. Here are some no-brainers for that list: • Michael Alvarez: He's served as mayor of Indian Trail since 2011. • Kilah Davenport: Her death inspired legislation for harsher penalties for child abuse. • Sam Howell: The former Sun Valley QB is leading the Tar Heels.
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TWEETS OF THE WEEK • “This past Sunday, Preacher Mike gave us "The Push/ Pull Principle for 20/20 Vision." The vision that God has for your life is different than the vision the world and your flesh has for you. Are you willing to let go of your plans and follow the vision that God has for your life?” – FBC Indian Trail (@fbcindiantrail) • “Spent this morning exploring Indian Trail. Lots of interesting and exciting stuff coming up here - can’t wait for you all to read about it in @itncweekly launching this week!” – Kayla Berenson (@kayla_berenson) • “Beginning with the end in mind...safety 1st! Safety assemblies with @GinaChisum1 & SRO Deputy Hancock. See something, say something, be a PACK leader & #Leadtheway to a safe school. #TeamUCPS #KeepingUSafe” – Indian Trail ES (@IndianTrailES)
Lowest Scores Violations include: Employee changed gloves without washing hands; buns were in contact with unclean paper liners; ice machine had black mold; and chemical bottles were stored on top of food prep surface.
Indian Trail
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Extreme Ice, located at 4705 Indian Trail-Fairview Road, was full of activity over the holidays and skaters tried their best not to fall. Kayla Berenson/ITW photo
The Union County Health Department inspected these Indian Trail restaurants Dec. 6-Jan. 1:
CONTENT PRODUCER Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com ART DIRECTOR Kylie Sark art@cmgweekly.com ADVERTISING Charlotte Conway Kate Kutzleb Maya Cann adsales@cmgweekly.com
• Athenian Grill, 614 South Indian Trail Road – 97 • Cactus Rose Cafe, 633 Indian Trail Road S. – 98 • Charanda Authentic Mexican Eatery, 6437 Old Monroe Road – 94 • Chinatown Buffet, 140 U.S. 74 E. – 95 • Courtside Grill, 2400 Chestnut Pkwy. – 98.5 • Harris Teeter deli, 6610 Old Monroe Road – 98.5 • Johnny K's Restaurant, 138 N. Indian Trail Road – 90.5 • Kaizoku Japanese Cuisine, 6461 Old Monroe Road – 96 • Lounge 74, 6443 Old Monroe Road – 96.5 • Marco's Pizza, 14035 Independence Blvd. – 96 • MOD Pizza, 6720 Old Monroe Road – 95 • Moe's Southwest Grill, 6443 Old Monroe Road – 95 • Omega Coney Island Family Restaurant, 3901 Old Monroe Road – 96
Lounge 74 has an out-of-this world menu that includes Princess Lay-A Chicken Sandwich and Hen Solo Waffles. Kayla Berenson/ITW photo • Panera Bread, 14035 U.S. 74 – 97.5 • Popeyes, 13800 E. Independence Blvd. – 82.5 • Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, 6120 Creft Circle – 100 • Sileo's NY Deli, 6455 Old Monroe Road – 100
• Sonic Drive-In, 14315 E. Independence Blvd. – 95.5 • Starbucks Coffee, 6701 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 97 • Taqueria La Unica, 4305 Old Monroe Road – 92.5 • The Bridge Restaurant, 5902 Indian Trail-Fairview Road – 97.5
Visit us online for more restaurant inspections: www.unioncountyweekly.com
Indian Trail readers, give me a hug (I showered today) Justin Vick Managing Editor
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can't tell you how many times I've been asked over the years at Union County Weekly if we ever considered launching a newspaper focused solely on Indian Trail. I've always responded optimistically with “you never know.” But in my head, I thought, “Bacon, bacon, bacon.” As word started to spread that Charlotte Media Group was launching two new weekly newspapers in Union County, I received some feedback from folks wondering what exactly would go on the front page of our newspapers. Some genuinely wanted to know what goes on here. Others wondered if the town could generate enough news. It's easy for people to have this narrow view if the news they consume comes solely
from large metropolitan newspapers or television stations in Charlotte. An interview with Indian Trial Town Manager Patrick Sadek or the work Joseph Brundrett does to help children in homes affected by breast cancer may not lead the evening newscasts, but they are everything to us and the people of this community. Growing up, I wanted to become a daily newspaper reporter. I never really gave much thought to working for a weekly newspaper until my job laying out newspapers was relocated to a design center in a city I didn't want to live. Fortunately, I found a job close to home writing for weekly newspapers in the Lake Norman area. Readers were much more invested in these newspapers and I found the work to be extremely satisfying. The best experience of my career was launching a weekly newspaper 10 years ago in Mooresville. I really enjoyed building something from the ground up, and I'm getting a lot of those same vibes as we start developing this newspaper's identity. We have a great team in place that's full of ideas. We resolve to strengthen connections
that residents have with the town. We intend on following the people, places and events that shape this community. We're here to enhance Indian Trail. Want to get involved? You can send me submissions or story ideas at justin@ cmgweekly.com. You can also follow us at @ itncweekly on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. We'll pop up on more platforms, too. You can find news online from Indian Trail Weekly, Union County Weekly and The Weekly Waxhaw at www.unioncounty weekly.com. Connecting older adults Charlotte Media Group is registering people and vendors for our next Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo, which is scheduled for the morning of March 20 at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews. The expo is an opportunity for residents to connect with companies, nonprofits and agencies that serve older adults in Mecklenburg and Union counties. In addition to dozens of booths, we'll have breakout sessions in which seniors can get more in-depth
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County leader invokes ‘fake news’ during water discussion Editor’s note: Last month, Union County commissioners approved a 15.5% water and sewer rate increase for the next two years. The rate increase will support the Yadkin Regional Water Supply Project, which is designed to meet the county's water needs into the future. Commissioner Frank Aikmus read these remarks during a discussion about water at the Jan. 6 board meeting. The county's video feed of the meeting begins in the middle of the conversation, so the context of the discussion isn't known at this time. Commissioner Stony Rushing has been critical of the rate increase on his Facebook page, going as far as picking winners and losers in the Yadkin Project, which he described as a “boondoggle.”
county looked at no less than 11 other options, including Anson County, groundwater and Alligator Water. Two important things to mention here are Over the past few weeks, they weren’t cheaper and they wouldn’t be there’s been much talk on owned by the ratepayers of this county. You social media about water may think, ‘well, who cares if you own the and sewer rate increases and water plant?’ Well, the answer is simple: We what is considered and what all should. is being done. And I think to Aikmus By owning the water source, we control quote Donald Trump, much the rates, the cost of future implementation of it is fake news. There was an allegation that staff isn’t and direct where it goes. I believe that the doing anything or what they are doing are people of Union County who own the water things that haven’t been directed by the and sewer rates are better served in owning board. That just isn’t accurate. In fact, I call the commodity rather than simply leasing it or renting it. We must remember that water it fake news. The board provided direction in the form is just that – a commodity. It’s very similar to oil. When the U.S. was of two votes on Aug. 1, 2016, for the wastewater plant and the water plant. Commis- dependent on foreign countries to provide sioner (Stony) Rushing, who happened to be that commodity, we paid more. When the chairman at the time, Commissioner (Rich- U.S. started drilling and providing our own ard) Helms, Commissioner (Jerry) Simpson oil, prices went down. Water is no different. Do you want to own your own or be deand former Commissioner Lance Simpson voted in support. I was absent from that pendent on a neighboring county or a business to provide it? Owning a life-sustaining meeting. The direction was very clear when that commodity like water is the right answer, in vote was taken on an interim solution that my opinion. I’ve noticed that every time an election would be moved on with and the long-term approach for the lower Crooked Creek plant is looming, there is talk of getting water to was clear. There should be no confusion longtime residents of Union County. By the comments I’ve seen on social media, this has about what direction staff was moving in. Additionally, in 2016, and multiple oth- been an empty promise for decades. I’m proud to say that I’ve never made that er times, staff has made it clear that there would have to be short-term improvements promise, but I’m delighted to be part of a with a long-term approach being targeted for solution that will give us the resource to start six to eight years. In other words, the 2024 making that a reality. It is curious to me that to 2026 time frame. This approach was im- the commissioner who made the promise most recently is the one most adportant based on cash flow and the amantly opposed to doing so desire to keep rate increases to a now. minimum. So here we are again at I believe this is what staff There was an allegation election time and one of has done, and the recent that staff isn’t doing my colleagues is stating decisions that have been anything or what they that no work is being made were necessary for are doing are things that done to provide water moving our system forhaven’t been directed by to existing residents of ward. Allow me to provide the board. That just isn’t Union County. Yep, you some historical perspective. accurate. In fact, I call it guessed it – fake news. In March 2019 at a public For more than 10 years, fake news." works retreat with this board, water and sewer rates were unstaff moved forward in changing the changed in Union County. Let’s stop for a minute and be very clear: We are short-line water extension program. We entalking about water and sewer rates here, not gaged Wootton and Associates and Barry Gullet. They provided a review of the shortthe tax rate. Again, some of the fake news sources are line program and shared opportunities for telling folks that their tax rate is going up. expanding water lines throughout the counThat simply is not true. The rates that were ty’s unserved areas. A deadline of October was established increased will only be paid by those who curand that deadline was met. There were sevrently use county water and sewer. eral updates from the consultants and staff So again, let me give you a bit of history. In 2011, staff recommended that water/ throughout the process, and we took action sewer rates should increase 7% in 2012, an to eliminate the short-line extension backlog additional 7% in 2013 and an additional over the next three years at $5 million a year. Beginning in 2022, there will be a new 7% in 2014. The board of commissioners, instead, increased it by 7% in 2012, 3.5% in short-line extension process that this board has approved, and budget decisions will be 2013, 3.5% in 2014. In 2014, staff recommended that water/ made on an annual basis based on the applisewer rates be increased by 8% in all three cation process. Staff has indicated a prelimiyears of 2015, 2016 and 2017. The board nary capital budget numbers that $5 million of commissioners approved 6.5% for each of could be allocated going forward if needed. Additionally, beginning in 2023, staff has those three years. In 2017, staff recommended 7% for the shown $5 million per year for water main years 2018, 2019 and 2020. The board of extension. This is work being done now for commissioners approved 6.5% for each of the 2050 comprehensive plan and an anticipated water/sewer master plan. those years. We will finally have the water that we own I liken this to my financial planner telling me to save 18% annually for my retirement and are now working on creating the plan to and me only deciding to save 10%. Who do I distribute it. All these components are directly related get to put the blame on when my retirement to providing water to existing residents. We is not fully funded? Nobody but myself. The fact that we did not fully fund the are projecting that 30 miles of water pipe be recommendations, and I voted not to fully laid in Union County over the next three increase the rates at that time, only served years. That is a significant accomplishment. To dispel another rumor, the statement to kick the can down the road. Well, now it’s time to pay for the water plant and we’ve that this board approved spending over run out of road to kick the can any further. $900 million, again fake news. The board That’s why we have a 15.5 water percent in- approved spending $305 on primarily the Yadkin water project. Had we approved crease these next two years. This isn’t about paving the road, no pun $900 million, the rate increase would be far intended, for future growth or to benefit more than 31%. None of us like higher rates, but when the some national developer. This is about providing water for every resident of Union rates are associated with providing families County that is here today and has been here safe drinking water, I could not and did not vote against it. for many years. Do I wish that we had planned better 20 This is about continuing works that were started in 2011 and work that we have al- years ago? Yes. Did we? No. Unfortunately, if we want to have a longready spent approximately $27 million on. The rate increases provide a clean and safe term solution to water in this county, we water solution to Union County for existing have to pay for it. As (Leonardo) da Vinci and future residents. Is the county growing said, “In time and with water, everything now? Yes. Is it going to continue to grow? I changes” and the time is now. In closing, I’m reminded of what Mark think we can safely say it will. It’s been said recently in social media there Twain said, “Whiskey is for drinking; water are other alternatives that would be less ex- is for fighting over.” I realize that we do not pensive and do more. Again, this simply isn’t always agree on issues that come before us as a board; however, what I would hope is accurate. Let’s call it fake news. All of these alternatives that have been that we would respect the decisions that are spouted on social media have been vetted. made and move forward in a concerted efBefore it was decided in 2011 to move for- fort for the betterment of the county that we ward with the Yadkin water project, the all claim to love. by Frank Aikmus
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Stony Rushing (right) has been critical of the water rate increase. Paul Nielsen/ITW photo
Rushing responds to Aikmus's 'fake news' remarks Editor note: Union County Commissioner Stony Rushing responded to Commission Frank Aikmus's fake news remarks at the end of the Jan. 6 board meeting. by Stony Rushing County Commissioner
We talked about kicking the can down the road, how we’ve been kicking the can. The can has not been kicked down the road by this board, nor has the funding Rushing been kicked down the road by this board or any previous boards. In 2019, we were told that the Yadkin project had gone up in price by almost $100 million. It went up from approximately $200 million to approximately $300 million. It’s not about kicking the can. It’s about sticker shock. We weren’t told those many years ago when we were making these increases, so how could we have known because none of us knew the price tag was going up on this board. A few of us asked questions about it. Why did it go up? What are we doing? Chesterfield and Anson counties have pipes of water to the Union County line in several locations. They have water countywide. They’re low-wealth counties. We asked and was told by Tommy Tucker and Dean Arp to ask. Said there is money available for you to get money throughout the county. Go to Alligator Water. Talk to Alligator Water. Ask them if they can provide water and if there’s monies available through the bonds to help Union County. Our staff didn’t vet those options. We were told in that meeting in November – that two-day workshop – that if we had found another source of water that we would lose interbasin transfer, which would make the Yadkin project less feasible than it already is. You have voted for $900 million. You have voted for more than $900 million. I predict it will be well over $1 billion. The first time I heard the $900 million figure was not from our staff. It was from Alligator Water. The engineers they were talking to told them, “Hey, $600 million is not what it’s going to be. It’s going to be well over that. It will be well over $900 million. That’s the first time I heard it and that was the beginning of last year. We had developers that sued Union County over impact fees and they won. The potential exposure was $50 million. What’s to say they’re not going to sue us again and win? And all these impact fees that we raise on them, too – or system-development fees – are also in potential to be taken back, which
will cause the cost to go up even more. You’ve already heard – this doesn’t include the sewer plant that the manager says is going to be necessary to treat the water eventually. The staff presented a $122 million sewer plant on Crooked Creek. It’s not even in the 33%. We’re talking about the water project. It’s going to drive it 33%. So the fake news that Commissioner Aikmus was talking about, those soundbites sound really good, but it’s not conservative to raise water rates 33%. It’s not conservative to raise taxes. It’s not conservative to put a burden on the school system of $300,000 more a year unless we are going to fund it out of taxes. We don’t fund it out of the enterprise fund. It’s not fair and God bless them, Wingate may not have to pay it. I don’t know. I’ve asked (Assistant County Manager) Brian Matthews to get that information to us and hopefully he’ll come up with something soon. But Wingate may not have to pay the 33% and they’re the only other entity on the interbasin transfer. So I don’t appreciate the fake news comments. I think that you’ve ignored a lot of information that we have been given. I don’t really appreciate the way this was handled, Mr. manager and tonight. I think it could have been handled a lot better, but I’ve been asking hard questions, so I don’t mind getting hard questions. Thank God, I’ve got a good memory.
Aikmus gets the last word Editor's note: Here's what Commissioner Frank Aikmus had to say in response to Commissioner Stony Rushing's remarks toward the end of the Jan. 6 meeting. I’m reminded of Ronald Reagan in the debate when he simply said, “There you go again.” More fake news. You approved a $900 million bond. No we didn’t. Fake news. We didn’t kick the can down the road. Had we approved the rate increases that were given to us at the time they were given to us at the level they were given to us, we wouldn’t be faced with a 15.5% increase for the next two years. So again, fake news. You might not like it, and maybe you don’t like the way this was handled tonight, but I can tell you this, the rest of colleagues on this board don’t like the way you’ve handled spreading lies and misinformation. So your memory might be good in your opinion, but the information that you are sharing is not factual.
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Cohn leaves leadership satisfied with council's progress by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com
INDIAN TRAIL – After serving on town council for eight years, David Cohn said goodbye to his fellow council members Dec. 10. Cohn, holding back tears, Cohn reflected on his time as commissioner and the changes he has seen in the town. He joked that he always referred to himself as “the dumbest person in the room” so that he could only go up from there. In his time on council, he worked with 16 different council people and four different town managers, but this board stood out to him. “This is by far, I think, the best council we’ve ever had,” Cohn said. “We’ve changed the image of the town, we’ve changed the
image of our council and I’ve enjoyed working with all of you. Together, I believe we brought integrity back to our council. And for that, I thank you.” Cohn also said he felt every person on the board served for the right reasons and made decisions that would benefit the town. Two of his personal proudest accomplishments were fighting to keep the town’s sheriff’s department as its police station and scrutinizing the town’s garbage contract, both saving taxpayer money, Cohn said. He also said one of his proudest accomplishments was establishing two new parks, something that was in the works for seven years. Cohn personally thanked Parks and Recreation Manager Hayden Kramer for the work he did on the town’s park system. Each of Cohn’s fellow council members thanked him for his service to the town. Many credited him with eliminating corruption in the town’s government and ex-
pressed how much they will miss working with him. “You worked tirelessly on the parks and always did what was right,” Mayor Michael Alvarez said. “You’ve taught me a lot and I’ve enjoyed working alongside you … I hope we continue your legacy of always doing the right thing for the right reason and continue the path of Indian Trail.” Councilman Marcus McIntyre recalled speaking to Cohn the first time Cohn ran for office. Though Cohn said he was a Republican, McIntyre was impressed by Cohn’s commitment to the town’s parks. “I had no choice but to vote for him,” McIntyre said. “He made me a believer. He said what he was going to do and he did it.” Now serving alongside Cohn, McIntyre calls him a “surrogate father.” He thanked Cohn for his service to the town and his advice in many situations. Councilman Todd Barber will take
Town council will see changes this term
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Cohn’s spot on the council in 2020. Jerry Morse said Barber would have “big shoes to fill” in Cohn’s absence. Before concluding, Cohn took the time to remember Captain Chase Coble, whom he was close friends with. “You were one of a kind,” Cohn said. “You made our town a great town and the world a better place to live. You made me a better person and councilperson. I will remember you for as long as I live.” Cohn said he learned more in his eight years on council than in the last 20 years. He hopes the council will continue to work to make Indian Trail the best it can be. “Even though I won’t be sitting on council, I ask all my Indian Trail friends and my fellow councilmen and women to continue to strive to make this the best town in the United States to live in,” Cohn said. “Thank you all who have believed in me and helped us make a positive difference in our town.”
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INDIAN TRAIL – The Indian Trail Town Council will see two new changes this term. As former commissioner David Cohn said goodbye to the council, he asked them to continue doing the right things for the town for the right reasons. Cohn served as mayor pro tem. Taking his place in that role will be commissioner Marcus McIntyre, who has served on the council since 2015. Council members congratulated McIntyre in their closing remarks. Todd Barber has taken Cohn’s seat on the board after he did not run for reelection. His new fellow council members said they were excited to work with him but warned him that it is not an easy job. “I look forward to working with you and I know you’ll do the right thing,” Mayor Michael Alvarez said. “Definitely
an honor.” Barber thanked Cohn, the council, his family and the residents. Barber said he ran a campaign that he liked the Town of Indian Trail, which was an uncommon campaign. Along the way, he realized many others liked Indian Trail, too. “That’s why 30,000 people have moved here,” Barber said. “I really appreciate the people putting their faith in me. I look forward to representing them and that they have a voice here. Also, I look forward to, and I aim to with this group here, making this a town that we can be proud of.” Barber also said his transition onto the board has been a positive experience so far. He said town staff and his fellow council members have been very welcoming. “There’s a lot of really positive things going on with the town and I look forward to being part of that agenda,” Barber said.
Breaking down the 2020 ballot Aside from races like governor or President, Union County voters can elect school board members, county commissioners and state legislators in the 2020 election. Here's a look at who has entered local and state legislative races. County Commissioner • At-Large: Scarlett Hollingsworth (Dem) Marty Moffat (Dem), Frank Aikmus (Rep), Richard Helms (Rep) & David Williams (Rep) Frank Aikmus and Richard Helms have served as county commissioners since 2012. Their seats on the commission are the only ones up for grabs. Indian Trail residents and David Williams, as well as Monroe resident Marty Moffat, are running for the seat. County Office • Register of Deeds: Crystal Gilliard (Rep) Crystal Gilliard's tenure as register of deeds dates back to 2004. No one is running against her. UCPS Board of Education • District 1: Candice Sturdivant (Dem) • District 2: Matt Helms (Rep) • District 5: Joseph Morreale (Rep) Candice Sturdivant, Matt Helms and Joseph Morreale were elected in 2016. They are running unopposed. • At-Large (2 seats): Claudia Sandoval (Dem), Sarah May (Rep) & Todd Price (Rep) At least one new face will join the school board as Christina Helms is not running for a third term. Todd Price, who was appointed in 2019 to replace Union County Commissioner Dennis Rape, hopes
N.C. Rep. Mark Brody considered running for lieutenant governor last year, but he's opting for a fifth term in the House of Representatives. Paul Nielsen/ITW photo
to return. Waxhaw residents Claudia Sandoval and Sarah May are vying for seats. N.C. House • District 55: Gloria Overcash (Dem) & Mark Brody (Rep) Mark Brody has served four terms. He'll face Gloria Overcash, of Peachland. • District 68: Ericka McKnight (Dem) & David Willis (Rep) Craig Horn has served five terms, but he did not file for reelection. David Willis, a Waxhaw small business owner, and Ericka McKnight, a Realtor who ran for Waxhaw mayor in 2019, hope to succeed Horn. • District 69: Pam De Maria (Dem) & Dean Arp (Rep) Dean Arp has represented the district for four terms. He'll face Pam De Maria, a former YMCA leader that ran for Indian Trail town commissioner in 2015. N.C. Senate • District 35: Jose Santiago (Dem) & Todd Johnson (Rep)
Todd Johnson defeated Caroline Walker in 2018 to claim the seat. He'll face Monroe resident Jose Santiago. • District 36: Marcus Singleton (Dem) & Paul Newton (Rep) Paul Newton earned the seat in 2016 by defeating Kim Hargett and reclaimed it by beating Mark Shelley in 2018. He'll face Marcus Singleton, a minister and veteran from Concord. Council of State • Superintendent of Public Instruction: James Barrett (Dem), Constance (Lav) Johnson (Dem), Jen Mangrum (Dem), Michael Maher (Dem), Keith Sutton (Dem), Craig Horn (Rep) & Catherine Truitt (Rep) Mark Johnson has served as state superintendent since 2016, but he is not seeking reelection. Constance Johnson, principal of the Johnson Burton Learning Center in Charlotte, is one of five Democrats in the race. N.C. Rep Craig Horn, of Union County, is running on the Republican side.
Indian Trail Weekly • Jan. 10, 2020 • Page 5A
Townhomes with ground-floor commercial could develop in downtown by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com
INDIAN TRAIL – A new development could come to downtown Indian Trail in the next few years, bringing town staff’s vision for the area to fruition. At the Dec. 18 developers workshop, Matthew Kirchner from Eagle Engineering pitched a townhouse development with 92 three-bedroom homes across from Chestnut Square Park and south of the Mecklenburg Swim Association. The development would be attached to a two-story commercial flex base for restaurants and office space. The existing zoning for the land is single-family residential. If the development is approved, it will need to be rezoned to conditional mixed-use. This complies with the town’s future land-use plan. Kirchner said each home would be between 2,100 and 2,300 square feet. They would also all have attached garages with 20-foot driveways and no St. parking. Though there is not a final price tag on the townhouses, Kirchner said he has been told they would be somewhere in the $300,000 range. The project would contribute to the town’s vision for downtown, promoting walkability. A pond, fountain and walking trail would all be available in the development. Kirchner said the developers want to utilize what Indian Trail already has. “No amount of money that we put into this site could compare to what you guys have already provided right across the St.,” Kirchner said. “So we’re just trying to make sure they have the access
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with the town’s comprehensive plan, contributing to quality of life, land use, housing and economic development goals. Residents said comparisons between the movie theaters and the proposed family fun center were not valid, as the center will be located closer to their homes and backyards. Residents were concerned about safety and noise in the area, with many citing bowling alleys as places with high crime rates. They were also concerned about alcohol being served at the establishment. Though a six-foot wall will be constructed as a barrier, residents felt it was not enough to keep crime and theft away from the area. During her presentation, Deese said security concerns would be addressed by the private security at Sun Valley Commons, which would be extended to the family fun center. Residents were also discouraged by the potential of decreasing property value on their homes. “Imagine what a 40-foot building would do to my property value and my privacy,” Sandy Toth said. “We bought the whole place. It’s going to substantially change our way of life… The UDO and comprehensive plan do not call for sacrifice of our quality of life and financial investment in the name of progress, which is exactly what this project will do.” Toth brought photos of the view of her backyard from her house, showing a canopy of trees that she would not be able to see anymore with the approval of
This map shows where the townhomes proposed for downtown Indian Trail would go in relation to other projects. Photo courtesy of Indian Trail
and the ability to get across there.” The plan presented in the workshop did not include any amenities for pets besides the walking trail. Councilman Jerry Morse and Mayor Michael Alvarez requested that a dog park be provided. “We really would like to see a dedicated area for people’s pets and not have our parks be used as a dumping site,” Alvarez said. Kirchner said there was space that could be used as a designated dog park, so he and his team would look into it before presenting again. The development would be located 50 feet away from the proposed light rail stop in Indian Trail. Town manager Patrick Sadek said this is practical for the town. “If we go anywhere in South End or anywhere around the alignment, you will see that some of those condominiums are about 10 feet away from the track, so that’s something common
throughout the downtown area,” Sadek said. Sadek also said there would be parking lots located nearby if the station ends up being the last stop on the Silver Line. With space for restaurants and offices, Sadek thinks the development would be a great addition to downtown Indian Trail. “This is the first development that we have downtown that’s bringing commercial,” Sadek said. “We definitely need to see some commercial.” Additionally, Kirchner and Sadek said the site of the project would not require any environmental studies. The project would take between four and four and a half years to complete, according to Kirchner. Kirchner and the team at Eagle Engineering will take the feedback given from the council and fill out a rezoning application through the town to continue the development process.
the rezoning. She said she made an investment in her home and the rezoning would be “unconstitutional.” Other residents brought up areas like Waxhaw and Weddington, citing the small-town charm and wishing Indian Trail could imitate those towns, rather than grow very quickly. They also said their friends in those towns can enjoy amenities that are not located so close to their homes. Dan Wooten disagreed. He said his parents are selling the property and he believes it will be a great project for the town. “I think a lot of their fears will come to be erroneous,” Wooten said. “There’s certain aspects – I don’t want to see my home torn down, but that’s just the process of progression. It’s a good plan and would be good for the town and I hope the council votes for it.” Wooten’s mother, Judy Wooten, who owns the property, echoed her son’s enthusiasm about the project. She said the developer has done the best he can to accommodate the residents on Spanish Moss Road. Judy Wooten said she has lived on the property since the 1970s and has seen it go through changes. She said it is all part of progress. Town manager Patrick Sadek said though there will be noise, he and town staff support the project to add more sports to Indian Trail, along with economic development. “Our town, we survive off our ad valorem tax and our sales tax,” Sadek said. “We outsource a lot of services to Union County…so that is our income. We would like to see another sport coming in to Indian Trail ... For staff, we do support businesses like that, regardless
of the buildings and the noise, et cetera.” The council spoke with representatives from The Moser Group to outline conditions for the development so they could best address residents’ concerns. They eventually agreed on a six-foot solid wall similar to the one at Sun Valley Commons, followed by a tree save and a berm with evergreen plants, followed by a pad, which could be the parking lot. Deese said the Unified Development Ordinance has measures to ensure the maintenance, tree protection and planting standards, which the developer would adhere to. Council members wanted Spanish Moss Road residents to know their concerns were taken seriously. Councilman Jerry Morse said he understood the concerns and was sensitive to them, as he lives near Kate’s Skating Rink, where he hears noise on the weekends. He would take that into consideration. Councilman Todd Barber said he felt the project was a good fit for the area. Barber campaigned for the project and said he felt many residents would benefit from having the family fun center. Though the family fun center was approved, Mayor Pro Tem Marcus McIntyre did not want residents to feel discouraged. “All of your emails that you sent, we read them,” McIntyre said. “We take them into consideration. When we sit up here, the easiest thing for us to say is no. However, we put a lot of thought into this and a lot of deliberation. We don’t just go about saying yes and go forward. Whichever way this zoning motion comes down, I want to encourage you to keep writing, especially if something does concern you.”
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The project started two years ago before Brundrett’s sister left for college. Brundrett has taken the reins. This year’s list is the longest one Summers has compiled. She works with women battling breast cancer year-round and has a personal connection to her nonprofit and Brundrett’s project. “It just touches my heart because my kids were young when I was battling,” Summers said. “When people go the extra mile to help the kids, that’s what makes us moms fight a little bit harder and feel a little bit better.” Summers said when Brundrett started, he had to advertise through social media and attend town council meetings. Now that he is established, the community knows where to find him at this time of year when they want to donate. Brundrett said Mayor Michael Alvarez has also played a big part in helping spread the message. “He gives me the influence to reach more people,” Brundrett said. Brundrett said Alvarez has put him in contact with people who may not ordinarily consider donating to a high school student’s
cause. He also said people have recognized him publicly because of Alvarez spreading his message. “He’s a local kid helping kids,” said Claire Brundrett, Joseph’s mother. “It’s hard to say no to that.” Claire said the community coming together to help children in need is a testament to the people of Indian Trail. “They just, right there, opened their hearts and opened their wallets,” Claire said. “And that’s what Indian Trail is. They just open their hearts when somebody’s in need. They come together as a community.” Claire said she is glad Summers and Alvarez have given her children the ability to make an impact. “As a mom, my big takeaway is that I’m just so amazed by the power of kids,” Claire said. “When kids in the community are given the access and the opportunity, the impact is immeasurable.” Brundrett said he hopes to continue his community service and charity work in the future as he enjoys making people happy and putting smiles on their faces. Those hoping to get involved with Cindy’s Hope Chest can visit www.cindys hopechest.com.
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December 2019
Home Sales DATE SOLD
ADDRESS
SALE PRICE
28079 Annandale 1015 Terrapin St. 2019 Terrapin St.
Dec. 13 Dec. 12
Beacon Hills 8306 Red Lantern Rd. Dec. 6 Bent Creek 2007 Makin Drive
Dec. 30
$292,000 $310,000 $140,000 $246,000
Bonterra 4313 Twenty Grand Dr. Dec. 27 1001 Preakness Blvd. Dec. 20 1006 Back Stretch Blvd. Dec. 20 1010 Triple Crown Dr. Dec. 20 1007 Preakness Blvd. Dec. 16 4005 Ladys Secret Dr. Dec. 16
$317,000 $261,000 $252,000 $276,000 $253,000 $360,000
Braeburn 1209 Calder Drive 1019 Dania Road 1003 Dania St.
Dec. 27 Dec. 20 Dec. 17
$343,000 $324,765 $331,644
Brandon Oaks 1120 Oak Alley Drive Dec. 20 4008 Fountainbrook Dr. Dec. 19 3008 Breeze Lane Dec. 13 3014 Rosewater Lane Dec. 3 Chandler Forest 1010 Chandler Forest Court Dec. 6 Colton Ridge 3001 Colton Ridge Dr. Dec. 16 Country Woods East 1006 Hawthorne Drive Dec. 27
DATE SOLD
Heritage 2402 Old Evergreen Pkwy. Dec. 31 2406 Old Evergreen Pkwy. Dec. 30 2414 Old Evergreen Pkwy. Dec. 26 2106 Old Evergreen Pkwy. Dec. 18 1208 Curling Creek Dr. Dec. 17 2014 Old Evergreen Pkwy. Dec. 16 1437 Curling Creek Dr. Dec. 12 1149 Curling Creek Dr. Dec. 10 2006 Old Evergreen Pkwy. Dec. 10 1204 Curling Creek Dr. Dec. 6 2422 Old Evergreen Pkwy. Dec. 5 2330 Old Evergreen Pkwy. Dec. 3
SALE PRICE
$330,990 $325,000 $299,990 $398,665 $351,280 $399,500 $423,745 $440,000 $349,000 $359,920 $337,813 $333,290 $400,000
$370,000 $268,000 $260,000 $296,000
Lake Park 6119 Eisenhower Lane Dec. 31 6101 Trevor Simpson Dr. Dec. 20 3810 Alden St. Dec. 12 6501 Mimosa St. Dec. 12 7601 Lake Charles Way Dec. 2
$207,000 $270,000 $250,000 $304,500 $258,000
$315,000
Rosemary Park 4304 Woodhaven Lane Dec. 27
$202,000
Sheridan 1005 Thorndale Road Dec. 6
$399,000
Summercreste 1012 Summer Creste Dr. Dec. 2
$294,000
Tallwood Estates II 9501 Tallwood Drive Dec. 12
$535,000
Taylor Glenn 2018 Apogee Drive Dec. 23 1008 Benning Circle Dec. 18 4008 Magna Lane Dec. 16
$359,000 $248,300 $265,000
$335,000 $285,000 $269,000 $282,000
Fieldstone Farm 1004 Green Terra Road Dec. 18 2015 Houndscroft Rd. Dec. 16 10015 Farm Pond Road Dec. 16 1008 Dawn Light Road Dec. 5
$240,000 $276,000 $311,000 $290,000
Hemby Commons 3007 Hemby Commons Pkwy. Dec. 23
ADDRESS
Hunters Pointe 410 Hunters Point Dr. Dec. 5
Crismark 5006 Centerview Drive Dec. 18 4003 Cornflower Lane Dec. 12
Glendalough 2249 Balting Glass Dr. Dec. 27 1756 Seefin Court Dec. 19 4207 Oconnell St. Dec. 18 1909 Seefin Court Dec. 2
Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com
$305,000 $288,000 $289,900 $335,000
$250,000
Patrick Sadek has worked as town manager of Indian Trail since November 2017. He is known for his hard work and thoroughness. Kayla Berenson/ITW photo
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The Enclaves at Crismark 2006 Dunwoody Drive Dec. 30 $408,000 1112 Capricorn Ave. Dec. 10 $390,000 Union Grove 1010 Angora Court Dec. 17
$347,000
Village at Indian Trail 213 Stratford Drive Dec. 12
$215,000
CRIME SCENE The Union County Sheriff's Office reported these incidents Dec. 20-Jan. 2 in Indian Trail: Animal Call Bite • 2400 block of West Lawyers Road • 3800 block of Sardis Church Road • 4700 block of Old Charlotte Highway Break-Ins • 3500 block of Faith Church Road • 4000 block of Alice Flagg Lane • 5100 block of Flaggstone Lane • 5500 block of Burning Ridge Drive Break-In, Vehicles • 1100 block of Caraway Lane • 1300 block of Buckthorne Court Defraud Innkeeper • 14500 block of East Independence Boulevard Driving While Impaired • 2000 block of Currier Place • 5600 block of West U.S. 74 • 6100 block of Secrest Short Cut Road Drunk & Disruptive • 3700 block of Seabrook Drive Financial Card Fraud • 2100 block of Younts Road Hire to Defraud • 2400 block of Bonterra Boulevard
Hit & Run • 5100 block of Old Charlotte Highway • 5700 block of West U.S. 74 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses • 2100 block of Younts Road • 2300 block of Bonterra Boulevard Open Container • 3900 block of West Unionville-Indian Trail Road • 5600 block of West U.S. 74 Possession of Marijuana • 3300 block of Brookstone Trail • 5600 block of West U.S. 74 • 5700 block of West U.S. 74 • 5900 block of West U.S. 74 Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia • 1300 block of Wesley Chapel Road Property Damage • 1000 block of Ainsdale Drive • 1000 block of Little Rock Court • 2100 block of Hunters Trail Drive • 3200 block of Delamere Drive • 3500 block of Faith Church Road • 4100 block of Old Monroe Road • 6000 block of Brook Valley Run • 6000 block of Powder Mill Place • 14300 block East Indepen-
dence Boulevard Robbery • 4700 block of Capstone Drive Thefts • 100 block of Education St. • 300 block of Thompson Court • 2000 block of Ridley Park Court • 2100 block of Younts Road (4 cases) • 3000 block of Shalford Lane • 4000 block of Fincher Road • 5100 block of Old Charlotte Highway • 7800 block of Idlewild Road • 13700 block of East Independence Boulevard • 14000 block of East Independence Boulevard (2 cases) Thefts, Vehicles • 4400 block of Old Monroe Road • 8200 block of Hembywood Drive Theft by Employees • 14000 block of East Independence Boulevard Underage Alcohol Consumption • 1000 block of Little Rock Court Uttering Forged Instrument • 1500 block of Waxhaw-Indian Trail Road
Sadek also spends time with Indian Trail’s elected officials, keeping them up to speed on the things happening in the town so they can make the most informed decisions at their meetings. Sadek said he has a strong relationship with the council and they support many of his staff’s suggestions, which contributes to the enjoyment he experiences at his job. He also interacts with Indian Trail residents, answering their emails and addressing their concerns as soon as he can. In the evenings after his staff leaves, Sadek said he spends time looking into the town’s budget and projects, what the town needs, what other municipalities have and what can be brought into the town to give it a “competitive advantage.” Sadek enjoys being creative, and he said his job requires a good amount of creativity. “You have to be strategic,” Sadek said. “If you’re not strategic, you’ll be left behind … We want to be better than other communities. We want people to brag about Indian Trail.” While some may feel intimidated by the projects they have not accomplished yet, Sadek feels motivated by what is left to do. He said it excites him to eventually complete the unfinished work. He said parts of it can be challenging and time-consuming, but he enjoys the work. He is grateful there have been no major issues in the time he has worked for Indian Trail. In his two and a half years, he is proud of the accomplishments he and his staff have made. He said when he first stepped into the role, the town did not have an established town hall. While the skeleton of the building was there, the town lacked the resources to really get the project started. Now, as a result of his staff’s work, town hall is complete with marble floors, meeting rooms, offices for staff and a council chamber. Another accomplishment he is proud of is the establishment and revitalization of the town’s downtown and uptown areas, a concept he said has not been seen in other areas. Downtown Indian Trail includes town hall,
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the veterans memorial, Carolina Courts, the Mecklenburg Swim Association facility and Chestnut Square Park. Uptown will be located at Indian Trail Road South between Matthews-Indian Trail Road and Old Monroe Road. Sadek is also proud of the town’s collaboration with Union County on their services like solid waste employees and the fire and police departments. He said this has allowed staff to concentrate on the town’s other needs. Sadek gets to find new, creative ways to manage Indian Trail's growth while keeping the town’s low tax rates. He is excited for all of the town’s upcoming and proposed projects, though he said everything will have to be approved by the council before starting. One of the biggest upcoming projects in the region is the LYNX Silver Line, which will have stops in Stallings and Indian Trail. When Sadek worked for the City of Charlotte, he had the opportunity to work as a senior engineer on the city’s first light rail line, so he is familiar with the process. The proposed stop in Indian Trail will be located downtown across from town hall. Sadek said this would allow staff to master plan the area the way they want it, adding economic development to the town. He sees potential in bringing people from surrounding areas into Indian Trail and hopes to add projects that will keep visitors in downtown Indian Trail after their commute, such as restaurants and shops. Other upcoming projects include Indian Trail’s first hotel and multi-family residential developments in the downtown and uptown areas. Sadek also hopes to further the proposed Indian Trail stadium, which he also believes has opportunities to add economic development to the town. Sadek said he and his staff are proud of the work they have done in Indian Trail and would not have been able to do it without the support of the council. He looks forward to the future, making his long hours and hard work worth it. “The position I have is the highest position that I’ve always wanted,” Sadek said. “The vision is coming together and that’s the exciting part of the job. We have a lot of creative ideas that I don’t think we’ve seen yet in Union County.”
You have to be strategic. If you’re not strategic, you’ll be left behind … We want to be better than other communities. We want people to brag about Indian Trail.”
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Justin Vick Managing Editor
Looking back
What happend to last year's storylines?
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indsight is 20/20 when looking back at predictions. Last year, I outlined storylines in Union County Weekly that would linger into 2019. Here’s what happened to some of them.
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Five storylines to follow in 2020 by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
You don’t need force powers to predict some of the biggest storylines of 2020 for southern Mecklenburg and western Union counties. Several seeds were planted over the course of 2019 that will begin to bear fruit this year. Light rail The Charlotte Area Transit System has laid a lot of groundwork on fine-tuning a regional transit plan. The LYNX Silver Line, originally slated to be a Matthews-to-Uptown Charlotte route, could be extended to span from Indian Trail to Belmont. This represents 26 miles across three counties. Plans are also in place to extend the LYNX Blue Line beyond its I-485/South Boulevard stop to Carolina Place Mall in Pineville, where it will shift east to the Ballantyne Corporate Park. Charlotte has contracted out pre-development work for the Silver Line to determine the scope and cost of the project. CATS will engage the public more in 2020 to build consensus for its regional transit plan. Both lines will be huge for Union County commuters. If each transit line has its own dedicated right of way, then residents could drive to a park-and-ride station, hop on the light rail and get a predictable ride to uptown over many years. Leadership Incumbents typically go into elections with huge advantages, but voters wanted to go in a different direction in 2019 with races in Monroe, Stallings, Waxhaw and Wesley Chapel. Will Wesley Chapel Mayor Jan Smith, Weddington Councilwoman Anne Pruitt, Stallings Councilwoman Heather Grooms
Todd Barber spent much of the 2019 election season talking about what he hopes to accomplish on the Indian Trail Town Council. Justin Vick/CMG photo
and Monroe Councilwoman Angelia James live up to voters' expectations? The magnifying glass will also be focused on Waxhaw Mayor Ron Pappas and Indian Trail Councilman Todd Barber, who were newcomers that ran against other challengers. I'm also looking forward to the 2020 election to see whether county commissioners Frank Aikmus and Richard Helms pay for the votes of their board colleagues on not-so-favorable rezonings in western Union. Republican National Convention All eyes will be on Charlotte in August as the Republican National Convention convenes to award the party nomination to President Donald Trump. What will he say? What will he tweet? Gulp.
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Congressional drama What I said Two months after the 2018 general election, the region didn’t have a representative in Congress amid allegations of voter fraud in Robeson and Bladen counties. I mentioned the importance of a congressional office in helping residents cut through federal red tape and teased we could see a lengthy investigation. What happened The state elections board concluded its investigation in February, setting dates for a new election. Mark Harris bowed out, citing health concerns, allowing prominent Republicans like Stony Rushing and Fern Shubert to run for the seat. N.C. Sen. Dan Bishop emerged from the primary to defeat Dan McCready in September with campaign support from the White House. Express lanes What I said Following the opening of the Monroe Expressway, 2019 was going to mark the opening of the I-77 express lanes and the start of construction for the I-485 express lanes. What happened I-77 arrived late, but drivers are using it. Some people criticize the Monroe Expressway and I-77 projects because they don’t see that much traffic on them. Growth will take care of that. People soon will be handing their grandchildren pieces of candy and telling them how cheap the first tolls were and how few people wanted to pay them. County leadership What I said I was curious about how the leadership dynamics would play in Union County with new County Manager Mark Watson, as well as group dynamics with the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners being comprised entirely of Democrats. What happened Within 30 days of becoming county manager, Watson restructured the government by empowering three of his top staffers to take on more operational control. He appears much less tense than his predecessor was at meetings. In Mecklenburg County, commissioners have nuanced discussions of issues, such as the decision to put a quarter-cent sales tax increase on the ballot to benefit the arts. School safety What I said I expected Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Union County Public Schools to request more help from their counties to ensure schools remain safe. These efforts were ongoing well before the fatal shooting at Butler High School. What happened Mecklenburg County’s budget allocated $5.7 million for mental health support staff, including 27 social workers, 10 psychologists and 10 counselors, as well as $4.6 million for school security enhancements. UCPS added nine social workers and five mental health therapists through a partnership with Union County. see LAST YEAR, Page 3B
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BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
Contenders emerge from holiday hoops layoff
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he rush of the holidays from Thanksgiving through the New Year always seems to fly by, especially with young children and my family’s annual road trips to (not-so) sunny Syracuse, N.Y. It’s the same way for many of our hoops teams, who played in tournaments over the holidays. Some were local, but many others were held from Florida to Georgia and everywhere in between. As we close the book on 2019, here’s a rundown of where we stand on the hardwood when games tipped off this week. - Andrew Stark
BOYS Southern Carolinas: • Biggest surprise: Cuthbertson. The Cavs really struggled to start the season as they opened the year with an 0-6 record. Since, they’ve gone 6-2 and are just one game out of the conference lead. Star JP Haggarty and the Cavs will have to keep this momentum going through a tough league, but they’re off to a nice start. • Watch out for: Sun Valley. Led by Justin Morton’s 15.4 points per game, the Spartans have four senior starters who average double figures and three or more others who play big minutes nightly. Coach Keith Mason is a great X’s and O’s guy, and with this many players so familiar with his system, expect them to stay in the mix. • Breakout star: Kyle Frazier, Weddington. After averaging 4.0 points and 2.5 rebounds as a freshman last season, Frazier is averaging 11.0 points and 5.3 rebounds this year. His jump, along with fellow super-soph Chase Lowe, have the Warriors atop the standings for now. Standings: Weddington (9-4, 4-0) Charlotte Catholic (9-3, 3-1) Cuthbertson (6-8, 3-1) Sun Valley (9-6, 2-2) Marvin Ridge (4-9, 1-3) Piedmont (3-10, 1-3) Monroe (2-5, 1-3) Parkwood (1-9, 1-3) Others • Biggest surprise: Forest Hills. The Yellow Jackets graduated Union County’s most decorated senior class last season after
a wonderful four-year run. This season, Alec Topper, Dilon Wright and Jalen Huntley have the Jackets right on that level. Their start is also a testament to coach Matt Sides, one of the best in the biz. • Watch out for: Porter Ridge. Coach Garrett Malone is in turnaround mode with the Pirates in just his second season. Last year Malone led the Pirates to a 12-12 record – their only non-losing record in the past 10 years. Junior point guard Marcus Willis averages over 18 points per game and is among the county’s top players. • Breakout star: Camden Johnson, Metrolina Christian. Johnson averaged about six points per game as a freshman last season but has flourished this year. He’s the Warriors' leading scorer, averaging 13.4 points and five rebounds per game, and seems to have a bright future.
Cuthbertson stars Maddie Dillinger (left) and Lillian Anderson have the Cavs off to an impressive 12-1 start. While the Cavs have played well, four Southern Carolinas teams are within two games of Cuthbertson in the league standings. Andrew Stark/CMG photo
Standings: Forest Hills (12-0, 1-0) CATA (0-12, 0-2) Metrolina Christian (7-11, 1-3) Union Academy (7-3, 1-0) Porter Ridge (7-6, 1-2)
Cuthbertson junior forward JP Haggarty leads the Cavs in scoring and rebounding this season, helping them fight back from an 0-6 start to within one game of the conference lead. They travel to Weddington on Jan. 10 in a key showdown. Andrew Stark/CMG photo
GIRLS Southern Carolinas • Biggest surprise: Parkwood. The Rebels won just four games last season but have turned the corner under second-year coach Jesse Boyce. Parkwood is led by sophomore Shimiya Taylor and freshman Jade Washington, but with their supporting cast, the Rebels are back to being relevant in league play. • Watch out for: Weddington. Charlotte Catholic and Cuthbertson duked it out in the league standings last season, but there are new players this year including the Warriors. Led by Karrah Katzbach, one of the conference’s top talents, this team has some staying power for the second half of the season. • Breakout star: Regan Iovino, Cuthbertson. The freshman has
added another dimension to the Western Regional champs with her long-range shooting. Iovino is averaging 11.3 points while shooting 47% from 3-point range. Standings: Cuthbertson (12-1, 4-0) Charlotte Catholic (8-3, 3-1) Parkwood (10-4, 3-1) Weddington (10-2, 2-2) Marvin Ridge (6-5, 2-2) Piedmont (5-4, 1-3) Sun Valley (4-11, 1-4) Monroe (0-7, 0-4) Others: • Biggest surprise: CATA. The Cougars already have four wins in 2019, which is a sign that times are changing. CATA hasn’t won more than four games since 201415, but freshmen Zoie Jordan and Sarah Gamble have them ready to far succeed that in 2020.
• Watch out for: Forest Hills. Last season, coach Marc Richardson led the Yellow Jackets to 17 wins, their most since 201213. They started 2019 with a 1-4 record, but have been playing much better of late behind stars Hope Benson and freshman Jamyah Blakeney. • Breakout star: Jyana Salton, Porter Ridge. The freshman point guard is having an immediate impact for the Pirates. This year, she leads the team with 12.3 points per game, but does everything well as evidenced by Salton’s 5.7 rebounds, 3.3 steals and 3.0 assists per game. Standings: Forest Hills (5-6, 1-0) CATA (4-6, 1-0) Metrolina Christian (5-9, 3-1) Union Academy (6-4, 1-0) Porter Ridge (4-8, 1-2)
Andrew Stark is sports editor at Charlotte Media Group, which includes The Weekly Waxhaw, Union County Weekly, Indian Trail Weekly, Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly and South Charlotte Weekly. The father of three has worked for several other newspapers around the region. Follow Andrew on Twitter @AndrewStark66 for insights into local, state and national sports.
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Regional Section • Jan. 10, 2020 • Page 3B Piedmont wrestling coach Jamie Belk was named the NCHSAA Coach of the Year after leading the Panthers to the 3A title. With star Tripp Collins, the Panthers will compete again this season. Photo courtesy of Union County Public Schools
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People are hoping the potential for controversy or drama is restricted to the stage. What makes a lot of people nervous is how Trump supporters will react to Trump protesters and vice versa – all under the watchful eyes of the national media. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department will work with neighboring law enforcement to ensure the convention area is safe and secure. I think a lot of locals will avoid Uptown due to the traffic, as well as the potential for protests and anti-protests.
A rundown of the county's top wrestlers by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
Last season, Union County wrestlers claimed 11 NCHSAA regional championships highlighted by Piedmont’s Tripp Collins and Josh Blatt winning individual state titles and leading Piedmont to the team title. This year the Panthers, led by Collins, are strong again but many teams have guys making big early-season waves. Below is a team-by-team breakdown of who the county’s top grapplers are. All records are through Jan. 1. • CATA is coming in strong once again this season, and the Cougars have several wrestlers who will compete for regional and state titles. Some of the early standouts to this point include: Aiden Nasta (17-5 individual record at 106 pounds), Grant Haney (18-3 at 113), Kyle Montaperto (17-1 at 120), Elijah Harris (20-2 at 126), Preston Scarborough (20-5 at 138), Jake Dodson (20-1 at 145), Brady Ross (22-2 at 152) and Aiden Curry (21-4 at 160). Curry, Montaperto and Scarborough are returning regional champions for the Cougars. • Cuthbertson junior Jack McDermid is 18-4 on the season at 160 pounds. Senior William Swan, who is also listed at 160, is 15-4 while senior Leander Chance is 16-7 at 145 to lead the way for the Cavs. Ryan King and Noah Zandy have 13 wins each. • Sam Bartholomew is currently Marvin Ridge’s top grappler, as the sophomore is 16-7 at 160 pounds to date. Dylan Kelly and Logan Fite also have 11 wins for the Mavs. • Metrolina Christian is off to an impressive start. They are being led by AJ Hoyle (11-1 at 132 pounds), Niles Debnam (122 at 152), Bryce McFerson (12-3 at 170), Joshua Fahrenkrog (11-3 at 145) and Christian Palmer (10-4 at 120). Eighth-grader Connor Bellew is 5-0 at 145 pounds. • Monroe doesn’t have much match ex-
perience, but the Redhawks have some big kids who are having success. Montavious Waters is 4-3 at the heavyweight (285 or above) spot, but the Redhawks also boast 222-pound Josiah Lumpkin, who is 5-3, and Bryzekeil Redfern, who is 4-2 at 182 pounds. • Parkwood, meanwhile, has a lot of matches under its belt already and several guys are having strong starts to their season, including Caleb Simpson (26-9 at 138 pounds), Amir Joseph (23-5 at 195), Daniel Morrison (23-3 at 285), Cody Hardy (193 at 220) and Isaac Edward (16-6 at 160). Freshman Savannah Bramhall is 11-3 at 152 pounds and one of the county’s top female wrestlers. • Sensational junior Tripp Collins leads defending state champion Piedmont with a 29-1 record at 126 pounds. Among coach Jamie Belk’s other standouts are defending regional champ Jake Cauble (26-4 at 113), Colby Locklear (24-8 at 152), Ryan Whetzel (19-9 at 220), John Lewis (19-13 at 152) and freshman Noah Coble (15-10 at 106). • Porter Ridge is led by Ryan Blanchard, who has posted a 21-7 record at 120 pounds. Joshua Burns is 20-14 at 160 pounds, Nathan Carnes is 18-6 at 220 and Nathan Carnes is 15-7 at 195. • Sun Valley heavyweight Charles Smith has started the season with an 18-5 record to pace the Spartans, but 220-pound Andrew Macchiavello is 15-4 and on his heels for the team’s wins leader. Jared Hough (135 at 132) and Lucas Cheek (10-6 at 182) are also having nice seasons. • Union Academy is led by Isaac Williams, who has gone 13-3 at 152 pounds. Josiah Hemphill and Spencer Truesdale each have eight wins so far as well. • Joe Zovistoski is 9-1 at 182 pounds to lead a core group of Weddington wrestlers that includes Devin King (13-9 at 132 pounds), freshman Luke Ries (12-5 at 106), Cian Nolan (12-5 at 152) and Janyd Houghton (12-10 at 170).
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Republican National Convention What I said I speculated the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department would request more funding to work the Republican National Convention. President Donald Trump’s remarks, however, would be a wildcard heading into the event. What happened Some Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department staff received pay raises in the budget, but nothing major related to the RNC. Police Chief Kerr Putney announced he was retiring Jan. 1 and resuming duties to oversee the RNC, but
The Republican National Convention will put Charlotte on the global stage. Kayla Berenson/CMG photo
MLS Soccer The region is still buzzing after Major League Soccer confirmed Charlotte would get a franchise, starting in spring 2021. I’m most excited about the sense of community pride the MLS team will bring to the region, as well as our youth having more role models to look up to. I expect the Charlotte City Council will have public discussions about rezoning the former site of Eastland Mall for the team’s headquarters and practice facilities, as well as details about the nature of the public-private partnership. Then there will be announcements about the name, branding and personnel. he wisely put off retirement until after the convention. In July, Charlotte City Council condemned Trump’s “racist and xenophobic social media tweets and comments” in a resolution. Municipal elections What I said After a strong 2018, I wondered if Democrats would continue to gobble up elected seats. I also pondered if longtime leaders like Mint Hill Mayor Ted Biggers and Indian Trail Mayor Pro Tem David Cohn would run again. What happened Several towns had new faces elected to their boards, but there weren't large Democratic gains. Biggers and Cohn chose not to run for reelection.
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>> Health care was common thread ICYMI at Wingate commencement this week’s
WINGATE – Phyllis Wingate told those crossing the Cuddy Arena commencement stage that they should not let their circumstances limit their vision or success. The daughter of a small-town Baptist minister and a mill worker went on to become Atrium Health’s northern division president. “They had seven children and very little wealth,” she said of her parents. “But they instilled in their children a belief that education makes you a better person and gives you a better life.” Health care was again front and center in Wingate University’s third fall commencement. Of the more than 230 students walking across the stage to receive their diplomas, 91 had earned physical-therapy or physician-assistant degrees. Before diplomas were handed out, three Union County physicians received honorary doctorates for their service to the medical community. Phyllis Wingate has also devoted her working life to providing healthcare to the masses, though on the administration side. She spent 20 and a testament to their lives well lived,” she addyears in healthcare roles in Virginia and Mary- ed, referring to honorary degree recipients Edland before joining Carolinas Healthcare System ward Bower, John Vick and Lane Ormand. Ormand was Union County’s first board-cerin 2002. The division she heads includes three hospitals. She said her career has given her many tified OB/GYN specialist. He was instrumental in creating the Union County Division of Public opportunities to help others. “That’s why a lot of people enter healthcare, Health High Risk Maternity Clinic. The Monroe to serve,” she said. “For these healthcare-field Women’s Clinic was renamed the Ormand Cengraduates, you will learn to understand this truth ter for Women in his honor. Bower introduced highly specialized surgical by simply doing your job and doing it well. If you are entering a non-healthcare field, such as techniques to Union County and established the wound-care center at Atrium Health education, business/finance or sports Monroe. He was named Union management, there will still be ocCounty Man of the Year in 2007 casions for you to be of service.” and received the Governor’s When those occasions arise, Medallion Award for Volunshe offered this advice: “Give teer Service. back what’s on loan to you: Vick joined Union Famiyour talents, your time, your ly Practice in 1982. He has resources. Your life will be been the driving force bericher, fuller and bolder for hind the practice’s rural resiit, and you just might find dency program, which allows true success.” doctors to complete their resi“There is much research that dency requirements by providing shows that people who give of themcare to the medically underserved. selves, their talent and resources are Wingate University Wingate President Rhett Brown more likely to be satisfied with their recognized more than life,” Phyllis Wingate said, citing 230 graduates Dec. 14 called the three physicians the the generosity of celebrities such as at Cuddy Arena. Photo “founding fathers of modern courtesy of Wingate healthcare in Union County.” Bono, Bill Gates and Oprah WinIn addition to the three honorfrey as well as local examples with ary degrees, the university awarded 49 Master of whom she shared the commencement stage. “The physician honorees today are being rec- Physician Assistant Studies degrees, 42 Doctor ognized for their service. It is part of their legacy of Physical Therapy degrees, 11 MBAs and six
Wingate University fall graduates by hometown Wingate University recognized more than 230 graduates during fall commencement Dec. 14 at Cuddy Arena. Among them were several from the western Union County area: Doctoral graduates • Matthews: Elen Balasanyan Gay, physical therapy. • Mint Hill: Erica Carol Hitch, physical therapy.
Phyllis Wingate leads a division at Atrium Health that includes three hospitals. She shared insight with graduates during their fall commencement. Photo courtesy of Wingate University
Master of Arts in Sport Management degrees. Eighty-nine undergraduates were also presented with their diplomas. Rosalyn Robinson, of Rock Hill, earned a bachelor of science in biology. Wingate's health sciences reputation attracted her to the university. “I want to become a sonographer and then get into neuroscience,” said Robinson, who began her studies in pre-pharmacy, but preferred biology to chemistry. “There were still a lot of programs here with medical, so I knew it was a good choice. The teachers were able to know me and know what I needed help with.” Michela Verpelli, a tennis All-American with a 4.0 GPA, earned the H.K. Helms Award, presented annually to the graduate achieving the highest scholastic average. The award honors the memory of former Wingate mayor H.K. Helms.
Master’s degrees • Indian Trail: Katelyn Dorothy Lustig, educational leadership; Austin McCully Marie Brown, sport management; and Heather Couzen, elementary education (K-6). • Marshville: Rebekah Randall Mathis, physician assistant. • Matthews: Karim Abdel Mahmoud, physician assistant. • Waxhaw: Teresa Gayle Bliven and Denise Schmidt, elementary education (K-6); Shannen Elizabeth Box, Shelby Jean Nassar and Larson Thomas Vickery, physician assistant; and Manideepa Bhowmik, business administration. • Wesley Chapel: William Charles O’Connor Jr., physician assistant. Bachelor’s degrees • Indian Trail: Joy Daniels Bailey, environmental biology; Eric Steven Jackson, organizational communication & management; Raeann Elizabeth Lytle, educational studies in humanities; and Shane Craig Rich, communication sport broadcasting. • Matthews: Perita Adams, organizational communication & management; and Madilyn Claire Rodriguez, human services. • Waxhaw: Leigh Anne Lee, human services; Haley Elizabeth Joy Matson, political science; and Lauren Elizabeth Small, psychology.
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Family Storytime The Monroe Library offers a family storytime in which children can build a snowman & decorate a snowflake. 704-283-8184 3 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe
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Jan. 14
Book Club The book club at Monroe Library discusses Fredrik Backman's “A Man Called Ove.” 704-283-8184 5:30 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe
Digital Painting The Monroe Library offers Digital Painting with Bob Ross for Adults. Register in advance by emailing Kristie.Hill@unioncountync.gov. 704283-8184 4 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe
Relay for Life Relay for Life of Union County holds a kick-off for the 2020 season at the Monroe Fire Station. www.re layforlife.org/unionnc 6-7:30 p.m.; 3903 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe
Jan. 14 & 15
Storytimes The Waxhaw Library holds storytimes for toddlers (birth to 36 months) at 10 a.m. and preschool youth (ages 3-5) at 11 a.m. at the
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Paws Awhile Children (up to age 12) build literacy skills by reading to a therapy dog during Paws Awhile to Read at Union West Library. 704-821-7475 3:30-4:30 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian Trail Road, Indian Trail
Dragon Talk Children learn about dragons and create crafts at the Monroe Library. 704-283-8184 Pub Poker 4 p.m.;Sales 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe The New Times Syndication Corporation Deuces PubYork Poker organizes
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American Legion Post 208. 704-8433131 10 a.m.-noon; 801 E. S. Main St., Waxhaw
Jan. 15
Computer Classes Adults can get 30-minute oneon-one computer help at Monroe Library. Register in advance. 704283-8184 ext. 5222 3-5 p.m.; 316 E. Windsor St., Monroe Car Show Classic Cruisers of Monroe holds its Wednesday Nite Cruz In at Poplin Place. 6-8 p.m.; 2889 W. U.S. 74, Monroe
Jan. 16
Lava Lamps Children (ages 6-10) make a lava lamp at Union West Library. 704821-7475 4-5 p.m.; 123 Unionville-Indian
Trail Road, Indian Trail Lobster Truck Cousins Maine Lobster rolls into Southern Range Brewing. 704-7062978 5-9 p.m.; 151 S. Stewart St., Monroe Business Awards Charlotte Media Group recognizes 2019 Business Person of the Year finalists and announces the winner at Hampton Inn and Suites – SouthPark at Phillips Place. Get tickets at www.cmgweekly.com/store. 5:30 to 8 p.m.; 6700 Phillips Place Court, Charlotte Comedy Night Jeremy Alder and Gabby Moore perform during DreamChaser's Brewery's comedy night. Tickets cost $10 in advance and $15 at the door. They are available at www. eventbrite.com. 704-843-7326 7:30-9:30 p.m.; 115 E. N. Main St., Waxhaw
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• Amos’ Southend: Pinkest Floyd • Beantown Tavern: Jade Moore • Comet Grill: The Lenny Federal Band • Coyote Joes: Tracy Lawrence • Evening Muse: Kuf Knots, Christine Elise, I,Star; Revel in Romance • Fillmore: Shoot to Thrill • Heist Brewery: Hope Massive & Rastacoustic • Mac’s Speed Shop: Matt Walsh & The Movers • Milestone Club: Divine Treachery w/ Living In My Shadow, Written In Gray & A Young Man’s Burial • Moochies Tavern: Next O’ Kin • Neighborhood Theatre: Sticks N Thorns • Petra’s: Kelsey Ryan, David Taylor & The Tallboys, & Sissy Brown • Resident Culture: Jazzy Trinity • Stooges Pub: U-Phonik • Thirsty Beaver: Justin Wells & Adam Lee • Trail House: Coconut Groove • Vintner’s Hill: Kris Anderson
• Evening Muse: Kevin Daniel and The Bottom Line & Seth Power • Milestone Club: Paint Fumes w/ The Cavemen & More • Trail House: Rod Fiske
Jan. 11 • Amos’ Southend: 84 • Comet Grill: Hard Cider • Evening Muse: The Eskimo Brothers; Slade the Supreme, Dre of the East & XBrodie • Fillmore: Sugar; All Signs Point to the End: SUGAR; Strength Beyond Strength; & Grits and Biscuits • Milestone Club: The Flight Risks w/ Hang The Hipster, Middleasia & Dr. Keyboardian • Petra’s: Triangle Afrobeat Orchestra w/ Sweat Transfer • Pour 64: Nate Randall • Stooges Pub: Bout Tyme Band • Trail House: Travis Grubb and the Stoned Rangers • Treehouse Vineyards: Karaoke w/ Marty Vanderlip • Visulite: Unknown Hinson
Jan. 12 • Petra’s: Bill Hanna
Jan. 13 • Belk Theatre: Albert Lee w/ The Cryers
Jan. 14 • Comet Grill: Red Rocking Chair
Jan. 16 • Bistro D’Antonio: Will Lee • Comet Grill: Mike Strauss Trio • Evening Muse: The End of America, Stoll Vaughan & Dan Tedesco • Fillmore: The Disco Biscuits • Lake View Grill: Jade Moore • Milestone Club: Strike The Tower w/ Drowned Out, Messy Stains & Valar Morghulis • Neighborhood Theatre: Molly Hatchet • Petra’s: Goalkeeper, Come Clean, Deaf Andrew & Home for the Day • Seaboard Brewing: Kris Atom
Venues Charlotte • Amos’ Southend: 1423 S. Tryon St. • Belk Theatre: 130 N. Tryon St. • Comet Grill: 2224 Park Road • Coyote Joes: 4821 Wilkinson Blvd. • Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • Heist Brewery: 2909 N. Davidson St. • Milestone Club: 3400 Tuckaseegee Road • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • Petra’s: 1919 Commonweath Ave. • Resident Culture: 2101 Central Ave. • Thirsty Beaver: 1225 Central Ave. • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Indian Trail/Monroe/Waxhaw • Bistro D’Antonio: 3909 Providence Road S. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Matthews/Mint Hill • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Rd. • Pour 64: 4410 Mint Hill Village Lane • Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Stallings • Lake View Grill: 9750 Tournament Dr.
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