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CHARLOTTE – Two people have tested presumptive positive for coronavirus disease 2019 at Mecklenburg County facilities, Public Health Director Gibbie Harris announced March 12. The health department is investigating both cases to understand how they contracted COVID-19 and who may have come in contact with them. Once those people have been identified, they will be issued quarantine orders for 14 days.

“These individuals are ill, but they are isolating at home,” Harris said. “They are not severely ill. We need to be supportive as a community of individuals who have been exposed or become ill from this infection.” She told the media during a March 12 press conference that the county won't release the identities of patients or where they work or live. Her staff learned the news a day prior at about

11 p.m. She isn't sure if both people are residents of Mecklenburg County. “I want to reinforce the fact that we are now in a situation where we could potentially have community spread,” Harris said. We understand that that was coming and we want to reinforce that that is likely in our community. At see CORONAVIRUS, Page 3A

EVENT UPDATE

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Senior expo postponed for safety

WHAT'S INSIDE:

Event rescheduled for May 16, 2020

Outdoor trends Backyard waterfalls are in vogue, 1B

Coach Jennifer Bean inherited a team that hadn’t won much and has since turned the Panthers into winners in just four years. This season, Bean won conference coach of the year honors. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Proud Panthers: McGill, Bean sweep So. Meck hoops honors by Andrew Stark

More grades Thales venturing into junior high, 2A

Want a dip? Save money on pools via DIY, 3B

Avoid scams Tips for hiring good, honest contractors, 1B

INDEX Home Improvement......................... 1B Classifieds..............................................................5B Dining Scores.................................................. 5A Calendar.................................................................... 3A Home Sales........................................................ 5A Loud&Live.............................................................4B In the Know......................................................... 2A Puzzles.........................................................................4B

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CHARLOTTE After a season in which Providence's girls basketball team went 25-3, won the So. Meck 7 for the first time, went unbeaten in conference play, swept Ardrey Kell in three games for the first time and advanced to the third round of the playoffs for the first time, the Panthers are being rewarded in a big way. When the conference announced its end-of-season awards this week, the Panthers took all of the hardware with Jennifer Bean winning the coach of the year and junior point guard Nyla McGill earning player of the year. Bean turned a Providence program that had literally never been a contender into a consistent win-

ner. Bean went 5-20 in her first season, improved to 15-12 in 2017-18 and 20-6 last season. McGill is the straw that stirs the drink for the Panthers, and there may not be a more complete point guard in the county. McGill, who has committed to Yale, averaged 15.4 points, seven rebounds, six assists and four steals per game this season. She’s also already over 1,000 career points, 500 career rebounds and 500 career steals with a season left to play. The Panthers also had two other representatives as seniors Amari Davis (12 points, 8.0 rebounds) and Cameron Mulkey (8 points, 4.0 rebounds) were named to the all-conference squad. South Meck went 19-6 overall see HOOPS, Page 4A

Providence’s Nyla McGill led the Panthers to their best season yet (25-3), their first-ever conference title and a long playoff run. Now, the junior point guard is the So. Meck 7 Player of the Year. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

Redfearn is Mustangs first wrestling champ in a generation by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – There was a really good chance Myers Park’s Aaron Redfearn wasn’t going to go out for the wrestling team this winter. He’s played on the Mustang rugby, football and wrestling teams since he got to Myers Park and last year, he’d had enough. After a 10-4 start to his wrestling season as a junior

last year, Redfearn walked away from the team. He and last year’s head coach didn’t always see eye to eye, and he felt like his body needed a rest from the athletics that he loved so much. “I was done with everything,” he said. “I took a break from sports and everything, really. I’ve been playing sports since I was 7 years old, and my body see REDFEARN, Page 4A

Myers Park’s Aaron Redfearn won the school’s first wrestling title in 25 years this season when he won at 220 pounds. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

THEATRE CHARLOTTE PRESENTS

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF A DRAMA BY TENNESSE WILLIAMS

fter Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency March 10 in response to the coronavirus, we at Charlotte Media Group decided to postpone our Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo, originally scheduled for March 20, to May 16. We just want to ensure people in our community are safe, especially considering adults over the age of 65 are at higher risk of severe illness from coronavirus. Since the country’s first reported case of the coronavirus, we’ve been paying close attention to information provided by local, state and federal health departments and deliberating on potential adjustments to our event. Then came the latest recommendations from the state that those at higher risk should avoid larger groups of people as much as possible. When Charlotte does report its first handful of cases of coronavirus, the state will likely recommend organizers of mass gatherings involving higher risk people consider canceling or postponing events as they have done for the Triangle area. Our staff has already started reaching out to vendors and those who have registered to tell them about the postponed expo. “No one is more disappointed about this news than we are,” Publisher Adrian Garson said of the postponement. “We Garson look forward to serving the seniors in our community every year and we put months of hard work into making the expo fun and beneficial for everyone involved.” I agree with Adrian. I usually get grouchy about events that take me away from writing or working on our newspapers, but the senior expo is one of my favorite things about working here. We’ll continue to monitor what the health experts are saying leading up to our May 16 expo. The whole point of the expo is to enhance the quality of life of adults in our area by connecting them to resources, not germs, viruses or diseases.

MARCH 20 THRU APRIL 5

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• “Protect yourself and help us prevent community spread by washing your hands, coughing into your sleeve and staying at home if you’re sick. Regularly clean surfaces you touch. For the latest » https://meck.co/2Rx2kR9” – Mecklenburg County (@MeckCounty) • “Our Science Olympiad Team brought home 4th OVERALL at Saturday’s Regional Competition! The team medaled in 12 different tournaments with a top 3 finish in 8 of them AND will ADVANCE to STATES. Way to go team, Jacklyn Foster, & Susan Pittinaro!” – Myers Park High (@MyersParkHS)

Wells Fargo takes coronavirus precautions; encourages some staffers to work from home by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – Some employees at One Wells Fargo in Uptown Charlotte are working from home after it was confirmed that an employee on the sixth floor of the building had been in close, prolonged contact with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19, according to Wells Fargo. Beth Richek, a spokesperson for Wells Fargo, wrote in an email to South Charlotte Weekly that the bank was notified of the employee’s interaction with the individual March 11. The employee is at home and their health is being closely monitored, Richek said.

“We performed enhanced cleaning at the location, and out of an abundance of caution, we have asked employees who have been in close proximity with this employee to work from home in accordance with public health guidance,” Richek said. Other Wells Fargo locations in Charlotte are not impacted, she said. “We continue to follow all public health guidance, and we remain focused on meeting the needs of our customers while reducing the risk to our employees and customers,” Richek said. Mecklenburg County confirmed two presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 on March 12.

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WAXHAW – Thales Academy is expanding its Waxhaw campus to offer junior high grades. Thales Academy’s Waxhaw campus opened in 2018 serving kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of a network of over 10 campuses in North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee, which instruct over 3,000 students. Thales Academy Waxhaw will add sixth grade for the 2020-21 school year. It will continue to add a grade each year through eighth grade. “We are excited to be expanding our campus to offer our successful Thales Academy junior high curriculum to Waxhaw-area families,” says Kelsey Zoda, administrator of Thales Academy Waxhaw. “Our students will benefit from our curriculum’s natural progression from a strong foundation of knowledge built through our Direct Instruction curriculum in the elementary years to a rigorous Classical Curriculum, which sharpens critical thinking skills and encourages increased independence in the junior high years.” Thales Academy Waxhaw is offering an

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the same time, we want people to do what they can to help protect themselves and the community at large.” Harris said people most at risk with coronavirus – adults ages 65 and older, those with chronic diseases and those with compromised immune systems – should avoid exposure as much as possible. The county recommends older adults avoid mass gatherings, including church services. Harris said the county was waiting to hear more refined recommendations on mass gatherings from Gov. Roy Cooper, but his press conference was scheduled later in the day, after South Charlotte Weekly's press deadline. County staff has recommended facilities that house people 65 and older restrict visitation to immediate family members not showing symptoms. Harris said people have been showing up at doctor's offices, hospitals and the health department asking to be tested for coronavirus, but testing is limited to people showing symptoms. “We do have increased testing in this community. It is still limited. We are being very careful working with our partners who have the ability to test to make that sure we are testing those people we need to at this point.” Atrium Health recommends people call ahead before visiting a doctor’s office, urgent care or emergency department to let them know about their symptoms. “We certainly take care of infectious patients every single day,” Dr. Jim Hunter, chief medical officer, with Atrium Health said. “Our staff is both trained and ready for this and ready for the more severe pandemic. Working closely with the county and the city, we think we have everything in place.” Dr. Sid Fletcher, chief clinical officer for Novant Health's greater Charlotte market, said his health system also deals with viral infections frequently. Novant Health has separated emergency departments by sick and

Children’s Storytime Barnes & Noble hosts a storytime and activities related to James Dean’s “Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase” at its Arboretum (3327 Pineville-Matthews Road), Morrison Place (4020 Sharon Road) and Carolina Place (11025 Carolina Place) locations. Visit www.barne sandnoble.com for details. 11 a.m.; Various locations

March 13

Food Trucks Resident Culture Brewing Company presents Food Truck Friday with a line-up that includes The Dumpling Lady, Holy City Waffles and Adeline's Indian Cuisine. Boogaloo Zoo performs at 7 p.m. The Booth Fairy's Traveling Trunk Show will be there, too. 5-10 p.m.; 2101 Central Ave.

Handshakes are giving way to elbow and forearm bumps as the country adapts to more precautionary measures to avoid flu and coronavirus. SCW file photo

well areas, as well as looked at alternative sites outside of the emergency department. Atrium Health and Novant Health are among several regional health systems that have tightened visitation policies to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, such as COVID-19. Atrium Health and Novant Health are only allowing immediate family to visit patients in their hospitals unless absolutely necessary. Atrium Health also said it won't allow any visitors, including family members, with flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, in patient areas. Both systems already have restrictions in place preventing children ages 12 and younger from visits due to the flu. They encourage patients to communicate with friends and family via phone calls or video chats. Atrium Health recommends those with flu or cold-like symptoms to stay home from work or school until they have no fever for at least 48 hours without medicine. The Charlotte Regional Alliance has emailed surveys to its members this week to get a sense of how comfortable they'd be attending public events, as well as asking how their businesses have been affected by coronavirus. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Earnest Winston said the district will rely on recommendations from the Mecklenburg County Health Department regarding school closings. At this time, there's no rec-

Holiday Parade Jim Mannix, president of the Notre Dame Club of Charlotte, will serve as the grand marshal for the 24th annual Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade. He’ll be joined by pipe bands, dancers, drum lines and beauty queens. More than 135 entries will participate. The parade starts at North Tryon and 9th streets. It continues south to 3rd Street, where it takes a left and marches down 3rd Street to Caldwell Street. www.charlottestpats day.com 11 a.m.; Uptown Charlotte

Food Trucks Sycamore Brewing presents Food Truck Friday with a lineup that includes Cousins Maine Lobster, OooWee BBQ and Bae's Burger. Wag the Dog performs music with cornhole available.. 5-11 p.m.; 2161 Hawkins St. Young Adults The Young Adult Book Club at Barnes & Noble discusses Holly Jackson's “A Good Girl's Guide to Murder” at its Arboretum (3327 Pineville-Matthews Road), Morrison Place (4020 Sharon Road) and Carolina Place (11025 Carolina Place) locations. www.barnesandnoble.com 7 p.m.; Various locations

March 15

Caffeinated Cars Cars & Cappuccino A European Sports Car Casual Concours takes place on the third Sunday from March to November at SouthPark. 8-10 a.m.; 4400 Sharon Road

Star Wars The Charlotte Symphony performs “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” in concert at the Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. The event continues March 14. Tickets start at 29.50. www.char lottesymphony.org 7:30 p.m.; 130 N. Tryon St.

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March 18

Chamber Luncheon Lina Varela Gonzalez, head of the ER of Novant Health, serves as keynote speaker for the Latin American Chamber of Commerce's next luncheon at BB&T Ballpark. Register in advance. 704-343-2525 11:30-1 p.m.; 324 S. Mint St.

Charlotte Ballet Charlotte Ballet presents “Sleeping Beauty” at Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts. The event continues through March 22. Tickets start at $25. www.charlotteballet.org/ 7:30-9:30 p.m.; 430 S. Tryon St.

Want to learn more?

Mecklenburg County has posted several resources on its website, which include recommendations from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The county has an information hotline at 980314-9400. Check out thecharlotteweekly.com for links to official statements and updates from Charlotte-area governments, schools and hospitals.

March 19

Comedy Show Gabriel Iglesias performs standup comedy at Ovens Auditorium. Tickets start at $55. Find them at www.ticketmaster.com. 8 p.m.; 2700 E. Independence Blvd.

March 14

Green River The U.S. National Whitewater Center holds the Green River Revival with the Color Me Green 5K Trail Run, yoga and live music from Joslyn & The Sweet Compression and Lee Fields & The Expressions. www. usnwc.org 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy.

March 21

Children's Storytime Barnes & Noble hosts a storytime and activities related to Aaron Blabey's “Pig the Tourist” at its Arboretum (3327 Pineville-Matthews Road), Morrison Place (4020 Sharon Road) and Carolina Place (11025 Carolina Place) locations. Visit www. barnesandnoble.com for details. 11 a.m.; Various locations

Holiday Festival The Charlotte Goes Green/St. Patrick’s Day Festival features more than 60 vendors selling arts, crafts, food and drink. The event includes live music, Irish dancers and a Celtic Kidz Zone. www.charlottestpatsday. com 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; South Tryon Street from 3rd Street to Levine Avenue of the Arts, Charlotte

ommendation for schools to close. “Continue to take precautionary steps,” Winston advised families. “If a child or an adult is sick, we strongly encourage them to stay home.” CMS has suspended all travel. The district is waiting on feedback from the N.C. High School Athletic Association about how to handle athletic games.

Garden Grilling Pike Nurseries fires up the Kamado Joe grill for a day of savings. Locations will offer storewide savings all day, as well as free hot dogs and sodas while supplies last. www. pikenursery.com 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; 12630 N. Community House Road

St. Patrick’s The Shamrock’n The Village brings the festival holiday to Ballantyne Village. The event includes live music by Austin Smith 5-8 p.m., DJ, bagpipers, food and drink at Blackfinn Ameripub. www.ballantynevillage.com/ 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; 14825 Ballantyne Village Way

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needed time to heal. I was getting injured very easily, and I wanted to have a strong senior year. Plus me and the coach didn’t get along all that well. At first, I wasn’t going to wrestle at all this year.” Redfearn learned the old coach wasn’t coming back and one of his former assistants, Michael Selan, was returning from Florida to take the job a week or so before school was to start so Redfearn decided to give it another shot for his senior year. Wrestling at 220 pounds, Redfearn had a great season in which he finished up 51-6. He had some tough times, like at Holy Angels, one of Charlotte’s biggest tournaments, when Redfearn fared poorly. “I wasn’t ready for that,” he said of the tournament. “I wasn’t mentally prepared for that like I needed to be and I did really bad.” At the Southwestern 4A conference tournament final, Redfearn was stopped 4-2 in the ultimate tiebreaker by Porter Ridge’s Noah Carnes. That’s when his focus started to shift. “JV season was over, so the coaches had more time to focus on us individually,” Redfearn said. “Coach Selan helped me with basic stuff. We didn’t go over anything new, he wanted me to perfect the moves that I know.” That tactic worked as Redfearn

swept through the Western Regional, winning all three of his matches by pins and within the first period. Going into the state meet, Selan was confident Redfearn was prepared. But, with Myers Park not having had a state champion since 1997, when Selan was 6 years old, he wasn’t thinking that Redfearn could win the school’s first title in nearly 25 years. Most wrestlers' first trip to states is nerve-wracking and it was the same for Redfearn as he walked into the packed coliseum. “It was overwhelming,” he said. “I got mad butterflies in my stomach.” But with the 220 weight class having to wait about two hours to wrestle, Redfearn found time to curl up and take a quick nap before winning his first match by decision. That was the calmness that made Selan believe maybe this was going to be a special tournament, especially after Redfearn won his next two matches by decision to get to the finals against Cary’s Rylan Vann. Vann had Redfearn beat, but in the final 10 seconds, he let up just for a second. As the seconds ticked down, Redfearn says he heard his coaches tell him to go for it and leave everything on the mat. In video from the state final, Redfearn looks at the clock, takes a deep breath and goes under Vann, taking him down to the mat. As he jockeys for position, Red-

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and finished second to Providence in the So. Meck 7 standings. Standout sophomore Senali Moss joined seniors Jaclyn Feit and Katie Lowe on the all-conference team. Moss led the team in scoring at 15.8 points per game, and averaged 4.6 rebounds, 4.1 steals and 3.3 assists per game. Lowe (2.9 points and 3.6 rebounds) and Feit (8.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.8 blocks) were strong inside for the Sabres. Ardrey Kell won 16 games, the first time in

fearn gets his shoulders to the mat just as time expires for a dramatic 6-5 decision. “He seemed to have the right motivation going into it,” Selan said. “I thought he had a great chance to have a good season record-wise, but I probably believed he had a chance to win with one second left in the championship match. It’s not that I didn’t think he had a chance, but his story, from relative unknown is crazy. He had a pretty good season record-wise, but he’d gone from never winning a tournament to winning seven straight matches, a regional championship and a state championship. That’s pretty awesome.” Redfearn said he wasn’t sure at first he’d won, because the score had been incorrectly kept during the match. But when his coaches started jumping for joy, he knew he’d won it and made history. Redfearn said his championship, and its depth, definitely set in the next day at school when friends, classmates and teachers congratulated him. For Selan, it was a defining moment for a program he’s trying to change for the better. “If he had waited one second later in the final, he might not have gotten the swipes needed for back points, but in a few more seconds, he probably would have pinned the guy, so his timing was awesome,” Salen said. “As soon as they changed the score, it took me a few minutes for it to set in exactly what it meant. I was so proud of him and I’m so happy that he came in with

nine seasons they’ve failed to reach 20 wins but still finished third in the conference. The Knights got all-So, Meck 7 nods from UNC Wilmington commit Evan Miller, Ardrey Kell’s all-time assist leader Megan Rogers and steady post Lucy Vanderbeck. In addition, Berry’s Kendell Terry and Alaija Hoskins joined Olympic’s Jada Brigman on the all-conference team. AK, Sabres boys dot So. Meck 7 team Both Ardrey Kell and South Meck boys basketball teams both got two representatives on the league’s all-conference team. Ardrey Kell’s Mike Craft turned in another fine performance, leading his team to 22

Myers Park’s Aaron Redfearn was out of wrestling last winter but came back to win the team’s first state title in 25 years. This season, the senior was 51-6. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

the right mindset. To go in and win four tough matches like he did is incredibly difficult, but it says a lot about him and his character and especially in that championship

wins, the third straight season he’s topped that number. Knights seniors Luke Stankavage and Davidson Hubbard were rewarded with all-conference selections. Stankavage averaged 20.6 points per game to go with four rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest. Hubbard had a breakout season as a first-year starter and posted numbers of 14.9 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. South Meck started just 2-6 this season, but came on strong as they went 9-4 after Jan. 1 to finish 13-12 and reach the second round of the playoffs before falling to Western Regional champion North Meck. The Sabres were rewarded with all-con-

match. He did a great job all week of listening and he took his shots. It was so great to see that personal accomplishment. He was in tears, and it was a big moment for all of us.”

ference nods for Cole Mallory and Joseph Ferrante. As a senior, Malloy averaged 8.4 points per game. Ferrante is still a junior, but had a great season in which he averaged a team-best 12.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game. Olympic swept the highest honors as Virginia Commonwealth commit Josh Banks was voted the league’s player of the year while Olympic’s Baronton Terry was named the coach of the year. The rest of the all-conference team included Olympic’s Trevon Williams, Nishawn Hodge and Isaiah Golden; Harding’s Jaleb Grant and Kobe Funderburk’ Berry’s Darius Best; and West Meck’s Paul Tate.

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February 2020

Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com

Home Sales DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

SALE PRICE

28210 Cameron Wood 201 Silver Pond Court Feb. 26 9812 Deer Spring Lane Feb. 24 800 Deer Spring Lane Feb. 28 Park Crossing 9727 Chatham Oaks Trail Feb. 27

Kingswood 3949 Brinton Place

Feb. 27

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$541,500 $410,000 $535,000

Montibello 3132 Lauren Glen Road Feb. 18

$595,000

Quail View 5017 Lindstrom Drive

$410,000

Feb. 4

SALE PRICE

ADDRESS

Bailewick 2125 Tuckerbunn Drive Feb. 26

$434,900

Huntington 1158 Iverleigh Trail

Feb. 28

$555,900

McKee Plantation 5431 Open Book Lane Feb. 24

$565,000

McKee Woods 6323 Gatesville Lane Feb. 5

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Providence Arbours 4416 Esherwood Lane Feb. 28

$525,000

Providence Plantation 2216 Cedar Bird Lane Feb. 27 5300 Lancelot Drive Feb. 14 2720 Parham Place Feb. 3

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SALE PRICE

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Beverly Crest 811 Stargard Court Feb. 26

DATE SOLD

Willowmere 2218 Winthorp Ridge Rd. Feb. 19 $345,000

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DATE SOLD

ADDRESS

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Kingston Forest 8911 Leitrim Court Feb. 12

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Sturnbridge 4708 Meadowridge Dr. Feb. 7 4416 Meadowridge Dr. Feb. 6

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Sarah Hall 10424 Lady Grace Lane Feb. 28

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Providence Country Club 12683 Tom Short Road Feb. 28 $622,500

ADDRESS

DATE SOLD

SALE PRICE

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$349,900

Providence Pointe 14307 Stewarts Bend Ln. Feb. 14 13634 Pacific Echo Drive Feb. 13

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Raeburn 8528 Ducksbill Drive

Feb. 18

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Raintree 7917 Serendipity Lane Feb. 27

$388,000

Reavencrest 12619 Provincetowne Dr. Feb. 18 $410,000 8503 Dennington Grove Ln. Feb. 3 $325,000 Stone Creek Ranch 10915 Round Rock Road Feb. 24 10719 Round Rock Road Feb. 24

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Williamsburg 12108 Provincetowne Dr. Feb. 5 $385,000

DINING SCORES The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants Feb. 28-March 5: Lowest Scores • Tacos El Nevado, 4640 South Blvd. – 90.5 Violations include: Containers of steak, chicken and sauce with eggs weren’t held hot enough; cooked chicken, pork, beef, beans and rice in walk-in cooler wasn’t held cold enough; spray bottle near dish-washing area wasn’t labeled; back door was open with damaged screen; and three stacks of Styrofoam food containers soiled with debris and food were kept above flip-top in kitchen. 28209 • Harris Teeter (meat/seafood), 2717 South Blvd. – 96.5 • Little Spoon Eatery, 2820 Selwyn Ave. – 96 • McDonald’s, 2625 South

Blvd. – 95 • Tacos El Nevado, 4640 South Blvd. – 90.5 28210 • Bojangles’, 231 E. Woodlawn Road – 92 • Café Monte, 4705 Ashley Park Lane – 95.5 • PF Changs China Bistro, 6809 Phillips Place Court – 95 28211 • LilTaco, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 97 • Mandarin Express, 4400 Sharon Road – 95 • Park Central Café, 2101 Rexford Road – 97 • Pink Cactus Bar and Kitchen, 4423 Sharon Road – 94 • Poppy’s Bagels and More, 2921 Providence Road – 95.5 28226 • Jersey Mike’s Subs, 7741 Colony Road – 95.5 • McDonald’s, 7721 Pineville-Matthews Road – 97.5

• Tropical Smoothie Café, 6640 Carmel Road – 98 • Up Fresh Kitchen, 14027 Conlan Circle – 98.5 28277 • Burtons Grill and Bar, 9816 Rea Road – 95.5 • Cinebarre, 8008 Providence Road – 97.5 • Firehouse Subs, 8020 Providence Road – 97.5 • Le Peep Restaurant, 8140 Providence Road – 97 • Market Deli, 10636 Providence Road – 93 • Panera Bread, 11630 Waverly Center Drive – 96 • Starbucks Coffee, 7860 Rea Road – 97.5 • Tijuana Flats, 14021 Conlan Circle – 98.5 • Wendy’s, 11640 Providence Road – 97 Want more scores? Visit us online at www. thecharlotteweekly.com to see restaurant inspections from previous weeks.

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Customer is king when it comes to custom-made remodels by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com

An important part of remodeling a home is making sure it represents the people living in it. From the pictures hanging on the walls to the number of shelves in a cabinet, every little detail matters. While many firms offer pre-made cabinets and home furnishings that are able to be installed in a home, some companies in the Charlotte region allow homeowners to customize their spaces. One example of this is MUSE Residential, a Concord-based general contractor and interior design company

specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodels. Instead of hiring an interior designer separately, MUSE has its own design team. MUSE office manager Alyssa Staley said the company works with clients from start to finish to give them dream remodels. “From conception to execution, we do all of it, as opposed to people who have to hire an interior designer separately to design their space before it gets built,” Staley said. “We take it from where the customer doesn’t have any idea what to do yet.” Staley said when clients contact MUSE, their general contractor will

meet them on-site for their consultation, where they discuss budget, feasibility and figure out if they are a good fit for the project. If it is a good fit, MUSE moves into the design phase in which the designers will put together a potential layout and select finishes, such as countertops and cabinetry. Once the client feels satisfied with the design, MUSE will begin building. Gus Cabinets and More also allows custom-made features in homes. The Stanfield-based company specializes in creating custom cabinets for bathrooms, kitchens and vanities. see CUSTOM, Page 3B

MUSE Residential works with clients from start to finish when remodeling, even if the client has no idea what they want. Kayla Berenson/SCW photo

Connecting with nature Waterfalls, underdecking among outdoor trends by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com

With warmer weather approaching, designing a functioning outdoor space to entertain others and relax at home will be a popular home improvement trend.

Valverax is a GAF MasterElite roofing company, which enables the Matthews firm to provide a 50-year material and 20-year labor warranty on roof systems. Photo courtesy of Jerry Shkavritko

Whether homeowners want to design a waterfall, install a firepit, or simply keep their outdoor spaces from getting damaged by the spring and summer rain, there are many companies offering solutions.

Planning for the future

see OUTDOOR, Page 2B

Sustainability can save you money in the long-term by Kayla Berenson

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BBB offers tips for attending home shows While home improvement projects tend to be among the most significant investments many consumers will make all year, it’s important to do the proper research before hiring a contractor. It’s also equally important to know what’s required of home improvement companies. The Better Business Bureau offers the following tips to anyone attending a home show or planning to hire a home improvement contractor: • Familiarize yourself with the show’s layout. Visit the show’s website in advance and locate appealing vendors. Check for discounts and coupons being offered and research vendors at www.bbb.org. Look for the seal of BBB accreditation being displayed in booths of BBB Accredited Businesses, as these companies meet and uphold BBB Standards. • Be prepared. Develop a list of questions

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The Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to do their homework before making a financial and contractual commitment. SCW file photo

for potential contractors so you don’t overlook something, as it is easy to become distracted at a show. Recognize and keep to your budget while see BBB, Page 2B

• Wood Working Show; March 29-31, 2020; The Park Expo & Conference Center. www.thewoodwork ingshows.com • Southern Christmas Show; Nov. 12-22, 2020; The Park Expo & Conference Center. www.south ernchristmasshow.com • Charlotte Build Remodel & Landscape Expo; Jan. 8-10, 2021; Charlotte Convention Center. www. homeshowcenter.com/overview/ charlottehome • Greater Charlotte Home + Landscape Show; Jan. 29-31, 2021: Cabarrus Arena & Events Center. www.charlottehomeandlandscape show.com

Sustainability and environmentalism are becoming more popular in all aspects of life, from reusable straws to vegan taco trucks. This also applies to home improvement. There are many ways to make a home more sustainable, but installing solar panels has become a trend with long-term benefits worth paying attention to. Jerry Shkavritko, who owns Valverax in Matthews, plans for his company to venture into solar panel installations by mid-2020. “With solar, homeowners get to have the energy for their homes basically self-generated from their panels,” Shkavritko said. “There are a variety of systems out there; some cost more and some cost less, but it’s a long-term investment.” Right now, Valverax focuses on installing sun rooms and roofing systems in homes. Shkavritko said solar panels add to the vision of the company. “My vision is to create a company that offers homeowners a self-sustaining set of products,” Shkavritko said. While some may think solar panels will not work if there is shade, Shkavritko said systems with micro-inverters enable part of the system to continue to function even if some panels are covered by shade. Besides the environmental benefit of using solar energy, the installation of solar panels provides an economic benefit. Dale Maitland, of RSRV Power in Charlotte, said when homeowners install solar panels, they get a 26% tax credit in North Carolina. Additionally, he said the power generated goes to a net meter through Duke Energy, and if a homeowner is generating see SUSTAINABILITY, Page 4B

Page 2B • South Charlotte Weekly • March 13, 2020 Provett said once customers contact him, he or someone from his team will go to the site of the project, design on-site and present a proposal. If the customer wants to move forward, Provett’s team will come back in two months and start building. He said pricing starts at $7,000 and increases depending on the budget as well as the size and scope of the project. In addition to the relaxation aspect of building a waterfall or coy pond outside, Provett said homeowners can enjoy another benefit. “If you ever sell your house, it’s going to make your house much more marketable to sell,” Provett said. “And the first thing

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All Natural Streams Landscaping All Natural Streams Landscaping, a Charlotte-based company, has been in business for 25 years. Owner Billy Provett and his team specialize in designing waterfalls, coy ponds, streams and other outdoor living areas. “They don’t make a sound machine with the sound of water on it for no reason,” Provett said. “It’s very therapeutic. Once you have a water feature, it’s going to bring you outside and you’re going to want to have dinner next to it. It’s like a magnet.”

that you’re going to do when you buy your new house is build another water feature. Because once you get used to it, you don’t want to live without it.” On the web: www.natu ralstreams.com. MetroGreenscape MetroGreenscape in Charlotte helps customers design an “outdoor oasis” while also providing outdoor maintenance services. Client experience manager Monique Johnson said the company will work with customers to design their dream outdoor spaces from start to finish. They can do something as small as a firepit to something as big as an outdoor kitchen. “We can design some-

thing specifically for you and help you think as big or as small as you’d like,” Johnson said. Once customers are given an estimated quote for their design and decide to use MetroGreenscape, the front desk will schedule a time for the building process. The client experience separates MetroGreenscape from other companies. Throughout the process, Johnson is in constant contact with customers to make sure they are getting the best possible experience. MetroGreenscape also offers outdoor maintenance services for these spaces so customers do not have to upkeep the spaces themselves. On the web: www.metro greenscape.com. Dry Patio Solutions With spring and summer weather comes spring and summer storms. Dry Patio

Solutions in Denver aims to help homeowners keep their outdoor spaces dry. The company specializes exclusively in underdecking. Owner Patrick Tierney said not many companies in the area do this. Tierney said his company installs a proprietary system that goes underneath a homeowner’s deck and collects water and makes the space below an elevated deck dry and usable. “Our clients use this space as living space, whereas before, when it’s raining, it’s all wet below the deck,” Tierney said. “So any furniture you have is rendered useless that weekend until it dries.” Tierney said there are also other benefits of underdecking beyond keeping a space dry. “The underside of the deck is usually unsightly at first,” Tierney said. “There’s mold and there’s spiders and things. Our system seals that

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maintaining clear goals to avoid being pressured into making an impulse commitment on the spot. • Comparison shop. Collect information, marketing materials and ask questions. Engage with booth owners, obtain specifics on pricing and services and have a clear understanding of company policies and warranties. • Confirm licensing. Before hiring a contractor, check to see that they are properly registered with the appropriate state licensing board and have up-to-date insurance covering workers’ compensation, property damage and personal liability. • Avoid paying in full. BBB recommends limiting a deposit to no more than onethird of the total cost of the project and to also set up a schedule of payments based on the job’s overall progress. Get all details of the project in writing in the form of a contract and request a receipt that properly accounts for any paid amounts. • Request receipts. Make sure you get a receipt from the contractor that prop-

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off so there’s no maintenance there as well. So, not only do you have a functioning area underneath as living space, now you don’t have to maintain that area.” If customers are interested in Dry Patio Solutions’ services, Tierney said his team will meet with them, discuss the project and make sure it’s the right fit. From there, they will measure out the space and estimate a cost. Once a cost is confirmed, Tierney said it takes four to six weeks for supplies to arrive. Then, they begin underdecking. Tierney said the average size of the spaces is usually 300 feet and takes his team one day to complete. Tierney said the project usually costs between $6,000 and $7,000 but can vary depending on the space. He said it is about $20 to $22 per square foot. On the web: www.drypa tiosolutions.com.

erly accounts for any amounts you have paid. Once the job is completed and you have paid for everything, request a receipt marked “paid in full.” Never make final payment or sign an affidavit of final release until you are satisfied with the work done and know that all subcontractors and suppliers have been paid. • Understand your contract. Before signing a contract, read over it in its entirety. Do not sign if there are any blank lines or if there are any statements you don’t entirely understand. The law requires that a copy of the contract be given to you at the time of signing, so be sure to request one if you are not initially provided with it. Keep a copy of the contract after the job is completed in case there is an issue. • Recognize your rights. Under the Federal Trade Commission’s Cooling-Off Rule, contracts for goods or services in excess of $130 that are entered into at a seller’s temporary location, can be canceled within three business days following the date of the contract. By law, the seller must tell you about your right to cancel at the time of sale. The seller also must give you two copies of a cancellation form (one to keep and one to send if you decide to cancel).

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Homeowners can save money on pools through DYI by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com

Summer is right around the corner, making it the perfect time to install a swimming pool. However, sometimes the cost can be a barrier. Pool Brokers USA, a Reidsville-based mom-and-pop shop with clients in 33 states, helps people install their own swimming pools which can save them up to $30,000. “We’re designed for the homeowner that wants to kind of do it themselves,” owner CJ Fusco said. “I’ll show up in the morning, help them dig the hole, pick the pool up and set it in, plumb it back, fill it and then I leave and they do their own patio and electrical. They save between $10,000 and $30,000 and they have a warranty, so it’s a really good, niche market for people who are do-it-yourself-minded.” Fusco and his wife, Lorraine, save customers money by passing their savings on to their customers. They work without a team or “extravagant” equipment, which helps them cut down on costs. “Customers will just call up and speak to my husband,” Lorraine Fusco said. “We send them to our website, we tell them to pick which shape they like, then he’ll give them a price and we show up the day the pool shows up.” Instead of having a salesman come to the customer’s house for a prolonged period of time to discuss the cost, design and shape,

CJ and Lorraine Fusco save clients money on pool installations with Pool Brokers USA. Photo courtesy of Pool Brokers USA

much of the process is done over the phone with Fusco. The only requirement for the customer is to have three helpers dig the pool. Lorraine Fusco said the customer can hire helpers or they can have family members help. “Sometimes they have their grandmother help,” Lorraine Fusco said. “It doesn’t matter who it is.” CJ Fusco said he installs about 100 pools per year. He works year-round, even in the snow. He said the winter season is the most popular time to order a pool, so it is important to get orders in early. The Fuscos also separate themselves through the personal relationships they form with their clients. “My phone is loaded with messages from women that while their husbands were installing the pool, we’ve become friends,” Lorraine Fusco said. “I have friends all over the place now.” On the web: www.poolbrokersusa.net.

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An often overlooked component of home improvement during the winter is pest control. Bobby Rycroft, the regional manager of Home Paramount Pest Control in Kernersville, said pest control is one of the most important things a homeowner can do, especially in the winter. According to Rycroft, Home Paramount is one of the largest privately owned pest control companies on the East Coast. He said it has been in operation by the same family helping homeowners for 80 years. The company offers pest control, termite control and moisture control. The company has an office in Mooresville, which serves

customers in the Charlotte region. “A lot of people think that pest control isn’t important during the winter, but that’s when you see the increase in rodent activity and wildlife,” Rycroft said. The team at Home Paramount has dealt with rodents like squirrels and raccoons in the attics and other spaces in a home. Rycroft said these animals are trying to stay warm during the winter, just like humans are. A routine home inspection from Home Paramount costs $95 per quarter. Rycroft said a team member will meet with the homeowner, do the inspection, discuss the pests that are in the home and establish a plan of action to help. The Home Paramount website advertises a free

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Eri Solorio said when clients work with Gus Cabinets and More, they have a big say in the final design. “We really believe in working one-onone with the client,” Solorio said. “A custom-made house meets specifically with the needs and wants that the client has, so if the client wants something special made, we can make it.” Clients can choose the exact color of their cabinets and countertops, decide whether to add a pullout trash can or a spice drawer and so much more. Solorio said Gus Cabinets and More will give potential clients a free quote for their services after a consultation. Then, a blueprint is made and drawings are given to the customer. At the end of the design process, they go into production. Once they start building, Solorio said it usually takes about two to three weeks to finish.

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