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we start at a deficit,” City Manager Marcus Jones told the council. “If we are really going to be able to prevent and reduce crime, it has to be more of a community effort.” He assessed the community's current approach as fragmented, leaning heavily on police and the criminal justice system. Mayor Vi Lyles said the council's next step involves meeting with county leaders to de-
termine a path moving forward. Gerald Smith, deputy chief of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, talked about four specific areas of the city: Sugar Creek and I-85, Beatties Ford Road and Lasalle Street, National Ford Road and Arrowood Road, and Central Avenue and Sharon Amity Road. These areas comprise fewer than two square miles of the CMPD's
438-mile jurisdiction but account for 8% of violent crime incidents, Smith said. Three of the four areas accounted for 14 of the city's homicides last year, he added. Each area has its own quirks. Sugar Creek and I-85 is comprised of 13 low budget cash-only hotels, as well as drug activities and prostitusee HOMICIDE, Page 5A
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The rush of the holidays from Thanksgiving through the new year always seems to fly by and especially so with young children and my family’s annual road trips to (notso) 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 far away. As we close the book on 2019, here’s where we stood on the hardwood before games re-tipped this week.
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NCISAA Biggest surprise: Covenant Day. The Lions (10-4) are led by super freshman Aiden Holloway (15.6 points, 3.8 assists) and a strong supporting cast. Covenant Day is one of three teams in the league who have double-digit wins this season, but the Lions’ schedule hasn’t been the toughest. Conference play began Jan. 7 with a loss to Providence Day. Watch out for: Providence Day. The Chargers have lost close games to Christ School, Ravenscroft and Greensboro Day and have big wins over Collins Hill (Ga.), West Forsyth and Wesleyan Christian. The Chargers are just starting to take form. Breakout star: Knoah Carver, Country Day. An Ardrey Kell transfer, Carver
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has starred in coach Dwayne Cherry’s offense and is averaging 19.8 points and 7.6 rebounds. He’s scored in double figures every game this season, and is averaging 24.4 points over his past five games. Standings: Charlotte Latin (11-4) Cannon (13-5) Covenant Day (10-4) Charlotte Christian (7-4) Providence Day (7-7) Country Day (7-7) So.Meck 7 Biggest surprise: Harding. The Rams have some big wins over West Charlotte, Rocky River and Huss and have played a tough schedule to this point. They lost four of five last month, but have now won three straight. Harding went 11-15 last season. Watch out for: Ardrey Kell. The Knights have always been a contender to win the conference, and sit in the top
spot again heading into 2020. Coach Mike Craft gets the most out of his players every season, and he’s got a trio of stars to lean on this year to make the Knights dangerous. Breakout Star: Davidson Hubbard, Ardrey Kell. On a senior-heavy team last year, Hubbard averaged 2.9 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. This season, as a full-time starter, the 6-5 senior is flourishing as he averages 14.5 points, 7.4 rebounds and over a block per game.
Jan. 18 Vance at Carmel Christian Regional powers collide in boys-only matchup with Vance (131) trying to beat the Cougars (17-3) in their place.
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CHARLOTTE – This is it for Charlotte Catholic senior wrestler Kurt Hayes. Grappling in college isn’t something that he’s all that interested in, but he’s also having a senior season to remember and it’s not by coincidence. Hayes, whose brother Chase was a 2012 state champion with the Cougars, is honest about his aspirations. He is a high school senior who’s ready to get to college and is taking all of the right steps socially. He’s also dominating on the mat, already a champion of the prestigious Jim Hayes Invitational last month and off to a 17-0 start to begin the year, a mark that puts him among the best of any southern Mecklenburg County wrestler.
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CHARLOTTE – The Carolina Panthers introduced Matt Rhule as the fifth head coach in franchise history on Jan. 8. “I believe in doing things the right way,” Rhule said during his introductory press conference. “When you're trying to make a decision about moving your family, what job you're going to go to – all those different things – you want to go to somebody who does things right.” He noted how team owner David Tepper and General Manager Marty Hurney arrived at his house just as he was returning from vacation and helped with carrying in his luggage and talked with his kids. Tepper noted how that initial interview quickly morphed into a recruiting pitch. “We knew we had something special,” Tepper said. Rhule told reporters that he was impressed with Cam Newton after talking with the quarterback, but the coach stopped short of giving his thoughts on how he'd tinker with the lineup. Rhule has built winning college programs at Temple and most recently Baylor. He was an assistant coach at Western Carolina, where he got to recruit players from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
Public survey gauges county budget priorities CHARLOTTE – Mecklenburg County residents have until 8 a.m. Jan. 13 to participate in the Fiscal Year 2021 Resident Budget Priority Survey. The survey features a list of questions that allows residents to indicate their budget priorities and how they would allocate money for different services. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete. More than 2,300 residents have participated so far. The survey may be found on the county’s website, www.MeckNC.gov.
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CIAA names Hall of Fame class CHARLOTTE – The CIAA announced the 2020 John B. McLendon Hall of Fame Class. The CIAA recognizes inductees for their excellence in the conference, significant contributions in the community, leadership in CIAA sports and commitment to the CIAA mission. This year’s class, which focuses on basketball honorees as the conference celebrates 75 years of the tournament, includes Antonio Davis (Livingstone College), Albert “A.J.” English (Virginia Union University), LeVelle Moton (North Carolina Central University), Leslie Speight (CIAA official) and the 1983 Virginia Union women’s basketball team. The induction ceremony starts at 9 a.m. Feb. 28 at the Charlotte Convention Center. It's part of the activities surrounding the the 2020 CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament, held Feb. 25-29 in Charlotte. Buy tickets at www.ciaatournament.org.
United Way honors MLK through service CHARLOTTE – United Way of Central Carolinas will celebrate the life, legacy and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual MLK Call to Service on Jan. 18 from noon to 2 p.m. at The Park Expo & Conference Center. The event will feature a variety of handson service-learning projects and educational activities for children, individuals, families and groups centered on the holiday that bears the civil rights leader’s name. “We feel that bringing the community together in the spirit of service to others is a great way to honor Dr. King’s continued relevance for our society today,” said Bob Young, United Way’s director of volunteer strategy and planning. There is no cost to attend the event, however, advance registration is required. If interested in participating in the projects and activities, sign up by visiting https://uwcen tralcarolinas.org/mlk/.
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HOOPS (continued from page 1A)
Charlotte Catholic senior Kurt Hayes has started the wrestling season with a 17-0 record at 195 pounds. Hayes is one of the top wrestlers in southern Mecklenburg County this season and a threat to compete for 3A postseason titles. Andrew Stark/SCW photo
WRESTLING (continued from page 1A)
“Both of my brothers wrestled and my dad did it, too, so it’s in the family,” he said. “I’ve been drilling with my brother a lot. He gives me a lot of one-on-one help. He’s super knowledgeable and a great partner to work with. We’re always looking at tape of college wrestlers and trying to incorporate into the practices.” They concentrate on working out of the neutral position, with repetition serving as the key. The training has worked. But at 195 pounds, Hayes has his work cut out for him. Last season, he placed seventh in the state last year and third in the region after posting a 30-6 record. Now, with his last hurrah, Hayes is hoping to significantly improve those standings before he walks away from the mat for good. “My goal is to win states,” he said. “There is one really good kid who is my competition from Weddington (Joe Zovistoski, who is 11-1 at 182 pounds this season). We’re pretty neck and neck so we’ll see. “I have to give it everything that I’ve got at this point. I’m not going to have too many more chances. There really hasn’t been any pressure up to this point because there’s always been next year. Well, this is next year. This is it, and I’m more motivated for my senior year.” Hayes is one of the area’s top wrestlers and a legitimate threat to win the 3A title. Below is a school-by-school look at who else is off to a great start. Editor’s note: All records were posted through Jan. 3 according to Track wrestling.com. • Ardrey Kell is led by senior Anthony Farrand, who is 14-2 at 145 pounds, but the Knights have gotten strong seasons from Cameron Parker (16-7 at 113), Cooper Marshall (14-8 at 138) and Gaetano Verni (13-5 at 120). • Butler freshman Jordan Strayhorn has
opened his season with a 10-1 mark at 106 pounds to lead the Bulldogs. Meanwhile, John Radey (12-5 at 170 pounds), Mason Jaeger (11-5 at 285), Alexis Galicia-Reyes (136 at 182) and Anteieu Rmuah (11-7 at 145) have started the season well in their own right. • Charlotte Catholic’s Kurt Hayes is off to an unbeaten 17-0 start at 195 pounds to lead the Cougars, who are also getting solid matches from Joseph Baisley (10-1 at 113), Jacob Fitzgerald (10-6 at 170) and Kai Stuppnig (7-1 at 285). • Andrew Barnett (27-4 at 152 pounds) is leading the way for Charlotte Christian, but he has plenty of help with Gunnar Betzold (21-7, 120 pounds); Sam Smitherman (188 at 132); Hudson Jones (16-2 at 285); and Zane Rutledge (16-8 at 145) also starting the season well. • Country Day is led by freshman Dillon Kercher, who has posted a 20-1 record at 126 pounds. Will Kercher has posted a 17-2 record at 126 pounds while freshmen Myers Gaskin, Sailor Whitehead and Derrick Boskie all have double figures in wins already. • Myers Park hasn’t wrestled many matches, but 220-pound senior Aaron Redfearn is 12-1 and the top guy. Patrick Schellpfeffer, Taylor Fleeman, William Lowery and Eduard Bagarean each have five or more wins so far. • Junior William Cline leads Providence in wins with his 16-3 record at 126 pounds, but the Panthers have freshman Noah Luna (15-3 at 113), Amin Bakhtiari (15-6 at 126), Matthew Timmerman (12-9 at 158) and Noah Rupp (9-2 at 170) also having great beginnings. • Providence Day has gotten strong starts from Ford Burkholder (10-2 at 182 pounds) and Jackson Concannon (8-2 at 285) to lead the way. The Chargers have also gotten nice starts from freshman Pearce Phillips (13-4 at 113), Nathaniel Insko (13-6 at 145) and Caden Hagler (11-4 at 120). • South Meck has a very small sampling size, but has good starts from Joey Gonzalez (3-0 at 220 pounds), Kyle Sanders (4-1 at 126) and Benjamin Foesch (4-2 at 182).
always been highly competitive at the top, but this year, six teams enter 2020 with winning records. That’s going to make the battle to see who finishes top four in the league and secures a playoff berth something exciting to watch as we roll into 2020. Watch out for: Butler. The Bulldogs don’t have all of that sparkly of a record at 6-6 overall, but they’ve lost all of those games by eight points or fewer and had a stretch of three straight games they lost by one point on buzzer-beaters. Coach Myron Lowery has won 20 or more games in each of his five seasons at Butler to this point. Breakout star: Nygell Verdier, Independence. Verdier averaged 2.6 points per game as a role player on last season’s team that started five seniors. Getting more of a chance to play this year, the 6-5 senior wing is making the most of it by averaging 14.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists for the Patriots, who enter 2020 winners of six straight. Standings: Independence (8-4, 3-0) Myers Park (8-3, 2-1) Butler (6-6, 2-1) Hickory Ridge (8-3, 1-1) Rocky River (5-4, 1-1)
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NCISAA Biggest Surprise: Country Day. The Bucs showed promise last season, but seemed to fizzle out as conference play begins. With a talented sophomore class and freshman Laila Hankerson (15.4 points, 3.5 steals) and the return of Kennedy Greier (11.3 points, 3.5 steals), this team looks to compete for its first league title of the 2000’s. Watch out for: Charlotte Christian. The Knights have suffered through three losing seasons in a row, but they close 2019 with a winning record. Even more, junior Breya Busby (16.4 points) is a star and her supporting cast is young and talented. Breakout star: Hankerson. The Bucs are off to a great start, and their freshman guard has been in the middle of it all. She’s struggled some in all three of the losses, but Hankerson opened her high school career with 26 points on 12-of-14 shooting and has rarely been slowed in any phase of her game. Standings: Country Day (10-3) Providence Day (9-6) Cannon (7-6)
Charlotte Christian (7-6, 1-0) Covenant Day (6-6) Charlotte Latin (6-6, 0-1) So. Meck 7 Biggest surprise: Providence. Coach Jennifer Bean has had the Panthers on the rise since she got there, but this year has been something special. Led by star junior point guard Nyla McGill, Providence is one of the top teams in the state and will be a major factor come playoff time. Watch out for: South Meck. There’s been a healthy three-team race developing over the years with Providence, South Meck and Ardrey Kell. The Sabres are on the outside looking in after losses to AK and Providence already this season, but they aren’t out of anything just yet. Breakout star: Jaclyn Feit, South Meck. Feit had an impact playing inside last season, but this year the 6-3 senior center has upped her averages across the board with averages of 9.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.0 blocks and 1.8 steals per game. Standings: Providence (12-0, 3-0) Ardrey Kell (9-5, 3-0) Olympic (9-3, 2-1) South Meck (9-3, 1-2) Southwestern 4A Biggest surprise: Independence. Coach Lauren Galvani deserves a ton of credit for taking over a team that hadn’t won a game in two seasons. She went 1-22 in her first season, but Galvani has literally built the program from the ground up since. The Patriots have already equaled last season’s win total, and will be looking for their first playoff berth since the 2010-11 season. Watch out for: Butler. The Bulldogs have struggled so far in a season much was expected of them. It didn’t help losing Michaela Funderburk (8.0 points, 2.4 rebounds) to season-ending surgery, but this team is too talented not to bounce back. Breakout star: Trinity Thompson, Independence. Thompson is averaging 13.6 points per game and fills up the stat sheet on a nightly basis. Her addition to this team has the Patriots sitting atop the conference as they head into 2020. Standings: Independence: (10-2, 3-0) Myers Park (7-4, 3-0) Butler (5-6, 2-1) Hickory Ridge (4-6, 1-1) Porter Ridge (4-8, 1-2) Rocky River (2-6, 0-2)
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MECKLENBURG COUNTY COMMISSIONER RACE
Altman wants to make impact through collaboration by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Leigh Altman has spent her legal career advocating for various groups of people, from families being discriminated against in housing to adults with disabilities. Still, she didn’t feel it was enough. “I loved those jobs and felt really proud of the work I did, but I often felt like I hadn’t moved the needle for people as much as I thought the situation really required,” Altman said. “That was frustrating. I just wanted to be able to do more.” Altman began learning more about the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. Altman felt she could make an even bigger difference on the county at the policy level, so she entered the at-large commissioner race last month. In addition to her work as a lawyer, Altman is also a mother of two Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students. “Because of both of my commitments at a lawyer and as a mother, the work of the board is very personal,” Altman said. If elected, Altman’s top priorities will be the economic empowerment and health of families.
“We all are so focused on the fact that Charlotte came 50th out of 50 in upward economic mobility and I see a real opportunity to move the needle in that arena,” Altman said. Altman would like to collaborate with CMS and other areas of local government to establish a pipeline that allows students to enter the workforce shortly after graduation. She said almost one-quarter of CMS students do not graduate or attend college after graduating, but there are many jobs in the county’s tech, health and construction sectors that do not require a fouryear degree. As a commissioner, she wants to spearhead efforts to make those jobs more accessible and available to students. “With the construction boom in Charlotte, there’s a lot of great opportunities for good-paying jobs and I think the county needs to scale up already great efforts happening out in the community for developing that pipeline,” Altman said. She is also passionate about mental health, access to female reproductive health, access to pre-K for all 4-year-olds and decreasing gun violence. Through her work, she has seen a significant unmet need for mental health services in the county,
especially in schools. She believes the number of mental health professionals in CMS schools is inadequate and would like to partner with the district to change that. “That was true regardless of zip code, race or neighborhood,” Altman said. “There is a great deal of suffering that results from people not being able to get the basic care and support that they need.” She also hopes to find creative ways to approach growing gun violence. She thinks partnering with the sheriff’s office and safe storage could help resolve the issue. Altman also wants government officials, educators and those in law enforcement to understand the role “toxic stress brought on by poverty and racism can play a role in the lives of our residents” to refine their approaches to discipline and criminal justice. Altman believes she has the energy and commitment to serve the entire county and hearing all residents’ concerns. She is concerned with overcrowding in Matthews and south Charlotte schools and recognizes residents’ concerns of obtaining adequate resources. Altman calls herself a “bridge builder” and likes to work collaboratively and form relationships. She believes this will be a strength
Leigh Altman wants to bring a collaborative approach to managing Mecklenburg County.
when dealing with different issues around the county. “The first part is to show up and the second is to build those relationships and to listen and learn from the residents about what their priorities are,” Altman said. Altman believes her priorities and her existing positive relationships with commissioners, city council members and school board members set her apart from other candidates.
“We can’t do our work effectively for our residents without having strong overlapping programs and community services that are provided by the county commission, city council and the school board,” Altman said. She believes her involvement in the community sets her apart. Altman serves on the Habitat for Humanity Revitalization committee and the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.
McKinnon doesn't want leaders to forget county's most vulnerable by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – Though the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners is comprised entirely of his party affiliation, Democrat Ray McKinnon believes he can bring a unique perspective to the board. McKinnon, who is running for an atlarge seat on the commission, is a pastor at South Tryon Community United Methodist Church and a commissioner on the Charlotte Housing Authority. He believes these experiences separate him as a candidate and would give him an advantage on the board. “I believe that the board needs to continue to have perspectives of people who will be most impacted by our policies,” McKinnon said. “I know the impact policymakers make on the day-to-day lives of the most vulnerable folks in our community. I want to bring my experience as a policymaker, but also the perspective of a person working every day with the most vulnerable and the most often forgotten.” McKinnon is also part of the North Carolina Democratic Party’s State Executive Council and Democratic National Committee, as well as a board member for the Leading on Opportunity Council. McKinnon serves on the Leading on Opportunity Council with Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio. McKinnon said this is just one of the connections he has around the county. He has developed professional relationships with elected officials throughout the county, both on the commission and in towns like Matthews, Pineville and Huntersville. He believes having connections would put him at a strong starting point on the board,
Ray McKinnon aims to bring a new perspective to the county board of commissioners.
allowing him to work with officials who already know him. Because he has connections with council members in other towns, McKinnon said he understands the challenges they face. “The challenges are unique in how they manifest, but all of us living in Mecklenburg County share similar challenges around affordable housing, upward mobility, connectivity and the rapid growth we are experiencing,” McKinnon said. McKinnon said he wants to ensure the county commission's decisions benefit “the many, not just the few.” This includes small
towns, he said. He wants to keep up with the county’s growing population and infrastructure while preserving the elements that make Mecklenburg unique. He also wants to approach transportation from a regional standpoint, looking at how greenways can be connected and how people can travel throughout the county without their cars. Other issues he is passionate about are public education and mental health. McKinnon said he is the spouse of a public school educator and the father of students who went to public schools, so he feels a unique
connection to the school system. Additionally, because he works in an area that benefits from county commissioners’ policies, he wants to advocate for more mental health services around the county. McKinnon plans to tackle these countywide challenges by asking tough questions. He does not want to approach issues in an accusatory manner, but he wants to make sure the board operates in the best way possible. While there will be a learning curve if elected, he believes his fresh perspective will allow him to tackle challenges. “What I won’t bring is all of the answers, but I will bring a cooperative perspective and one that challenges to ask the questions of the staff and of our team to ask, ‘does this center many of our folks instead of just a few?’ and, ‘does this get us there in a way that is sustainable and a way that we can all be proud of?’” McKinnon said. He believes the current board has done a good job at listening to citizens’ concerns, but he thinks they are not as nimble and responsive as citizens would like. He hopes to change this if he can. Though the county has faced challenges, he thinks it has many strengths. “The people of Mecklenburg County are beautiful people who are committed to being more hopeful, loving and inclusive people,” he said. McKinnon said he is not running for selfish motives but rather to serve the community. “I’m not doing this for any type of clout or notoriety,” he said. “I am one to serve because I believe that Mecklenburg County should be a county where folks are seen, known and loved. I want them to see themselves in their representatives.”
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Cotham asks tough questions on county's most complex issues
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CHARLOTTE – Pat Cotham has been the top vote-getter among at-large candidates for Mecklenburg County commissioner since 2012. As she campaigns for a fourth term, she hopes citizens continue to reward her with their votes. “I have a very strong voice,” Cotham said. “I stand up when others don’t. I ask tough questions. I do not mind being by myself on issues and I stay close to the people… I think it’s important to be a voice for them on the board.” As an advocate for the people, Cotham said she does not have a personal agenda. Rather, her “agenda” is based on citizens’ concerns. She said the top issue in the county, according to data, is affordable housing. “We have to keep pressure on to help the city and work collaboratively with the city and the towns to create more affordable housing and transportation that goes with it,” Cotham said. But she knows she can’t do it alone. Cotham said she is proud the commission has made an effort to look into the issue and try to understand it better, as well as partner with the city. She wants to continue to do this. The issues of affordable housing, homelessness, crime and other concerns in the county are all complex and interconnected. She has taken the time to research as much as she can on the issues. “Until we as a community understand the complexity and interconnectedness of these things, we’re never going to get them solved,” Cotham said. “You can’t just build homeless shelters and put people in there and say, ‘we’re done.’ It’s much more complex than that. I continue to study the issues and try to see things first hand.” Her desire to research and understand the context of a situation to move forward comes from her background in journalism, in which she has a bachelor’s degree. “I go deep into asking questions and trying to figure out how we got here,” Cotham said. “What happened and how do we move to another place? That perspective really helps me analyze and research issues. I’m very curious. I’m always wondering why and how things happened.” Cotham plans to continue to ask these questions to resolve issues throughout the county, like recent crimes at the Arboretum in the south Charlotte area, which she said residents have called her about. She has attended swearing-in ceremonies of elected officials in the northern and south-
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NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING THE PROPOSAL TO WIDEN N.C. 73 FROM DAVIDSON-CONCORD TO U.S. 29 IN MECKLENBURG / CABARRUS COUNTIES
STIP Project No. R-5706 The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting regarding the proposed widening of N.C. 73 from Davidson-Concord Road (S.R. 2693) to U.S. 29 (Concord Parkway North) in Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties. The primary purpose of this project is to increase mobility between DavidsonConcord Road and I-85 and between U.S. 29 and I-85, reduce congestion at the intersections, improve traffic along N.C. 73, and provide bicycle and pedestrian facilities. A public meeting will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27 at Connect Christian Church, 3101 Davidson Hwy in Concord. Charlotte leaders say the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department does well responding to crimes, but they acknowledge more can be done by the community to prevent violence. SCW file photo
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tion, while Beatties Ford Road and Lasalle Street has check-cashing places, code issues and a large homeless population. Hispanics and immigrants are targeted in the other areas. “The one constant condition in all four areas is violence,” Smith said. “The violence is persistent in these four areas.” Councilman Ed Driggs, who represents the Ballantyne area, said he didn't see anything in the data that surprised him. He'd prefer to see data that triggers new strategies. Some members of the council sought additional data. Matt Newton asked about access to early education. Dimple Ajmera was curious about gun access, Renee Johnson wanted to know about mental health and Braxton Winston inquired about transgender people and the percentage of perpetrators who were victims of violent crime themselves. Smith said marijuana was the driving force around drug-related homicides, prompting several questions from Winston about how much marijuana is involved in such cases. Winston wants to see research about how the legalization of marijuana would affect homicides. He also said immigration reform and working across other forms of government
may be needed to get real answers. Rebecca Hefner, the city's data and analytics director, summarized types of evidence-based programming that could help prevent violence. Those involved youth engagement, justice, policing, planning, public health and systemic issues. Driggs said he preferred to learn more about successful programs that other cities, such as New York, use. “We're trying to go back in time and look at all the programs, all the tools that have been in the toolbox over the years, dump them on the floor, and see what actually works,” Jones said. “For the mayor to say 15 years ago, these were the same areas that were problematic, clearly there is something there we need to change.” Councilman Tariq Bokhari, who represents south Charlotte, said the city is great at crime response, but he believes Charlotte can become a smart city on crime prevention using artificial intelligence and big data. He mentioned how some cities use data to find who is most likely to commit crimes and where risky pre-trial releases exist. “This is stuff that might seem like it's just on 'Minority Report' the movie, but it's reality right now,” Bokhari said. He called for a smart city crime data consortium, similar to public-private partnerships where they share data.
The purpose of this meeting is to inform the public of the project and gather input on the proposed design. As information becomes available, it may be viewed online at the NCDOT public meeting webpage: https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/nc-73-mecklenburg-cabarrus/Pages/default.aspx. Maps and information on R-5721/U-5765 (N.C. 73 Improvements from N.C. 16 to Northcross Drive) will also be available at this meeting. The public may attend at any time during the public meeting hours, as no formal presentation will be made. NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments. The comments and information received will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops. The opportunity to submit written comments will be provided at the meeting or can be done by phone, email, or mail by Feb. 10, 2020. For additional information, contact NCDOT Project Management Unit Project Manager Theresa Ellerby, at 1595 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 276991595, (919) 707-6020 or tellerby@ncdot.gov. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Tony Gallagher, Environmental Analysis Unit, at 1598 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1598, (919) 7076069 or magallagher@ncdot.gov as early as possible so that arrangements can be made. Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.
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South Charlotte restaurants prep for Queen’s Feast CHARLOTTE – Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week returns Jan. 17 to 26 with more than 140 restaurants, including dozens in south Charlotte, offering three-course dinners for $30 or $35 per person. 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 highend 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 dozen first-time Queen’s Feast participants, including Sensi Italian Restaurant in Rea Farms. Sensi Italian Restaurant will give diners their choice of entrees, including Brasato di Manzo, Gnocchi, Paccheri, Pappardelle con Pomodorini, Pollo alla Cacciatora and Ricciola. An appetizer and dessert will be included. Other restaurants include: • Ballantyne/South Perim-
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$473,000 $327,500 $599,900 $352,500
Park Crossing 9516 Penshurst Trace Dec. 5 $649,900 28226 Candlewyck 3100 Willowbrae Rd. Dec. 12 $360,000 1924 Lawton Bluff Rd. Dec. 9 $282,500
The Gallery Restaurant in Ballantyne is serving seared sea scallops as one of three entrees during Charlotte Restaurant Week. Photo courtesy of The Ballantyne eter/Waverly: 131 Main (Blakeney), Bonefish Grill, Burtons Grill & Bar, Civetta Italian Kitchen + Bar, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Gallery Restaurant, Mickey & Mooch (Arboretum), New South Kitchen & Bar, Queen City Craft and Gourmet, Stone Mountain Grill, Ted’s Montana Grill, The Porter’s House & Via Roma. • Cotswold: Bistro La Bon & Mezzanotte. • Dilworth: 300 East, Bonterra Dining & Wine Room, Dilworth Tasting Room, Dolce Osteria, Fiamma & Fran’s Filling Station. • Quail Hollow: Ilios Noche. • Park Road Shopping Center: Burtons Grill & Bar & Rocksalt. • Pineville: Global Restaurant & Harper’s. • Sardis Woods: Rios Bra-
zilian Steakhouse. • SouthPark/Foxcroft: 131 Main (SouthPark), Aqua e Vino, BAKU, Bar Marcel, Bulla Gastrobar, Corkbuzz Restaurant & Wine Bar, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House, Dogwood Southern Table & Bar, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (SouthPark), Harper’s, Maggiano’s Little Italy, McCormick & Schmick’s Steaks & Seafood, Oak Steakhouse, Red Rocks Cafe, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, SouthPark Grill, Toscana Ristorante Italiano, Upstream & Village Tavern. Diners can visit www.CharlotteRestaurantWeek.com to view the list of participating restaurants and their Queen’s Feast menus. Reservations are strongly recommended to ensure seats during prime dining times.
Montibello 5745 Hillingdon Road Dec. 30 7700 Red Oak Lane Dec. 12 5530 Hillingdon Road Dec. 10 4601 Carmel Road Dec. 6
$519,000 $814,500 $605,000 $442,290
Rea Woods 5810 Woodleigh Oaks Dr.Dec. 20 $650,000 Sturnbridge 3901 Meadowridge Dr. Dec. 6 4506 Meadowridge Dr. Dec. 6
$402,500 $385,000
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Ballantyne Meadows 11323 Deer Ridge Ln. Dec. 23 $261,100
28210 Cameron Woods 3412 Pondview Lane Dec. 27 2815 Winghaven Ln. Dec. 19 10003 Standing Stone Ct Dec. 16 3228 Silver Pond Ct. Dec. 13
Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com
Dec. 27 $555,000
Providence Plantation 5517 Providence Glen Rd. Dec. 27 $390,000 5909 Providence Glen Road Dec. 19 $515,000 2934 Redfield Drive Dec. 18 $322,000 3521 Nancy Creek Rd. Dec. 18 $565,000 5829 Providence Glen Road Dec. 18 $590,000 5504 Meadow Haven Ln. Dec. 16 $595,000 2904 Redfield Drive Dec. 11 $360,000 5016 Celeste Court Dec. 10 $353,000 3510 Brushy Lane Dec. 4 $573,500 630 Ashgrove Lane Dec. 4 $465,000 2330 Tarleton Twins Terrace Dec. 2 $439,000 28277 Ballantyne Country Club 15014 Ballantyne Country Club Drive Dec. 19 $780,000 14715 Ballantyne Glen Way Dec. 12 $570,000 15213 Mccomb Manor Court Dec. 10 $580,000 14646 Rudolph Dadey Drive Dec. 6 $810,000 14603 Villalonga Ln. Dec. 4 $1,247,500
Kenilworth 10831 Wilklee Drive Dec. 20 $340,000 Landon Meadows 8216 Greenford Court Dec. 30 $325,000 8520 Tamarron Drive Dec. 9 $355,00 Piper Glen 7027 Seton House Ln. Dec. 17 5638 Fairway View Dr. Dec. 6 7606 Seton House Lane $560,000
$849,365 $585,000 Dec. 2
Providence Country Club 11727 Glenn Abbey Way Dec. 12 $645,000 Providence Pointe 13633 Pacific Echo Dr. Dec. 19 $475,000 12002 Willoughby Run Drive Dec. 6 $430,000 Raeburn 11820 Parks Farm Lane Dec. 17 $337,500 11727 Fernhurst Lane Dec. 10 $252,000 12000 Bay Tree Way Dec. 4 $252,500 Raintree 8520 Golf Ridge Drive Dec. 23 9228 Fairway Ridge Rd. Dec. 20 8527 Waters Point Ct. Dec. 16 4117 Woodfox Drive Dec. 11 4231 Rounding Run Rd. Dec. 6 9416 Whitethorn Dr. Dec. 6 10506 Four Mile Creek Road Dec. 5
$270,000 $280,000 $650,000 $405,000 $339,000 $346,000 $248,000
Reavencrest 12601 Provincetowne Dr. Dec. 13 $393,000 Southampton 9931 Southampton Commons Drive Dec. 26 $400,000 9326 Royal Highlands Court Dec. 20 $282,000 9515 Constitution Hall Dr. Dec. 5 $285,000 Stone Creek Ranch 10609 Round Rock Rd. Dec. 18 4906 Mesa Verde Road Dec. 9 6135 Cactus Valley Rd. Dec. 5 4922 Spur Ranch Rd . Dec. 3
$408,000 $545,000 $385,000 $446,000
Thornhill 11024 Stonepath Lane Dec. 18 6144 Park Hill Road Dec. 17 10701 Jordan Rae Lane Dec. 13 10729 Summitt Tree Ct, Dec. 10
$438,000 $285,000 $480,000 $355,000
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How business leaders can help communities in 2020 by Quint Studer Contributor
In August, the New York Times ran an article on the Business Roundtable’s new statement on the purpose of a corporation. The point of this official statement – signed by leaders of companies like Amazon, Walmart, Pepsi and Apple – was that corporations shouldn’t just advance shareholder interests. They should also commit to investing in employees, dealing fairly and ethically with suppliers, supporting the communities in which they work, and so forth. As someone who works to revitalize communities across the U.S., I applaud these leaders for their desire to redefine the role of business in the community. Their statement supports what I’ve felt for years: When business leaders play a pivotal role in shaping their communities, everyone wins. Corporate leaders and CEOs are well positioned to make a huge impact on the future of their communities. Not only do they have the financial wherewithal to drive progress, they have the influence, the social capital, the expertise, and the smarts to do so. They are the people Gallup Chairman and CEO Jim Clifton calls “tribal leaders.” They know how to get things done. And we really need them to
work shoulder to shoulder with government leaders, employees and citizens to create vibrant communities where people want to live, work, and play. Right now, many communities are struggling with a leadership void. In part, it’s because their “pillars” – institutions like banks, hospitals and businesses – used to be locally owned. Now, many have been bought by larger corporations. This means
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Taylor Morrison starts construction on townhomes CHARLOTTE – National homebuilder and developer Taylor Morrison has broken ground on Elm Lane, a new luxury townhome community in Ballantyne. Elm Lane will be Taylor Morrison’s second infill townhome community in the Charlotte market and will feature 61 spacious three-story townhomes with open-concept layouts that feel like a detached single-family home. Located on a seven-acre site near the intersection of Elm Lane and Ballantyne Commons Parkway, the community will be walkable to neighborhood retail and restaurants at the Camfield Corners and Village at Robinson
Farm shopping centers. The community is also one mile from the StoneCrest at Piper Glen shopping center and Blakeney. “At Elm Lane, homebuyers will discover the rare opportunity to purchase a new, luxury townhome in the Ballantyne area that puts you at the center of everything,” said Kevin Granelli, Charlotte division president for Taylor Morrison. “Walkable to neighborhood restaurants and designed to feel like a single-family home, Elm Lane townhomes will provide a lock-and-leave lifestyle that residents will love.” Floor plans will include entertaining spaces, chef’s kitchens
Taylor Morrison offers a townhome community that is designed to feel like a house. Photo courtesy of Taylor Morrison
and deluxe owners’ suites with walk-in closets and spa-inspired master baths. Each kitchen will be adorned with lustrous countertops, top-of-the-line cabinetry and plenty of storage and workspace. Homebuyers will be able to personalize design selections at Taylor Morrison’s uptown design studio. Taylor Morrison started construction in April on Wendwood Terrace, its first infill townhome
community in the region. Featuring 62 three-story townhomes, Wendwood Terrace is located off Wendwood Lane, near the intersection of Randolph and Wendover roads, and the first model homes were completed at the community in November. Taylor Morrison closed on its acquisition of AV Homes last year and now has 24 communities in the region.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS Former health director continues advocacy CHARLOTTE – Dr. Marcus Plescia has been named to the board of directors of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the advocacy affiliate for the American Cancer Society. Plescia will provide leadership and guidance for ACS CAN, which supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. “Marcus brings years of extensive experience as a public health and policy leader at the federal, state and local levels to his new role on the ACS CAN Board,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “His commitment to dedicate his time and influence to advancing our mission will be extremely beneficial.”
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza holds food drive for charity CHARLOTTE – Brixx Wood Fired Pizza is holding a food drive at its Blakeney, Dilworth and Foxcroft locations through Jan. 31 to benefit local food banks. Guests can bring unexpired, non-perishable items to donate in-store. Guests who bring 12 items to donate will be thanked with a complimentary starter. The drive is the first initiative coming from Brixx’s new corporate social responsibility program, Brixx Community Sparxx. “Feeding the hungry in our community is something we are very passionate about, and these folks don’t just need our help over the holidays,” said Barbara Morgan, partner and chief financial officer.
Novant Health saw growth in greater Charlotte market CHARLOTTE – Novant Health had a busy 2019 in the greater Charlotte market, opening 45 clinics and adding 113 physicians. “To meet the demands of unprecedented growth in the Charlotte market, our focus in 2019 was ensuring vital services were more accessible and convenient for communities who may otherwise feel the care they need is out-of-reach,” said Saad Ehtisham, president of Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. In 2020, key capital projects are scheduled for completion, including Novant Health SouthPark Medical Plaza, which will include a women’s center with more than six clinics with ser-
Marcus Plescia speaks to volunteers from Target and other groups gathered to help construct an outdoor classroom in a single day in 2017 at Idlewild Elementary. SCW file photo vices tailored to meet women’s medical needs. Groundbreaking for other projects, including a medical center in south Charlotte, are slated to begin in 2020.
CoreNet offers lunch program CHARLOTTE – CoreNet Global Carolinas, a professional association dedicated to the advancement of the corporate real estate industry, will host “10 Years Into a Bull Cycle… is 2020 Finally the Year?” on Jan. 28. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Foundation For The Carolinas, 220 N. Tryon St. The lunch program will feature Mark Vitner, senior economist with Wells Fargo, who will bring clarity to the state of the economy and insights into the future. Registration costs $40 for members and $80 for others. The cost includes lunch. RSVP at http://bit.ly/CoreNetJan28.
Taylor joins Eastover OB/GYN CHARLOTTE – Dr. Bruce Taylor will join Dr. Elizabeth Moran at Premier Gynecology &
Wellness after 37 years at Eastover OB/GYN. Taylor has been a well-known OB/GYN physician in the Charlotte community for 37 years. Although Taylor is board certified in gynecology and obstetrics, he will focus on gynecological care and clinical research. Premier Gynecology & Wellness opened just over a year ago and provides a full spectrum of gynecological services - to both adolescents and adults - including consultations, evaluations, treatment planning, diagnostic services, surgical procedures and clinical trials. Both Moran and Taylor are accepting new patients. Visit www.premiergynclt.com or call 704-650-7156 for details.
Dewberry hires new transportation manager CHARLOTTE – Dewberry, a privately held professional services firm, announced that Carl Gibilaro has been hired as the transportation department manager over the firm’s North Carolina operations. Gibilaro is based in the firm’s Charlotte of-
fice and will oversee statewide transportation projects. The firm has roughly 30 transportation professionals in North Carolina between its Raleigh and Charlotte offices. Prior to joining Dewberry, Gibilaro spent four years as the project development practice leader for a consulting firm in Charlotte.
Screenmobile tapped as Partner of the Year CHARLOTTE – David Winters, owner of Screenmobile in Charlotte, was recently awarded “Partner of the Year” from its vendor partner Phantom Screens. Winters and his team won this award for their support of a new Phantom Screens product which is a cable-guided motorized solar screen. This allows the screens to be attached to roof structures only, yet still be safe and secure. “I’m truly honored to have been given this award,” Winters said. “It’s a reflection of our team’s commitment to giving our clients the best, and newest, products on the market.”
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If your chamber offers training and development sessions, get involved. Lead a workshop or share company resources. Open up your corporate training to local small businesses.”
(like tackling the talent drain, how best to create a vibrant downtown, how to create (continued from page 1B) opportunity for young people, etc.). What you’re doing is helping galvanize the army the leaders who run these organizations may of citizens who happen to be small business be in the community for only a short period owners with the purpose of working toward of time. It’s no longer a given that they’ll re- revitalization. tire there. And this creates a vacuum in longShare your skills and expertise with other term leadership planning. leaders (especially small business owners). That’s why it is good to see these CEOs Helping new ventures to get off the ground sign the new Business Roundtable state- is only the start. Thriving communities are ment. It speaks to the need for local busi- ones in which local businesses can be sucness leaders to step up to the challenge and cessful long-term. That means they need to fill that void. Drawing on my experience in offer plenty of opportunities to teach leadcommunity revitalization, if you’re a corpo- ership fundamentals and other vital business rate leader, there are several places I believe skills. we could use your help: If your chamber offers training and develBe a hybrid investor. We all know what opment sessions, get involved. Lead a workpure philanthropy is: funding a new foun- shop or share company resources. Open up dation, sponsoring a piece of public art, or your corporate training to local small busigiving financially in some other way. This is nesses. Or be a mentor: In “The Coming Jobs always deeply appreciated. However, hybrid War,” Jim Clifton writes, “The heroes Ameriphilanthropy is another great option that ca needs for this moment in history will come pays off for the investor and the community. from those who guide, advise, encourage and This means making a local investment that mentor small business to success.” does yield a return—just not as much of a Get involved in raising civic IQ. Informed return as you might get with other invest- citizens are the “boots on the ground” that ments. make things happen. But until they underA hybrid investor might build a residential stand what’s going on and how they will complex downtown; contribute to a co-op benefit, they’ll never get on board with revispace; or invest in a new, local comtalization plans. Civic education helps pany in their community. When people understand the why beyou make the first move, it’s a hind growth initiatives. It gets confidence-builder. Things more people to buy in until, start to pop. It also helps eventually, a community gets wealth off the side- We all need strong, vital, achieves the critical mass vibrant communities lines. And it sends a powthat allows progress to that work well for erful message that it’s OK happen faster. everyone, and we to take a smaller financial The easiest way to edcan all play a role in return when the real ROI is ucate is to bring in speaka better community for everyers. In Pensacola, we do this building them.” one. via our CivicCon series, which Support an entrepreneurial ecoregularly brings in experts in comsystem. A strong small business presence is munity-building. There are many ways busithe economic engine that drives most com- ness leaders can help. For example, sponsor munities. You can strengthen this ecosystem a speaking event, offer up a venue, or share in many ways. For example, you might join your company’s resources (IT talent or social other leaders in town to fund a new business media staff). challenge. You might help a promising enThese are only a few suggestions. There are trepreneur pay start-up costs or offer a lease many others. Take stock of your gifts and rewith rent that moves up and down with rev- sources. Think about what you might have enue. Even simple things like buying from to offer. Then, reach out to local community a new local business or sending strong job leaders and ask what you can do to help. We candidates their way can help. all need strong, vital, vibrant communities Mostly, you can use your social capital to that work well for everyone, and we can all bring small business owners together and play a role in building them. If there is a way help them form meaningful connections and we can help, we have a human responsibility collaborate on issues that impact everyone to make it happen.
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Grants designed to help support underserved communities CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation recently announced awards totaling $208,000 to 23 grant recipients of its Social Capital Grants Program. Awards went to local nonprofits such as the Foundation For Girls, GenerationNation, Refugee Support Services of the Carolinas and Safe Alliance. CMCF is a discretionary grantmaking arm of Foundation For The Carolinas. Social capital is defined as the relationships and networks people have that connect them to opportunities. The Social Capital Grants program aligns with the recommendations of the Leading on Opportunity report. Grant awards ranged from $5,000 to $25,000 to organizations and programs focused on building social capital networks, relationships and access to opportunities – through the lens of increasing economic opportunity for all. “Social capital is a key factor in improving the life possibilities and economic opportunities of our next generation,” said Brian Collier, FFTC executive vice president in charge of civic leadership. “However, there’s no road map on how you build social capital. So it’s exciting to not only ask the community for their best ideas but to fund these innovative programs that directly support underserved communities.” 2019 Social Capital grant awards included:
awareness in underserved communities • Lynnwood Foundation for its African-American nonprofit executive training program. • QC Family Tree to expand its community meals/discussions program. • Refugee Support Services of the Carolinas for its Family Mentoring and Education Program, which pairs 125 refugee families with 125 mentoring families. • Renaissance West Community Initiative to fund its Community Advocacy Navigator position. • Rowan Regional Medical Center Foundation to mentor leaders in underserved communities. • Safe Alliance to send children who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence to Camp HOPE, a trauma-focused, values-based mentoring initiative. • Students for Education Reform to help organize students to advocate for education-related issues during the 2020 campaign. • Thompson Child & Family Focus to pair high-risk children with life navigators.
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$8,000 • YWCA Central Carolinas for its 1902 Society and Racial Justice program.
$25,000 • Life Navigators for its middle school-focused mentoring pilot program.
$7,500 • Charlotte Family Housing for a Hope Team manager who will recruit, train and manage volunteers. • Generation Nation to support its mentorship program.
$10,000 • Andreas H. Bechtler Arts Foundation for its Jail Arts Initiative, which places teaching artists directly in Mecklenburg County Detention Centers to conduct residencies for youth and adult residents. • Arts+ for Project Harmony, a community-based youth orchestra program. • Communities In Schools to support its Social Capital Campaign. • Foundation For Girls for its “Circle of Love” lunch series, pairing mentors and life coaches with teen moms. • Free Press to increase news coverage and
$5,000 • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas for its mentorship program. • EmpowHERment Inc for its Annual Summit for girls in grades 6-12. • Stiletto Boss University in support of its Stiletto Boss University Headquarters training program. • The Relatives to support its mentor program. • UNC Charlotte for resident-led walking tours through its City Walks program. • YMCA of Greater Charlotte to increase volunteer training.
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DINING SCORES The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Dec. 20 through Jan. 1: Lowest Scores • 9 Spices Indian Cuisine, 8145 Ardrey Kell Road – 90 Violations include: Certified food protection manager wasn't available; staffer touched garbage can but didn't wash hands; fish removed from packaging was stored over simosa; rice cooled from day before wasn't cold enough; & spray bottle of glass cleaner was stored over single-service lids in kitchen. • Zoe's Kitchen, 6100 Fairview Road – 90 Violations include: Unwashed cauliflower & mushrooms were stored over ready-to-eat foods; some pans had food debris and stickers; lettuce, taziki sauce, backed potatoes, hummus & cooked vegetables weren't
held cold enough; dirty towel was on the counter; & cutting boards were badly scarred. 28209 • Amelie's, 4321 Park Road – 98.5 • Cantina 1511, 4271 Park Road – 97 • Carmella's Pizza Grill, 1513 Montford Drive – 96.5 • Chick-fil-A, 3015 South Blvd. – 96.5 • Midwood Smokehouse, 540 Brandywine Road – 95 • Moosehead Grill, 1807 Montford Drive – 98 • Peppervine, 4620 Piedmont Row Drive – 97.5 • Rock Salt, 512 Brandywine Drive – 96 • Sir Edmond Halley's, 4151 Park Road – 99.5
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28226 • Hawthorne's NY Pizza & Bar, 4100 Carmel Road – 94 • Hungry Howie's, 8334 Pineville-Matthews Road – 96 • K&W Cafeteria, 8652 Pineville-Matthews Road – 28210 92.5 •The JustNew Fresh, 5900 Quail • Kabuto 51, 7724 The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation Corporation York Times Syndication Sales Hollow Road – 97 Pineville-Matthews Road – New York, N.Y. N.Y. 10018 10018 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, • Rusty'sFor Deli, 8512 Park Call: 97 1-800-972-3550 Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 Road – 95.5 • Mr. Tokyo For Release Wednesday, April11, 10, 2019 JapaFor Release Thursday, April 2019 • Salsarita's Fresh Cantina, nese Restaurant, 8334
28277 • 9 Spices Indian Cuisine, 8145 Ardrey Kell Road – 90 • Flying Biscuit, 7930 Rea Road – 95 • Malaya Kitchen, 8200 Providence Road – 96.5 • On the Border, 10710 Providence Road – 93 • Red Robin, 3415 Toringdon Way – 98 • Roman's Delicious Dogs and Catering, 12239 N. Community House Road – 99.5 • Yama Japanese Restaurant, 11641 Waverly Center Drive – 96 Pineville (28134) • China Max, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 94.5 • Chipotle Mexican Grill, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 99 • Harper's Restaurant, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 92
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Orphaned Animals Available for Adoption Name: Smokey ID: A1161646 Age: 10 years Weight: 76 lbs Sex: Male
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Date of Arrival: 11/9/2020 Adoption fee: $10 Vaccinations: Has all required vaccinations
-No marking issues/ house trained -Needs to be a single dog home -He is a resource guarder and food aggressive with other dogs. -Very friendly with humans -Very gentle and quiet -Loves to get brushed and doesn’t mind baths
Name: Kristen ID: A1162115 Age: 1 year Breed: Medium Hair Sex: Spayed
KRISTEN
Name: Dolores ID: A1160679 Age: 4 years Weight: 52 lbs Sex: Spayed
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Dolores is a gentle girl. She needs some leash work but she does mind her manners and can entertain herself with toys. She likes car rides, cuddles, and is good with other dogs. She does have a lot of energy so she’d make a great walking partner. She’s heartworm positive but this is treatable.
Date of Arrival: 12/3/19 Adoption fee: $10 Vaccinations: Has all required vaccinations
Name: Joseph ID: A1162559 Age: 2 years Weight: 49 lbs Sex: Neutered
Date of Arrival: 11/19/19 Adoption fee: $10 Vaccinations: Has all required vaccinations
Kristen is 1 year and spayed. She needs time to adjust to her new home and guardians. She needs a place where she doesn’t have a lot of places to hide to help with her adjustment. Once she warms up, she is very affectionate. She enjoys desk sitting and playing with toys.
Date of Arrival: 10/15/19 Adoption fee: $10 plus monetary donation Vaccinations: Has all required vaccinations
JOSEPH
Joseph was timid when he first arrived, but he is much more open and loves everyone. His owner passed away so he’s patiently waiting for his new home where his owner will give him the time adjustment he needs… and a warm lap or dog bed to lay in.
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