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CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Earnest Winston has given a technology vendor 30 days to get its security system working before the district asks for $1.1 million refund.

Winston expressed frustration when talking to reporters about CMS not getting what it paid for. The security system was installed at all high schools and the Charlotte East Language Academy. He said the system, which has been deployed at other school districts, “did not work well all of the time and didn’t work at all some of the time.” “We don’t understand thus far why it hasn’t worked here in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools but we do understand that that is not accept-

able,” Winston said. “Student safety is too important for us to have a poor performance for us in anyway on any platform.” Winston did not want to place blame on anyone for the system Winston not working but noted he wasn’t part of the decision-making process when it was put in place. He said the district had a functioning systembefore this vendor and those efforts will continue.

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in the season.” That may be one factor to the Chargers losing six of their first nine games, but another was by design. Since his program’s rise over the past several seasons, the Chargers have played national and regional schedules that would rival nearly any school in the state. This year was no different as four of

CHARLOTTE – As Democrats and Republicans grow more polarized, Al Pisano hopes to give voters another option this election season as he runs for governor. The south Charlotte resident has entered the race representing the Constitution Party. Pisano said members of the Constitution Party believe in seven core values they see as essential to American government. The values are life, religious freedom, a traditional family, private property rights, support of the Second Amendment, anti-socialism and the belief that every nation in the world has the right to national sovereignty. “Our party is saying, ‘let’s follow the Constitution,’” Pisano said. “There’s a procedure put in place for reasons, let’s quit bypassing it for convenience and let’s follow the Constitution.’ The other parties aren’t doing that.” Pisano said the Constitution Party of North Carolina began in Charlotte in 2008. He was elected chairman of the party and has served in that capacity since. In 2018, the state legislature recognized the Constitution Party and gave it valid access onto the ballot. To maintain valid access, Pisano said they must run a candidate for governor. After being encouraged by his fellow executive board members, he decided to run. Every member and candidate of the party must sign a form that indicates they agree with the values. Pisano said candidates are vetted if they want to represent the Constitution Party and they will not be endorsed if they do not agree with the values. “If you see the Constitution

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WHAT'S INSIDE:

Growing bigger Epcon plans more senior housing, 1B

Providence Day junior Davis Fagan goes up for two points in the Chargers’ 55-38 win over Country Day. The team started the season 3-6, but have reeled off wins in seven of their past eight games. Andrew Stark/SCW photos

Finding the basket Chargers work out kinks amid tough schedule by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

Lots of laughs Softball league is grounded in fun, 1B

Fight cancer Get ready for 24 Hours of Booty, 4A

Fast swimmers Myers Park sweeps conference meet, 5A

INDEX In the Know......................................................... 2A Classifieds..............................................................5B Thrive Over 55............................................... 1B Sports.............................................................................. 3A Loud&Live.............................................................3B Puzzles.........................................................................3B

CHARLOTTE – All things take time to develop, and that has come to fruition with the Providence Day boys basketball team. After six seasons of dominating the CISAA standings, Providence Day went 13-16 overall last year and just 4-6 in the CISAA, tying them with Country Day for fourth place. It was a down year, and the prospects didn’t look great this season either as the Chargers were basically starting over after losing three starters – including the transfer of last season’s leading scorer Cyncier Harrison just weeks before the season was to start. Worse, all four players who were listed at 6-foot-4 or taller on last year’s roster either graduated or aren’t playing this year due to com-

Sophomore Bryce Scott brought the crowd to its feet with this slam.

mitments with other sports. All of that left the Chargers reeling as they entered the season, and it showed on the court as they started just 3-6 this year. “We have a new team this year and had a lot of new guys come in,” said junior post Davis Fagan. “I think it definitely took us some time, but finally now we’re figuring out how to play together, we’re gelling as a team and I think our chemistry is a lot better than earlier

Southminster donates $25k to afterschool program CHARLOTTE – When Julian Albergotti, a 90-year-old resident at Southminster retirement community, heard an inspiring presentation at his church about a program that was making a difference with some of Charlotte’s most at-risk youth, he wanted to get involved. Soon after, Albergotti drove Southminster’s philanthropy director out to meet leadership at the Greater Enrichment Program to brainstorm how 90 and 9-year-olds could work together to do everything from improve kids’ reading scores to decrease social isolation among older adults by keeping them engaged in community work, and enriching the lives of at-risk youth. Charitable gifts to Southminster’s Community Fund

have become the ideal conduit for bringing older people together with younger people to share cultural enrichment experiences, stay engaged in the community, learn and have fun. To that end, Southminster recently presented the Greater Enrichment Program with a $25,000 gift to help fund its newest afterschool site at Montclaire Elementary. Southminster’s gift, along with a donation from Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church, will allow the site to operate for an entire year, including funding a summer program. The new Montclaire site, which opened Sept. see DONATION, Page 5A

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wo things stuck with me while taking notes during a meeting Jan. 9 at Mint Hill Town Hall. One, that foot-long meatball sub I ate an hour prior to the meeting is really starting to create some embarrassing noises that I'm sure other people can hear. Two, Mike Davis, director of land development at Epcon Communities, said something interesting about the people that live in the homebuilder's 55-and-older communities. “Our buyers support local businesses, restaurants and services nearby,” Davis said. “They typically will donate more time to charities and organizations.” The same could be said of people that read our newspaper. People generally consume South Charlotte Weekly because they have a genuine interest in the community. They either have the time to read it or make the time to read it. Residents with access but choose not to pick up the newspaper may be too engaged with work or play, do a lot of traveling, don't like reading or just don't care. As the staff continues to gain our bearings

More senior news Traditionally, we have put news in the A section and sports in the B section. We've also reinforced the B section with the crossword puzzle, classifieds, music listings and a calendar. Every once in a while, we have to use the B section for special topics like back to school, summers camps and home improvement. We usually combine news and sports in the A section when this happens. A couple of years ago, Stone Theatres began sponsoring a monthly Arts & Entertainment section that we have used to spotlight artists and happenings around the region. The A&E section returns for the Jan. 24 edition. This year, we're putting more emphasis on covering issues that appeal to readers ages 55 and older. Starting this week, we'll have a monthly section, called Thrive Over 55. This ties in with our biannual Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo, an event in which we bring companies and agencies that serve older adults across the region under one roof. We also publish a special edition on the day of the expo with senior-focused content. The next next expo will take place from 9 a.m. to noon March 20 at Christ Covenant Church, 800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews. We are taking registration by phone (704-8492261) or email (rjensen@cmgweekly.com).

DINING SCORES The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants Jan. 3-9: 28134 • Captain D's, 10601 Centrum Pkwy. – 95 • Chaupaati, 9101 Pineville-Matthews Road – 98 • Pineville Ice House, 400 Towne Centre Blvd. – 96.5 • Red Lobster, 9415 Pineville-Matthews Road – 96 28209 • American Girl Charlotte Bistro, 4400 Sharon Road – 98 • Capishe SouthPark, 6555 Morrison Blvd. – 94 • Charley's Philly Steaks, 4400

Sdharon Road – 92 28210 • McDonald's, 8560 Park Road – 94.5 • Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, 10707 Park Road – 96 28226 • Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, 7814 Fairview Road – 96.5 • Circle K, 8925 Pineville-Matthews Road – 93 • Waffle House, 8220 Pineville Matthews Road – 97.5 28277 • 7-Eleven, 10806 Providence Road – 95 • Anzi Pizzeria & Pasta, 8133 Ard-

rey Kell Road – 93.5 • Chick-fil-A, 10001 Rea Road – 98 • Chuy's, 7314 Waverly Walk Ave. – 92 • Grabbagreen, 3429 Toringdon Way – 95 • Midwood Smokehouse, 12410 Johnston Road – 97 • On the Green Deli, 13840 Ballantyne Corporate Place – 97 • Portofino's Italian Restaurant, 8128 Providence Road – 95.5 • Salsarita's, 9941 Rea Road – 95 • The Ryal at Ballantyne Resort, 10100 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy. – 95.5 • Tsuki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar, 3429 Toringdon Way – 96 • Via Roma, 7415 Waverly Walk Ave. – 96

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Chargers girls hold off upstart Bucs 1:27 into the third quarter. After Hankerson, Country andrew@cmgweekly.com Day’s leading scorer, went CHARLOTTE – Since out, Providence Day went on Josh Springer arrived at Provi- a 21-5 run to blow the lead dence Day 13 seasons ago, the out to 38-22. “They’ve went on a (big) Chargers have mostly been run in the third quarter by the top dog in the CISAA as just being more aggressive they’ve won all but one league than we were, but the other title. three quarters were dead-on This year, the Chargers are even like it was supposed to at it again, but on Jan. 10 be,” Country Day coach Anthey faced a big conference dre Haston said. “I told the test from Country Day, the girls to pick their heads up. newcomers to the top-of-theThey did just what their supleague discussion who starts posed to do by winning on two freshmen, two sophotheir home floor and now we mores and a senior. The Bucs certainly looked have to get them when they the part of spoiler early as come to our place. “I’m extremely proud of my they jumped out to an early team as young as we are and 17-12 lead. beating the teams we’ve beat“They’ve got some new kids en. I think for a while we were that have come in and really flying under the radar, but I make a difference,” Springer think we’re starting to come said. “And their ball pressure from underneath it so the early was bothering us, but I girls have to understand that thought our kids settled down teams are going to come at us at halftime.” compared to before. They’re Providence Day’s El Ferguson hit a 3-pointer before learning on the fly. We’re still halftime to tie the score and only starting freshmen and Kailey Smith scored the first sophomores, but their workfirst basket of the second half ing their butt off and getting to give the Chargers a 19-17 better game-by-game, praclead they would never give tice-by-practice and that’s all I can ask for.” back. Hankerson led Country Senior Morgan Kelson led Day with 16 points, 11 of the Chargers with 15 points which came in the second and added five rebounds and half, and Kennedy Grier two steals. added 12 for the Bucs, who “I thought our kids settled drop to 12-5 overall and 0-2 in at halftime and I thought in league play after losing on we had some great compothe road to Cannon, another sure pounding it inside to Morgan,” Springer said. “We highly regarded CISAA team. “We can still go 8-2 in congot (freshman point guard) ference,” Haston said. “CanChandler (Brooks) going off non is going to be tough so it ball screens toward the basket should be between us Cannon and our defensive pressure and PD and who can pull out turned up and we were able those games. We just have to to force some turnovers and do our job on our homecourt. get some easy baskets.” The Bucs were also ham- We’re unbeaten at home, so pered when star freshman we have to keep doing that NEWSPAPER 10 X 10.5and -- CHARLOTTE we’re fine.” point guard Laila Hankerson As for the Chargers, they picked up her fourth foul just by Andrew Stark

Sophomore Michael Zanoni scored 14 points in the Chargers' win over Country Day, but has topped 20 or more in eight of the past nine as Providence Day has won seven of eight. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

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Above: Laila Hankerson can't find driving room against the PD defender. Below: Charger junior El Ferguson gets a good look at a corner 3-pointer in Providence Day’s win over Country Day. Andrew Stark/SCW photos

improved to 12-6 overall and 2-0 in league play, but Springer knows there is still work to do. Kelson (12.7 points and 6.8 rebounds per game) is the Chargers star along with senior Andi Levitz (12.8 points), but this team has a number of things going for it. “In years past, we may have had a couple of kids really carrying the bulk of the mail, but this year we have 13 kids on the roster and we’re playing 10 kids every single game,” Springer said. “Our depth has been an outstanding strength for us and we really want to take advantage of that from players one through 10. “We have a lot of room for growth and we have to guard a little better, but I love our team. We have a phenomenal group of seniors. We have six seniors, which is the most we’ve had in 13 years I’ve

been here. We’re getting contributions from everyone.” With eight conference games to go, both teams expect to be in the mix the rest of the way, but it’s a familiar spot to the Chargers. “I don’t know if our conference has ever been as competitive,” Springer said. “There are a number of teams who can compete at a high level, we just have to stay humble and hungry.”

those losses came to teams with winning records including a 19-point loss to 19-4 Durham Academy and a six-point loss to Greensboro Day, a perennial power who this season is 21-2. “We’ve always tried to play a tough schedule here, and I think right now according to Maxpreps we’ve played the fourth-toughest in 4A,” Chargers coach Brian Field said. “That’s just my philosophy. I think you get better playing against good teams and I think it’s starting to pay off for us now.” Since the 3-6 start, the Chargers have been playing great basketball led by sophomore Michael Zanoni and his supporting cast. “I think that tough schedule really prepared us for conference play and now we’re ready to go,” said Zanoni, a sweet-shooting wing and the Chargers’ leading scorer. “I think we’ve been sharing the ball really well, communicating and working as a team. I think that’s been a big difference.”

The communication, ball movement and shot-making have the Chargers on quite a tear, as they’ve won seven of eight games after dispatching Country Day 55-38 on Jan. 10. “We stuck around with some good teams early on then we went down to Atlanta and beat two really good teams and almost beat a third really good public school down there,” Field said. “It just gave us confidence.” The Chargers show their confidence on both ends of the court. In the win over Country Day, the Chargers were led by Fagan’s 18 points and seven rebounds. Listed at 6-5, Fagan is the defacto center and plays hard on both ends. Zanoni scored 14 points against the Bucs, which was actually an off night for him. John Morris (JoMo) Byrne is a scrappy guard who led the team with 10 rebounds and had six points against the Bucs. “They play really hard and the thing they’ve bought into hard is defense,” Field said. “They communicated well and that’s the key.”

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CMS makes key Southwest Learning Community hire Myers Park Traditional School and Queens University of Charlotte will serve as home to the headquarters for 24 Hours of Booty. “Bootyville” is where participants camp, eat and recharge when not out on the course. Photo courtesy of 24 Foundation

Fundraiser kicks off 24 Hours of Booty season CHARLOTTE – 24 Foundation will kick off season 19 of its signature fundraiser – 24 Hours of Booty – with a weeklong celebration from Jan. 21 to 24. The charity non-competitive cycling and walking event is geared for all ages and abilities. It is scheduled to roll on Charlotte’s famed “Booty Loop” in Myers Park from 7 p.m. July 24 to 7 p.m. July 25. The fourth annual walk will take place July 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 24 Foundation will be at the following locations during the celebration week to share event information and to provide discounted event registration: Jan. 21: 7 to 9 a.m. (Good Cup Coffee, 435 N. Trade St., Matthews); 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (The Loyalist Market, 435 N. Trade St., Matthews); and 5 to 7 p.m. (Bicycle Sport, 2916 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte). Jan. 22: 7 to 9 a.m. (Café Moka, 7416 Waverly Walk) and 5 to 7 p.m. (NC Velo, 9815 Rae Road). Jan. 23: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Bike Source, 4301 Park Road) and 5 to 7:30 p.m. (Legion Brewing SouthPark, 5610 Carnegie Blvd.) Jan. 24: 7 to 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (7th Street Public Market, 224 E. 7th St.) Visit www.24foundation.org for details.

Center for Community Transitions has new leader CHARLOTTE – Myra Clark has retired as executive director of the Center for Community Transitions after leading the organization for 22 years. Clark, who first joined CCT Clark in 1988 as program director for the Center for Women, will serve as a part-time consultant until June to help with the transition. “Myra has been the heart and history of CCT and has exemplified great integrity, Funderburg compassion and selflessness,” said John Tate, board president. “For 32 years, she’s devoted

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Party has endorsed a candidate, you’re going to know what they stand for,” Pisano said. “Lately, other parties have watered down their platforms to such a degree and you’re really not sure what you’re getting when you’re in the voting booth, especially in the two main parties.” Candidates have flexibility when it comes to issues outside of the seven core values, he said. The main issue Pisano is running on is Second Amendment rights. He believes the rights of the Second Amendment uphold all the other rights that define American freedoms. His main concern is red flag laws, which prevent those with mental health issues or addictions from obtaining arms. He said this takes away from a constitutional right. “If they can put you into some mental health system and flag you, they’re saying that your Second Amendment rights can be stripped,” Pisano said. “It’s a very dangerous thing when you start looking at it. What other rights can they take from you if they declare you to be mentally unfit? That’s the danger with these red flag laws. I, as governor, will not sign off on any red flag law because I believe it’s unconstitutional. And even if it was enacted, I would use the power as the governor as much as I could to stop unconstitutional laws from being enacted.” He would support constitutional carry, which would allow citizens to carry fire-

CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools hired Kimberly Schroeder as its new executive director of the Southwest Learning Community. Schroeder has been the Educator Performance Incentives and Career Pathways grant director for Union County Public Schools since 2018. She was a principal at Cuthbertson High in Waxhaw from 2012 to 2018 and an assistant principal there from 2009 to 2012. Schroeder was a teacher at Butler High in Matthews from 2001 to 2009.

SouthPark area students eligible for Simon scholarships CHARLOTTE – Students who will be graduating high school in 2020 and live in the community surrounding Charlotte Premium Outlets and SouthPark Mall are eligible for a scholarship from the Simon Youth Foundation. The scholarship program is part of a larger initiative called Simon Supports Education, which includes several opportunities designed to engage mall patrons in support of foundation's mission. Scholarship recipients are eligible for a one-time $1,500 scholarship, which may be applied to tuition at an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school. Feb. 19 is the deadline to apply. The scholarships awarded at the ceremony are funded largely by Simon Property Group employee and shopper donations. Visit www.syf.org/scholarships/ for more information.

Ardrey Kell student advises school board CHARLOTTE – Ardrey Kell High School student Gabriel Schuhl has been elected as student advisor to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education. He previously attended Community House Middle, Oakhurst Elementary and Hawk Ridge Elementary. Gabriel is active in extracurricular activities, including the Charlotte Mecklenburg Youth Council, student government, the speech and debate team and the band. He emphasizes the need for equity across all district schools. The student advisor is elected by students districtwide and serves a one-year term. Gabriel will be paid $100 per board meeting for his service.

arms. Though he knows shootings are a concern, he urges citizens to refer to the Bill of Rights. If elected governor, he plans to be very conservative when it comes to making laws that he believes would impede on citizens’ rights. “Shootings are an easy boogeyman to be attacked,” Pisano said. “But we have to remember that we’re talking about our rights as Americans that define us from the rest of the world and why so many people want to come here. It’s those rights that we have.” Though he does not have

got the qualifications and experience in government, maybe not so much in politics but in the nuts and bolts of how our government actually runs and bringing the policies and procedures to the people.” As governor, Pisano believes he could bring issues to the forefront that Democrats and Republicans are not talking about. He believes in the free market, both in business and in politics. As a third-party candidate, he understands it will be challenging to get votes. But it’s not going to stop him from trying. “To me, it’s offensive that we are bound by the choices of two private poTo me, it’s offensive litical organizations that that we are bound by tell us who we can and the choices of two can’t vote for,” Pisano political organizations said. “This isn’t about the that tell us who we can candidates or the parties. This is about the voters and and can’t vote for.” their choice. And them be• Al Pisano ing able to choose to vote for who they feel best repexperience in politics, Pisa- resents them.” no has 30 years of experiPisano said he plans to ence in police work, which run a grassroots campaign he believes will serve as an comprised of volunteers. advantage. Pisano has seen He plans to omit any “slick government policies in ac- campaigning or flowery tion and has observed prob- speeches” and wants to just lems he wants to bring to be available to the people. lawmakers’ attention. He will travel the state, visHe also believes his work iting gun shows, church in law enforcement and as groups and any groups who a detective allowed him to are willing to talk to him learn how to work with dif- and hear his message. ferent types of people, think On the web: www.consti outside of the box and de- tutionpartync.com velop organizational skills. He plans to use all of these Running for governor if elected. • Constitution Party: Al “When they set the system Pisano. up, they weren’t looking for • Democratic Party: Roy professional people or ge- Cooper & Ernest Reeves. niuses,” Pisano said. “They • Libertarian Party: Stewanted ‘we the people’ to ven DiFiore. be able to be involved and • Republican Party: Holly do this type of thing. I’ve Grange & Dan Forest.

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Myers Park sweeps conference swim/dive championship by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – The Myers Park boys and girls swim teams put on a big show at the Southwestern 4A championship, sweeping both events on Jan. 10. The Mustangs won 10 of 12 events on both sides of the race, swimming their way to 20 titles in 24 events. On the girls side, all-American senior Liza Whitmire and freshman sensation Kiley Wilhelm led the Mustangs to the victory. Whitmire won both the 50-meter freestyle and 100 breaststroke individual titles while Wilhelm took the 100 butterfly and took the 200 IM title by more than 11 seconds over the field. In addition, Whitmire and Wil-

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helm teamed with Claire Russell and Maya Gendzel to win the 200 medley relay. Whitmire later teamed with Russell, Carolyn Goins and Alexandra Xerra to win the 200 freestyle relay while Wilhelm combined with Gendzel, Goins and freshman Sophia Lindauer to win the 400 freestyle relay. The Mustang girls also got individual wins from Gendzel in the 100 freestyle and Russell in the 100 backstroke. Butler’s Caroline Stowe won the 200 freestyle relay while East Meck’s Anneliese Hohm took home the 500 freestyle title. However, the Mustang girls scored 738 points to put them comfortably ahead of Hickory Ridge (352, second), Butler (327, third), East Meck (315, fourth),

erty and at-risk. The average daily attendance for the first quarter was more than 90% overall – 98% in the K-1 grade group. The students have engaged in a variety of academic and cultural enrichment activi-

Independence (146, fifth) and Porter Ridge (103, sixth). Spencer Freeman led a large contingent of Mustang boys to make a huge a huge impact, as the sophomore won two individual events and was a member of a pair of conference champion relay teams. Freeman won the 100 butterfly and took the 500 freestyle title by more than eight seconds ahead of the field. Freeman later teamed with Alex Wilhelm, Rocky Primm and Ham Williams-Tracy to win the 200 medley relay and combined with Jake Sapp, Williams-Tracy and freshman Caden Campolmi to win the 400 freestyle relay. The Mustangs also took gold in the 200 freestyle relay as Sapp, Jack Guenther, Jonahan Hatuta and

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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. 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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The Myers Park girls and boys swim team dominated at the Southwestern 4A championship, winning 20 of the 24 events and easily taking the team titles. Photo courtesy of Myers Park High School

Primm won the 200 freestyle relay. The Mustangs also got individual wins from Graham Hohnbaum in the 200 freestyle, Alex Wilhelm in the 200 IM, Sapp in the 100

Charlotte Hornets game and participated in special programs such as Mad Science of the Metrolina, Party Pets, Brazilian Martial Arts and yoga. “The students are having the time of their lives. Most of them have never experienced the activities and field trips we offer,” Executive Director Bronica Glover said. “Parents are also engaged – we had a successful Fall Family Night with almost 100% parent participation last week. Our first quarter parents’ survey results re-

backstroke and Primm in the 100 breaststroke. Overall, the Mustangs boys swam away with the team title, scoring 726 points.

vealed that the parents are very satisfied with the program and their kids love it.” GEP takes 75 students home by bus each day, making sure they arrive safely at their front doors. Three afterschool teaching associates and a part-time site director are employed at the new GEP site at Montclaire Elementary. “GEP and Southminster have been working together for several years through our intergenerational Reading Buddy program – students visit Southminster residents

for one-to-one reading,” said Tracy McGinnis, Southminster’s philanthropy director. “In December, the two groups worked on a joint service project, and we’ll resume the Reading Buddy program in January. We are so happy to be able to further expand our relationship with GEP by contributing to the afterschool program.” The ongoing GEP relationship aligns with Southminster’s charitable mission of connecting generations to build a stronger Charlotte Mecklenburg.

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INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO U.S. 74 (INDEPENDENCE BOULEVARD) FROM WEST OF IDLEWILD ROAD TO I-485

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The proposed project would upgrade U.S. 74 from west of Idlewild Road to I-485 by adding general purpose lanes, interchanges, bridges and an express lane in each direction. NCDOT, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), has published the Final U.S. 74 (Independence Boulevard) Improvements Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA contains a summary of the impacts associated with the project, including an evaluation and proposed finding of de minimis 4(f) impacts to several local park properties protected under the Department of Transportation Act of 1966. The Environmental Assessment (EA) document is available for review online https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/us-74-express-lanes/Pages /project-documents.aspx

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With the EA now available to the public, the formal review period has begun. The public hearings will provide an opportunity for the public to make comments that will be included in the project record. Comments on the EA and de minimis finding will be accepted until February 29, 2020. NCDOT representatives will be available in an informal, open house-style setting to answer questions and gather public input regarding the proposed project. The opportunity to submit written comments or questions will be provided and is encouraged. Citizens may attend either open house at any time between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. There will be no formal presentation. Project maps and other information can be found on the project website https://www.ncdot.gov/projects/us-74-express-lanes Maps and other information on Project I-5507 (the project to add express lanes on I-485) will be available at this meeting as well. For more information contact Wilson Stroud, with the NCDOT Project Management Unit wstroud@ncdot.gov or (919) 707-6045 NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate in this public open house. Anyone requiring special services should contact Diane Wilson at pdwilson1@ncdot.gov as soon 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 1-800481-6494.

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Helping people age in place

Epcon hopes to launch more age-restricted housing by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com

MINT HILL – Epcon Communities is targeting 21 acres off Idlewild Road for its next 55-and-older neighborhood. The homebuilder envisions 53 homes, a walking trail and a central park area with an outdoor seating area and fire pit. Mike Davis, director of land development at Epcon Communities, shared plans for The Courtyards at Mint Hill with town commissioners before their Jan. 9 meeting to get feedback before submitting official paperwork.

Epcon Communities specializes in building homes for 55-and-older buyers. The company focuses on age-restricted homes, which require that 80% of units have at least one occupant age 55 or older. Davis said age-restricted communities don’t generate as many road trips and make a lesser impact on school enrollment than a traditional neighborhood of single-family homes. Their communities also have low crime rates. “Our buyers support local businesses, restaurants and services nearby,” Davis said. “They typically will donate more time to charities and organizations.”

The proposed sketch plan for The Courtyards at Mint Hill is projected Jan. 9 at Mint Hill Town Hall. The 21-acre site is located at 14333 Idlewild Road. Justin Vick/SCW photo

Epcon Communities has been active in the Charlotte housing market since 2013. The company has homes available in several communities see HOUSING, Page 3B

Charlotte continues to celebrate historic milestones, such as the signing of the storied Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, creating unique juxtapositions of historical figures interacting in a modern city backdrop.

ROYAL ROOTS Historian relates region's history to the throne by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com

Queens, kings, dukes and crowns may seem like words heard in a British history class, but they are just as relevant to Charlotte, North Carolina. Community historian Tom Hanchett presented Charlotte’s history to an audience of all ages Jan. 7 at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library’s Mint Hill branch. The presentation was part of the library’s new monthly series in which Hanchett will discuss different aspects of Charlotte’s history. During Hanchett’s “Mecklenburg History 101” presentation, he broke down the Queen City’s history into four eras: Queen, King, Duke and Crown. Queen The city was named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III of England during the colonial period. People who lived there were merchants who

sold locks. The merchants also named the county Mecklenburg, after where Queen Charlotte came from in Germany. As Europeans began to settle in North America, they were settling on Native American land. An example of this was the Catawba River, named for the Catawba tribe. Hanchett said many of the settlers were Scots-Irish, Presbyterian, German and Lutheran, which he related to the many Presbyterian and Lutheran churches in Charlotte. He said people described where they lived based on the church community they were near, such as Sharon Presbyterian Church. Hanchett also discussed a gold rush in Charlotte, which led to the establishment of another location of the U.S. Mint in Charlotte. It was on Mint Street before it was not needed anymore in the city. Parts see HISTORY, Page 2B

Textile mills and railroad stops have given way to skyscrapers. SCW file photos

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Tom Hanchett said Charlotte textile mill workers would spend their Saturday paychecks on Sunday NASCAR races, which still happen to this day. NASCAR comes to Charlotte in May and October.

Tom Hanchett continues his “Mecklenburg History 101” series at 1 p.m. in the community room of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library's Mint Hill branch on the following dates: Feb. 4: Rosenwald Schools, remembering rural education Mar. 3: Women Changing Charlotte Apr. 7: Our Charlotte Region May 5: The South in the Funny Pages

Mobility & More is one-stop shop by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

MATTHEWS – Customers find their way into Mobility & More for a variety of reasons, but CEO Jay Buinicky strives to make sure each one has the same experience by the time Buinicky they leave. Buinicky said whether it’s a weekend warrior who has a broken bone or a person in need of a wheelchair, mobility scooter, lift chair or any number of other accessories and gadgets a person may need to make their lives easier, Mobility & More can help. “The younger generation may come to us if they get in an accident, break a leg or they’ll come to us for a knee walker or something like that,” Buinicky said. “For the true senior demographic, they’re aging in place. They’re limited in their mobility, but they want to stay at home for as long as possible. A senior’s number one fear, even before death, is moving into a senior facility. Their goal is to stay at home as long as possible, and we want to help with that. We want to make sure they have all of the products and the simple little lifestyle aids that may help them on a day-to-day basis.” While some of the products used to achieve improved mobility may be the same, the individual story and exact needs are never cookie-cutter, and that’s where Mobility & More shines. “We want to uncover people’s true needs and qualify them for the type of product they’re going to need,” Buinicky said. “Our goal is to kind of hold their hand and make sure they get the right product. “We also want to make sure people understand we’re here to be a resource, and not just for mobility, but for other things as well. People don’t realize we do stair lifts, we have the carriers that go on the back of vehicles so they can transfer their scooters and so many products that make their everyday life easier. We do not just come in and try to sell them something. We want to establish that relationship with them and help them with whatever they are going to need.” Buinicky said the store, which opened last year at 251 N. Trade St. see MOBILITY, Page 2B

Softball league stays grounded in fun by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – Gerry Gallup said Thursdays have been his favorite day of the week ever since he became a player in the BOOM softball league. The BOOM (Bunch Of Old Men) softball league is entering its 11th season, and it’s a league unlike any other in the Charlotte area. And, best of all, they’re looking for new players this spring. To qualify, players must be at least 60 years old, have a general understanding of the game

and be available for the Thursday double-headers that begin at Park Road Park at 10 a.m. sharp. But that’s not all, according to David Jarrett, the man in charge of the league that really appears almost as much a cover for having a good time as it does a softball league. “It’s all about having fun,” he said. “It’s not as competitive as the other two leagues in Carolina Senior Sports. This is laid back, it’s during the day, so you have to be retired to even play it. “We got guys who can barely get to first base. When they get on, we’ll have runners for them – if we

have anyone who has enough energy to run again. There’s got to be a lot of guys sitting at home saying, ‘Gosh, this looks like fun. I want to give this a try.’” Gallup said he’d never hit a home run until last season. When he hit it out, his teammates remind him to this day, he was so excited he may have missed a base, but the BOOM league doesn’t take themselves seriously, so maybe he did, maybe he didn’t. There are never any umpires at their games, so it will go down in BOOM folklore forever.

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of it can be seen at the Mint Museum on Randolph Road. “At one point, street names in Charlotte made sense,” Hanchett said. King Cotton was often referred to as “King Cotton,” which defines this era of Charlotte’s history. The creation of railroads was one of the elements that allowed farmers to grow cotton in Charlotte. Buyers and sellers would come in from as close as Mint Hill and as far as Lexington. Hanchett said there was a “cotton wharf,” which is where the Charlotte Epicentre is located today. “What a great name for a shopping mall,” Hanchett said. “It really was the epicenter of cotton buying and selling.” The other element that led to the cotton boom in Charlotte was the end of slavery. When freedom came, Charlotte became one of the major cotton-producing and trading towns in the South. Then, people in Charlotte decided to build their own textile mills to make more money. An example of one of the mills is Atherton Mill, which is now a popular, upscale shopping center in South End. Hanchett said that pretty quickly, Charlotte and its surrounding areas became competitive in the textile industry.

Many children worked in the mills. Hanchett said urbanization and the notion that kids should go to school both began in this era. With everything happening in Charlotte at this time, immigration was not one of them. Hanchett said most of the last wave of immigrants settled in “new” lands out in the far west. Still, a lot of growth happened in the city. Duke At the beginning of the last century, James B. Duke of Duke Power (now known as Duke Energy) was at the forefront of producing and distributing electric power. He defines this era. “We now take it for granted,” Hanchett said. “We assume it’s always been there, but it wasn’t. And it took somebody very visionary and also incredibly rich to make electricity a functional thing we can use every day.” Hanchett said Duke, who was from Durham but moved to New Jersey, was rich because of the mass-produced cigarette made by Duke American Tobacco. Duke later founded Duke Power, creating tremendous growth in Charlotte. An old picture of Charlotte shows Tryon Street as “the Wall Street of Charlotte.” The growth in Charlotte led to the development of places like Myers Park, which was so nice because of the money from textile mill owners, Duke Energy employees and the bankers

MOBILITY (continued from page 1B)

Looking for more history? The Charlotte Museum of History and President James K. Polk State Historic Site provide insight into national events shaped Charlotte. SCW file photo

in the neighborhood. NASCAR also began to develop in Charlotte at this time, with races happening on Sundays. “If you worked in the mill, you got paid on Saturday,” Hanchett said. “When do the NASCAR races run? Sunday. Still today.” Crown In more recent years, Charlotte’s skyline has grown with new and old buildings. Hanchett calls this the city’s crown. Though Hanchett said he does not know exactly why the city has grown so much, he does know some of the pieces. Civil rights is one of the key reasons for Charlotte’s growth, according to Hanchett. Some of the beginnings of the national Civil Rights Movement began in Charlotte, such as efforts to desegregate upscale restaurants, which caught the

attention of John and Robert Kennedy. The Kennedys later put together the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which was inspired in part by the success in Charlotte. Another key component was education with the establishment and growth of UNC Charlotte, which is one of the major universities in the South, according to Hanchett. “This is a region that has been a lot more willing than a lot of parts in the South to change,” Hanchett said. Hanchett said Charlotte’s investment in change has brought so many people to this city to thrive. “No, they’re not all on 485 right in front of me, but it feels like it,” Hanchett said. “It’s amazing that we’re not stuck in traffic all the time because we have a city that was built for half of us, and we’re all here now.”

in downtown Matthews as Mobility & More’s second location, has an extensive product line that is in stock and ready for immediate pickup. The products include mobility aids such as wheelchairs, but also shower safety products, diabetic shoes and accessories, urological supplies, knee walkers, hospital beds CBD products and rollators. “Our goal is to have a variety of things so that we have what they need in stock so they can take off with it that day. That instant gratification is huge,” Buinicky said. “For a senior, they come from old school. They want to walk into a store, sit down on the equipment and test it out. They want to get to know you, shake your hand and know that you’re a professional organization they want to do business with. That’s so important to them, and it’s important to us.” While Mobility & More has a large inventory and a full warehouse of products, there are times they can’t help. In those times, Buinicky, who is a member of Charlotte Senior Resources, a collaboration of local professionals in the industry, will find someone who can help them. But in most cases, Mobility & More has just what customers need on hand and they are aiming to become a fixture in the community for a long time to come. “We signed five-year lease in the building, but I want to own property one day and maybe expand and update the showroom,” Buinicky said. “I have access to whatever a senior is going to need. My goal is to stay here for as long as we can and be a resource to this community.” Need more information? Visit www.mobility-more.com for the store’s full product listing, call Jay Buinicky at 704821-7777 or stop by the showroom at 251 N. Trade St. weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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When he got back to the dugout, though, that’s when the real fun began. “If you do well, guys are going to pat you on the back and tell you did well,” Gallup said. “If you screw up or if you do too well, as you can see, they’re going to ride you. That’s what I love. It’s all about the camaraderie and the fun.” Some of the BOOM players, including Keith Ratliff and Grier Stanford, play in much more competitive travel teams. The Charlotte Senior Sports League, of which BOOM has formed under, has two other leagues including travel teams and a Tuesday night league that is competitive and features 20 teams with 260 players. “In the other two leagues, it’s serious,” Jarrett said. “If you have an error or you screw up bad, guys are going to get a little

bit peeved about it. Not in BOOM.” sometimes takes a 40-minute drive to the Jarrett said he keeps the rosters at around field. 16 players, so he hopes 13 will show. Eleven “I started last year and they made me feel players are needed to play due to an extra welcome right away,” he said. “I live a little infielder/outfielder of the team’s choice, but bit far away, but I couldn’t imagine giving they usually work out the details on this up ... The first day sitting in the the fly. dugout and hearing all of the After their games, which laughing, joking and busting run March through Noup, I was like, ‘OK, I’m govember and are divided This is for the guy who’s ing to like this. I’ve loved looking for something into two seasons, the it ever since.” guys will meet for lunch Ratliff said sometimes fun to do where you at BV Pub and Pizzeria, it’s hard as a senior to can build friendships where they have carved and have relationships. meet new people, but the out a deal for a free beer That’s really at the heart BOOM league has served from owner Haile Placek. him well in that regard. of what we do.” “That’s what I love about it “This is for the guy who’s • Keith Ratliff so much,” Gallup said. “We get looking for something fun to do together and play, then we all go and where you can build friendships and have lunch and have a good time. Some have relationships,” he said. “That’s really at guys will even go play golf after that some- the heart of what we do.” times. It’s just so much fun.” Jarrett just had surgery for esophageal Richard Storm lives outside Fort Mill and cancer. He hasn’t swung a bat in months

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