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the group’s original members feel the group developed a political undertone as it became part of the South Charlotte Partners, a political advocacy group formed in 2019. Ray Eschert, a founding member of the Ballantyne Breakfast Club and South Charlotte Partners, has formed the new South Charlotte Breakfast Club with co-founder Patrick Twiest. While the Ballantyne Break-

fast Club functions under the South Charlotte Partners, the South Charlotte Breakfast Club will work independently. Eschert and Twiest intend the South Charlotte Breakfast Club to be a nonpartisan, public forum in which business leaders, political figures and other members of the community, including the South Charlotte Partners, can give presentations on what is happening in the area. Residents will have the opportunity to ask questions to become more informed. “We’re trying to bring that context back into what a community forum is supposed to be about without having to get involved see BREAKFAST, Page 6A

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Ray Eschert has helped create more cohesion within the Ballantyne community. He hopes to carry that over into the greater south Charlotte area with a new breakfast club. SCW file photo

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CHARLOTTE – The Providence Day girls basketball team put together one of the most remarkable runs in state history by winning seven consecutive NCISAA titles and 11 in a span of 12 seasons. But that run, which was fueled by former N.C. Gatorade Player of the Year winners Erin Whalen, Jatarie White, Tiffany Mitchell and Janelle Bailey, had ended two years ago. This year’s Providence Day team has one player – senior Morgan Kelson, who will attend Claflin College in Orangeburg, S.C. – who has formally signed to play college basketball. Even so, this may be the Chargers’ deepest team as they stepped on the court Feb. 22. “We have the most depth in the state,” said senior Andi Levitz. “We can play 11 good players, and I don’t think anyone else can say that. And they all contribute on offense and defense and we need everyone to contribute.” Seniors Kelson and Levitz, the Chargers’ two leading scorers all season long, played like their player of the year predecessors when it mattered most in the state title game. Levitz nailed five 3-pointers in the first half alone and scored 15 of Providence Day’s first 29 points. Kelson added nine first half points as the Chargers raced out to leads of 9-0, 14-2 and 21-8 before entering halftime 33-18 over Greensboro Day, the 27-3, top-seeded team in the state who had already beaten Providence Day 56-49 last December.

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Charlotte Catholic announced that nine members of the Class of 2020 will play college sports. They are Dylan Chromy, Kutztown (baseball); Moira Darling, Sewanee (field hockey); Mattie McFee, Savannah College of Art and Design (swimming); Malik McGowan, North Carolina (football); Will Sommer, Montevallo, (lacrosse); Mitchell Tanis, Christopher Newport (golf); Luke Taylor, Western Carolina (baseball); Cormac Terry, Catholic University of America (baseball); and Carter Woody, Valparaiso (football). Photo courtesy of Charlotte Catholic

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CHARLOTTE – North Carolina residents will cast their votes for local, state and national candidates March 3 in the primary election, but early voting is well underway. Several sites in Mecklenburg County have been open throughout early voting, which ends Feb. 29. While some residents may only be voting in the Democratic presidential primary, some local and state candidates’ canvassers stood outside early voting sites, hoping to speak to voters about the other names on the ballot. “People are coming to pick the president,” Tera Long said Feb. 24 at the Morrison Regional Library. “They don’t know the down ballot, so I’m spending the majority of my time this week trying to educate them on that.” Long is one of eight candidates running for an at-large seat on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners. She’s had helpers from her campaign covering as many voting sites as possible. At the state level, Charlotte City Council member Dimple Ajmera is on the ballot for state treasurer. Leila Forbes stood outside the Morrison Regional Library to garner support for Ajmera’s campaign. “She has the financial background for this,” Forbes said of Ajmera. “This is a position she is so well-suited for. She’s also so organized and detail-oriented. And she recognizes that she can use that position to invest in progressive organizations to further progressive issues.” Forbes said because many people are focused on the Democratic presidential

Leila Forbes campaigns on behalf of state treasurer candidate Dimple Ajmera outside of Morrison Regional Library in Charlotte. Kayla Berenson/SCW photo

primary, they are unsure about the other candidates. Forbes said though she has not had many lengthy discussions with voters, some have stopped to listen and learn about Ajmera. Early voting is a popular option for Mecklenburg County voters. In the 2018 midterm election primary, 20,270 Mecklenburg County residents voted early. As of Feb. 23, 2,340 Mecklenburg County residents have voted in the primary election. Residents who wish to vote but missed the Feb. 7 registration deadline still have until early voting ends to register. To register during early voting, voters must bring their proof of North Carolina residency to an early voting site and can register and vote that day. A list of approved forms to prove residency and a list of early voting locations and hours can be found at www.meckboe.gov. Election Day voting takes place from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. March 3 at your designated polling place.

NEWS BRIEFS Nominations sought for police relations awards CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee is accepting nominations through April 3 for the 41st Annual Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Community Relations Awards. The awards recognize officers and work teams from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for building positive, problem-solving relationships with citizens and neighborhood groups. Written submissions may be sent to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee, Belmont Regional Center,700 Parkwood Ave., Charlotte. Nominations may also be submitted at https://charlottenc. seamlessdocs.com/f/PoliceNomination. Selected officers will be honored at an awards gala May 14 at Extravaganza Event Hall.

City to construct utility-scale solar energy project CHARLOTTE – Charlotte is going to participate in the Duke Energy Green Source Advantage Program, enabling the city to move forward with a 35-megawatt, utility-scale solar energy project. The city will partner with solar energy companies Carolina Solar Energy and Ecoplexus to build the solar farm by 2022. The project, which will help offset about 25% of carbon emissions from city-owned buildings over the next 20 years, saving nearly $2 million in energy expenses and improving air quality. It is also expected to create 428 jobs in the region. The city adopted a plan in December 2018 to become a low-carbon City by 2050, aligning with the Paris Climate Agreement. The city aims to achieve 100% zero carbon municipal buildings and fleet by 2030.

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Litter Gitters clean waterways CHARLOTTE – The City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Envision Charlotte, Coca-Cola Consolidated and Osprey Initiative announced a pilot program to collect and remove litter from area waterways using devices called Litter Gitters. Once litter is removed from waterways, recyclable material will be sorted out and recycled. The program also will gather data and find sustainable solutions for the future using the materials gathered by Litter Gitters. The devices are used to intercept floating debris from storm water runoff. They will be cleaned weekly and after heavy rains in the

City, GreerWalker recognized for United Way support CHARLOTTE – City of Charlotte and GreerWalker LLP were named Spirit of North Carolina Award winners for their support of United Way’s work. A panel of 25 judges representing United Way organizations across North Carolina reviewed more than 40 nominations to select this year’s winners, who were recognized at a luncheon Feb. 19 in Pinehurst. Other area winners were ATI Specialty Materials, Harris Teeter and Regions Bank. “The Spirit of North Carolina Award recognizes the exemplary collaborative partnerships that United Way of Central Carolinas builds with its supporters,” said Clint Hill, chief development officer. “These organizations have gone above and beyond to help us address the growing challenges around economic mobility in our community.”

Bessant to give keynote at women voters gala CHARLOTTE – The League of Women Voters of Charlotte-Mecklenburg celebrates 100 years of the organization and women’s right to vote with a dinner and gala. Cathy Bessant, chief operating and technology officer at Bank of America, will serve as keynote speaker. The event starts at 6 p.m. Feb. 29 at Le Meridien Hotel, 555 S. McDowell St. Tickets cost $100. Buy them at www.goleaguego.org.

CATS to extend LYNX Blue Line rush-hour frequency CHARLOTTE – CATS will mitigate weekday rush-hour delays on the LYNX Blue Line in April by extending train frequency by 90 seconds from 6:30 to 8:45 a.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m.. Trains will operate every nine minutes during weekday peak service. This will allow CATS to provide reliable, consistent, two-car-train service while conducting extensive mid-life mechanical overhauls on the original 20 light-rail vehicles the system purchased with the start of the original Blue Line in 2007. CATS has 42 vehicles in its fleet. Want more news? Visit us online at www. thecharlotteweekly.com

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White Duck Taco finds home in Charlotte’s Belmont neighborhood by Karie Simmons karie@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – Jason Haas felt the taco scene in Charlotte was lacking some international flavor. That’s why he and business partner Jeff Carter fought hard to bring White Duck Taco to the Queen City. “Authentic tacos are good, but there’s a limited range of what you can do there and there’s something fun about different flavors and offering that on a small plate,” Haas said. The Asheville-based eatery, which also operates locations in Greenville, S.C., Johnson City, Tenn., and Nashville, Tenn., specializes in scratch-made tacos with unique flavor profiles – like Bangkok shrimp, banh mi tofu, jerk chicken, mole-roasted duck and Thai peanut chicken – served à la carte for $3.75 to $5.50 each. Other tacos include black bean and cheese, spicy buffalo chicken, crispy pork belly (Haas’ favorite), fish, BBQ pork carnitas, steak and cheese, lamb gyro and shrimp and grits. Jackfruit can also be substituted on any taco to make it vegetarian. “And if we take out a sauce on a lot of them, it makes it vegan,” Haas said. There’s also beer from local breweries, margaritas, sangria and

Asheville-based White Duck Taco is putting its stamp on Charlotte with international tacos served à la carte. Karie Simmons/SCW photos

Cheerwine slushies with or without bourbon. Haas and Carter (who holds the franchising rights for the Charlotte locations) searched for years to find the perfect space for White Duck Taco before landing on the corner of East 10th Street and Seigle Avenue in the Belmont neighborhood. “The price is high in Charlotte and for restaurants, your rent can kill you,” Haas said. “There were some great locations that had a lot of promise, but the rent was just too high.” When they quietly opened in December, it didn’t take long for people to notice. Haas said word spread fast and popularity surged with lines

forming at the door before they even had time to unlock them. The response has been so positive that Haas and Carter are already planning to expand further into the Charlotte region. Haas could only confirm one location, but he hinted that others are in the works. “We know we’re in Matthews because we bought a site, but beyond that, we just don’t know,” he said. Want to go? White Duck Taco is open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 1020 E. 10th St., Suite 3.

(Clockwise from top) The Bangkok shrimp taco, fish taco and steak and cheese taco are popular menu items at White Duck Taco, which opened in December in Charlotte’s Belmont neighborhood. Co-owner Jason Haas said the crispy pork belly taco is one of his favorites.

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• Experienced Community Leader ✯ Precinct Chair in Mecklenburg County Democratic Party ✯ Democratic Women of Meck. County Executive Board ✯ Juvenile Crime Prevention Council ✯ Habitat for Humanity

• Public Interest Attorney for 17 Years • Mother to Three CMS Students Community Endorsements Jennifer De La Jara CMS School Board, At-Large

Hugh McColl Former Chairman and CEO of Bank of America

George Dunlap Chairman of the Mecklenburg County Commission

Dan McCready Former Candidate for U.S. House

Shirley Fulton Superior Court Judge (Ret.)

Susan Rodriguez-McDowell Mecklenburg County Commissioner

Renee Garner Matthews Mayor Pro-Tem

Lee Myers Former Mayor of Matthews

Susan Harden Mecklenburg County Commissioner

Jennifer Roberts Former Mayor of Charlotte

Patsy Kinsey Former Mayor and City Councilwoman

Rev. Dwayne Anthony Walker Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church

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The Charlotte Marathon returns Nov. 14. Photo courtesy of Novant Health Charlotte Marathon

Novant Health re-ups support for Charlotte Marathon CHARLOTTE – Novant Health confirmed its commitment to community health and active lifestyles with title sponsorship of the Charlotte Marathon through 2024. Under the agreement, Novant Health will provide medical care along race routes and at the finish line. The marathon will partner with Novant Health throughout the year to share training tips, healthy recipes and exercise videos as participants gear up to run Nov. 14. “Sponsorship of the Charlotte Marathon is an investment in the health and wellness of our community as a whole,” said Jesse Cureton, chief consumer officer of Novant Health. “Our commitment to this event gives us the opportunity to encourage healthy lifestyle choices that come with training, to celebrate participant’s successes and to raise awareness of Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital and the remarkable patients we care for.” Novant Health Hemby

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Children’s Hospital will remain the primary beneficiary. The event has contributed nearly $200,000 since 2013 to support programs at Hemby Children’s Hospital. In 2020, funds will support Caroline’s Corner, a new kitchen and family living room for patients and families at Hemby. Caroline’s Corner will bring care, comfort and hope to families with a hospitalized child. Plans are in place to create a spacious, private and peaceful retreat uniquely designed to meet the needs of pediatric patients’ families. The area will be constructed and furnished to make every day spent at the hospital a little more comfortable, enabling families to focus on their child’s healing and recovery. “Our goal isn’t to be the

biggest marathon,” race director Tim Rhodes said. “We want to be the best marathon – to provide a one-of-a-kind experience for the runners, a positive impact on the community and a unique platform for our sponsors to really shine – and that’s absolutely achievable.” The 2019 event was bigger than anticipated as the marathon, half marathon and marathon relay reached capacity. Just shy of 6,000 people from 40 states and eight other countries took to the start line for the 15th annual series of events.

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I have two women in my life and neither one wants me Tony Marciano Reverend

y assistant, Pam, and I were working on a project. I turned to her and said, “Is it true that you said to my wife, ‘I would never marry him,’ and my wife, Dot, said back to you, ‘I would never work for him?’” Pam enthusiastically said yes! I was dating my wife when we were both attending ministry preparation school. There was a push by the denomination who sponsored the school that you marry someone who would make a wonderful assistant. The idea was that the two of you would serve together or co-labor side by side in either the church or other ministry opportunities we would be appointed. By marrying someone who would make a great assistant, you could climb the ladder and be appointed to more demanding roles of responsibility and leadership. If you’ve read my column for any amount of time, you know that I bucked that mindset. I wasn’t going to marry an assistant. I wanted to marry someone who was the love of my life. I wanted to marry someone who would make me stupid in love, not someone who could run programs or handle administration. My leaders shook their heads at my response. When we graduated and were appointed to our first ministry assignment together, I quickly learned that I had married a wife and not an assistant. My wife doesn’t do well in office procedures. It’s just not in her wheelhouse. Yet, we were appointed to serve together. I went to my second appointment and yes, I had greater responsibility and greater demands. While my first appointment had no

staff, I had four people to supervise in my second appointment. I saw greater administrative demands did not fit well in my wife’s wheelhouse. Fast forward and it is March 1, 1996. I am sitting in the board room at Charlotte Rescue Mission being interviewed for the position of executive director. One member on the interviewing committee asked me what I saw my wife’s role in the mission. Without missing a beat, I turned to him and said, “If you want my wife to work here, that is a separate interview with her. You are interviewing me for the position of executive director. This is not a two for one interview.” He smiled at me and said, “Good answer.” My wife’s gifts are in the area of hospitality. Ten people can arrive at our house unannounced and she can whip up something for everyone to eat without missing a beat. She makes everyone feel special and they have a wonderful time. To this day, my wife makes sure that we still celebrate our children’s birthdays with cake and candles. They’re not 8; they are in their 30s. If I was to host you, I would find a package of hot dogs and microwave them, hoping you don’t ask me for a roll and mustard. My assistant’s role is different. She multiplies my time by taking care of the many details I need managed. Without her, the workload would be unmanageable, details would get lost, goals would not be accomplished, and things would fall apart. Pam is a details person. Give her a project and consider it done. My wife is not a details person. For both of them, I share this verse. “A good woman, who can find. She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband (boss) trusts her and she does him good and not harm all the days of his life.” I am blessed to have both women in my life, each with very different roles. I’ll be back soon. Until then, live well my friend. The Rev. Tony Marciano is the president/ CEO of the Charlotte Rescue Mission.

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Charlotte Latin senior RJ Johnson gets to the basket for two of his career-high 36 points that nearly led his team to the NCISAA 4A title. Johnson scored 17 of his team’s 22 fourth quarter points and scored 28 total after halftime. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

Johnson’s heroics nearly enough for Latin by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com

CHARLOTTE – All of the cliches that exist in the universe could apply to this one – leaving it all on the floor, going out with a bang, one last hurrah. But whatever slogan you choose, Charlotte Latin sensational senior point guard Randy “RJ” Johnson was even better than that in his final high school basketball game. Like everyone in attendance, Cannon coach Che’ Roth was in awe after his team’s 71-69 NCHSAA 4A title win had just crushed the fairytale ending for the six seniors who have helped build Latin’s program into a two-time Final Four team with a chance to win it all on their home floor for the first time in 17 years. “Randy was so good, he must have had 40 tonight,” Roth marveled. “He just willed his team. He was unbelievable.” Johnson absolutely dominated the second half. He scored 28 of his game-high 36 points after intermission, including 17 of Latin’s 22 points in the fourth quarter. The Holy Cross commit was hurting Cannon with 3-pointers – he made four in the second half after not connecting on one in the first two quarters – and at the rim where he made 12-of-13 free throw attempts and also converted on an old-school 3-point play. As time expired, Johnson had a good look at a well-defended 3-pointer, but missed to the right. Latin had a chance to tie the game with a last-ditch fadeaway from Bennett Smith, but the ball missed and the Cougars hung on as Johnson crumpled to his knees on the court. But Johnson had certainly stolen the show. “He got a good look at it there at the end,” Latin coach Chris Berger said. “He’s dynamite. It’s been really fun to watch him for four years develop into the person and the player that he is. He’s big-time, and I think Holy Cross got a steal. “We said before the game that we didn’t want to have any ‘what ifs.’ We wanted to leave it all out there, but more importantly we wanted to have fun. They’re never going to forget this. Win or lose, they’re never going to forget the experiences.” The game started with Cannon jumping to a 6-0 advantage that they would never fully give away at any point, although the Hawks would tie the game on three occasions, including when junior Chase Montgomery’s 3-pointer tied the score at 12. After Cannon jumped out to a seven point lead, junior Graham Calton (16 points) hit a 3-pointer at the halftime buzzer to put Latin within reach at 31-27.

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Cannon came out hot again with a 7-1 spurt to get to their biggest lead, 40-28, before two 3-pointers from Johnson ignited a 10-0 Latin run to cut that lead to two points. The Cannon lead got to seven points once, but 11 consecutive points from Johnson to open the fourth quarter tied the game at 55. Cannon sophomore Jaden Bradley, who scored 27 points and is the state’s No.1 recruit in the Class of 2022 according to 247Sports. com, canned consecutive 3-pointers to give the Cougars a 61-56 lead. But Latin wouldn’t stop attacking and eventually cut the lead to one point late after a Calton and-one and again a bucket by Johnson got the score to 68-67. Cannon made two free throws to go up by three, but fouled Johnson outside the key and he made both free throws to cut it to 70-69. The Hawks were having to foul and hacked Jarvis Moss (18 points), who made one of two to give Latin life at the end, but Johnson’s magic couldn’t continue at the buzzer. “Sometimes, if you don’t get the taller trophy, it’s still OK,” Berger said. “I had a good feeling this was going to be a battle. I knew our guys were excited. It must have been one heck of a game to watch from the stands. It was a fun game to coach, and I’m just extremely proud of our guys.” The Hawks finish the season 22-8, their best record since 2007-08, the year before Berger was named head coach. Johnson was a two-time all-state player. They had playoff wins over Christ School and top-seeded 28-5 Durham Academy. They enjoyed win streaks of six, five and four (twice) games and the six seniors Berger are so proud of will leave this program in a much better place than they found it. “This team was senior-led, and it’s kind of nice to have experience all year,” Berger said. “All six of those guys are going to go off and be successful people whether they’re professional athletes, doctors or CEOs of companies. That’s what it’s all about. I’m extremely proud.” Editor’s note: Charlotte Latin coach Chris Berger is widely regarded as one of the good guys of the game. The coolest thing I saw all championship weekend was Berger, immediately after accepting his runner-up coaching medal. He had to have been emotional, coming within inches of winning his alma mater, Charlotte Latin, its first state title in nearly two decades. Some of his players were hugging and crying, but Berger took the time to shake hands and offer words of encouragement to every single Cannon player, assistant coach and to head coach Che’ Roth. That’s grace and humility in the face of defeat if I’ve ever seen it.

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“I couldn’t have dreamed of a better start to the game,” said Providence Day coach Josh Springer, the orchestrator of all of the team’s success. “We had a fantastic start, no doubt we threw the first punch.” After freshman Lauren Jenson scored to give Providence Day a seemingly comfortable 41-25 lead, they had to feel very good. The Charger defense didn’t allow more than 10 points in a quarter in the semifinals and had done so just once in the first three frames to Greensboro Day. But after Jenson’s third quarter bucket, the Bengals went on a 23-9 run to cut the lead to 45-42 with 1:52 to go. “We just stayed calm and positive,” Levitz said. “Coach Springer looked at us and said, ‘It’s OK, we got this and we’re the ones still in control.’ It didn’t feel like that in the moment, but once we sat down and realized it, it was over.” Freshman Jordyn Latter had a critical bucket late while freshman point guard Chandler Brooks iced the 48-44 win by hitting one free throw. “When we lost in the semifinals last year it was the worst feeling ever and I still think about it,” Kelson said. “To play my last game winning the state championship

Senior Morgan Kelson gets behind the defense and scores two of her 15 points. Providence Day jumped out to a big lead and held on to beat Greensboro Day 48-44 on Feb. 28. Andrew Stark/SCW photo

is the best feeling ever.” Springer gives a lot of credit to his six seniors, the largest senior class in 13 seasons at Providence Day. This win was important to Springer, not just because it meant the Chargers were back on top, but how they did it. “We’ve been blessed to win a few of these, but this an unbelievable, special feeling with not being the favorite, being the underdog,” he said. “If you line their kids up against our kids, they have a ton of mega athletes and a ton of size and speed and some fantastic college prospects, but our kids were just gritty, hard-nosed, we attacked the glass and we kept our composure despite some adversity in the second half.” Kelson and Levitz finished with 15 points each to lead the way and helped set the tone for the Chargers’ return to glory. “You have to go out

with a bang playing your last high school basketball game. I’m so proud of all we accomplished,” Levitz said. “Coach Springer coaches us to our max every day and you don’t really see that unless you’re in our program. All of the hard work truly paid off tonight. We’ve been working every single day for this moment, and I’m so happy it’s here.” Springer adds another title to his ever-growing trophy cabinet, but this win is going to stick with him for a while. He told his team following their loss in January that they’d be back in the state championship game and win it this time. “I did say that. Greensboro Day was 27-3 going into today and has been destroying people all season long,” he said. “We weren’t better than them in December and we probably weren’t better than them in January, but we were fortunate to be better today.”

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in any political activities or fundraisers,” Eschert said. The two do not intend to compete with South Charlotte Partners and Ballantyne Breakfast Club. They encourage residents to attend all meetings they can to gain as much insight as possible. Twiest said the majority of board members for South Charlotte Partners understand and support what the South Charlotte Breakfast Club aims to do. “The biggest difference between us and South Charlotte Partnership is that they’re more of an active advocacy group on policy and trying to affect change, and we’re really just trying to create a forum so that the citizens can be informed,” Twiest said. Eschert said the South Charlotte Breakfast Club will never take a stance on any political issue facing the area. Rather, they will serve as a way for residents to form an opinion on their own. Eschert and Twiest still believe South Charlotte Partners is a “vital resource to the community.” The group has brought issues to leaders’ attention and advocated for what the area needs, as well as how they can receive it. South Charlotte Partners is a 501(c)(3) and has the ability to raise money for causes, which it has done. However, Eschert and Twiest said the breakfast club should function as a public forum, rather than an extension of the partnership. The South Charlotte Breakfast Club will serve all residents of south Charlotte, which is why Eschert and Twiest wanted to make

CHARLOTTE – Frampton Construction Company has moved its Charlotte office to new, larger quarters at 4500 Cameron Valley Pkwy., suite 220, in SouthPark. The move doubles the size of the initial Charlotte operation, which opened in 2013. “This move represents a significant milestone for Frampton and will afford us the space to continue to hire top talent and keep pace with the needs of our clients,” said Joey Smith, Charlotte operations director.

Sub shop aids Isabella Santos Foundation CHARLOTTE – The Isabella Santos Foundation is joining forces with 42 Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurants in the Charlotte region for the 10th Annual March “Month of Giving” campaign. During March, customers can make a donation at participating Jersey Mike’s restaurants. The campaign culminates in Jersey Mike’s “Day of Giving” on March 25, when restaurants will give 100% of the day’s sales to charity. Charlotte-area Jersey Mike’s restaurants raised more than $163,000 for the Isabella Santos Foundation last year.

Jet’s Pizza offers special CHARLOTTE – Jet’s Pizza is offering a special deal to celebrate Leap Year. Locations will sell menu-priced pizzas for 29% off Feb. 29. The deal is available by ordering online (www.jetspizza. com) only with the code LEAP. Jet’s Pizza has a location at 8700 Pineville-Matthews Road.

Dryer Vent Wizard rewards fire departments WAXHAW – Dryer Vent Wizard of Waxhaw Ballantyne awarded a $500 grant to both the Wesley Chapel and Charlotte fire departments for their work toward fire safety and public awareness about the dangers of fires. Grants will be used for fire prevention education for school-age children in Wesley Chapel and enhancing the middle school education program, props, student incentives and an evaluation tool in Charlotte. Megan Lavalle owns Dryer Vent Wizard of Waxhaw Ballantyne.

Frampton Construction provides planning and design support, preconstruction and construction services. Photo courtesy of Frampton Construction

Realtor earns awards for sales, service CHARLOTTE – Realtor Alexis Hughes finished 2019 with two awards – the 2019 EXP Humanitarian of the Year Award and Hughes 2019 EXP Realty ICON award. The former 911 dispatcher has mentored new real estate agents, hosted a hurricane relief party and implemented the Public Safety Appreciation Package, a home-buying initiative that helps law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs and telecommunicators buy homes. “It was a passion for helping others that made me choose a career in real estate,” Hughes said. Her icon award was for reaching exceptional sales volume while upholding the values of EXP Realty.

Speedway Children’s Charities exec promoted CONCORD – Speedway Children’s Charities promoted Charlotte chapter director Lisa Starnes to national executive director. Starnes joined the nonprofit as the Charlotte chapter’s director in 2012 after 20 years in telecommunications. She'll oversee chapters at eight tracks, including Charlotte Motor Speedway. Kelly Watts will succeed Starnes as Charlotte chapter director. Watts served as the business development manager for Speedway Motorsports.

the name more inclusive. While some meetings will be at the Ballantyne Hotel, Eschert and Twiest said they will meet in other locations as well. They also plan to schedule some evening meetings for those who cannot always attend on a Saturday morning. They want to cover issues that are “here and now,” such as the three cranes in the Ballantyne area. Eschert said he is in contact with the presidents of Northwood Ravin and Northwood Office, as well as the developer on the Panorama project in the Ballantyne Village. He hopes to hold a meeting where the three can present and answer questions from residents. Because they do not want to compete with South Charlotte Partners and the Ballantyne Breakfast Club, Twiest and Eschert hope to coordinate their meetings so that the same topics are not discussed at the same time. “It’s not a competition,” Twiest said. “That’s what we would hope to work out with them. We don’t need that and they don’t want that either.” Ultimately, the goal of the South Charlotte Breakfast Club is to be a positive influence on the south Charlotte area, the co founders said. They want to showcase how lucky they are to live in the area, despite pushback about growth, transportation and traffic. “This is a wonderful place to live,” Twiest said. “Everything we present is going to be with that focus.”

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Rice joins Circle of Success CHARLOTTE – Jim Rice, a private wealth advisor with Rice & Associates, has qualified for the company’s Circle of Success annual Rice recognition program. He established himself as one of the company’s top advisors to earn the achievement. Rice has 20 years of experience Ameriprise Financial.

FASTSIGNS franchise ranks high in network CHARLOTTE – FASTSIGNS of Charlotte – South Tryon was recognized as a top-performing center at a company convention in Phoenix, Arizona. The franchise won the Pinnacle Club Award for ranking 26 to 125 in sales volume from Oct. 1, 2018 to Sept. 30, 2019. Bob Miklosko is the franchisee of FASTSIGNS of Charlotte-South Tryon, Matthews-Ballantyne and Rock Hill.

Genghis Grill donates $23,000 to Folds of Honor DALLAS – Genghis Grill presented a check of $23,000 to Folds of Honor on Feb. 13 on behalf of parent company Mongolian Concepts. Genghis Grill encouraged guests to donate $3 or more to Folds of Honor to raise money for educational scholarships for families of fallen and disabled service members. Genghis Grill has a location at 11324 N. Community House Road.

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Saint Patrick’s Day You can bet your lucky charms that restaurants and bars across the region will serve green beer and Irish-inspired dishes in honor of St. Patrick's Day. But you can also find more immersive experiences that promote community and culture. Here's a heads up on eight major events and festivals being planned for St. Patrick's Day.

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Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade Jim Mannix, president of the Notre Dame Club of Charlotte, will serve as the grand marshal for the 24th annual parade. He'll be joined by pipe bands, dancers, drum lines and beauty queens. More than 135 entries will participate. The parade starts at North Tryon and 9th streets. It continues south to 3rd Street, where it takes a left and marches down 3rd Street to Caldwell Street. • When: 11 a.m. March 14 • Where: Uptown Charlotte • Details: www.charlottestpatsday.com

Shamrock Crawl We haven't received anything official about the sixth annual festival, but hot spots along downtown Matthews, such as Carolina Beer Temple, Seaboard Brewing, The Loyalist Market and Grace O'Malley's Irish Public House, are already making plans in anticipation for the celebration. The Carolina Beer Temple, Seaboard and The Loyalist will have Irish brews, while Grace O'Malley's will have DJ Moe rocking the patio. We'll keep you updated as more details emerge. • When: Times vary March 14 • Where: Downtown Matthews • Details: www.facebook.com/MatthewsSham rockCrawl St. Patrick’s Weekend Party Details are beginning to form like a beautiful glass of Guinness in regarding Mary O’Neill’s annual St. Patrick weekend. Lipstick on a Pig and Smokin' Gunn are among bands that will be rocking the Irish pub. South Charlotte Dog Rescue will be among the vendors at the event. • When: March 13 and 14 • Where: 116 W. North Main St., Waxhaw • Details: www.maryoneills.com

Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Festival Come for the parade but stay for the festival. The Charlotte Goes Green/St. Patrick’s Day Festival features more than 60 vendors selling arts, crafts, food and drink. The event includes live music, Irish dancers and a Celtic Kidz Zone. • When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 14 • Where: South Tryon Street from 3rd Street to Levine Avenue of the Arts, Charlotte • Details: www.charlottestpatsday.com Murder Most Green Murder Mystery The Charlotte Murder Mystery Company brings a fun whodunit to Treehouse Vineyards. Make your reservations today to help solve the mystery of who killed Patrick Flaherty, the owner of a 100-year old plant nursery. Tickets cost $20, which include a drink. • When: 3:30-6 p.m. March 15 • Where: 301 Bay St., Monroe • Details: www.treehousevineyards.com Celtic Festival The eighth annual Celtic Festival attracts musicians, dancers, bagpipers and warriors. It’s a great place to check out historic encampments, as well as watch traditional competitive games. Food trucks and craft beer will be available. Admission costs $9 for ages 13 and older, $8 for ages 6-12 and 62 and older, free for ages 5 and younger. • When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14 and 15 • Where: Latta Plantation, 5225 Sample Road, Huntersville • Details: www.lattaplantation.org

Green River Revival There's probably not a better venue to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than a green river, but that's one of several reasons to check out the U.S. National Whitewater Center. The festivities kick off with the Color Me Green 5K Trail Run. They continue with yoga and live music from Joslyn & The Sweet Compression and Lee Fields & The Expressions. • When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. March 14 • Where: 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., Charlotte • Details: www.usnwc.org St. Paddy's Fest! You're going to get more than a night of green beer at a place named Grace O'Malley's Irish Public House. The restaurant is planning a week's worth of activities in celebration, including the Shamrock Crawl on March 14, a parking lot party with music and bounce house on March 15, Irish trivia on March 16, St. Patrick's Day Party on March 17 and the Whisk[e]y Club of Matthews tasting Jameson on March 18. • When: Various times March 14-18 • Where: 157 N. Trade St., Matthews • Details: www.gomalleys.com

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ARTS BRIEFS Restaurant inspections The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants Feb. 14-20:

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Breakaway Music Festival coming to Charlotte CHARLOTTE – The Breakaway Music Festival has announced its complete 2020 calendar, which includes a weekend in Charlotte on Sept. 11 and 12. The music festival offers attendees industry-leading headliners while providing a solution to rising festival prices. “Our mission has always been to provide real fans with a true music festival experience, at a price they can actually afford,” co-founder Adam Lynn said. Visit www.breakawayfestival.com/ for details.

The Chris and Paul Show performs first Charlotte show CHARLOTTE – NBC “Bring the Funny” finalists The Chris and Paul Show will perform at Comedy Zone on March 12. Chris O’Neill and Paul Valenti formed The Chris and Paul Show back in 2000, then moved together to a 16-by-8 foot studio apartment in New York City. The duo has paved a path in comedy with its uncanny ability to take seemingly predictable situations and attack audiences with twists. Tickets start at $20 and are available by visiting www.cltcomedyzone.com or calling 980-321-4702.

Cutter adds ‘pow’ to art auction

• McAlister Deli, 4130 Carmel Road – 96.5 • Quick Wok, 8328 Pineville-Matthews Road – 97.5

CHARLOTTE – Art With Heart showcases original artwork donated by artists like Elisha Cutter, an independent comic book artist, graphic illustrator, and footwear designer in Charlotte. Cutter noted that the art auction “helps us grow as artists but also helps us grow as a community.” The 20th annual Art With Heart auction starts at 7 p.m. Feb. 29 at Elder Gallery of Contemporary Art, 1520 S. Tryon St. in Charlotte. Tickets cost $100 at e.givesmart.com/events/dyR/. The auction has raised more than $1.9 million to support Safe Alliance.

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CHARLOTTE – The lights are bright as the Charlotte Pride Band celebrates its 10th season by paying a tribute to Broadway with music from “Hamilton,” “Les Miserables,” “Phantom of the Opera” and other productions. John Ross, director of bands at Appalachian State University, leads the ensemble as artist director. It has approximately 50 members drawn from the greater Charlotte’s LGBTQI community and ally supporters. The concert, “A Salute to Broadway,” starts at 5 p.m. March 7 at Park Road Church, 3900 Park Road. Tickets cost $15. Buy them at the door or at www. charlotteprideband.org/!tickets/.

The Breakaway Music Festival is coming to Charlotte this year. Past bookings have included Kendrick Lamar, Halsey, Khalid, Wiz Khalifa and Diplo. Photo courtesy of Breakaway Festival

Providence Chamber Music Series packs a lot into show CHARLOTTE – The Providence Chamber Music Series will continue March 1 with a free concert. Musicians present an eclectic mix of music, styles and ensembles beginning with Telemann’s Cricket Symphony for a small orchestra of 11 players, featuring two solo double basses (Kurt Riecken and Jeffrey Ferdon). The symphony is followed by the world premiere performance of Oumuamua (the first interstellar object to pass through our solar system), composed by cellist Jeremy Lamb (Jeremy Lamb and Sarah Markle cellos, Taddes Korris bass). Also included on the program is Glinka’s Trio pathétique in D minor (Taylor Marino clarinet, Olivia Oh bassoon, and Paul Nitsch piano) which sets the stage for the annual performance by one of the audience’s favorite ensembles, The Charlotte Mandolin and Guitar Quintet (Donald Tison, Jane Hart Brendle, Matthew Darsey, Nick Lampo, and Troy Conn). The concert starts at 7 p.m. at Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Road. Visit www.providenceumc.org/music for details.

TV show talks caviar at shop CHARLOTTE – Mark Meissner, owner of Le Petit Philippe in Charlotte, demonstrated various ways to pair caviar that complement its flavor, rather than cover it in a recent episode of “tasteMAKERS.” The show airs on public television stations na-

tionwide. For this particular episode, Emmy-winning producer and host Cat Neville traveled to North Carolina to learn about sturgeon farming. Petit Philippe is a wine and chocolate store with a tasting room at 2820 Selwyn Ave. Visitwww.petitphilippe.com andwww.watchtaste makers.com/206 for details.

School raises money for festival CHARLOTTE – The Northwest School of the Arts cast and crew will present their production of “A Chorus Line” once the school secures the $65,000 needed to attend The International Thespian Festival. Northwest School of the Arts is one of 11 schools invited to perform on the main stage. The school has embarked on a quest to raise $65,000 required to make the trip. It produced a video appeal that can be viewed at https://vimeo. com/389273206. Donations can be made at www. nwsatag.com or by texting “give” to 704-285-0563

Fashion on display during CIAA CHARLOTTE – Good Life Couture Events will host the third installation of its Fête Fashion Show + Brunch during CIAA Weekend on March 1 at the Good Life at Enderly Park, 2122-D Freedom Drive. Claire Sulmers, of Fashion Bomb Daily, will present a fashion overview of New York Fashion Week and trends. Celebrity stylist “No IG Jeremy” serves as the fashion show’s creative director. `Email info@glenderlypark.com for details.

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Tap Takeover New Anthem Beer Project takes over the taps at Pintville Craft Beer. Try Roadside Prophet, Heart Shaped Tub, Neon God and other brews. 704-835-1089 6 p.m.-midnight; 329 Main St., Pineville

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LOUD&LIVE Feb. 28 • Beantown Tavern: Mark Starnes and the Boys • Coyote Joe’s: Scotty McCreery • Fillmore: KRS-One; Gogo vs. Old School Hip Hop Bash ft. Kid Capri • Mac’s Speed Shop: McKinney Gap • Neighborhood Theatre: Reel Big Fish, Big D and the Kids Table & Keep Flying • Rooftop 210: Yo Gotti • Southern Range: Act Two and JJ Langes Beatz • Stooges Pub: Action Jaxxon • Trail House: U-Phonik • Treehouse Vineyards: Russell N’ Woods Duo • Vintner’s Hill: River Ratz • Visulite: Abacab the Music of Genesis

Feb. 29 • Belk Theatre: Diana Ross • Beantown Tavern: Apple Brothers • Fillmore: Yo Gotti • Kristophers: Karaoke • Mary O’Neill’s: Two of Us • McGlohan Theatre: Kindred Family Soul • Moochies Tavern: Coconut Groove Band • Neighborhood Theatre: Downtown Abby & The Echoes and Ellis Dyson & The Shambles • Pour 64: Karaoke • Rooftop 210: Fabolous; Trey Songz • Stooges Pub: Action Jaxxon, Smilin’ Dogs & Bakkwoodz • Sweet Union: Radio Flyer Bluegrass Band • Trail House: Kids in America • Visulite: The Dirty Doors

March 1 • Fillmore: Jacquees • Oak Room: Lil Boosie & Stunna • Visulite: Audrey Mika w/ Souly Had

March 2 • Belk Theater: Joe Bonamassa

March 3 • DreamChaser’s: Music Bingo • Fillmore: Rufus Du Sol • Whiskey Warehouse:Ellie Morgan

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“Once they get a little bit of confidence, they realize it’s not that hard,” McKohnle said. Peyton Kohnle has participated in several of the fundraisers. “It’s fun, and you can be creative with it,” said Kohnle, who is McKohnle’s10-years-old niece. “There are no rules. You just paint.” The classes for children run for about an hour and cost $15 with $5 going to Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife. Adult classes can go up to two hours with $15 of the $25 being donated. She's raised $469 to date. McKohnle supplies the paint, brushes and the canvasses. She holds many of her classes at homes and business, including the Faded Rose in Monroe. McKohnle’s passion for art began at a young age after her mother, Bebe McManus, introduced her to painting when she was 7 years old. She continued painting off and on over the years, but truly dedicated herself after McManus passed away in 2013. “It’s a really good way to keep her with me now that she’s not with me anymore,” McKohnle said. “When I go to a pop-up or an art show, I always bring her wedding ring with me.” Continuing to teach classes is important for McKohnle after seeing on Instagram where Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife displayed the pictures she sent of her students holding the artwork they created. “It’s very exciting because it has actually caught on,” McKohnle said. “When you dream something and people are interested … it becomes a lot of fun. And we are trying to take a lot of good out of a bad situation.” Are you interested? Call 704-517-2279 to have an art class with Shannon McKohnle or donate to Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife.

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