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The On-Again, Off-Again
Restaurant inspections
The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants Feb. 14-20:
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28209 • Anh Dao Market, 4325 South Blvd. – 94 • Easy Like Sunday, 1600 E. Woodlawn Road – 96 • Skyland Family Restaurant, 4544 South Blvd. – 96 • Zack’s Hamburgers, 4009 South Blvd. – 98.5
28210 • Panda Express, 101 Seneca Place – 96.5 • Panera Bread, 5940 Fairview Road – 96.5 • Potbelly Sandwich Shop, 4620 Piedmont Row Drive – 97 • Whole Foods Market (meat), 6610 Fairview Road – 98.5 • Whole Foods Market (seafood), 6610 Fairview Road – 98.5
28211 • Bistro Labon, 274 S. Sharon Amity Road – 97 • Chick-fil-A, 4400 Sharon Road – 97 • The Cowfish, 4310 Sharon Road – 94.5 • Dunkin Donut, 4920 Old Sardis Road – 95.5 • IHOP, 336 S. Sharon Amity Road – 96 • KFC, 1101 N. Wendover Road – 97 • Momo Truck (mobile food), 3500 Latrobe Drive – 96 • Roosters Wood Fired Restaurant and Wine Bar, 6601 Morrison Blvd. – 93
28226 • McAlister Deli, 4130 Carmel Road – 96.5 • Quick Wok, 8328 Pineville-Matthews Road – 97.5
28270 • Cook Out, 1815 Sardis Road N. – 94.5 • Nourish, 1421 Orchard Lake Drive – 98.5
28277 • Chick-fil-A, 7910 Rea Road – 97.5 • Hickory Tavern, 12210 Copper Way – 97 • Homewood Suites, 12030 Copper Way – 99 • KO Food Truck (mobile food), 7032 Brighton Park Drive – 98 • Sherrill Market, 13510 Ballantyne Corporate Place – 100
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 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.
Pride band salutes Broadway
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/.
Save the Date 2020 THRIVE OVER 55 Senior Expo
March 20th, 2020 9am-12:30pm Christ Covenant Church
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 nationwide. 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.
Visit www.petitphilippe.com and www.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.
FREE Breakfast and FREE Lunch Free Admission Door prizes and giveaways! Food, Fun and Fellowship REGISTER TO ATTEND BY EMAILING US AT KATE@CMGWEEKLY.COM OR CALL US AT 704-849-2261
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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 Feb. 28-March 8 Home Show The Southern Spring Home & Garden Show offers ideas for enhancing your living environment on two consecutive weekends at the Park Expo and Conference Center. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays, Feb. 28 to March 1 and March 6 to 8. On-site parking costs $8, and a concession area will have snacks and drinks. Tickets for adults cost $12 at the door and $10 online. Tickets for children 12 and younger are free. www.charlottespringhome andgardenshow.com
Various times; 800 Briar Creek Road, Charlotte Feb. 29 Get a Clue Barnes & Noble hosts an event around a new graphic novel series, the InvestiGators, at its Arboretum (3327 Pineville-Matthews Road), Morrison Place (4020 Sharon Road) and Carolina Place (11025 Carolina Place) locations. www.barnesandnoble.com 2 p.m.; Various locations Dancing Live Dancing with the Stars Live 2020 Tour rolls into The BOplex. The show features celebrity guests from the 2019 season of Dancing with the Stars, including Hannah Brown from “The Bachelorette”, pop star Ally Brooke, country artist Lauren Alaina, “The Office” actress Kate Flannery, and model Sailor Brinkley-Cook. Each night, one or more of these celebrities will be joining the show. Tickets range in price. www.boplex.com
8 p.m.; 2700 E. Independence Blvd.
March 3-8
Consignment Sale The Green Jeans Consignment Sale returns to the Levine Senior Center. Sale hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; & 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Visit the website for special shopping events and discounts. www.green jeanssale.com
Various times; 1050 Devore Lane, Matthews
March 4
Dungeons & Dragons Teens, ages 16-18, play Dungeons and Dragons at the Morrison Regional Library. Register in advance. www.cmlibrary.org/
5:30-7:30 p.m.; 7015 Morrison Blvd.
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LOUD&LIVE March 7
Children's Storytime Barnes & Noble hosts a storytime and activities related to Adam Wallace's “How to Catch a Dinosaur” at its Arboretum (3327 Pineville-Matthews Road), Morrison Place (4020 Sharon Road) and Carolina Place (11025 Carolina Place) locations. www.barnesandnoble.com 11 a.m.; Various locations Fan Fest Barnes & Noble hosts a Wings of Fire FanWing Fan Fest at its Arboretum (3327 Pineville-Matthews Road), Morrison Place (4020 Sharon Road) and Carolina Place (11025 Carolina Place) locations. It features activities around the latest Tui Sutherland book. www.barnesand noble.com
2 p.m.; Various locations March 20 Senior Expo Charlotte Media Group presents the Thrive Over 55 Senior Expo at Christ Covenant Church. The free event features more than 60 vendors, free food and opportunities to connect with community resources and agencies serving older adults. Register through www.eventbrite. com or by calling 704-849-2261. Email kate@cmgweekly.com to become a sponsor.
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• 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 • 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 • Fillmore: Jacquees • Oak Room: Lil Boosie & Stunna • Visulite: Audrey Mika w/ Souly Had • Belk Theater: Joe Bonamassa • DreamChaser’s: Music Bingo • Fillmore: Rufus Du Sol • Whiskey Warehouse:Ellie Morgan • Fillmore: Skillet Feb. 28 Feb. 29 March 1 March 2 March 4 March 3
• Neighborhood Theatre: Trigger Hippy & Revelwood Mission • Visulite: Freekbass & The Bump Assembly • Bistro D’Antonio: Will Lee • Carolina Beer Temple: Open Mic w/ Nathan Davis • Jekyll & Hyde: Jaxx & Jacks • Pizza Peel (Matthews): Music Bingo • Visulite: Jason Moss and the Hosses Charlotte • Belk Theater:130 N. Tryon St. • Coyote Joe’s: 4621 Wilkinson Blvd. • Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. • McGlohan Theatre: 345 N. College St. • Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. • Oak Room: 200 E. Bland St. • Rooftop 210: 210 E. Trade St. • Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. • Whiskey Warehouse: 1221 The Plaza March 5 Venues
Indian Trail • Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. • Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road
Matthews • Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. • Jekyll & Hyde: 316 N. Trade St. • Kristophers: 250 N. Trade St. • Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. • Moochies Tavern: 15060 Idlewild Road • Pizza Peel: 110 Matthews Station St.
Mint Hill • Pour 64: 4410 Mint Hill Village Lane • Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road • Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road
Monroe • Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. • Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St.
Waxhaw • Bistro D’Antonio: 3909 Providence Road S. • DreamChaser’s: 115 E. N. Main St. • Mary O’Neill’s: 116 W. N. Main St.
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THE QUEEN’S CUP STEEPLECHASE SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2020
Volunteering at the Queen’s Cup is a fun way to enjoy the races and support the Alzheimer’s Association of Western North Carolina. All volunteers get a T-shirt, lunch, drinks, and the chance to win some great prizes from our volunteer raffle. We have approximately 10 Friday set-up positions and 260 race day positions. Most positions require that one be mobile and out in the elements, and all volunteers must be 16yrs or older.
What type of relationship do you have with your phone?
A growing number of people consider their phone an extension of themselves. For others, their device is more like a best friend or even a soul mate. For the rest of us, our device functions as a kind of semi-sentient presence we happen to spend a vast amount of time with.
If you’re curious about your relationship with your phone, T-Mobile shares five common types:
1. The Codependent Partner Consider this: nearly three out of every four Americans keep their phones within five feet at all times. What’s more, one study found that 46% of us check our phones before we get out of bed in the morning, and 75% keep our phones powered up 24 hours a day. It’s no wonder then that many people separation anxiety when they’re away from their phone. A classic symptom of codependency.
2. The Nagging Spouse It’s time to wake up. Your conference call is coming up in 10 minutes. Time to stand up and move a little. Reminder: Pay utility bill. Your screen time is up 50% from last week. With the constant barrage of alarms, reminders and notifications our phones deliver each day, you’d think we’d been married to them for years. But unlike an actual nagging spouse, you can always turn notifications off or manage them to mitigate stress.
3. The Love/Hate Smartphones. We hate them when they take so much of our attention and love them for making our lives endlessly easier the next. This love/hate relationship can serve as a source of both stress and serenity, loneliness and connection. Like any relationship that pings from one extreme to the other, for this to work in the long run, it’s important to remember you need a steady dose of good to balance out the bad, and even search for middle ground when possible. (That’s what “silent mode” is for, right?) We wake up to our phones, we eat with our phones and we talk to our phones. Does that mean we are life partners with our phones or are they merely an extension of ourselves? Adobe Stock
4. The On-Again, Off-Again To be more present, you’ve probably ditched your phone before, or at least tried. Maybe you lasted a full 44 days phonefree. Maybe it was a weeklong separation, a weekend away or simply a phone-free dinner out with friends. Whatever your breakup history, chances are you and your phone have gotten back together again — likely many times. While it’s nearly impossible for many of us to call it quits with our phones, there are steps you can take for a digital detox every so often.
5. The (Almost) True Love Our phones are easy to fall in love with – who else answers any question we may have, helps us find rides and seemingly exist to endlessly entertain us? But there can be too much phone love, especially when it interferes with human relationships. As much as we rely on our phones, making sure they don’t take priority over the people we love means any relationship you have with your device will be a healthier one. Remember to use that phone for its primary purpose — connecting with others.
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Australian bushfires inspire artist to raise money for wildlife Shannon McKohnle has been teaching art classes with some of the proceeds helping animals injured in the Australian wildfires. Photo courtesy of Shannon McKohnle.
by Lee Noles Contributor
MONROE – One night while on the computer, Shannon McKohnle saw a disturbing image that devastated the Union County resident. The video showed a severely injured koala in Australia screaming as water was poured on the animal to douse the flames as the destructive wildfire burned all around.
“It just eats my heart up,” McKohnle said of the fire, which according to an article from CNN has scorched close to 18 million acres and killed half a billion animals, including the one McKohnle viewed.
The hopelessness McKohnle felt was quickly replaced with a steely resolve after her husband, Corey, suggested she use her artistic ability to make a change. McKohnle has done just that by teaching adults and children how to paint animals native to Australia and donating part of the money to Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife. The charity is licensed by National Parks and Wildlife Service and helps rescue, rehabilitate and release sick or injured animals back into their natural environment.
McKohnle has hosted seven classes where she teaches students to paint koalas, kangaroos and emus. She begins the process by breaking down the colors she wants to use and paints a copy of the picture before taking it to the class. The students begin with a blank canvass before adding the backdrop or a certain part of the animal by using a variety of shapes. McKohnle will stop to use a hairdryer to dry the paint before the students continue.
She provides cardboard cutouts of the animals’ facial features to help the children who may be unsure how to begin. “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.
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.
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.
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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Contact us for custom affordable ad opportunities. adsales@cmgweekly.com or call 704-849-2261 CHARLOTTE – Homicides in Mecklenburg County are up 119% from last June. That number has in creased since. After trying to approach the problem from a criminal justice per spective, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners will try a different approach, this time with public health concerns in mind. Representatives from Mecklen burg County Public Health and Atrium Health presented the most recent homicide statistics at the board’s Sept. 17 meeting. The two plan to collaborate to get to the root of the problem and establish a rec ommended course of action for the board. Board Chairman George Dunlap said he is excited to explore this is sue further with the help of others. “A lot of people have reached out,” Dunlap said. “They’ve heard our cry and they’re willing to help. And as we start down this road, we’re going to be calling on staff to help us to develop policies, process es and procedures to help address the violence in our community. This is just the tip of the iceberg.” Commissioner Vilma Leake said the board has been trying to tackle this issue for a long time and they were not “lazy on the job” when it came to gun violence. Alisahah Cole, community im pact officer for Atrium Health, said the hospital is teaming up with Mecklenburg County Public Health because it is the only level ABOUT US P.O. BOX 1104 Matthews, NC 28106 (704) 849-2261 justin@cmgweekly.com matthewsminthillweekly.com Nursing Foot Care Trimming toenails Reducing thick toenails Reducing corns and calluses Cell/text: (704) 957-5458 Web: www.TheraTouchFootCare.com 7928 Council Place, Suite 106 Matthews, NC 28105 Dianne Nguyen, RN www.paintingandmoore.com paintingandmoore@bellsouth.net 704-567-7781 704-771-0190 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING SERVICES Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 • Vol. 12 • No. 39 Inside: Register for next week’s senior expo • Page 5A FALL ART CLASSES County leaders ready to act on violence Commissioners seek recommendations from health department by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com Dunlap Harris Harden Leake see VIOLENCE, Page 7A Coffee with a Candidate Podcast focuses on residents running for office Renee Garner, a challenger for Matthews commissioner, recorded an episode with reporter Kayla Berenson on Sept. 24. Adrian Garson/MMHW photo MATTHEWS – Paul Bailey likes it hot. Mark Tofano prefers it cold. Barbara Dement enjoys a hazelnut latte, while water is just fine for John Higdon and John Urban. Each has taken the time to record an ep isode of Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly's elec tion podcast “Coffee with a Candidate.” The first five episodes, ranging from seven to 15 minutes, can be found on Anchor, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Future episodes will include Renee Garner, Dave Bland and others, but here's a taste of the what candidates featured so far have talk ed about on their respective episodes. Episode 1: Mark Tofano Tofano bought a house on South Trade Street in 2012, but a nearby rezoning that in creased the density around his home prompt ed him to run for commissioner. He also saw an opportunity for increased transparency among town leaders. by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com see PODCAST, Page 4A Majewski wants to become next mayor MATTHEWS – Residents may not see any Ja son Majewski campaign signs lining the town’s streets, but they will see his name on the mayoral primary ballot Oct. 8. Majewski moved to Matthews from Fairfield, Conn., almost a year ago and quickly fell in love with the town. He entered the mayoral race to give voters another option and have his demo graphic represented in office. “I’m 38 years old. I have three kids. I don’t know that the current commissioners or those running meet that same demographic, even those people that potentially tend to vote,” Majewski said. “So, those are two reasons: to give people an option and so that people like me who have a family and are very passionate about Matthews have a voice.” He has been called a “shadow candidate,” which he doesn’t disagree with. He hopes to gain votes through word-of-mouth in his social and by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com Jason Majewski is a regular at Brakeman’s Coffee in downtown Matthews. He sometimes stops by there on his way to pick up his kids from school. Kayla Berenson/MMHW photo see MAJEWSKI, Page 5A Groundbreaking Construction starts at Memorial Stadium, 1B Mayor responds Paul Bailey weighs in on campaign signs, 6A Freedom rocks Service group promotes Constitution, 2A WHAT'S INSIDE A THIRD OPTION MATTHEWS MAYORAL RACE Bailey Higdon Another candidate enters the mix Mint Hill hospital marks its one-year anniversary MINT HILL – Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center will celebrate its oneShe's not only president of the hospital, but she's also president of the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce. Greear and her team members have pitched in at sever al charities in town, including Servant's Heart of Mint Hill, the Mint Hill Histor ical Society and the Mint Hill Lions Club. by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 • Vol. 19 • No. 46 ABOUT US P.O. BOX 1104 Matthews, NC 28106 (704) 849-2261 justin@cmgweekly.com thecharlotteweekly.com 704-458-9389 cupcakedelirium.vpweb.com/ WHAT'S INSIDE: Inside: E-tailer brands join SouthPark Mall • Page 3A Silver Line gets key vote Bokhari, Driggs balk at $50M pre-development price tag Driggs CHARLOTTE – The city will enter into two contracts totaling $51 million with engineering firms for pre-development planning of the future LYNX Silver Line, a light rail line that could span from Union to Gaston counties. The Charlotte City Council gave staff the go-ahead to move forward, but south Charlotte’s two district representatives wanted more specifics on funding sources. They also wanted the public to understand the significant investment the project will require. Tariq Bokhari, who represents District 6, didn’t want to approve the first contract without having a discussion about the funding mechanisms. He believes trans portation could be different a decade from now, such as the onset of automated vehi cles. “What ultimately happens is when we go down the $50 million design path without having [that conversation], that conversa tion is had a couple years from now with a gun to our head – a $50 million gun to our by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com Predicting the playoffs FOOTBALL Andrew Stark Sports Editor I f there were a way to bet on high school football games, I would have made a lot of people a lot of money with my weekly predictions. Unfortunately, my game picks were just for fun, because I sure could have used the windfall. All year long I’ve been – at least most of the time – picking game winners and calling upsets around the high school landscape. But this is playoff time, so I’m shaking it up. Here are three quick facts about each area game and the outcome as I see it. No. 10 Vance (8-2) at No. 7 Butler (8-3) • Former South Meck quarter back Austin Grier is the signal call er for the Cougars, who were upset last week by Hough or would have been seeded much higher. • The last time these teams met, the Cougars won in a wild one 50- 49, but Butler owns the series, hav ing won nine of 11. • Butler running back Jamal Worthy is 60 yards shy of 1,000 on the season. He leads the run-heavy Bulldog attack with 13 touch downs. Winner: Vance No. 12 Independence (6-5) at No. 5 Ardrey Kell (10-1) • The Knights have won 10 straight since opening with a loss to undefeated Weddington and claimed their second consecutive conference title. see STARK, Page 5A Hundreds rally behind Greta Thunberg to protect the planet by Kayla Berenson kayla@cmgweekly.com Charlotte Christian receiver Logan Jones (1) and quarterback Matthew Tuomala (5) congratulate JB Awolowo after the senior scored a touchdown in the Knights’ state championship win over Christ School. Andrew Stark/SCW photo Another season, another celebration New-look Knights earn three-peat CHARLOTTE – This wasn’t your typical Charlotte Christian football team, but in the end, they made the most of it and won their third straight title by beating Christ School 38-21 on Nov. 8. The Knights came into 2019 having won 21 consecutive games and two state championships with college-level talent who now play on Saturdays. Charlotte Christian started the season well, drilling Sun Valley in the opener, but that game proved costly. Starting quarterback Matthew Tuomala and star running back Henry Rutledge were dinged up, and the Knights struggled. They first turned to receiver/ running back/defensive end JB Awolowo to run the offense and later handed the quarterbacking over to tight end Brett Adams. Both filled in admirably, but the Knights were out of sync with what they wanted to offensively, and were limited not only by the loss of their quarterback but also adjusting to losing those 23 seniors graduat ing last year. “Last year, everyone knew we could do it because we had all of those people, but we lost a big by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com Charlotte Christian finished 2019 with an 8-2 record. 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