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CHARLOTTE – Mecklenburg County Commissioner Vilma Leake gets emails from older constituents saying they are afraid to go to church, the grocery store and other places in the community due to people with weapons.

Leake said this is one of the most dangerous periods of time she has seen in her life. She said America is known around the world as the most violent country and it shouldn’t be.

“Please value everybody’s life,” she said during the June 7 meeting. “Somebody loves somebody.

Especially to our children when we reach that low as citizens of America killing off our babies, our children who will not have an opportunity to contribute to this great country.”

Leake’s remarks came two weeks after an 18-year-old man entered an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas with a gun and killed 22 students.

At least 35 mass shootings have been reported since the Uvalde tragedy, according to the Gun Violence Archive.

County commissioners passed a proclamation June 7 designating June as National Gun Violence Awareness Month. The proclamation encourages people to wear orange throughout the month to call

attention to gun violence. It also mentions commissioners are committed to reducing gun violence.

“As we have witnessed horrific issues across the country and even locally with respect to gun violence, we know the issue should not be politically or ideologically driven although it too often is,” Commissioner Mark Jerrell said. “Tonight’s proclamation represents our resolve to education, to advocacy around addressing gun safety and reducing violence.”

Sylvia Smith recalled how Commissioner Pat Cotham stood with her family as they mourned and celebrated the life of her 23-year-old son, Sam Stitt, to gun violence on

Aug. 9, 2019.

“I am so proud of Mecklenburg County in terms of addressing it with a proclamation,” Sylvia Smith said. “I want to be further proud of Mecklenburg County as you also put action behind the idea of addressing gun violence, with not just with education and awareness but with opportunities for those grassroots organizations that are in the community, that are touching the lives that are in District 2, District 5 and all over Mecklenburg County that need your support.”

Sylvia’s husband, Michael Smith, has worked more than 23 years in see GUNS, Page 5A

Palmetto Moon set to open

Tony Zeiss, chairman of the Trail of History, said the Alexander statue is the 10th project along Little Sugar Creek Greenway. It is northwest of the Captain Jack statue and close to the Elizabeth and Kings Drive intersection. Photo courtesy of Ashley S. Roseborough

North Carolina’s first female physician statue added to Charlotte’s Trail of History CHARLOTTE - A statue recognizing Dr. Annie Alexander was unveiled June 4 along Little Sugar Creek Greenway as part of the Trail of History.

The collection of funded sculptures memorializes the men and women who shaped the history of Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Alexander (1864-1929) was the first licensed female physician to practice in North Carolina.

Born in Mecklenburg County, Alexander was encouraged by her father, Dr. John Brevard Alexander, to pursue a medical career after the death of a female patient who refused treatment by a male doctor.

She graduated from the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1884 and returned to Charlotte in 1887. From her home and office at 410 North Tryon St., she traveled around the county by

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horse and buggy providing healthcare, particularly for women and children. She wrote papers about medical issues for women and attempted to improve public health.

Many fondly referred to her as “Dr. Annie.”

“We’re honored to be a part of the impactful legacy that Dr. Annie made within the medical community, Charlotte and especially at Novant Health,” said Jesse Cureton, executive vice president and chief consumer officer. “Her statute will be a constant reminder of the humanitarian she was and her dedication to providing remarkable care to everyone, no matter their identity.”

Alexander was also a founding member of the Mecklenburg County Medical Society, served as a physician at the Presbyterian College for Women and had medical

She was a pioneer in medicine and the community loved her. I believe she had one of the largest funeral services in Charlotte's history.

• Tony Zeiss Trail of History chairman

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Palmetto Moon, a Southern lifestyle retailer, will open its newest store June 18 at Blakeney Shopping Center.

Palmetto Moon serves as a one-stop shop for women’s and men’s fashion, kids apparel and gifts, home goods, shoes, accessories, collegiate gear and drinkware for the Southern at heart. The brand is known for its “customer first ” service and hand-picked showcase of brands. Unlike mass merchants, Palmetto Moon’s philosophy is to merchandise unique gifts that local customers of all ages will delight in.

With the addition of the new Blakeney location, Palmetto Moon now has 34 stores in the Southeast. Palmetto Moon CEO John Thomas said he was especially thrilled to celebrate the opening of the location in his hometown of Charlotte.

“As Palmetto Moon continues to grow and expand its presence in new cities across the Southeast, we are committed to preserving the brand’s authentic reflection of Southern lifestyle with our selection of locally inspired products, in an elevated shopping experience that resonates with all generations,” Thomas said.

With an open floor plan spanning over 6,000 square feet, customers can easily shop dedicated departments – women’s, men’s, children’s, home and gift, footwear and collegiate as well as feature displays for trending brands and emerging products.

The new Charlotte store will offer popular brands including YETI, see STORE, Page 5A

privileges at Presbyterian Hospital and St. Peter’s Hospital.

The Alexander statue joins the Thompson Orphanage “On the Banks of Little Sugar Creek” statue as the second by Colorado-based artist sculptor Jane Dedecker.

USA Today recently named DeDecker as Colorado’s Woman of the Year.

“It has been an honor to work on Dr. Annie Alexander’s statue as part of Charlotte’s Trail of History,” Dedecker said. “Statues of women in Dr. Annie’s era have often been depicted as floating on their skirts, but I wanted Dr. Annie grounded with her foot forward to symbolize the importance of female leadership and future progress.”

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Bill to deter organized retail theft

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(The Center Square) – A bill that would provide stiffer penalties for organized retail theft rings passed the North Carolina House unanimously and is now in the hands of the Senate.

House Bill 1005 is sponsored by Rep. James Boles, R-Moore, and would enhance penalties for organized retail theft, bolster penalties for property damage or assault in the commission of retail theft, and regulate online third-party sellers to

cut off a conduit for stolen goods.

The bill passed by a 102-0 vote without discussion or debate.

“This is a bill that came out of the Joint Senate and House Justice and Public Safety Oversight Committee with the collaboration of North Carolina retail merchants, the SBI, the police chiefs association, sheriffs’ association and conference of DAs,” Boles said. “This would increase the penalties for organized retail theft.”

The Senate has its own version of the bill, Senate Bill 766, which is sponsored by Sen. Danny Earl Britt, R-Robeson.

The bill would make the retail theft of $50,000 or more by an organized group over a 90-day period a Class F felony, with that upgrading to a Class C felony for theft amounts of $100,000 or more.

Right now, state law classifies organized retail theft of $1,500 or more as a Class H felony, which requires a sentence of at least four months prison time and a maximum of 25 months.

A Class F felony requires sentences from at least 10 months to up to 41 months in a state penitentiary, while Class C raises that to a minimum of 44 months and a max-

imum of 182 months.

Those convicted of property damage or assault of a store employee, contractor or law enforcement officer would be charged with a Class G felony, which would require a minimum sentence of eight months and a maximum of 31 months.

The bill would also require online third-party sellers with 200 sales in a 12-month period and gross revenues of $5,000 to keep records on sellers and suspend them if they refuse to provide information or provide false information.

Senate education bill touts parental rights

by Victor Skinner Contributor

(The Center Square) — The North Carolina Senate approved legislation to codify parents’ rights in education and stipulate age appropriateness for curriculum on gender identity and sexual orientation.

The upper chamber voted 28-18 on June 1, mostly along party lines, to approve House Bill 755, known as the Parents’ Bill of Rights, a measure designed to enhance public school transparency, outline the rights and responsibilities of parents and install guardrails on curriculum dealing with gender identity and sexual orientation.

Proponents contend the bill is critical to ensure parents are informed about what their kids are learning in school, while opponents claim the legislation discriminates against LGBTQ youth. All Senate Republicans and one Democrat, Sen. Ben Clark, D-Cumberland, backed the bill, while all other Democrats voted against it.

“Prior to the pandemic, we took for granted the rights we thought parents had when it came to their child’s education. When schools were shut down during the pan-

demic, parents were able to get an up-close look at what their children were being taught,” said Sen. Steve Jarvis, R-Davidson. “Parents want to be more involved in their child’s education and this proposal strengthens the relationship between schools and parents.”

HB 755 would require schools to inform parents of their rights and responsibilities and provide a guide for student achievement. Schools would also be required to inform parents of changes in their child’s physical or mental health, including requests for name or pronoun changes, as well as remedies for parents to address concerns over those issues.

The bill further prohibits school curriculums on gender identity and sexual orientation for kindergarten through third grade, though it would not preclude organic conversations about the issue. The legislation would also provide penalties for health care practitioners who neglect to obtain written consent from a parent before treating a child.

Other aspects of the bill would prohibit schools from creating, sharing or storing biometric scans, blood or DNA of students without

written consent, as well as video or voice recordings of students.

Democrats have zeroed in on the prohibition of lessons on gender identity and sexual orientation for children as young as 5, as well as the requirement for schools to notify parents when their child is questioning their gender.

“The bill before us isn’t about parental rights. It’s about partisan games, political mandates and flat-out prejudice,” said Sen. Jay Chaudhuri, D-Wake, according to The Carolina Journal.

Sen. Michael Lee, R-New Hanover, countered those claims of bigotry with facts, while others offered examples of how inappropriate lessons are creeping into the classroom.

“If it comes up in the classroom, it can be discussed. If you’re doing family trees and someone has two moms or two dads, it can be discussed,” Lee said. “But it can’t be embedded in the curriculum. That’s not something we teach 5, 6, 7 and 8-year-olds … that’s not bigotry in a bill. That’s what’s appropriate for 5, 6, 7 and 8-year-olds.”

Sen. Ralph Hise, R-Mitchell, pointed to the recent controversy surrounding LGBTQ-themed

flashcards used in a Fuquay Varina preschool classroom to teach colors.

“It shocks me at times to determine the bills that are necessary in the state of North Carolina,” he added. “I could not have fathomed a few weeks ago that someone would think the best way to teach colors in pre-kindergarten is to show cards with a mythical pregnant man on them. That’s how they teach colors. There is no such thing as a pregnant man. It’s a little strange I have to explain that.”

HB 755 received supporting testimony in the Senate Education Committee last week from Moms for Liberty, North Carolina Values and several parents, including parents of special needs students. The bill was opposed by a representative from the public school activist group Save Our Schools, as well as the North Carolina Association of Educators. LGBTQ activists also chanted and yelled in opposition when the bill cleared the Senate on Jan. 1. The bill heads to the House.

Gov. Roy Cooper has weighed in on the legislation, describing it as a “Republican political ploy” and urging lawmakers to “keep the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ culture wars out of North Carolina classrooms.”

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Pat’s Place Child Advocacy N.C. Senate approves Medicaid expansion bill Center offers tips to protect children in warmer months

by Victor Skinner Contributor

(The Center Square) – The North Carolina Senate overwhelmingly voted to approve Medicaid expansion this week, though the measure’s fate in the House remains uncertain.

Senators voted 44-2 to pass House Bill 149, sponsored by Rep. Kristin Baker, R-Cabarrus, to expand Medicaid coverage, repeal some certificate-of-need laws and expand services nurses can offer without doctor supervision.

The June 1 vote marked a stark shift on Medicaid expansion by Senate Republicans, who have resisted expansion in North Carolina for nearly a decade.

Senators cited studies showing the state’s poor ranks for healthcare costs and access, as well as the growing impact from inflation as prime reasons for reversing course.

“Inflation has been a gut punch to all North Carolinians this year,” said Sen. Ralph Hise, R-Mitchell, according to The Carolina Journal. “Everything is up … But with the sector of cost rising faster than anything else, and that has been true for decades, is healthcare; and it’s not even close.”

H149, known as the Expanding Access to Healthcare act, would expand eligibility requirements for Medicaid to cover health insurance for an additional estimated 500,000 to 600,000 adults, in addition to the 2.7 million adults and children in North Carolina who are already enrolled.

Current law prohibits adults without children from participating in the program and H149 would change eligibility to any individual with an annual income up to 133% of the federal poverty level, which is $18,075, according to The Fayetteville Observer.

The bill also includes work requirements that have been overturned in federal courts and are opposed by the Biden administration.

Funding for the expansion would be 90% covered by the federal government, with an assessment on hospitals to cover the remaining 10%. Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, said the legislation includes provisions to opt out of the Medicaid expansion if the federal government changes the funding structure.

“The state taxpayers who pays state taxes are not going to be burdened as a result of this bill,” Berger said, according to the Journal.

“The fiscal risk to the state of North Carolina is non-existent as far as our state budget is concerned. In fact, with the recession that is coming, doing this will help provide some buffers for our state budget that would otherwise … not be available to us.”

H149 includes provisions designed to expand healthcare access and services, as well.

The bill would eliminate state-issued licenses known as “certificate of need” that are currently required for providers to offer certain services, which expansion opponents have championed for years.

The bill would do away with certificates of need for air ambulances, emergency rooms, adult care homes, nursing homes, some homes for people with intellectual disabilities, linear accelerators, gamma knives, and positron emission tomography scanners, the Observer reports.

Another provision supported by expansion opponents – allowing advanced practice registered nurses to provide more services without physician supervision – is also included. The measure is expected to help rural areas where staffing shortages have reduced access to health care.

While The John Locke Foundation has championed the nursing and certificate of need reforms in the past, officials at the think tank remain opposed to H149 over the bigger financial implications for the state.

“Data show that the D.C.-controlled health insurance scheme will leave North Carolinians with less health care access and higher tax burdens because it’s paid for through D.C. deficit spending, adding to inflationary pressures and driving costs even higher,” foundation CEO Amy Cook told the Journal.

“The Senate’s Medicaid expansion bill includes some positive supply-side reforms, such as scaling back certificate-of-need restrictions and granting nurses full practice authority,” Cooke said. “We should exhaust those avenues before ceding control of North Carolinians’ health care to Washington, D.C.” H149 now heads to the

CHARLOTTE – Starting a dialogue with children is the number one form of child abuse prevention, according to Pat’s Place CEO Andrew Oliver.

The nonprofit points to research that shows 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before they reach their 18th birthday. In more than 90% of child abuse cases, the child trusts the abuser.

“Those who victimize children are responsible for their actions but, as caring adults, there are steps we can each take to minimize risks and keep children safer,” Oliver said.

As children leave the classroom for summer break, Oliver said it’s important adults keep a few things in mind: • Seek information about activities in which children will be involved, including policies and procedures for supervision and safety. Steps should be taken to minimize isolated, one-on-one interactions.

• Talk with adults who will be responsible for caring for or supervising children.

Ask about screening, training and monitoring of employees and volunteers.

• Learn about and watch for “grooming” behavior in adults who interact with children.

• Ensure that children and teens know the behavior you expect from them, and the behavior you expect from adults and other youth, including those behaviors that would be concerning, inappropriate or dangerous.

• Talk with children and teens about their bodies, boundaries and sex. Encourage questions and conversation.

• Teach younger children the proper names for all of their body parts, including those that are “private.”

• Empower youth to be the “boss” of their bodies. Allow them to choose how they greet or show affection to friends and family members. Do not force children to give hugs or kisses.

• Discourage children from keeping secrets – teach the difference between “secrets” and “surprises.”

• Respect privacy and personal space – encourage independence in toileting, dressing and hygiene.

• Monitor video, television and internet usage for children and teens. Exposure to violence or pornography can impact healthy development.

“We know it can be uncomfortable, but it is absolutely necessary that adults learn about child sexual abuse, including how to recognize possible signs of abuse and respond to concerns,” Oliver said. “Be prepared to report concerns or suspicions to the Department of Social Services or Law Enforcement.Pat’s Place can help if you have questions or need support to do so.”

Pat’s Place also has a free, virtual training – Protecting Children – that any adult in the community can access through the Pat’s Place website.

“Pat’s Place’s mission is to protect and heal children, unite key partners and engage the Charlotte community to end child abuse,” Oliver said. “But if we as adults arm ourselves with education, have difficult conversations and make a plan, we can absolutely be a hero to a child.”

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A trailblazer for black women

Congresswoman honors the late Ella Scarborough on House floor

by Alma Adams Contributor

Editor’s Note: U.S. Rep. Alma Adams gave these remarks June 8 on the House floor in memory of Ella Scarborough. The former county commissioner died May 24 at the age of 75.

Today I rise to remember my friend, a champion for the people of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and North Carolina; a trailblazer for Black women, especially those in public service; a sincere, authentic, humble servant of God who Scarborough always looked out for “the least of these;” the Honorable Ella Butler Scarborough.

First, I ask unanimous consent to enter into the record a remembrance from her colleagues on the Mecklenburg County Commission that reads, in part, “Commissioner Scarborough’s passion was limitless and her loss is immeasurable.”

Ella’s loss is immeasurable in part because she was a veteran of the civil rights movement going all the way back to her youth in South Carolina. The consciousness and conscience of that movement was seen in her work as a pillar of our community who fought for our vulnerable and marginalized.

She worked for equality and equity, not only for Black Americans but for every community. She worked for the homeless and unhoused; she worked for youth literacy and public education. Even as her health failed, she never stopped fighting.

Like many HBCU graduates from her generation, she made history. She was the first African American woman elected to the Charlotte City Council and the first to serve as the chair of the Mecklenburg County Commission. Her leadership opened doors and inspired others. She encouraged other Black women to run and serve.

But Ella was the kind of person who was more concerned about the work she did than the history she made.

She was a true child of the Civil Rights Generation. She was the great-grandniece of the legendary Mary McLeod-Bethune. Her entire family was involved in the movement.

When she was 17, she put her body and her life on the line to integrate a segregated movie theater in her community. Five years later, as a student at South Carolina State, she did the same at a bowling alley in Orangeburg.

This time the activists were not so lucky. South Carolina Highway Patrol officers fired into the crowd of students, Ella’s friends, killing three and injuring ten times as many. Ella was spirited

away, out of danger, by a member of the football team.

It is a blessing that Ella was spared that day to continue the fight. Even when she was jailed in the fight to end Jim Crow, she never stopped fighting and she never forgot her blessings.

However, overcoming adversity – and integrating segregated spaces – was something she did since the day she was born.

As Charlotte’s Hannah Hasan wrote, “She’s been fighting since birth. She was born premature; three pounds. At that time, Black babies weren’t guaranteed an incubator, so her little body had to fight just to exist.” Indeed, when her father convinced the hospital to admit baby Ella to the ICU in Sumter, she became the first Black baby in that space. Perhaps that miracle was why she was never afraid.

It was a miracle, but the greater miracle of Ella Scarborough was that after she counted her many blessings, she extended those blessings to others – both as a member of her faith home, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, and as an elected official and public servant.

Blessings are not just ours to have, but to give.

That was the lesson I hope we can all learn from Councilwoman, Commissioner and Chairwoman Ella Scarborough as we honor and remember her.

Central Piedmont offering certificate in massage therapy

CHARLOTTE – Central Piedmont Community College will launch a nine-month, non-credit Massage Therapy Certification program on June 27, through its Corporate and Continuing Education division.

The certification program will offer students a handson education and extensive training in therapeutic and medical massage techniques to prepare them to sit for and pass the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination, a license all professional massage therapists must earn to legally practice their craft in 49 of the 50 states across the country.

“Our massage therapy certificate program is an attractive career path for individuals interested in securing a healthcare-related position, in a short amount of time, that offers an earning potential of $42,750 a year,” said Roschella Stephens, associate dean, therapy and acute care division at Central Piedmont. “This program also will be the least expensive massage therapy program in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area, which aligns well with the college’s mission to provide an affordable education to all.”

Sixteen students are expected to be in the program’s first cohort this summer. During the program, they’ll learn about the fundamentals of massage therapy, anatomy, physiology and advanced modalities in the field.

In other news Through a partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Central Piedmont received $211,485 to provide scholarships to develop a more diverse and inclusive talent pool of trained and licensed individuals for the insurance production and sales industry. The goal of the partnership is to increase access.

North Carolina Senate sends medical marijuana bill to House

by Steve Wilson Contributor

(The Center Square) — The North Carolina Senate sent a medical marijuana bill this week to the House where it might not make it to the floor for a vote.

Senate Bill 711 passed June 1 and was sent June 6 to the House for further consideration. The so-called North Carolina Compassionate Care Act would set up

a heavily regulated cannabis program for the treatment of debilitating conditions such as HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and post-traumatic stress disorder. Patients could possess up to one and a half ounces, but home cultivation would be prohibited.

The bill faces an uncertain future in the House. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, told TV station WRAL that “there are a lot of concerns with this bill.”

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He also said the issue might have to wait until next session, as the short session that started May 18 is scheduled to end June 30. The House will also be considering a Medicaid expansion bill that was passed by the Senate before the short session gavels out.

SB711 was originally filed on April 7, 2021 and has been rewritten twice, amended and shelved and resurrected several times before last week’s vote.

The bill would allow smoking and vaping, if a physician authorizes it and would allow the sale of “cannabis-infused” products such as tablets, capsules, liquids and oils. The number of dispensaries would be limited to 40, as only 10 suppliers would be licensed in the Tarheel State and they would be limited to owning four dispensaries each.

The bill would also create two governing bodies to administer the

program. The Compassionate Use Advisory Board would have 11 members and be able to add new qualifying medical conditions to the program. The Medical Cannabis Production Board would oversee the program, control licensing and ensure that the program generates enough revenue to regulate it.

There would also be limitations on the number of cannabis prescriptions that could be written by a physician.

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Leaders discuss policing unincorporated areas

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Metropolitan is a mixed-use development featuring 170,589 square feet of office space and 171,644 square feet of retail space in Midtown. Photo courtesy of Ellis Creek Photography

Metropolitan adds new tenants CHARLOTTE – Metropolitan, a mixeduse development and lifestyle shopping center operated by Northwood Investors LLC, has welcomed Clean Your Dirty Face, European Wax Center and Open Rice to its tenant portfolio.

“We are excited to add more offerings for the Metropolitan customers,” said Jonathan Stewart, vice president of leasing for Northwood Retail. “These two new locations build on the momentum of signing Open Rice and the success of the current offerings at the center while providing additional service options for those who live, work and play in the Midtown neighborhood.”

Launched in 2015, Clean Your Dirty Face facial bar offers a personalized facial performed by a licensed esthetician for guaranteed clean skin in less than 30 minutes.

Clean Your Dirty Face does not replace the Zen-like experience one gets with a spa day full of steam rooms and saunas, but in terms of skincare, it allows you to visit an esthetician regularly and receive professional skincare in a fun, quick and easy setting. The 1,223-square-foot store opening late 2022 will be located adjacent to the Dressler’s within the center.

“I have been in Charlotte my entire life – it’s home,” said Swati Patel, franchise owner of Clean Your Dirty Face. “I have seen the incredible growth of the city and watched the ground-up development of Metropoli-

tan. It’s a great center and strong location. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to open my first Clean Your Dirty Face at Metropolitan.”

Slated to open this fall, the 1,140-squarefoot European Wax Center will be located across from Eat The Frog Fitness in Metropolitan. European Wax Center caters to both men and women, giving everyone a chance to experience smooth skin through their body waxing and facial waxing services.

“As I was exploring Charlotte, I discovered Metropolitan and overall, the area impressed me,” said Dipali Patel, franchise owner of European Wax Center. “I loved the energy and the vibe of the property and I recognized the potential clientele, who we are looking forward to serving at this new European Wax Center store.”

Another anticipated addition to Metropolitan, Open Rice will open later this fall across from Modern Salon & Spa and Midtown Ballroom. Open Rice specializes in reinventing classic Asian dishes by combining fresh ingredients with advanced recipes and cooking techniques. Along with its relaxed and friendly atmosphere, Open Rice is a unique dining experience that is modernistic while preserving the rich tradition of the Asian culinary world. The new location will be the concept’s second restaurant opening and the additional space will allow owners to offer more traditional Cantonese dishes.

CHARLOTTE – Mecklenburg County will soon begin negotiating contracts for law enforcement service districts in unincorporated areas for fiscal year 2024.

The county uses revenue from special tax districts to contract with local law enforcement, according to Adrian Cox, county budget director.

“By having these districts, it helps to ensure that residents living in the city or the towns who pay taxes to their municipality for law enforcement are not taxed again by the county for the same service,” Cox said.

Prior to fiscal year 2019, there was a single law enforcement service district that included all incorporated areas. The tax rate was 21.46 cents, generating $17.5 million toward a contract with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for policing the whole unincorporated area.

Commissioners directed the county manager to negotiate new contracts in 2018. In fiscal year 2019, six law enforcement service districts were formed around extraterritorial jurisdictions.

This allowed towns the option to police their ETJs, which Cornelius and Huntersville have done. Charlotte, Davidson, Mint

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mental health, substance abuse and jail diversion.

“The proclamation and wearing the orange T-shirts, that’s a wonderful thing,” Michael Smith said. “That’s a wonderful symbol but symbols don’t address issues.

There has to be some focus and some energy that’s delegated toward prevention. We spend an awful lot of money on punishing criminals for criminal acts but we spent very little money on prevention of those acts.”

CHARLOTTE. – ManageMowed will increase its ability to provide professional landscape management service to even more south Charlotte businesses.

ManageMowed of South Charlotte, with roots planted under local owner, Bill Michaud, introduces a fresh approach to commercial property management that meets the need, speed and ease for today’s on-demand economy. The brand specializes in giving businesses the curb appeal necessary to attract new customers, and make a lasting first impression on existing customers, by focusing on enhancing safety, security and property preservation for its clients.

“The launch of my second territory is a great next step in providing easy landscap-

ing solutions to commercial property owners in the Greater Charlotte area,” Michaud said. “I’m thrilled to expand my services to help even more local business owners, and introduce our services to southern Charlotte, boosting their curb appeal and customer satisfaction. This expansion will be a great way for my team to help others invest in their success.”

ManageMowed South Charlotte will be Bill’s second territory, expanding his business just nine months after he opened. The second territory will serve communities starting at Uptown, all the way directly south to the southern edge of Charlotte at the South Carolina boarder.

As the owner of now two ManageMowed territories,

Bill brings valuable operations skills to his business.

He has over 25 years of experience in the metals industry in roles including quality manager, process engineer and department manager.

His previous work has also provided him with excellent customer service expertise when it comes to delivering high quality products and services. As a resident of North Carolina since 2009, he appreciates the various unique sceneries and landscapes Charlotte has to offer and is ready to serve even more in his community.

ManageMowed manages client relationships as well as a network of local, owner-operator landscape vendors to ensure business properties and facilities are maintained without a hassle.

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“Charlotte’s lively culture, top attractions and proximity to nearby college towns appeal to people of all ages,making this destination a perfect fit for Palmetto Moon’s multi-generational shopping experience,” Palmetto Moon Chief Brand Officer Amber Dube said.

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The first 200 shoppers will receive a custom YETI Rambler 12oz. Colster with qualifying $40 purchase. Other activities include hourly prizes, live music and DJ and custom cookies by Cakelin’s Cakes and Cookies.

Palmetto Moon will treat its Sunday shoppers on Father’s Day, June 19, with door prizes. The first 200 shoppers on Sunday will also receive a custom YETI Rambler 12oz. Colster with $40 qualifying purchase.

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Simply Southern, Hey Dude, Southern Marsh, Chubbies and Local Boy Outfitters, as well as local and up-and-coming brands, exclusive product, and gifts designed specifically for Charlotte shoppers. Custom collegiate gear will feature schools like the University of South Carolina, Clemson University, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC Charlotte and

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The rates were reduced to revenue neutral in fiscal year 2020, resulting in different rates.

Cox said the towns have been reminded that service district contracts would be up for renewal. He said Davidson and Mint Hill were fine with sticking with CMPD to police their unincorporated areas, but Pineville expressed interest in policing its ETJ. Cox said Pineville estimates it will cost $809,000 annually to provide service to its ETJ, an increase of $106,000 of revenue from the district, or 2.48 cents over the current rate of 16.37 cents. Pineville may hire six officers and one dispatch staffer as well as six vehicles.

County staff will work with Pineville to refine cost estimates. Commissioners may vote on a one-time allocation in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. Final contracts may be approved in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023.

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Another excuse to vist Anne Springs Close Greenway Greenway Summer Concert Series finale features regionally acclaimed bands

FORT HILL – The Anne Springs Close Greenway’s popular Summer Concert Series returned with a bang this May and is gearing up for its last four weeks of musical talent.

The final few weeks of the ninth annual series at the Greenway will feature regional favorites including Sol Driven Train, Town Mountain and Next Level Band of Charlotte.

Entry begins at 5 p.m. for the 6 p.m. performances, with food and beverage options available on site from the Gateway Canteen, serving refreshing beverages and delicious food starting at 5:30 p.m.

Concerts take place at the Comporium Amphitheater, a popular Greenway venue that features lawn-style seating beneath a shady tree canopy. Music begins at 6 p.m. and ends by 9 p.m.

This summer’s final weeks of the series include Acoustic South (Country/Rock/Americana) on June 9; Town Mountain (Bluegrass) on June 16; Sol Driven Train (Southern Rock/ Funk) on June 23; and Next Level Band of Charlotte (Variety) on June 30.

“The Greenway Summer Concert Series has grown exponentially since it began in 2013, and we have loved welcoming back

big crowds to the Greenway this year,” said Sara Lee, programs director for the greenway.

“We are excited to feature some new talent to our lineup and hope that it brings even more people to our weekly concerts, which provide the perfect backdrop for families and friends to enjoy good music in a beautiful, natural setting.”

The scenic, family-friendly concert series appeals to a wide variety of music lovers. Entertainment spans numerous genres, including pop, bluegrass, alternative and jazz.

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for their enjoyment.

The Gateway Canteen will provide onsite food options including barbecue, wraps and items from the grill, as well as a weekly featured menu. Admission cost $6 per adult, $4 ages 5-12, members and children 4 and younger are free. $5 parking per vehicle.

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Habitat for Humanity affiliate Indian Trail, university launches Diversity & Inclusion partner on town’s first statement heading into holiday Juneteenth Celebration INDIAN TRAIL – “A Celebration of the Arts, Education and Black Excellence: Learning Through Unity” will be the theme of Indian Trail’s first Juneteenth Celebration on June 17 at Crossing Paths Park.

The event is being held in collaboration with Unity House, Wingate University’s Multicultural Center.

“We couldn’t be more excited about working with Indian Trail to kick off this event, which will offer something for everyone,” said Antonio Jefferson, Wingate’s assistant vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion. “It’s also worth noting that ours will be the first of at least three Juneteenth celebrations across the county: Monroe will have one on June 18 and Marshville on June 19.

So, local residents could feasibly attend all three.”

The Indian Trail event will include poets and spoken word performances, a community panel discussion, African dance and drumming, DJ, food trucks, vendors, giveaways, arts, crafts and a bounce house.

April Smith, Wingate University’s assistant vice president for community standards, and Hayden Kramer, director of Indian Trail Parks & Recreation, are helping to put the celebration together.

“The Town of Indian Trail is excited to host this event,” Kramer said. “Being able to collaborate with Wingate University is an honor and a partnership we look forward to growing.”

Smith said she has been involved with Juneteenth celebrations since she was a child growing up in Arkansas.

“It is a celebration that is essential for re-

MATTHEWS – Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity has released a Diversity & Inclusion Statement to coincide with the the town’s June 20 Juneteenth Celebration.

The statement reads as follows: “Diversity, equity and inclusion is central and imperative for Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity. Whether on a work site or in the workplace, we are committed to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to our thinking, strategies, and actions. We believe in a world where everyone — no matter who we are or where we come from — deserves a decent place to live. And we recognize that, to create this world, our work must always break down barriers, bring people of all backgrounds together, and generate equity, respect, and lasting change.

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membering the historical history of how enslaved African Americans were notified that they are no longer bound by physical chains, but also a sense of mental chain release,” Smith said. “This day affirms how far people have come, but also how far we must continue to push and hope for a more equitable future.”

Smith said the more that members of the university community and the surrounding area know about the history and meaning behind the Juneteenth celebration, the more they can understand the importance of diversifying needs and being inclusive of differences.

“This awareness brings forth curiosity which allows us to sit at a table and listen to each other’s perspectives through a lens that is different from our own,” she said. “This type of diversity allows equitable growth.”

Dedrick Russell, talent acquisition specialist for Gray TV, will serve as moderator for the Juneteenth panel discussion, which will feature Candice Sturdivant, Wingate’s assistant director of career services.

Prior to the June 17 event, organizers are calling on local residents to enter their county-wide Juneteenth Poem and Spoken Word submission contest. Anyone from ages 5 to 85 may submit a poem or spoken word piece that captures the essence of Juneteenth. A number of the entries will be chosen as winners and their authors will have a chance to perform their piece on stage.

Indian Trail’s Juneteenth celebration takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. June 17 at Crossing Paths Park is at 120 Blythe Drive.

statement stems from the implementation of DEI practices that have transformed it into an organization where humility and dialogue are standard and nurtured. There is intentionality to foster a culture of belonging for their staff, volunteers, donors and advocates.

“I have invested time, resources and energy into the disciplines of DEI because of my own lived experiences,” GMHFH President & CEO, Natisha Rivera-Patrick said, “I believe in being active, intentional and open-minded and have an unwavering commitment to creating a space and pathway forward for all.”

The celebration will take place on the steps of Town Hall on June 20 at 7 p.m.

The family-friendly event will provide an opportunity to celebrate freedom and the rich history of Juneteenth.

Doctor gives advice for staying cool, safe CHARLOTTE – Warren Publishing is once again teaming up with emergency room physician and veteran author Dr. Peter R. Chambers – the “Surf Doc” – to present “Swim,” a quick read about the endless opportunities available when one learns how to swim. With summer right around the corner, there is no better time to read this book and ensure a fun and safe summer for everyone.

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IRS warns of ‘Dirty Dozen’ scams WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today began its “Dirty Dozen” list for 2022, which includes potentially abusive arrangements that taxpayers should avoid.

The potentially abusive arrangements in this series focus on four transactions that are wrongfully promoted and will likely attract additional agency compliance efforts in the future. Those four abusive transactions involve charitable remainder annuity trusts, Maltese individual retirement arrangements, foreign captive insurance, and monetized installment sales.

“Taxpayers should stop and think twice before including these questionable arrangements on their tax returns,” said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. “Taxpayers are legally responsible for what’s on their return, not a promoter making promises and charging high fees. Taxpayers can help stop these arrangements by relying on reputable tax professionals they know they can trust.”

The four potentially abusive transactions on the list are the first four entries in this year’s Dirty Dozen series. In coming days, the IRS will focus on eight additional scams, with some focused on the average taxpayer and others focused on more complex arrangements that promoters market to higher-income individuals.

“A key job of the IRS is to identify emerging threats to compliance and inform the public so taxpayers are not victimized, and tax practitioners can provide their clients the best advice possible,” Rettig said.

“The IRS views the four transactions listed here as potentially abusive, and they are very much on our enforcement radar screen.”

The IRS reminds taxpayers to watch out for and avoid advertised schemes, many of which are now promoted online, that promise tax savings that are too good to be true and will likely cause taxpayers to legally compromise themselves.

Taxpayers, tax professionals and financial institutions must be especially vigilant and watch out for all sorts of scams from simple emails and calls to highly questionable but enticing online advertisements.

The first four on the “Dirty Dozen” list are described in more details as follows: Use of Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CRAT) to Eliminate Taxable Gain.

In this transaction, appreciated property is

transferred to a CRAT. Taxpayers improperly claim the transfer of the appreciated assets to the CRAT in and of itself gives those assets a step-up in basis to fair market value as if they had been sold to the trust. The CRAT then sells the property but does not recognize gain due to the claimed step-up in basis. The CRAT then uses the proceeds to purchase a single premium immediate annuity (SPIA). The beneficiary reports, as income, only a small portion of the annuity received from the SPIA. Through a misapplication of the law relating to CRATs, the beneficiary treats the remaining payment as an excluded portion representing a return of investment for which no tax is due. Taxpayers seek to achieve this inaccurate result by misapplying the rules under sections 72 and 664.

Maltese (or Other Foreign) Pension Arrangements Misusing Treaty. In these transactions, U.S. citizens or U.S. residents attempt to avoid U.S. tax by making contributions to certain foreign individual retirement arrangements in Malta (or possibly other foreign countries). In these transactions, the individual typically lacks a local connection, and local law allows contributions in a form other than cash or does not limit the amount of contributions by reference to income earned from employment or self-employment activities. By improperly asserting the foreign arrangement is a “pension fund” for U.S. tax treaty purposes, the U.S. taxpayer misconstrues the relevant treaty to improperly claim an exemption from U.S. income tax on earnings in, and distributions from, the foreign arrangement.

Puerto Rican and Other Foreign Captive Insurance. In these transactions, U.S owners of closely held entities participate in a purported insurance arrangement with a Puerto Rican or other foreign corporation with cell arrangements or segregated asset plans in which the U.S. owner has a financial interest. The U.S. based individual or entity claims deductions for the cost of “insurance coverage” provided by a fronting carrier, which reinsures the “coverage” with the foreign corporation. The characteristics of the purported insurance arrangements typically will include one or more of the following: implausible risks covered, nonarm’s-length pricing, and lack of business purpose for entering into the arrangement.

DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants from May 27 to June 2: Charlotte (28209) • 10 Park Lanes, 1700 Montford Drive – 96.5 • Carmella’s Pizza Grill, 1513 Montford Drive – 94.5 Charlotte (22810) • Harris Teeter (Starbucks), 8538 Park Road – 99.5 Charlotte (28211) • Chex Wings, 1116 McAlway Road – 97 • Chick-Fil-A, 4431 Randolph Road – 97 • Cousins Maine Lobster, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 100 • Harris Teeter (deli), 112 S. Sharon Amity Road – 98.5 • Roosters Wood Fired Restaurant and Wine Bar, 6601 Morrison Blvd.

– 95 Charlotte (28226) • Brooklyn Pizza Parlor, 7725 Colony Road – 94.5 • Food Lion (deli) 7400 Candlewyck Lane – 98.5 • Food Lion (market), 7400 Candlewyck Lane – 97.5 • Hungry Howies, 8334 Pineville-Matthews Road – 97.5 Charlotte (28227) • C Town Express (meat market), 7012 Albemarle Road – 97 • Ding Tea, 7211 E. Independence Blvd. – 96.5 Charlotte (28270) • Domino’s Pizza, 7211 E. Independence Blvd. – 97 • Everest Bistro, 9010 Monroe Road – 90 • Tony’s Pizza, 1605 Galleria Blvd. – 98 Charlotte (28277) • Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse, 9805 Sandy Rock Place – 94 • Life Time Barstro, 11220 Golf Links Drive – 98 • Lorenzo’s Pizzeria/Scoops, 16721 Orchard Stone Run – 98.5 • McAlister’s Deli, 15127 Ballancroft Pkwy. – 98 • Pei Wei Asian Diner, 13855 Conlan Circle – 95.5 • Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina, 9941 Rea Road – 97.5 • Shake Shack, 9824 Rea Road – 100 • Sushiya Japan, 8200 Providence Road – 96 • Tipsy Taco, 7708 Rea Road – 94.5 Indian Trail • Cactus Rose Cafe, 633 Indian Trail Road S. – 97.5 • Chick-Fil-A, 13801 E. Independence Blvd. – 99.5 • Cook Out, 13703 B Hwy. Us 74 – 96.5 • Firehouse Subs, 14039 Hwy 74 – 97.5 • Tap And Vine, 6443 Old Monroe Road – 95.5 Marshville • Marshville Rock Store Bar-B-Q, 6608 E. Marshville Blvd. – 96 • Ms. Allie’s Cafe, 119 E. Main St. – 97 • Speedway, 6325 W. Marshville

Blvd. – 97 • SPI Express, 6706 E. Marshville Blvd. – 90 • Subways, 7214 E. Marshville Blvd.

– 95.5 • The Pier, 7130 Marshville Blvd.

– 95.5 • Top China, 7216 E. Marshville Blvd.

– 93 • Wagon Wheel, 204 W. Main St. – 95 • Wendy’s, 6807 E. Marshville Blvd.

– 90.5 Marvin • Publix (deli), 1615 Providence Road S. – 98.5 • Publix (meats/seafood), 1615 Providence Road S. – 100

Monroe • Captain D’s, 1301 W. Roosevelt Blvd.

– 98.5 • Chipotle Monroe, 2335 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97 • Holiday Inn Express And Suites, 2505 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97 • Jin Jin, 221 E. Franklin St. – 99.5 • KFC, 2021 Roosevelt Blvd. – 97.5 • Los Paisanos Mexican Buffet, 1300 Skyway Drive – 98 • Mr. Taco, 1014 W. Roosevelt Blvd.

– 100 • Panaderia El Quetzal, 1900 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 95.5 • Shoku Sushi & Bar, 5140-C Old Charlotte Hwy. – 96 • Sonic, 1243 West Roosevelt Blvd.

– 94 • Tortilleria Los Paisanos, 1404 B Skyway Drive – 97.5 • Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 2335 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 99.5 • Wendy’s, 1245 Roosevelt Blvd. – 95.5 Pineville • Chick-fil-A, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 99 • Ruby Thai Kitchen, 11025 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 96.5 • Sabor Latin Street Grill, 9105 Pineville-Matthews Road – 95.5 Stallings • Mario’s Italian Restaurant, 2945 Matthews Weddington Road – 97 Waxhaw • Bojangles, 2905 Providence Road S. – 93 • China Ii, 1309 N. Broome St. – 96.5 • Emmet’s Social Table, 401 E. South Main St. – 98.5 • Frontier Meats, 8303 Lancaster Ave. – 96.5 • Terra Mare Market, 1526 Providence Road S. – 97

Taxpayers who have engaged in any of these transactions or who are contemplating engaging in them should carefully review the underlying legal requirements and consult independent, competent advisors before claiming any purported tax benefits.

Taxpayers who have already claimed the purported tax benefits of one of these four transactions on a tax return should consider taking corrective steps, such as filing an amended return and seeking independent advice. Where appropriate, the IRS will challenge the purported tax benefits from the transactions on this list, and the IRS may assert accuracy-related penalties ranging from 20% to 40%, or a civil fraud penalty of 75% of any underpayment of tax.

While this list is not an exclusive list of transactions the IRS is scrutinizing, it represents some of the more common trends and transactions that may peak during filing season as returns are prepared and filed.

Taxpayers and practitioners should always be wary of participating in transactions that seem “too good to be true.”

The IRS remains committed to having a strong, visible, robust tax enforcement presence to support voluntary compliance. To combat the evolving variety of these potentially abusive transactions, the IRS created the Office of Promoter Investigations (OPI) to coordinate service-wide enforcement activities and focus on participants and the promoters of abusive tax avoidance transactions. The IRS has a variety of means to find potentially abusive transactions, including examinations, promoter investigations, whistleblower claims, data analytics and reviewing marketing materials.

Staying ahead of the competition or just surviving in this age almost mandates that businesses be willing and able to change.

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CALENDAR June 10 Family Storytime Charlotte Mecklenburg Library presents Family Storytime for toddlers and preschool students outside at South County Regional Library. https://www.cmlibrary.org 10-10:30 a.m.; 5801 Rea Road, Charlotte Car Show Motorcycles are on display at the 2022 Downtown Cruise-In in downtown Monroe. 704-282-4663 or rlmoore@monroenc.org 6-8 p.m.; Downtown Monroe Rock’n & Reel’n Rock’n & Reel’n features live music from Tim Clark Band at Pineville Lake Park. www.pinevillenc.gov 7-10 p.m.; 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville Charlotte Symphony The Matthews Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resource Department presents a Charlotte Symphony performance at Stumptown Park. The performance starts at 8:30 p.m. but there will be a prelude at 7:15 p.m.

Food will be available.

7-10 p.m.; 120 S. Trade St., Matthews Magic the Gathering Your Local Game Store holds a Magic the Gathering booster draft for new and veteran players. Entry costs $18. http://yourlocalgamestore.com/ 7 p.m.; 6908 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill June 11 Yoga & Mimosas During Yoga & Mimosas at Ballantyne’s Backyard, focus your breathing and limit distractions with DropSound, noise-isolating headphones every Saturday. Sip on mimosas after the workout. Guests must be 21+. Registration is required. General admission costs $15. SweatNET members pay $5. https://sweatnet. com/goballantyne/ 10 a.m.; 11611 N. Community House Road, Charlotte (parking) Book Signing Jamie Jackson signs copies of the book “Fear and Fury” at Mint Hill Coffee & Social House. http://www. mhcoffeesocialhouse.com/ 10 a.m.1 p.m.; 7201 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill Family Storytime Charlotte Mecklenburg Library presents Family Storytime for toddlers and preschool students outside at SouthPark Regional Library.

No registration is required. https:// www.cmlibrary.org 10:15-10:45 a.m.; 7015 Carnegie Blvd., Charlotte Markets at 11 Shop 70-plus local artisans and tastemakers, groove to live music and order food truck bites and local beers at Markets at 11 at Ballantyne’s Backyard. ​​https://www.goballantyne.com/events-and-activities/ markets-at-11/ 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; 11611 N. Commu-

nity House Road, Charlotte (parking) Car Show Independence Harley-Davidson hosts a Cars, Bikes, Boots and Bikinis Show with live music by Ginger and the Jam. Entries for the car show cost $20. https://www.facebook. com/IndependenceHarleyDavidson 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9205 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews Story Time Stephanie Caprini reads from her new children’s book, “What Faye Loves,” at Park Road Books. www. parkroadbooks.com 11 a.m.-noon; 4139 Park Road, Charlotte Paws to Read Children read to volunteer therapy dogs during Paws to Read at SouthPark Regional Library. Sign up for one of 15-minute sessions. https://www.cmlibrary.org 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 7015 Carnegie Blvd., Charlotte Story Time Charlotte resident Kimberly Kendall-Drucker reads from her new children’s book, “Holly Celebrates Juneteenth,” at Park Road Books. www.parkroadbooks.com 2-3 p.m.; 4139 Park Road, Charlotte Concert in the Park Café Amaretto performs music in a Concert at the Park event at Belle Johnson Lake Park.

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11 a.m.; 4020 Sharon Road, Charlotte Trivia Night Hickory Tavern holds trivia Wednesdays at its Sun Valley location. http://www.thehickorytavern. com/ 7-9 p.m.; 6455 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail June 16 Power Afterhours Power Afterhours, the after-work fitness series, will focus on approachable high-intensity exercises led by local instructors at Ballantyne’s Backyard. General admission costs $15. SweatNET members pay $5. https://www.goballantyne.com/ 6 p.m.; 11611 N. Community House Road, Charlotte (parking)

Bike Night Mac’s Speed Shop holds its weekly bike night with drink specials. https://macspeedshop.com/ matthews/ 6-10 p.m.; 142 E. John St., Matthews

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