UNIONVILLE – The U.S. National Weather Service confirmed an EF1 tornado touched down March 5 in the Unionville area. e storm reached estimated speeds of 90 miles per hour, causing structural damage and approximately 1,700 power outages in the Porter Ridge area. No injuries have been reported.
O cials from the U.S. National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg o ce along with Union County Emergency Management surveyed the impacted area, documenting damage and collecting data to further record and assess the storm’s impact.
Preliminary survey results showed the tornado touched down at 8:34 a.m. and traveled 2.24
miles.
STALLINGS – A story written almost 300 years ago, ”Beauty and the Beast” is a tale as old as time.
Charlotte Academy of Music’s SHINE Musical eatre division recently presented this classic story with a cast of Charlotte area youth. is production was one of the last opportunities to see the adored Disney classic. “Beauty and the Beast JR.” will go into the Disney vault at the end of this month, which means it may be several years before it is available for licensing to studios, schools and community theatres.
The reason? Disney is launching a North American tour of “Beauty and the Beast” beginning this summer with a newly reimagined 30th anniversary production.
“We were honored to be one of the last companies in the country to perform ‘Beauty and the
MONROE – The City of Monroe announced Assistant Police Chief William “Rhett” Bolen will succeed retiring Police Chief J. Bryan Gilliard as the chief of police effective April 11.
Bolen will give direction and set the service priorities for the Monroe Police Department, which has more than 100 sworn o cers and support personnel.
“I am honored to step into the role of police chief,” Bolen said. “Serving our o cers, our community, and our city is a privilege, and I look forward to continuing our commitment to safety, service and excellence.”
Bolen has served as assistant police chief since April 2024. He has worked for the Monroe Police Department since May 2004, serving as a patrol o cer, patrol sergeant, training and recruitment sergeant, criminal intervention team sergeant,
“Tornadoes of this strength can cause downed trees and damage to siding and roofs,” said Trisha Palmer, warning coordination meteorologist with the U.S. National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg.
Emergency Management Director Andrew Ansley opened Union County's Emergency Operations Center, where o cials continued to monitor weather conditions and direct response e orts.
"We appreciate the swift response of the National Weather Service and numerous public safety agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to surveying damage," Ansley said. "We are thankful no one was hurt in this weather event."
Beast JR.’ and so happy to provide our students with such a special opportunity,” said Regina Ziliani, owner of Charlotte Academy of Music. e “Beauty and the Beast JR.” production featured all of the songs audiences have come to love by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, including “Belle,” “Gaston,” “Be Our Guest,” “ e Mob Song” and “Beauty and the Beast.”
Directed by Marissa Hertzfeld, the 40-member cast transported the audience to a French provincial town full of action, adventure, singing and dancing.
Appearing in the leading roles were Ellie Grace Fichtman as Belle and Miles Medlin as the Beast.
Dylan Ryder portrayed the self-absorbed Gaston and Evan Ziliani as Gaston’s bumbling sidekick, Lefou. Ava Pereira gave a passionate
criminal investigations bureau sergeant, task force o cer with the homeland security gang unit, patrol lieutenant, patrol captain and special response team commander.
Bolen holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Western Carolina University, a master’s degree in public safety from the University of Virginia and an advanced law enforcement certi cate.
He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the North Carolina Justice Academy, and currently serves as a general instructor, specialized rearms instructor, rapid deployment instructor, physical tness instructor (North Carolina Justice Academy) and an active shooter threat instructor (Department of Homeland Security).
“Rhett Bolen has proven himself in service to our city. His impressive quali cations are a re-
Tornado touches down in Unionville
e county encourages residents to sign up for UC Alerts at ucgov.info/ucalerts to ensure they receive future emergency noti cations, including severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service.
Charlotte Academy of Music wraps up Beauty and the Beast JR
performance as Belle’s father, Maurice. An audience favorite, the stunningly costumed enchanted castle sta – Sidney Miller as the candelabra Lumiere; Anika Ryder as Cogsworth the talking clock; Grace Williams as Mrs. Potts the teapot; McKenzie Randall as Babette the feather duster; Katelyn Urbain as Madame de la Grande Bouche the wardrobe; and Abbie Faith Fichtman as teacup Chip. Charlotte Academy of Music looks forward to its next production, “Matilda JR.” is cast will even have an opportunity to perform at the Junior eatre Festival along with over 7,000 other musical-loving kids next January.
Area youth interested in being part of the cast can nd information on the academy’s website, charlotteacademyofmusic.com.
City of Monroe promotes Bolen to police chief
ection of the quality of training, experience and professionalism that is present within the Monroe Police Department,” City Manager Mark Watson said. “We’re always pleased when individuals have developed their skill sets to such a high level and are prepared to take on strategic leadership roles based on the merit of their quali cations.”
A dream becomes reality for aspiring author
– Katherine Widner, who teaches English and Humanities at South Piedmont Community College, has achieved her dream of publishing a book.
“I Wish I Could Write” is a collection of poetry that takes its name from the opening piece.
“It sets the stage for my writing style,” Widner said. “It’s also the starring motif throughout the book, as the themes of the piece emerge in quiet moments, as well as in the louder, more cacophonous parts as a sort of reminder to the reader of my own anxieties as a writer, and in general, as a human being. rough this collection of poems, I am both deconstructing and reconstructing concepts of my own perceived identity, as well as confronting and challenging the concept of wanting to write but feeling unable or unworthy of writing.”
Widner, who also coordinates South Piedmont’s Honors and Undergraduate Research Programs, said the inspiration for her book came from a wide variety of sources. e book wouldn’t have been possible without the support of her South Piedmont colleagues.
“ is book has been inspired by so many things, but it honestly all comes from di erent aspects of my life,” she said. “ is book contains re ective shards of my experiences
I Wish I Could Write By Katherine Widner
I wish I could right. I mean, write. I mean, Find a better way to get these oughts out of my mind, O of my skin, Words from my lips, I want to dip them
Rhett Bolen, standing left with Capt. Shannon Huntley at the Groundhog Day Economic Forum in February, has worked for the Monroe Police Department since 2004. Photo courtesy of City of Monroe
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Anika Ryder (Cogsworth) and Sidney Miller (Lumiere) had some of the most creative costumes in the production.
Ellie Grace Fichtman (Belle) and Miles Medlin (Beast) had the lead roles in Charlotte Academy of Music’s ”Beauty and the Beast JR.” Kiersten Clay/K. Clay Photography
Evan Ziliani (Lefou) and Dylan Ryder (Gaston) added depth to a strong show.
The cast of “Beauty and the Beast JR.” ranged in age from 10 to 17.
Storm damage along Friendly Baptist Church Road on March 5. Photo courtesy of Union County
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TowneBank supports Matthews Free Medical Clinic
MATTHEWS – Matthews Free Medical Clinic
welcomed leaders from TowneBank to celebrate a $100,000 grant made to purchase new computers, help expand the clinic’s dental program and support the launch of a bene ts program for sta . e nonpro t provides free quality health care services to low-income, uninsured and underinsured residents throughout Mecklenburg and Union counties.
South Charlotte Partners hosting transportation summit
CHARLOTTE – South Charlotte Partners o ers the community an opportunity to engage with leaders shaping the future of transportation
during its Regional Transportation Summit. e summit takes place from 8 a.m. to noon April 24 at TPC Piper Glen.
Speakers and panelists expected include Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, City Councilman Ed Driggs, and a group of local, state and regional transportation experts.
“Transportation and mobility are critical to economic development and quality of life in south Charlotte,” said Ben Mears, chair of South Charlotte Partners. “We’re excited to welcome these key stakeholders to share their insights on the future direction of transportation in our area.”
Attendees will gain insight into major transportation initiatives, featuring representatives from the North Carolina Department of Transportation, commercial real estate developers and Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Tickets are available for $100, which includes breakfast. Buy them at eventbrite.com. Early registration is recommended.
On the web: southcharlottepartners.com
Monroe Police Department makes death by distribution arrest
MONROE – e Monroe Police Department has made an arrest as part of an overdose death investigation.
is case began in September 2024 when police responded to the Relax Inn on West Roosevelt Boulevard. Minnie Ledbetter, 41, lost her life due to an overdose.
Over the last seven months, detectives followed up on leads and identi ed the source of the narcotics that led to Ledbetter’s death.
The Monroe Police Department arrested Raquan Neal, 28 of Monroe, on charges of felony death by distribution. He was placed in the Union County Detention Center.
North Carolina passed the death by distribution law in 2019 to combat illicit narcotic distribution and hold drug dealers accountable for criminal conduct. e Monroe Police Department says it is committed to enforce the law and bring justice to victims of drug overdoses.
South Piedmont to host Women’s History Month luncheons
MONROE – South Piedmont Community College will host a pair of luncheons featuring female leaders in honor of Women’s History Month.
“ is event is sure to spark ideas and conversation, as well as inspire attendees as they hear how members of the South Piedmont community have overcome barriers and blazed new trails for the women following in their footsteps,” said Alen Doty, director of student life, engagement, and leadership.
Michelle Brock, Marsha omas, Katherine Widner, Connie Gardner, Deborah Barrett and Brandy Clemmer are among speakers.
Luncheons will take place on:
• March 18, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., L.L. Polk campus, 680 U.S. 74, Polkton.
• March 20, noon to 1 p.m., Old Charlotte Highway campus, 4209 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe.
e free luncheons are open to the public but registration is required at events.spcc.edu.
Men’s basketball: Queen’s Grant moves to west
CHAPEL HILL – The Queen’s Grant men’s basketball team has advanced to the western regionals of the North Carolina High Athletic Association playoffs.
e Stallions are the last of the 15 teams from southern Mecklenburg and Union counties to qualify for the tournament. e regional nals was scheduled for March 10 to 13 followed by the state championship March 14 and 15.
1A Bracket • No. 3 Queen’s Grant will play No. 5
Corvian Community School in the west regional nal after defeating No. 2 South Stokes, 8859. e winner plays either No. 1 Washington County or No. 2 Southern Wake Academy for the championship. e Stallions previously defeated East Wilkes, Winston-Salem Prep and Union Academy in the tournament.
• Union Academy qualified for the playoffs but lost in the rst round.
2A Bracket • Monroe reached the third round of the playo s. Forest Hills made it to the second round.
regional
3A Bracket • Piedmont qualified for the playoffs but lost in the rst round.
4A Bracket
• No. 9 Myers Park lost to No. 13 Chambers, 70-63, in the fourth round. The Mustangs previously defeated Lake Norman, Reagan and Butler in the tournament.
• Ardrey Kell, Butler, Charlotte Catholic, Cuthbertson, East Mecklenburg, Marvin Ridge and South Mecklenburg quali ed for the playo s but lost in the rst round. Independence and Weddington reached the third round.
Proposal: District flexibility, restored master’s pay to benefit educators
By Alan Wooten Contributor
( e Center Square) – Increased pay for educators would range from $9,000 to $12,000 and extra compensation for teachers with master’s degrees would be reinstated if a Republican lawmaker’s bill passes in North Carolina.
Raise Teacher Pay & Dollar Allot.Study, also known as House Bill 192, is in the Committee on Appropriations in the state House of Representatives. Support for the bill shepherded by Rep. Erin Paré, R-Wake, has the broad support of 56 lawmakers inclusive of both Republicans and Democrats.
Even the North Carolina Association of Educators, a union-like advocacy organization, has given endorsement despite fair warning from the sponsor.
“It would be best for the NCAE to sit this one out and allow constructive work to be done on behalf of North Carolina teachers,” Paré said. “ e involvement of this hyper-partisan union injects unnecessary political jargon into a serious discussion. I look forward to continuing to ght for this bill in order to create an environment in North Carolina that attracts and retains the best teachers.”
Raise Teacher Pay & Dollar Allot.Study, to be enacted July 1 if adopted, would generate an appropriation just $23 million short of
$1.6 billion in the 2025-26 budget.
The starting pay for first-year teachers would scale between $41,000 and $50,000. e most experienced would increase to between $55,950 and $68,230.
Paré’s proposal combats the critiques of previous plans and the model in place while not altogether changing it. Teachers with 15 to 24 years of experience remain held at, there’s a raise for after 25 years and then at again. ere is a step scale from zero years experience to 15.
In previous proposals, more experienced teachers usually got little, and the less experienced even to rst-year teachers more. e Republicans in the Senate, and their priorities, have also been a stumbling block to previous proposals from their party mates in the lower chamber.
Former Gov. Roy Cooper, like past
Democrats in the o ce before him, has long supported better pay for teachers as does Gov. Josh Stein today. Cooper vetoed more biennial budgets than he signed, including at the expense of teachers’ raises because he wanted them to get more money than o ered.
“Record numbers of teachers are being forced out of the profession, and teacher shortages are making it harder to provide every student with an excellent education,” a statement from the North Carolina Association of Educators said. “But it’s going to take more than a bill. It’s going to take legislative leadership with the strength and commitment to get it through the budget process. at’s something we haven’t seen in a long time.”
Primary cosponsor with Paré, founder of a nonpro t for kids in music education, include a key budget writer in Forsyth County Republican Rep. Donny Lambeth. It also includes Rep. Tricia Cotham, R-Mecklenburg, not only a former Democrat and educator but vice chairman of the powerful Rules Committee, vice chairman of the Appropriations Committee, and chairman of the education arm of the latter.
Rep. Mike Schietzelt, R-Wake, is the fourth cosponsor.
In addition to the pay changes, Paré wants the North Carolina Collaboratory to study a dollar allotment system for public school employee compensation. Paré said this should
Analysis: Charlotte, Raleigh are
By Alan Wooten Contributor
( e Center Square) – Taxpayer surplus and burden analysis by Illinois-based Truth in Accounting ranks Raleigh eighth, Charlotte 13th and Greensboro 29th among 75 of the largest cities in America. Respectively, the City of Oaks has the same ranking as last year, and the Queen City and Tournament Town each climbed four spots.
e ninth annual Financial State of the Cities report, produced in cooperation with the Daniels School of Business at the University of Denver, measures scal health of the 75 most populous cities based on comprehensive nancial reports dated 2023.
Sunshine cities
e methodology is to examine the cities' bills, their respective number of taxpayers and determine if there is burden or surplus for each. Grades of A or B are given to governments making their balanced budget requirements; C for passing if it comes close; and D and F when it is not balanced and there are signi cant taxpayer burdens.
The report said Raleigh and Charlotte, each earning a B grade, continued to improve “solidifying status as a Sunshine City.”
Raleigh has $450.6 million available to cover future bills, creating a taxpayer surplus of $2,700. Charlotte has $321.8 million available, creating a taxpayer surplus of $1,000.
Greensboro earned a C grade, and the report says it “showed
some improvement.” Still, the letter grade equates to a Sinkhole City in the analysis. There is $116.8 million needed to cover bills, creating a taxpayer burden of $1,100. No cities on the list reached an A grade, meaning a taxpayer surplus of $10,000 or more. ere were 21 at B, or surplus of $1 to $9,999; 27 were C, or taxpayer burden of $0 to $4,999; and 25 were D, or burden of $5,000 to $20,000. Two cities got an F for burden greater than $20,000. Washington, D.C., like a year ago, led with a taxpayer surplus of $9,000. New York City ($56,800) and Chicago ($40,600) had the largest taxpayer burdens. Tampa, fourth at $3,400 surplus, was the only southeastern city in front of Raleigh.
create a way for the state to support all 115 school districts, each with “more exibility to di erentiate pay in order to hire and retain good people for high demand, hard to hire positions in schools.”
Often, context is lost in the debate on teacher pay and teacher shortages. ere is a total volume of teachers needed, and there is the need for teachers in speci c areas of expertise such as special needs, science or English, etc.
“Being able to recruit and retain great teachers in North Carolina is an important part of improving education outcomes and making sure North Carolina is competitive for talent in our schools,” Paré said in a release. “My bill will increase starting teacher pay to $50,000 and restore master’s degree pay. As a mom of two kids in public school myself, it is important to me that we invest in public education in North Carolina; making sure we are competitive with teacher pay is top priority.”
Twenty-three more Republicans are joining the four primary sponsors. e House has just 49 Democrats and 29 are cosponsoring.
The list from the Democratic party includes Reps. Mary Belk, Terry Brown, Laura Budd, Becky Carney, Carla Cunningham, Beth Helfrich, Brandon Lofton, Carolyn Logan, Jordan Lopez and Nasif Majeed of Mecklenburg County.
Mavs, Yellow Jackets fall in women’s basketball playoffs
CHAPEL HILL – The Forest Hills and Marvin Ridge women’s basketball teams weren’t able to advance past the fourth round of the North Carolina High Athletic Association playoffs. They were the last of the 14 teams from southern Mecklenburg and Union counties that quali ed for the tournament.
4A Bracket • No. 5 Marvin Ridge lost to No. 1 McDowell, 54-44, in the fourth round. e Mavericks previously defeated Hickory Ridge, Grimsley and Southwest Guilford in the tournament. • Ardrey Kell, Myers Park, Porter Ridge, Rocky River and Weddington qualified for the playo s but lost in the rst round. Butler and Charlotte Catholic
reached the second round. South Mecklenburg made the third round.
3A Bracket • Parkwood qualified for the playo s but lost in the rst round.
2A Bracket • No. 6 Forest Hills lost to No. 2 East Burke, 78-45, in the fourth round. e Yellow Jackets previously defeated Bandys, East Surry and West Stanly in the tournament.
• Monroe qualified for the playo s but lost in the rst round.
1A Bracket
• Union Academy qualified for the playo s, reaching the second round. Queen’s Grant made the third round.
Pictured (from left) are Will Bishop, senior vice president and commercial banking officer at TowneBank; Amy Carr, executive director of the Matthews Free Medical Clinic; and Ted Wolfe, president of TowneBank Charlotte. Photo courtesy of TowneBank
Tricia Ann Cotham Erin Paré
my inherent love and desire to write – hence, the title of the book – and also the imposter syndrome I am plagued with as both an educator and writer.”
Widner describes herself as a reactionary writer that captures thoughts in a notebook or in her phone. Colleagues helped her feel comfortable enough to share those ideas.
“When I created the Faculty Writing Group at South Piedmont with my colleagues, Dr. Steph Stripling, Charlotte Smith, John Muir and Morganne Van Voorhis, I nally felt I was in a safe enough space to share my writing with others,” Widener said. “With their support and respective capabilities to encourage me, I began the rst steps of my journey to being published.”
Widner’s “I Wish I Could Write” is published by Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing and is available in paperback or eBook format. Widner hopes her book will be a source of comfort and inspiration to others.
“I believe that our respective di erences make us all unique, and that these differences unite us all together. So, I hope that while they are reading about me and the colorful, but sometimes challenging or disheartening aspects of my life, they nd they can also see themselves and aspects of their own,” she said.
“Ultimately, I hope that readers nish this book and feel a sense of hope. No matter where you come from or what your story is, your trauma does not de ne you. You are capable of raising yourself out of the ashes of any situation, and you are so special and so loved, even when you don’t or can’t see that for yourself.”
12-25, Savor Charlotte is a celebration of the culinary artists who bring the Queen City’s flavors to life.
Over the course of two weeks, guests are invited to experience the innovation and artistry of Charlotte’s top chefs, bakers, brewers and culinary storytellers through interactive cooking classes, curated tasting experiences, and exclusive menus.
With dining as Charlotte’s second-largest driver of visitation, Savor Charlotte was launched to spotlight the city’s evolving culinary identity and rising prominence in the Southeast’s food scene.
e annual celebration invites visitors to explore Charlotte’s unique blend of culture-driven and comfort-inspired cuisine while offering residents exclusive opportunities to expand their culinary horizons right
in their own backyard.
With more than half of Charlotte’s 32 million annual visitors traveling to see friends and family, dining experiences remain one of the most popular ways to showcase the city’s vibrant and evolving food culture.
"Dining is one of the top reasons people travel, and once they’re here, it’s at the heart of their experience," said Steve Bagwell, CEO of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority.
“Charlotte’s food scene continues to push boundaries, blending innovation with authenticity. We’re proud to bring back Savor Charlotte for its third year, providing an immersive way to experience the creativity and passion behind our city’s best culinary talent.”
Here’s are some of the culinary experiences during the 2025 campaign:
• Known for melding Asian flavors and Southern ingredients, sample a private sake tasting class with savory
pairings at Mizu.
• Enjoy a four-course "Chef's Choice" meal of global small plates at the Myers Park-beloved Good Food on Montford.
• Study the artistry involved in crafting the perfect Insta-worthy cocktail at crowd favorite Billy Sunday at Optimist Hall.
• Shadow an expert pitmaster at Midwood Smokehouse to learn their best BBQ secrets you can take home.
• Sip and sample rare and sought after Italian wines while learning their origin stories at Little Mama’s.
• Immerse yourself in the art of fine dining with “Taste of the Mint” events featuring curated tasting and wine pairings at Coquette and Mariposa with museum educator-led tours.
Visit charlottesgotalot.com/savor for a full list of participating restaurants and exclusive experiences.
Rail history exhibit opens at Matthews Heritage Museum
MATTHEWS – The Matthews Heritage Museum has introduced a rotating exhibit, “All Aboard: Matthews' Rail History,” that celebrates the arrival of the railroad in 1874 and its impact on the town's growth and development. is exhibit showcases historic photographs of the Matthews Depot, a 1926 timetable and memorabilia from the Seaboard Air Line Railroad spanning the 1930s to 1950s.
Visitors can also view artifacts, including a trainman's hat and a collection of Lionel train cars, o ering a nostalgic journey through the golden age of rail travel.
“ e arrival of the railroad marked a turning point for Matthews, transforming it
from a small farming community into a thriving town,” said Bob Aycock, museum director.
“ is exhibit brings that history to life and highlights how the iron rails connected our town to other areas of North Carolina and the United States.” e exhibit will be on display through May. Whether you're a lifelong train enthusiast or a history buff, "All Aboard: Matthews' Rail History" offers an exciting look at the tracks that shaped the town. e museum operates from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ursday through Saturday within the 1879 Massey-Clark House, 232 N. Trade St. Admission is free. Call 704-708-4996 or visit matthewsheritagemuseum.org for details.
The Matthews Heritage Museum provides a gateway for visitors to explore the town’s heritage through engaging exhibits, educational programs, and community events. A new exhibit explores rail history.
Photo courtesy of Matthews Heritage Museum
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