The 05-23-2025 Edition of The Charlotte Weekly South Charlotte
CHARLOTTE – BHS Corrugated North America, a subsidiary of German-based BHS Corrugated Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH, has selected Charlotte for its new North American Experience Center.
e 25,000-square-foot BHS Experience Center, located in Rushmore Five at Ballantyne, marks a milestone for BHS as it looks to expand its market share in North America.
"The BHS Experience Center embodies our vision for the future of customer
engagement in the corrugated industry," said Scott Purrington, president and CEO of BHS North and South America. "We're creating an innovation ecosystem where customers, partners and our team can collaborate to drive the industry forward through handson experiences, cutting-edge technology, and personalized support. e location, with a thriving business community and dynamic o erings like e Bowl, supports our longterm growth. Charlotte and the Experience Center will play a critical role as we continue to invest in our growth within the North
CHARLOTTE – Andres Kaifer and Alex Bridges, of Customshop and Marina’s Tapas, have revealed the official name of their third concept together.
e wine shop will be named Emmy Lou’s. Emmy Lou, the name Bridges’ wife Emma was a ectionately called growing up, comes from her great-grandmother, Emma Stewart. Emma’s great-grandmother, who immigrated to the U.S. from England in 1910, was known for her insight and wit.
“We keep family at the center of everything we do, so it’s an honor to name this dream and achievement after one of the most important people in my life,” Alex Bridges said.
Emma Bridges said the connection to her great-grandmother gives her name special meaning.
“We’ve been in Charlotte for the past four years and it's incredibly meaningful that this family heritage will now be part of the home we’ve made here,” Emma Bridges said. “I can’t wait to raise a glass and cheers to my great-grandmother and the hard work that Alex and Andres have done to create a beautiful wine bar centered on love and family,”
By John Hood Contributor
RALEIGH – Our state’s official seal presents North Carolina as a series of dualities. In the background of the circular emblem are green-topped mountains to the west and crystal-blue water to the east. In the foreground, two female figures in classical garb symbolize Liberty (clutching a constitution in one hand and the traditional “liberty cap” in the other) and Plenty (holding stalks of grain in one hand and an overflowing cornucopia in the other).
Printed below and above the scene are two dates. One is April 12, 1776. at’s when North Carolina’s Provincial Congress, meeting in the town of Halifax, voted to instruct its delegates in Philadelphia to support America’s formal independence from Great Britain. e other date — May 20, 1775 — is the subject of today’s column. It was 250 years ago this week that some two-dozen leaders of Mecklenburg County, then a lightly populated jurisdiction on North Carolina’s frontier, met to discuss longstanding grievances against the Parliament in London and King George III’s royal governors in New Bern.
e wine bar’s logo and branding includes a character the team fondly calls “Pino.” ey hope that playful spirit carries over into Emmy Lou’s, which they envision will be a casual place to hang out where learning about wines doesn’t have to be stu y or overly serious. is design will include reds and neutrals that keep the space cozy, warm and a little funky while still tting in with Dilworth’s charm. e goal is to achieve the same elevated yet welcoming vibe as Customshop as soon as customers walk in the door.
Some of those grievances were widely shared across British America, including Parliament’s usurpation of scal powers traditionally exercised by colonial legislatures. But the settlers of Mecklenburg, mostly Scottish Presbyterians and German Protestants, had their own particular resentments.
One was deeply personal. According to a law they despised, only ministers of the Church of England could legally perform marriages. To the extent other ministers performed such ceremonies, they could be ned and any children produced by the resulting unions declared illegitimate (a status with both legal and social consequences).
Another grievance was communal. For many years, Mecklenburg leaders sought a charter for a school. Having already named their county and its seat for the king’s wife, Charlotte of Mecklenburg, they proposed to call it Queen’s College. A bill to this e ect twice passed North Carolina’s legislature only to be vetoed by King George, whose royal governors warned him that Presbyterians, not Anglicans, would dominate the faculty.
In 1775, the leaders of the Mecklenburg militia were Colonel omas Polk and Lieutenant Colonel Adam Alexander. ey requested that each of the county’s nine militia companies send two delegates to the new Committee of Safety convening on May 19.
BHS Corrugated chooses Charlotte for Experience Center
America footprint.” e center will create more than 50 jobs over the next several years. Jobs include executive leadership, service, training, sales, parts, information technology, human resources and nance.
Key positions began transitioning to Charlotte in November 2024. According to Purrington, Charlotte’s talent pool has helped to build “a multifunctional and highly e ective team.” Within the rst few months, BHS has welcomed more than 25 new team members.
The company expects to complete the
Customshop duo introduces third concept
Kaifer and Bridges are eager to dive deeper into the retail side of the business as well. Bottles of wine, all available for purchase, will be displayed on open shelves throughout the main dining room, and custom Emmy Lou’s merchandise, including shirts and tote bags, is being developed.
e bar’s handpicked wine list will feature an extensive selection of bottles from around the world and a menu of small plates and snacks. Emmy Lou’s will open in fall 2025.
On the web: emmylouswinebar.com
build-out of the space by this fall. e City of Charlotte collaborated with Mecklenburg County and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina to recruit BHS.
“Their decision to open an Experience Center here shows how Charlotte stands out as a hub for both advanced manufacturing and innovation,” Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles said. “It’s a great example of how global partnerships can create high-quality jobs here in our city.”
Arboretum ventures into drone delivery
CHARLOTTE – American Asset Corporation announced the launch of Wing drone delivery service at The Arboretum, saying it’s the first retail center in North Carolina to offer commercial drone delivery through DoorDash. Customers within approximately four miles of e Arboretum can get aerial delivery from 15 participating stores thanks to a partnership between DoorDash and Wing, a company specializing in residential drone delivery. Customers can place orders via the DoorDash app and select drone delivery for items that meet size and weight requirements.
“We’ve owned and operated this center, which is nearly 600,000 square feet, for over 30 years,” said Paul Herndon, president of American Asset Corporation. “It’s a unique hybrid project ... with almost as much small shop and free-standing retail space as anchor space. We have over 30 restaurants and plan to add more ... immediately adjacent to the Wing operations.”
To check eligibility and explore drone delivery options, visit wing.com/charlotte or look for the drone icon on eligible store listings on the DoorDash App.
250 years of Meck Dec: Carolina patriots showed resolve
Along with a few additional leaders, they comprised the group that made history the following day.
Precisely what they did remains a matter of dispute. Years later, eyewitnesses testified that the committee declared formal independence from Great Britain. But the only contemporaneous document we have is the Mecklenburg Resolves, printed in a Wilmington newspaper and dated May 31, 1775.
When the delegates convened on May 19, they didn’t yet know a shooting war had broken out a month earlier in Massachusetts.
ey knew only that the colonies needed governments independent of royal governors such as North Carolina’s Josiah Martin, who’d improperly disbanded the provincial legislature in early April.
So, the Mecklenburg Resolves declared that “all laws and commissions con rmed by or derived from the authority of the King and Parliament are annulled and vacated, and the former civil constitution of these colonies for the present wholly suspended.” It didn’t convey a complete and permanent break from Britain, however.
I’ve written extensively on the centuries-long debate about the so-called Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. It’s too complicated a tale to relate here, but the most
likely scenario — I say this as a descendant of two Meck Dec signatories, John Queary and the aforementioned Adam Alexander — is that the committee arrived on May 19 with a draft of the resolves already in hand, then got word of the battles of Lexington and Concord and supplemented their work with at least extemporaneous words of de ance to angry spectators who later remembered them as a declaration of independence.
Does that make me a believer or a skeptic?
Yes! I embrace the duality. Whatever happened on or about May 20, 1775, the date well deserves its place on North Carolina’s state seal and ag — and our commemoration this week of its 250th anniversary.
John Hood is a John Locke Foundation board member. His books “Mountain Folk,” “Forest Folk” and “Water Folk” combine epic fantasy with American history (FolkloreCycle.com).
Want to learn more e Charlotte Museum of History opens a new exhibit, “MeckDec 250,” with artifacts and memorabilia and interactive displays. The museum, located at 3500 Shamrock Drive, is also o ering MeckDec 259 tours of its historic grounds at noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. May 24. Learn more at charlottemuseum.org.
Emmy Lou’s is expected to open in fall 2025. Rendering courtesy of Emmy Lou’s
Residents near The Arboretum can enjoy the convenience of drone delivery. Photo courtesy of American Asset Corporation
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Maya Hotels celebrates three decades of hospitality
CHARLOTTE – Maya Hotels is celebrating its 30-year anniversary. e Charlotte-based hotel development and management company began with a single motel, a shared dream and rst-generation Indian American hoteliers who believed they could do it better together. at same spirit of resilience, partnership and purpose continues to guide
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the company today. “ irty years ago, our fathers set out to create something meaningful. What started as one small motel has grown into a company built on care, culture and long-term purpose,” said Krishna Deva, CEO of Maya Hotels. “This milestone is a chance to honor their vision and rea rm our commitment to the people
and communities we serve.”
To mark this milestone, Maya Hotels will share stories, memories and moments from the past 30 years across its social media platforms throughout the year. A formal celebration will take place in December.
“Our story began with trust, shared values, and a belief in doing things the right way,” said Parimal
akor, President of Maya Hotels. “ at mindset still defines how we operate. We’ve grown by investing in people, leading with intention, and staying true to who we are. We’re proud of what we’ve built and inspired by what’s ahead.”
Maya Hotels owns and operates a growing portfolio of Hilton, Marriott, and IHG properties across the
Carolinas.
In 2024, Maya Hotels completed a second-generation leadership transition, with Deva and akor stepping into new roles. Under their guidance, the company continues to expand its portfolio, invest in training and technology and uphold the values that have guided Maya Hotels since the beginning.
Rest of Our Lives’ author to talk aging at The Ivey
CHARLOTTE – Aging is universal. It doesn’t matter whether we’re turning 30 or 60 or 80, each birthday takes us by surprise. We’re aging, but we’re also still the same, so says Charlotte author Judy Goldman. The messy, complicated questions we faced when we were young foreshadow the messy, complicated questions we come to grips with later in life.
House budget ups teacher pay, restores master’s pay, and gives a raise
By Alan Wooten Contributor
(The Center Square) – Starting teacher pay in North Carolina would rise to $50,000 annually, master’s pay for educators would be restored, and the raises for teachers over the next two years would be 8.7% if the state budget proposed by the House of Representatives becomes law.
Speaker Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, on May 19 gave his second tease in four days of the spending plan. The education spending highlights were top of his list, followed by a 2.5% across-theboard raise for state agency employees, community college sta and UNC System personnel.
“Talented educators should never have to leave their home in North Carolina to make a living,” said Rep. Erin Paré, R-Wake, a mother of two children in the largest (160,000 students) public school district in the state.
“Raising starting teacher pay to rst in the Southeast sends a clear message to our state’s future teachers: build your career, your family, and your legacy in North Carolina classrooms.”
Additionally, state retirees would get a 1% cost of living bonus in the rst year and 2% in the second.
e scal year starts July 1 and three proposals will matriculate through the negotiation stage.
Earlier, rst-term Democratic Gov. Josh Stein unveiled a $67.9 billion plan on March 19, and the Senate passed a $65.9 billion plan that drew the backing of four Democrats in the Republican majority (30-20) chamber.
On May 19, Stein followed with an $891 million relief package for Hurricane Helene.
“We’re committed to investing
e Ivey is hosting a candid conversation with Goldman on June 2. e author’s latest work, “ e Rest of Our Lives,” is a memoir that explores the nature of time itself and will be the starting point for discussion at the event.
“Aging isn’t about losing who we are, it’s about holding on to love when everything else fades,” said Lynn Ivey, CEO and founder of e Ivey, the brain health and memory wellness center she established in 2008 to
in the people who invest in North Carolina,” Hall said. “From raising salaries for teachers and state employees to cutting taxes and slashing bureaucracy, we’re focused on getting the greatest return on North Carolinians’ hardearned tax dollars while putting more of those dollars back in their pockets.”
Already on Friday, Hall said the budget plan would exempt the first $5,000 in tips from state income tax and bring back in 2026 what is known as the back-to-school sales tax holiday.
e chamber leader said the House plan will send NCInnovation funding – it was $500 million in the 2023 budget – toward Helene relief and recovery.
e bill also:
• Increases the standard tax deduction by $500 for individuals and $1,000 for married couples.
• Holds growth of the net general fund expenditures to 5% over the two years.
• Restores what is commonly called the Rainy Day Fund to $4.75 billion.
Cuts nearly 3,000 vacant government positions.
• Cuts more than $10 million tied to state programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, colloquially called DEI.
• Funds new positions by the dozens at the Division of Motor Vehicles and authorizes a privatization pilot program for license renewal.
• Spends $50 million on school safety grants.
Appropriations Chairman William Brisson, R-Bladen, said, “Eliminating more than $10 million in DEI programs that are light on accountability and heavy on cost lets us focus our taxpayer dollars where they matter most: investing in the next generation of students and teachers.”
honor her parents. “I founded e Ivey so no one would have to face that journey alone.”
Love and relationships are central to Goldman’s eight award-winning books. She was born and raised in Rock Hill and lives in Charlotte.
In “ e Rest of Our Lives,” Goldman shares dispatches from the narrow section of our lives where we are brie y deposited before the end. We tend to regard old age as something foreign, alien, she writes, but really,
it echoes all the signi cant stages we passed through on our way from then to now, each bringing with it a fear of the unknown, as well as the exhilaration of trying out a new kind of existence.
e June 2 event will feature a conversation between Goldman and Jenny Yopp, director of strategic initiatives at e Ivey.
Want to go?
“Aging isn’t slowing down, it’s playing smarter,” says Yopp, who spent almost two decades as a collegiate basketball coach before joining e Ivey. “Every year adds wisdom to your playbook and purpose to your game. e clock might run, but the game is far from over.”
Planning for a positive economic future
The event starts at 6 p.m. June 2 at e Ivey, 6030 Park South Drive. Light bites and beverages will be served. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Tickets cost $25. Buy them at theivey.com/ register-now.
Financial literacy tips for teens
(Family Features) Financial literacy is a critical skill that helps set the foundation for a stable and prosperous future. By understanding the basics of money management, teens can make informed decisions and avoid common financial pitfalls.
According to the annual Teens and Personal Finance survey, a study of teens ages 13-18 conducted by Wake eld Research on behalf of Junior Achievement and MissionSquare Retirement’s Foundation, 45% of high schoolers took a personal nance or nancial literacy class at school. is is up from 31% in 2024, indicating the nation’s youth are interested in building a strong nancial foundation. What’s more, of the students who took their school’s curriculum, 64% found it extremely or very helpful, yet despite this increase, data reveals knowledge gaps remain. In fact, 42% of teens surveyed are terri ed they won’t have enough money to cover their future needs and goals. “ ere is so much for teens to absorb when learning about nances and planning for their future, they often struggle to envision what lies ahead,” said Andre Robinson, president and CEO of MissionSquare Retirement. “Offering engaging
programs that can boost nancial knowledge and decision-making skills can only help to inspire young individuals to build a strong foundation of lifelong nancial resilience.”
Consider discussing these economic topics with your teen to help make a positive impact on students’ financial readiness and get them ready for nancial decisions they’ll face in adulthood.
Mastering Saving and Budget-
ing
A good starting point for teens is to create a simple budget that tracks income and expenses. Because only 36% of teens surveyed save a part for their futures when they receive money, this can help them understand where money is going and identify areas they may be able to save for the future. is is particularly important considering 68% of teens agree that saving for retirement is something they can think about later in life.
Understanding Credit Credit is a powerful tool but can also be a source of nancial trouble if not managed properly. It’s essential to understand how nancial behaviors, like paying bills on time and keeping credit card balances low, impact their credit scores. A higher FICO score, which 80% of teens
surveyed had never heard of or did not fully understand, can lead to better interest rates and more favorable loan terms.
Managing Common Debt
Pitfalls
According to the survey, 43% of teens believe an interest rate of 18% on debt is manageable and can be paid o over time. However, it’s important to understand the true cost of debt and how interest rates can accumulate over time and lead to signi cant nancial strain. Establishing good debt management habits early, such as avoiding high-interest debt and paying o balances quickly, can lead to a healthier nancial future.
Investing and Planning Ahead
According to the survey, teenagers’ most appealing investing strategies are savings accounts, side hustles and keeping cash at home, and only 13% invest a portion of their money. Encouraging teens to learn about di erent types of investments, such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds, can help them make informed decisions and begin to build long-term wealth.
For more information to help teens improve their nancial knowledge, visit ja.org.
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Exhibit features South Asian artists
CHARLOTTE – McColl Center is launching a new exhibit featuring seven South Asian women artists who reclaim the term Paglee (meaning “crazy woman” in South Asian languages) as a statement of de ance and empowerment.
Born out of virtual connection during the pandemic, the collective formed in 2020 and gathered in person for the rst time in 2023 at the South Asia Institute in Chicago.
Now, they bring their work to McColl Center from May 22 to June 28. e opening reception, which includes an artist talk, spans from 6 to 8 p.m. May 22 at the center.
On the web: mccollcenter.org/ thepaglees
Catholic golfer wins state title
CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Catholic’s Will Hartman won a state championship during the NCHSAA Men’s 4A Golf Championship.
Hartman came in with a 65 on May 13 after shooting a 35 on May 12 to win the title by two strokes.
Hartman also won the 4A Individual Golf Championship at No. 8 in 2022.
Jack Pelletier, of Ardrey Kell, came in fourth place.
As a team, Charlotte Catholic came in third place during the NCHSAA Men’s Golf Championship.
CMPD celebrates top cops
CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department celebrated top sta May 15 at the 45th annual Police-Community Relations Awards.
e awards recognize o cers who are building positive, problem-solving relationships with residents and neighborhood groups.
e community nominates ocers. A group made up of members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee selects the winners.
Winners are listed by division:
• Domestic Violence: Sgt. Christopher Pinckney.
• Independence: Officer Matthew Draper.
• North Tryon: Officer Stedman
Graham.
• West Charlotte SRO: Officer Hasun Rogers.
• Westover: Capt. Trent Beam, Lt. Brent Harrison, O cer Jamaal Andrews and Officer Matthew Montgomery.
• University City: Maj. Torri Tellis and O cer Michael Kossick.
Uptown Charlotte offers Free Fitness in the Park
CHARLOTTE – Uptown Char-
lotte has introduced Free Fitness in the Park, an outdoor wellness series.
Open to participants ages 8 and older, the series o ers classes designed for all tness levels. Certi ed instructors will guide participants through workouts with optional modifications provided.
• Move & Groove Fitness (A high-energy, music-powered dance workout): 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and ursdays, May 15, 22, 27 and 29 as well as June 3, 5, 12, 17 and 19 at Romare Bearden Park, 300 S. Church St. Bring water.
• Stretch & Rhythm Fusion (A blend of stretching, balance and rhythm-based movement): 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, May 17, 24 and 31 as well as June 7, 14 and 21 at Romare Bearden Park, 300 S. Church St. Bring a yoga mat, towel, and water.
Free Fitness in the Park is part of Uptown’s new Movies, Music & Movement series.
On the web: UptownCharlotte. com
School board makes statement about federal agents
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education issued the following statement May 13 following reports of federal agents near a school:
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education has received reports that federal immigration agents took a man into custody near Charlotte East Language Academy (CELA) on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Although the incident did not take place on school property, we understand that it was witnessed by those on CELA property at the time. We recognize that this is unsettling for our school community and therefore the district is providing additional counseling support at CELA for both students and sta . Our commitment to the well-being of every student remains unwavering and we are dedicated to serving all students so that they can receive the best education possible for a promising future.
To date, federal immigration agents have not attempted enforcement on CMS property. However, the Board reiterates the
legal requirements and processes in place to protect all of our students, including the landmark Supreme Court decision in Plyler v. Doe (1982).
All students are entitled to free, public education, regardless of immigration status.
Federal agents are not permitted in our schools unless they have a court order or a warrant issued and signed by a judge. Schools are instructed that any presentation of said orders must be presented to The Office of General Counsel for CMS for veri cation and that any order or warrant is legally sufcient, authentic, complete, and signed by a judge prior to taking any action.
Unless otherwise required by federal law per the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), we do not divulge the legal status or any personal identi able information regarding our students.
We will continue our best efforts to support and create environments in which our students feel safe and are conducive for learning despite what families may experience outside of the walls of our buildings.
Levine Properties bringing two developments to market
CHARLOTTE – Levine Properties is introducing two south Charlotte development opportunities, Providence Square and Providence & Fairview, to the market.
JLL has been retained as the exclusive sales representative to identify and vet potential development partners from across the country to help bring these projects to life.
Both sites occupy strategic locations along the Providence Road corridor and o er an opportunity to shape one of Charlotte’s most desirable residential and retail districts.
“With Charlotte’s continued population and economic growth, demand is high for
well-located, mixed-use environments that deliver long-term value,” said Daniel Malino, president of Levine Properties. “ is is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape the future of South Charlotte with projects that will re ect both the character of the community and the momentum of the city.”
Providence Square
Located at the intersections of Providence Road, Old Providence Road and Sardis Lane, this 84-acre redevelopment project envisions a blend of residential, retail, o ce and green space that complements the surrounding neighborhoods while meeting Charlotte’s
growing demand for walkable, community-centered environments. In December, the project secured support from the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, in the form of a tax increment grant, for elements of the project that offer public benefits, such as enhanced road improvements, new public park spaces and connection to the McAlpine Creek Greenway.
Providence & Fairview is 12-acre site, formerly home to Carmel on Providence Apartments, sits at one of south Charlotte’s most iconic crossroads. A marquee location long-envisioned for a signature
project, it has the potential to become a cornerstone destination, o ering a mix of uses tailored to modern urban lifestyles while preserving the character of the area.
“ ese sites represent one of the largest remaining redevelopment opportunities in the most desirable submarket of Charlotte,” said Hunter Barron, managing director at JLL. “We’re targeting best-in-class partners who understand the value of patience and precision, who will help transform vision into reality in a way that ts seamlessly into the fabric of south Charlotte.”
Fawzia Khan will be one of seven South Asian artists displaying work from May 22 to June 28 at the McColl Center. Other artists are Shelly Bahl, Monica Jahan Bose, Renluka Maharaj, Indrani Nayar-Gall, Nirmal Raja and Pallavi Sharma. Photo courtesy of McColl Center
Hot Wheels revs up the creativity
MONROE – Noel Santos’ custom 1954 Grumman Olson
Sunbeam Bread Truck stood out among the more than 140 cars competing at the Hot Wheels Legends Tour stop
May 17 at Walmart.
e traveling car show o ered custom car builders the chance to have their projects converted into the next Hot Wheels die-cast toy car.
Santos, who spent eight years restoring his bread truck, will advance to the national semi- nal later this year. His upgrades include custom metalwork across the vehicle mounted on a van frame from a 2008 Chevy Express. e bread truck sits on a 4-link suspension and includes a 6.0-liter LS V-8 engine.
Judges included Hot Wheels designers Eric Han and Paul Schmid.
LIVE MUSIC
Countdown begins for Kesha tour
CHARLOTTE – Multi-Platinum pop singer Kesha will visit North Carolina as part of her upcoming North American headline tour.
Kesha performs Aug. 3 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh and Aug. 5 at PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte. Tickets are available now at keshao cial.com.
e tour coincides with the July 4 release of Kesha’s sixth studio album, “. (period),” via Kesha Records. e 11-song collection was conceived, co-produced and co-written by Kesha. She has been dropping singles for the past year, including “Boy Crazy,” “Delusional,” “Joyride” and “Yippee-Ki-Yay.” Kesha has tallied 10 top 10 singles, two number one albums and more than 3 billion streams over the course of her career.
May 23
• Amos’ Southend: Gump Fiction
• Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant: Solsiesta
• Evening Muse: Seth Walker & Ed Jurdi
• Grapes Bistro and Wine Bar: David Porter
• Great Wagon Road Distillery: Adam Daniels
• Neighborhood Theatre: Aneesa Strings
• Shep’s Bar & Grill: Jarret Raymond
• Small Bar: Carrie Ann
• Southern Range Brewing: Justin Moyar
• Stooges Pub & Grub: Queen City Siren
• The Fillmore: Lil Poppa
• The Trail House: Dusk Till Dawn
• The Underground: Raveena
May 24
• Americana Beer Co.: Comfortable Shirt
• Evening Muse: Nikias; Squawk & Revelry
• Grapes Bistro and Wine Bar: Shannon Lee & Tonya Wood
• Great Wagon Road Distillery: Coconut Groove Band
• Local Logic: Josh Filchuk
• Mary O’Neill’s Irish Pub: John Cz
• Moochies Tavern: Wonder Free
• OMB Ballantyne: Hot Pocket
• OMB LoSo: Motel Soap
• Peddlers Paradise Bartique: Johnny Suspect
• Pineville Tavern: Dusk Till Dawn
• Pour 64: Matthew Ablan
• Stooges Pub & Grub: Sweet Leaf
• The Trail House: Mike’d Up
May 25
• Evening Muse: Nordista Freeze
May 26
• Evening Muse: Open mic
• Neighborhood Theatre: West 22nd
May 27
• Evening Muse: Johnny Manchild & the
Poor Bastards
May 28
• Amos’ Southend: Emery
• Local Logic: DJ SweeTee
• Peddlers Paradise Bartique: Open mic
• PNC Music Pavilion: Halsey
• The Fillmore: Sir
• The Trail House: Dustin Yager
May 29
• Great Wagon Road Distillery: Uptown Dueling Pianos
• The Amp Ballantyne: Dark Star Orchestra
May 30
• Americana Beer Co.: Jeff Rogers
• Amos’ Southend: Red Leather
• Evening Muse: An Evening Extreme; The White Horse
• Franklin Court Grille: Jam Central
• Grapes Bistro and Wine Bar: Carrie Ann
• Middle James Brewing: Analog Crash
• Moochies Tavern: Danielle Hewitt; Kids in America
• OMB Ballantyne: Just Serendipity & Friends
• OMB LoSo: Gin N Sonic
• PNC Music Pavilion: Keith Urban
• Southern Range Brewing: Dylan Allen
• Stooges Pub & Grub: House of Hair
• The Fillmore: Young Nudy
• The Trail House: Edison Overdrive
• Visulite Theatre: Songs From the Road Band
Live Music Venues Charlotte
• Amos’ Southend: 1423 S. Tryon St.
• Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St.
• Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St.
• OMB Ballantyne: 15025 Bowl St.
• OMB LoSo: 4150 Yancey Road
• PNC Music Pavilion: 707 Pavilion Blvd.
• Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre: 1000
NC Music Factory Blvd.
• The Amp Ballantyne: 11115 Upper Ave.
• The Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St.
• The Underground: 820 Hamilton St.
• Visulite Theatre: 1615 Elizabeth Ave.
Grapes Bistro and Wine Bar: 6461
Mac’s Speed Shop (Matthews): 142 E.
Noel Santos’ custom 1954 Grumman Olson Sunbeam Bread Truck was the star of the show. Photos courtesy of Hot Wheels Legends Tour
The Walmart parking lot turned into a showcase of Hot Wheels displays and custom cars on May 17.
Source: Culinary.net
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Augusta IT Solutions LLC, a Charlotte, NC based Global Analytics Services Firm has multiple openings for JOB ID 11720: Software Developer. Education and Experience requirements along with remuneration as provided on the website. Travel/relocation may be required. Details at https://augustaitsolutions. com/. Send resume to: hr@augustaitsolutions. com, including the JOB ID. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Transportation Planner 5; CDM Smith (Charlotte, NC). Coord data acquisition of transportation demogaphics, econ, land use &/or environ data. Perform traffic analysis & forecast current transportation projs. Roadway traffic & transit analyses & modeling. WFH up to 3 dys/ wk. 5-10% domestic travel req. Must have at least master’s or equiv in Civil Eng’g, Urban/ Comm/Regional Planning or rltd fld & 6 yrs exp as Transportation Planner or rltd role (OR bach or equiv & 7 yrs progressive exp). Must have 5 yrs exp w/: traffic engineering; modeling exp utilizing VISSIM & Synchro traffic simulation software; traffic safety analysis & generating crash maps utilizing ArcGIS; & 3 yrs exp in stat modeling utilizing tools like SPSS, R &/or Python. Apply at www.cdmsmith.com/en/Careers (Req. # 41384BR).
Elementary Teacher, 4th-5th position available in Monroe, NC. Duties incl: Establish & maintain positive relationships w/ students, parents & colleagues. Foster an environment of open communication & support. Instruct students individually & in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, &
demonstrations. Confer w/ parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, & administrators to resolve students’ behavioral & academic problems. Create a sense of community in the classroom where every child feels he or she belongs & is accepted. Prep materials & classrooms for class activities. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, & projects & communicate those objectives to students. Adapt teaching methods & instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs. Maintain professionalism in all areas. Incorporate the constructivism philosophy of edu into classroom instruction by implmtg various student-centered learning methodologies. Maintain accurate & complete student records & prep reports on students & activities as required by Academy administration. Use grade-level appropriate methods & materials to educate students in all subject areas. Impmt regular, periodic classroom assessment methods & techniques. Present information in a variety of ways, emphasizing the relevance of class material to the Christian faith & in the world beyond the classroom. Demonstrate appropriate pacing & delivery w/ sufficient time to ensure all students understand the material being taught. Perform other similar, related tasks, as necessary. Reqmts: Must have a Bach’s deg in English, or Edu, or a related field, or the foreign equiv. Must have at least 12 months prior F/T exp as a teacher for any grade level 1 - 5 (elementary school). Any suitable combo of edu, training, or exp is acceptable. Send resumes to: Covenant Christian Academy of Monroe NC, 2706 Secrest Shortcut Rd., Monroe, NC 28110.
debug, & doc moderately complex application solutions that meet defined Capital Mkts Securities business reqmts & meets the enterprise & Capital Mkts specific performance & Securities Industry architectural standards. Focus on applications & business domain expertise specific to the Capital Mkts technology platform. Must have Bach’s deg in Comp Sci, Info Systems, or related tech’l field. Must have 2 yrs of exp in IT positions performing/utilizing the following: analyzing, dsgng, coding, testing, debugging, & documenting moderately complex application solutions that meet defined Capital Mkts Securities business reqmts & meet the enterprise & Capital Mkts specific performance & Securities Industry architectural standards; working on Capital Mkts initiatives in an Agile Delivery Methodology w/ a focus on IT Delivery; applying Capital Mkts domain expertise, w/ specific knowl of: at least 2 of the following product domains: Foreign Exchange, IR Derivatives, Commodity Derivatives, &/or Equity Derivatives; & at least 2 of the following value chains: Collateral mgmt, Sales/Trading/Research, Settlements, Fin’l mgmt /Product Acctg, Risk, &/or Credit; & utilizing exp w/: Calypso, Java , Spring, Message Queue, J2EE /Jboss, WebServices, Javascript, SQL Server, Oracle, & Github. Position may be eligible to work hybrid/remotely but is based out of & reports to Truist offices in Charlotte, NC. Must be available to travel to Charlotte, NC regularly for meetings & reviews w/ manager & project teams w/in 24hrs’ notice. Apply online (https://careers.truist. com/) or email resume to: Paige.Whitesell@ Truist.com (Ref Job# R0102572)
Multiple Positions, Charlotte NC Quality Assurance Analyst- Under s’vision, be involved in verification, validation, & process improve activities incl manual & auto s/ware testing; test planning, test case writing, scripting, test execution & test reporting. Salary $63,690/yr. Req. Bachelor’s (or foreign equi. degree) in Comp. Sci., Comp. Info. Sys., Electrical Engg, Comp. Apps., Bus. Admin., Engg. (any field), Math., MIS or rel w/ knowl of at least 7 tech’s. from the following list: NOSQL, Spring, Struts, Hibernate, C, C++, C#, JSP, Web Services, CSS, XML, XSL, HTML, JavaScript, Oracle, Java, J2EE, UNIX, AJAX, Visual Basic, Appium, Selenium WebDriver, JMeter, TestNG, JSF, Informatica, Business Objects, SQL Server, WebLogic, Crystal Reports, LINUX, Eclipse, JUNIT, UML, .Net, MVC, Singleton; COBOL and TOAD. WCF, Perl, PL/SQL, WebSphere, ASP. Net, ADO.Net, Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, GitHub, GitLab, SVN, Postman, SonarQube, Jira, Trello, Mantis, Jenkins, Quickbuild; Windows, Linux, MacOS, Docker, AWS, Azure.
Business Analyst - Create & maintain (data entry, data audit) a d/base on sales & client relationship mngmnt the company; analyze sales data & generate reports for bus strategic decisions to grow bus & profit; as well as validate, extract, clean, manipulate, & analyze data, generate reports for mngmnt team. Salary $84,032/yr. Req’s Bachelor’s (or frgn equi. degree) Business Admn., Accounting, or rel w/
knowl of the following skills: Cost Accounting, Finc’l Mngmnt, Data Analysis & Stats as well as Bus Strategy.
Data Analyst - Analyze high volumes of data from multiple sources & provides recs to company based on data trends; analyze previous data to predict sales and support sales & marketing teams to devel effective strategies. Req’s Master’s degree (or foreign equi. degree) Comp Sci, Marketing Analytics, Math or rel w/ knowl of at least 5 of the following skills: Tableau, SQL, R, Python, Google Analytics, Microsoft Suite, Canva, SPSS or SAS.
Business Development Analyst - Conduct research on the market conditions of IT areas to ID strategic bus ops; collect & analyze market d/bases using finc’l/stat models & GIS application to forecast IT marketing & sales trends; get involved in project proposals; prep & analyze bus reports for mngmnt reviews; devel & formulate bus systs in conformance w/ bus devel initiatives. Trav to var unanticpt project worksites loc t/out the US. Salary $130,021/yr. Req’s Master’s (or foreign equi. degree) in Bus, Econ, Geoscience, Sustainable International Devel or rel w/ knowl of performing qualitative/quantitative research; data collection & analysis; as well as project planning & devel. Apply PNK Connections, LLC 301 McCullough Drive, Suite 400, Charlotte, NC-28262
Spanish Teacher (6-8), Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, NC. Prep Span lang lssn & del mid sch (6-8) stud instr. M-F, 9:15a - 4:15p w/ occ aft hrs. Reqs bach in Ed/Span/rel/ equiv. Mst have/elig for NC Span K-12 Tchng Lic. Reqs prof in Span as demnstrtd w/ NC Span K-12 Tchng Lic. Hires mst consnt to drg scrn & bg chck. Apply: resume to robert.ellyson@cms.k12.nc.us & ref#116798.
Software Engineer III, F/T at Truist Bank (Charlotte, NC) Deliver highly complex solutions w/ significant system linkages, dependencies, associated risk. Lead & perform dvlpmt efforts such as analysis, dsgn, coding/creating, & testing. Must have Bach’s deg in Comp Sci, Comp Engg, or related tech’l field. Must have 6 yrs of progressive exp in s/ware engg or IT Consulting positions performing/utilizing the following: applying in-depth knowl in info systems & ability to identify, apply, & implmt IT best practices; understanding of key business processes & competitive strategies related to the IT function; planning & managing projects & solving complex problems by applying best practices; providing direction & mentoring less exp’d teammates; & utilizing exp w/: Informatica Power Center-Data Integration Platform, WhereScape RED, PowerShell Scripting on Unix, Python, Oracle, SQL, PL/SQL, DB2, Visual Basic, Java Scripting, & Java. Position may be eligible to work in a hybrid remote model & is based out of & reports to Truist offices in Charlotte, NC. Applicants must be able to work onsite at Truist offices in Charlotte, NC at least 4 days/wk.
Software Engineer, CapMkts, F/T at Truist Bank (Charlotte, NC) Analyze, dsgn, code, test,
