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MATTHEWS – Town leaders favor a state legislative agenda that allows municipalities to have more authority on taxes, development and urban growth. Town Manager Becky Hawke sought input from commissioners May 23 about eight legislative priorities, most with multiple bullet points. For starters, Matthews supports giving municipalities the option to enact a quarter-cent sales tax. The town opposes the state redi-
recting sales tax revenue from urban counties and issuing unfunded mandates. Leaders also want the flexibility to use food and drink tax revenues on improving landscaping and parking like communities in South Carolina. The town has five transportation priorities, including supporting state funding for Matthews, maintenance of the Powell Bill at current levels, additional litter pickup on state-maintained roads and increased funding for the N.C. Department of Transportation. “Matthews has been significantly impacted by NCDOT’s funding issues, with many local projects
being delayed, canceled or value-engineered, to the detriment of our community,” according to the agenda. Mayor John Higdon said he has talked with members of the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization about this very issue. He’d prefer the state use some of its $7 billion surplus to help NCDOT. “When I speak to the governor or our legislators, I’m going to say, 'hey help us out here,'” Higdon said. “We don’t want to raise taxes. We don’t want to have toll roads everywhere. You’ve got a lot of surplus money. How about helping
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MATTHEWS – Town leaders are putting the community on notice – they plan on adding two bond referendums on the November 2022 ballot. Matthews commissioners voted May 23 to publish a notice of intent to apply to the Local Government Commission to pursue the bonds. “This board has been very involved in discussing the possibility of general obligation bonds on the November 2022 ballot,” Town Manager Becky Hawke Hawke said. “As we continue to march down that path, this is the next step.” Right now, the thinking is that voters will see a bond referendum for up to $21 million for transportation projects and $14 million for parks and recreation facilities. Numbers may still be adjusted. Commissioner Mark Tofano asked Hawke if the notice would include information about a potential property tax increase. Hawke replied that Public Information Officer Maureen Keith is putting together a webpage that details how the bond referendum could affect taxpayers. That information will go out around June 1. Last month, Hawke said $30 million in general obligation bonds would cost about $2.03 million in annual debt service payments (20-year term at 3% interest), which would require a .032 cents on the tax rate if issued in fiscal year 2024 or later. In other business, commissioners approved the following: • Appointed Michael Burnham to the Matthews Veteran Advisory Committee • Proclaimed June 4 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day.
NCDOT out, which they are in a big deep hole right now.” Matthews also supports the General Assembly allowing a municipality to increase sales tax or other revenue sources to fund mass transit or other transportation needs. The City of Charlotte was in the process of lobbying towns in Mecklenburg County to support a sales tax increase to support longrange transportation plans last year before learning it would have to push back elections. Other items on the agenda include supporting legislation that
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Mecklenburg County Manager Dena Diorio anticipates moderate economic growth in the coming year, citing pressures such as inflation, labor volatility, disrupted supply chains and the War in Ukraine. Diorio presented a $2.1 billion operating budget recently to county commissioners. This is $111 million more than last year’s budget but it won’t increase propDiorio erty taxes. The tax rate will stay at 61.69 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. “While I am optimistic about next year, I am more certain than ever that the county must remain committed to maintaining our strategy of fiscal discipline that has served us so well for over 15 years,” Diorio said. Even without a property tax rate increase, the county expects values to rise to $200.8 billion, which will generate an extra $26.8 million. The county is also banking on increased sales tax revenue. The budget may trigger some increased friction between county commissioners and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board. CMS requested an increase of $40.4 million from the county, but Diorio recommends funding $19.9 million. Diorio said this includes local salary increases, which will keep CMS teachers as the top earners among all state school districts. "Our community is strong, and our county government is strong," Diorio said. "My staff and I do not take that for granted and we take our responsibility seriously. Our goal is to never leave a person, or group behind. My budget weaves that goal into every recommendation."
Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity connects family to dream home by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
MATTHEWS – Natalie and Isaiah used giant scissors May 21 to cut the ceremonial ribbon to their home – a first of its kind for the Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity. This marked the first time the nonprofit and its volunteers built a four-bedroom, 2.5 bathroom model, according to President and CEO Natisha Rivera-Patrick. The couple has five children.
“I think people have a picture in their mind of what a Habitat house might be,” she said. “I can tell you that this is far from anything they can imagine. We are very proud of the work we put into our homes. Our volunteers are tremendous and very talented.” The home also has the distinction of being the 115th delivered to a family over the nonprofit’s 33-year history. The family worked with Habitat’s building committee and volunteers, logging 250 hours of sweat equity toward a 30-year in-
terest-free mortgage. “It has been just an incredible journey,” Natalie told supporters. “Lots of prayers have gone into making this happen today. There’s no doubt that this home was built with a lot of faith, hope and love. We couldn’t have done it without all of you. Habitat has become family to us and we are just so grateful for each part everyone has done to make this dream and home come true.” Representatives from Brace YMCA gave the family a one-year membership to the
Y as well as a few parents nights out. Matthews Presbyterian Church provided some housewarming gifts. Clonnie Lambert, chairman of the board of directors, took a nontraditional approach to the invocation, encouraging people to keep their heads up, eyes open and look at each other. These are the faces of God, he said. “This place is filled with a lot of love, a lot of dedication, a lot of tears, a lot of smiles, a lot of pain, but it was built with love,” he said.
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(The Center Square) – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently traveled to North Carolina to tout the Biden administration’s “Internet for All” initiative, though experts believe it may help some at the expense of others. Raimondo unveiled the initiative on May 20 beside Gov. Roy Cooper at The Kramden Institute in Durham, where she said each state will receive $5 million to develop a five-year plan to expand internet access. The funding is part of a $45 billion allocation in the infrastructure law approved by Congress last year. Raimondo said North Carolina is in line to receive at least $100 million through the program toward the goal of providing internet access to all Americans by 2030. “Every American deserves access to the internet, period,” she said. She described the initiative as the “biggest investment in internet ever in our nation’s history” and asserted the motivation is “about accessing healthcare,” according to WRAL.
Officials estimate 1.1 million people in North Carolina either don’t have access to high-speed internet or can’t afford it. National Telecommunications and Information Administration data shows Northampton County has the highest percentage in the state without internet at 40.2%. The statewide average is 21.5% that do not have internet access, WRAL reports. “I think it’s more defensible for funding to bring internet to areas that are hard to reach,” Sanders said. “But to just suddenly decide to subsidize close to half of the US’s internet is completely different.” “What usually ends up happening is costs go up. The people who aren’t getting the subsidized price end up paying more,” he said. “The intent is to shift the burden, but what happens is … the overall price ends up going up. It’s a large number of people.” The Internet for All program came with three Notices of Funding Opportunity: Broadband Equity, Access and Development Program ($42.5 billion); the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program ($1 billion); and the State
Digital Equity Act programs ($1.5 billion), according to a U.S. Department of Commerce press release. “To participate in the BEAD Program, states and other eligible entities must submit a letter of intent and a planning funds budget, which will unlock $5 million in planning funds and allow states to begin creating their five-year action plan. Each participating state is guaranteed a minimum $100 million allocation, with additional funding determinations made based on the forthcoming coverage maps from the Federal Communications Commission,” according to the release. The Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program will award grants on a technology-neutral, competitive basis to eligible entities for the construction, improvement or acquisition of middle-mile infrastructure, while the State Digital Equity Planning Grant Program will invest $1.5 billion to heighten adoption and use, like digital literacy training, for communities of color, rural communities and older Americans.
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The money can be used for laying cable or providing computers to those without them, according to the news site. “Internet is not a luxury,” Raimondo said. “It’s a necessity.” The visit came just days after President Joe Biden announced 20 internet companies across the country have agreed to provide discounted service to low income folks through an “Affordable Connectivity Program.” The $60 per month average cost for internet service is too high for most Americans, Raimondo said, and the program provides $30 monthly subsidies for an estimated 48 million households to cover the full cost of the discounted plans. About 40% of Americans would qualify based on income, or participation in government assistance programs, according to WCNC. “That seems very excessive,” said Jon Sanders, senior fellow for regulatory studies and research at The John Locke Foundation. “It’s hard to imagine that 40% is in unserved areas. To me, it suggests there’s going to be a lot of waste in the program.”
Scammers are always looking for what’s new and popular to strike the unsuspecting. Cryptocurrency is no exception. Scammers prey on people’s unfamiliarity with and excitement about this new product to trick victims into making a poor financial decision in a variety of different ways. Here’s what you need to know to keep your personal information and money safe. Cryptocurrency, also
called crypto, is a type of digital currency. Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin or Ether, can be used to pay for some transactions or as an investment. Unlike the dollar, however, crypto is not backed by a government or bank and often swings wildly in value. Cryptocurrency transactions are not typically reversible and can be difficult to trace back to a person. As with any investment, there are risks, and you shouldn’t invest in crypto unless you have done a lot of research and are comfortable with the stakes. If anyone demands pay-
ment from you in crypto, it’s probably a scam. Because transactions in these currencies are difficult to track and lack the legal protections that traditional credit cards offer, scammers often use them to complete their schemes. Hardly any legitimate businesses require you to make a payment only in crypto. Do not respond to any communication claiming that unauthorized activity occurred on your crypto account. Scammers often try to trick people into sharing their passwords, which they can use to drain your crypto
from your account. Contact the company directly using a number listed on its website to see if the communication is legitimate. If anyone contacts you and claims you won cryptocurrency for a contest you didn’t enter, it’s a scam. Criminals will target consumers with lottery scams involving crypto to trick them into sharing their personal financial information with the scammer to claim their prize. The winnings will never arrive, and the criminal can steal your money or personal identity. Scammers are greedy
and want to steal from you anything of value – your money, your personal information or your crypto if you’ve bought some. With these tips, you can better to protect yourself. If you believe that you have been the victim of a scam, report the incident to the North Carolina Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Division. Call our office at 877-5-NO-SCAM or file a complaint online at https:// ncdoj.gov/file-a-complaint. Josh Stein serves as attorney general for North Carolina.
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DINING SCORES Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected these restaurants from May 13 to 19: Lowest Score • 7-Eleven, 5701 Old Providence Road, Charlotte – 90 Violations include: Certified food protection manager wasn’t available; restaurant didn’t have written procedures for vomiting or diarrhea; drinks were stored inside hand sink; chicken wings and pizza weren’t held hot enough; and an opened bag of hot dogs didn’t have a date mark. • Best China, 7900 Stevens Mill Road, Stallings – 90 Violations include: Open drink was on prep table; dish machine not reaching proper concentration; cut cabbage wasn’t held cold enough; bags of cooked chicken weren’t marked by date; restaurant had household-use pesticides; and inspector saw live roaches at dish machine and on employee. Charlotte (28209) • Brazwells Premium Pub, 1627 Montford Drive – 98 • Lucky Lou’s Tavern, 5124 Park Road – 99 • Reid’s Fine Foods, 4331 Barclay Downs Drive – 95 • Southern Pressed Juicery, 4325 Park Road – 97 Charlotte (28210) • Food Lion (produce), 10120 Johnston Road – 97 • Yafa Halal Market, 10703 Park Road – 99 Charlotte (28211) • Butlers Pantry, 274 S. Sharon Amity Road
– 98.5 • Chickpeasy On Wheels, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98 • Harris Teeter (meat) 112 S. Sharon Amity Road – 98.5 • KFC, 1101 N. Wendover Road – 95 • Kool Runninz, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 95.5 • McDonalds, 1035 N. Wendover Road – 98.5 • Nordstrom Marketplace Cafe, 4400 Sharon Road – 96.5 • Ooowee BBQ Catering, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 99 • Rollicious Ribs & More, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 95.5 • Sandra Lee’s Country Kitchen, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 95.5 • Sweetpeas Smuggles & Cakes, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 99.5 Charlotte (28226) • 7-Eleven, 5701 Old Providence Road – 90 • Caribou Coffee, 7804 Fairview Road – 97.5 • Char Bar 7, 4130 Carmel Road – 96 • Harris Teeter (deli/bakery), 7823 Colony Road – 96 • Harris Teeter (Starbucks), 7823 Colony Road – 99.5 • Outback Steakhouse, 8338 Pineville-Matthews Road – 93.5 Charlotte (28227) • Circle K, 4921 E. Independence Blvd. – 97.5 • Fortune Cookie III, 7211 E. Independence Blvd. – 94.5 • Harris Teeter (market), 5706 Wyalong Drive – 99 • Marco’s Pizza, 6816 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 92
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Matthews • Harris Teeter (deli), 3100 Weddington Road – 94.5 • Harris Teeter (meat & seafood), 3100 Weddington Road – 98 • Jimmy John’s Sandwiches, 2233 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 96 Mint Hill • 7-Eleven, 4300 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road – 95.5 Pineville • Buca Di Beppo, 10915 Carolina Place Pkwy. – 97.5 • Olive Garden, 9421 Pineville-Matthews Road – 96 • Spare Time, 9600 Pineville-Matthews Road – 99 Stallings • Athens Pizza, 2920 A Old Monroe Road – 99 • Best China, 7900 Stevens Mill Road – 90 • Carnitas Mexican Guanajuato, 7900 Stevens Mill Road – 98 • Harris Teeter (deli), 15080 Idlewild Road – 97.5 • Harris Teeter (meats), 15080 Idlewild Road – 98 • Harris Teeter (produce), 15080 Idlewild Road – 97.5 • New York Pizza Express, 4520 Potter Road – 97 Waxhaw • Bistro D’ Antonio, 3909 Providence Road – 98 • Walmart, 2520 Cuthbertson Road – 100
INDIAN TRAIL – The James B. Crump VFW Post 2423, American Legion Post 458, and the Town of Indian Trail are partnering to host a Memorial Day Ceremony on May 30 at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Garden, 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road. The ceremony will open with a Benediction and then a welcome from Indian Trail Mayor David Cohn, followed by the Presentation of Colors by the VFW. Bud Stauffer, commander of the James B. Crump VFW, and John Gray, commander of the American Legion, will give their remarks ahead of the event’s keynote speaker, Lt. Col. Sam Johnson, USMCR. Johnson is the executive vice president of The Independence Fund, which helps support and improve the lives of catastrophically wounded, injured or ill veterans. He has had a distinguished military career as a Marine, serving several tours of duty overseas and holding many officer positions.
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provides long-term funding for affordable housing, allows for expanded tree buffers and long-term leases for municipal-owned property. Currently, nonprofits like the Matthews Free Medical Clinic can’t lease a town-owned buildings for more than 10 years at a time. “This is under the guise of protecting the taxpayer,” Higdon said of the law, “but it’s a quality of life issue and what our town values. If we want the Matthews Free Medical Clinic to have a standalone place for 50 years because we think it’s important, I think we
should have the ability to make that exception.” Commissioner Renee Garner favored fleshing out the priorities for affordable housing as well as the town having more flexibility with the state health plan and supporting the Leandro Plan when it comes to funding education. Commissioner Mark Tofano suggested the town have more flexibility in how it invests money. “I’m not necessarily talking about investing in Bitcoin, but what I am talking about is asking the state legislature to perhaps loosen the restrictions somewhat,” Tofano said. “We have a fiduciary responsibility to our taxpayers and with our current rate of return
on our investment fund, we are losing tens off thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars every year in possibilities because of inflation alone.” Other commissioners thought it would be more appropriate to begin a dialogue with the town’s representatives before adding Tofano’s suggestion as an official priority.
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STALLINGS – Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont opened its second store in Union County and its 28th store in the Charlotte region on May 13 in what used to be a Rite Aid store. “It was important to us to not only expand into new territories but to repurpose spaces in our community,” said Jose Luis, chief operating officer. “Repurposing is at the core of what we do. Our intent is that bringing new life to this building contributes to the revitalization of areas like the one we’re in today.” Luis said that shopping for great deals at affordable prices helps neighbors improve their lives. “We’re also excited about our ability to contribute to the growth of the region,” Jose said. “The new store brings 30 new jobs to the region and has an estimated economic impact of $3.4 million annually including wages and salaries. “ Goodwill stores in our coverage area • 28104: 15090 Idlewild Road, Matthews • 28105: 2515 Plantation Center Drive, Matthews • 28110: 4109 W. U.S. 74, Monroe • 28209: 609 South Blvd., Charlotte • 28210: 10124 Johnston Road, Charlotte • 28227: 9305 Albemarle Road, Charlotte • 28270: 1909 Sardis Road N, Charlotte • 28277: 16025 Lancaster Hwy., Charlotte
ith the end of school comes the start of summer sports leagues and events. As a parent, you might as well buy yourself a chauffeur’s cap since you’ll be driving everywhere while your kid sits in the back watching a movie or playing a video game! It is easy however to get wrapped up and involved in your kid’s game. You want to cheer them on but some parents have been known to take it way too far. Just check out all the videos on Youtube. If you don’t want to be featured on someone’s camera phone and uploaded under the title “Look at this crazy *****!” then this list is for you. We polled parents, coaches, players, referees and league organizers, asking them what they would like parents to know before their kids start playing a competitive sport or activity. 1. Coaching comes from the bench, not the bleachers. 2. Don’t make your kid’s sport your life. It’s OK to have one of your own. 3. Despite what you think, there is no conspiracy by the referees to make calls against your kid or your team. 4. When it stops being fun for your kid, it’s time to find another activity. 5. 99.99% of all organized sports do not hire blind refs so stop asking. 6. Referees and judges are human and make mistakes just like your kid has and will continue to do. 7. Never, ever, trash talk a kid. Yours or any other. 8. If you knew so much, then you would be the coach. 9. Cheer dammit, cheer!!! 10. Don’t like the ref’s call? Shut Up! 11. Don’t look for excuses. Don’t blame the weather, the refs, the conditions, the coach, the parents or the other kids. Your kid isn’t going to win every time. 12. The real purpose of competitive sports is for your kid to get better. Not just winning. 13. Recognize and accept that in some sports, some kids will play more or longer than others. 14. It’s OK to let your kid try other sports or activities. 15. Don’t compare your kid to others on the team. After all, some kids may have better parents. 16. Using guilt and fear to motivate kids is just wrong. If you do, seek help. 17. If you knew so much, then you would be the ref. 18. Keep it in perspective. The world will still be around after they lose a game. 19. When your kid loses, show some dignity. When your kid wins, be gracious. 20. Losing is not bad. Not being able to handle losing is bad. The way you act at your kid’s games will have an influence on their decision to keep playing. They may also see a part of you that they won’t like and that can be serious in your relationship with them. Brian Presley is a former coach, youth counselor, semi-retired stay-at-home dad and founder of What To Do With The Kids. WTDWTK is on social media: Facebook (@wtdwtkCharlotte) or Instagram and Twitter (@WTDWTK).
PJ5K allows runners to run or walk in their pajamas
CHARLOTTE – Area runners and walkers will join sleep experts from around the world in the PJ5K, a walk/run that invites participants to wear family-friendly pajamas. The race will be followed by a free community-wide event featur-
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IN THE FAMILY COURT 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Michael Godbey and Sarah Godbey, Plaintiffs, vs. Melissa Glunt, Kyra Miller, Andrew Faile Jr. and John Doe,
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, MECKLENBURG COUNTY In the District Court In the matter of: NITI AMELIA LUNA BERRIOS v. MANUEL EMILIO DE LA CRUZ GUZMAN, 22-CVD-7106 TO: Manuel Emilio De La Cruz Guzman Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the aboveentitled action on April 22, 2022. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Absolute Divorce.
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This, the 13th day of May, 2022.
Defendant. In the Matter of: M.G. and A.G. under age of fourteen (14) years To Defendant Andrew Faile Jr. and Melissa Glunt You are hereby summoned and required to Answer the Complaint in this action. A copy of which can be found at the Horry County Family Courthouse located at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway, South Carolina, and to serve a copy of your Answer to South Carolina Legal Services at 10201 B. Creel St. Wing A-1, Conway, South Carolina within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; You are hereby notified the Petitioner seeks to adopt the minor children MG and AG, that an adoption action is pending in Family Court in Horry County, that within thirty (30) days you are to respond in writing by filing with the Family Court for Horry County your notice and reasons contest, intervene, or otherwise respond in the pending adoption action; notify the court of your current address and of any changes in address during the adoption proceedings; and if you do not respond within thirty (30) days of this notice, it constitutes a consent of adoption of the children and forfeiture of all rights and obligations with respect to the child.
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