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Throughout this edition, you'll find profiles on the 50 Most Dynamic Women of our region.

Nicole Peternel takes pride in overcoming mental health challenges to become a better mom, wife, friend and boss.

As CEO of Rein Communications, she leads an all-women team that she considers family.

The person who nominated Peternel for this honor is an employee, noting how her boss creates a workplace for women to feel appreciated and able to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

And when it comes to her clients, Peternel stresses the importance of authenticity.

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Monica Patel opened her own dental practice, Crafty Smiles in Matthews, back in May 2019.

Yes, that was before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the opening is also significant because Patel made a splash in a field dominated by men.

She uses social media to help make people more comfortable about going to the dentist's office. Patel hosts a weekly show called "ToothTalks."

Along the same vein, she is intentional about outreach.

She works to provide a safe place for the LGBTQ community and stays engaged in the community through avenues like Matthews Alive.

Surviving a sudden cardiac arrest in 2013 changed Karen Ledford's life forever.

She became a certified CPR instructor in 2015 and launched a nonprofit, From the Heart, that provides automated external defibrillators to nonprofit organizations throughout the Charlotte region, including the Union County Public Library, Waxhaw Police Department and the WCWAA at Optimist Park.

She has taught CPR to more than 1,400 people and shared the benefits of truly living to even more.

Outside of her community work, she has worked in dental hygiene for nearly 34 years.

KIMBERLI SPOLAR Kimberli Spolar Art for Dragonfly Couture Fashions Kimberli Spolar has an extensive background in fashion and giving back to the community.

After working with top brands like Liz Claiborne, Isaac Mizrahi, Ann Taylor and Calvin Klein, she struck out on her own as a fashion designer and interior designer.

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ple people who nominated Spolar was her devotion to service.

She prays for more than 50 people by name who have faced homelessness. She donates resources to homeless people and artwork to various fundraisers.

In November, the Weddington resident won the title of Mrs. North Carolina US Continental.

Ulunda Baker overcame significant odds in her childhood to become someone youth can look up to.

She grew up the oldest of eight children in a household that was affected by incarceration and drugs. Baker also broke the cycle of generational poverty by maintaining employment in corporate America.

She's not only executive director of a nonprofit, but she also serves on the boards for the

Community Shelter of Union County and Arborbrook Christian Academy.

TANISHA CHEA Threshold Brands: Sir Grout Franchising Tanisha Chea has marketed some of the largest food brands to consumers and inspired girls to pursue their dreams.

She serves as Mrs. Greater Charlotte America on the platform of empowering underserved women to succeed in the workplace. She also volunteers at Dress for Success Charlotte.

The self-described infertility warrior is the proud mother of 4-year-old twins. Chea and her husband own the IDEA Lab Kids franchise in Ballantyne.

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Anna Gray LeBlanc experienced what she described as devastating family health problems in 2020 and grueling medical treatments in 2021, but she has much to look forward to in 2022.

For starters, she is expecting a daughter after struggling with infertility.

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cessful stretch at work in which she became a certified family law specialist and helped a record number of clients.

She stays grounded by giving back through volunteer work at the soup kitchen her grandfather founded in Lincoln County, among several other nonprofits.

Marybeth Kubinski says her career goal is to keep teaching until her mind and body can’t handle it anymore, but there appears to be a lot of gas left in the tank for the bus safety teacher.

She’s one-of-a-kind in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. She drives Gus the Bus to all 113 elementary

schools to educate children on bus safety. She also works with new bus drivers.

She would like to get a Doctorate in Educational Leadership to stay updated on the latest teaching trends as well as show a good example to her two boys about the importance of school.

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Jessica Tullar credits her seven years working at Discovery Place Kids Rockingham for helping her understand the importance of immersing herself in the community.

Tullar has used that skill in her current role as executive director for the Matthews Chamber of Commerce.

Tullar loves her job because she enjoys building relationships and championing members.

“I truly believe in the power of community and working together,” Tullar said.

Lorayn DeLuca's career has come full circle.

She would earn wages by waiting tables while auditioning for Broadway, TV and film roles while living in Manhattan.

She recently won awards for her work on Cylk Cozart’s documentary “Inherit the Land.” In between these two points, The Union County Chamber of Commerce recognized her as Ambassador of the Year in 2012 and Excellence in Business Award Woman of the Year in 2013.

She has served on the board of directors for Turning Point, as well as the Monroe Tourism and Development Board.

Carla A. Carlisle works to educate people about the impact of trauma and how they can excel beyond it.

She has proven successful at it, having earned the Advocacy Award in 2020 from the Mental Health Association of the Central Carolinas for her work in the community.

Carlisle says, “My desire is to educate the masses about being trauma-informed, how to take care of yourself while caring for others and how to move beyond tolerance to advocating for ourselves and others.”

Fabi Preslar launched her publishing company 24 years ago to spend more time with her family and help clients grow.

Over time, the published works of her clients have won more than 250 industry awards.

And it was the love and support of her family that helped her battle cancer in 2019.

Preslar has been involved in several community groups, including the National Association of Women Business Owners and Greater Women’s Business Council.

Carrie Flock considers herself to be a chameleon She’s taken on many roles over the years: professional boxer, photographer, minister and pageant winner.

She entered her first pageant at age 44 and won the title of Ms. NC Americas United States.

This inspired her granddaughter, who has won eight pageant crowns.

Flock empowers girls and women to love themselves and to have confidence through fitness, self-defense and support programs.

JENNIFER PURRAZZELLA Sardis Marketplace Jennifer Purrazzella says operating a business is not for the faint of heart.

Despite the challenges of building a new business and operating during COVID-19, the store has won several readers choice awards and donated to many nonprofits, including Crisis Assistance Ministries, Matthews HELP Center and Beds for Kids.

“Our goal has always been to give back as much as we can to the local community and charities,” Purrazzella said. “Over the years, we’ve seen countless miracles showing us that we are doing what we are supposed to be doing.”

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JENNIFER GORDON Carolina Waterfowl Rescue Jennifer Gordon grew up in an unhealthy household and found herself in an unhealthy marriage.

She takes pride in helping other women overcome similar challenges just by sharing her experiences.

Professionally, Gordon provides a safe, nurturing environment to animals before

they are adopted or returned to the wild.

Since founding Carolina Waterfowl Rescue, she has helped more than 100,000 animals as well as secured $2 million in funding and 300 acres of space for her nonprofit.

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Rebecca Cullen is an award-winning Realtor who created an online community that celebrates the small business owner.

In less than a year, Charlotte Looks Good On You has grown to more than 800 members.

“When COVID shut down businesses, we started to rally around locally owned businesses to buy gift cards, food and have them join us for speaking engagements via Zoom to share with the community around topics they feel inspired by,” Cullen said.

Her business slogan is “Be an opener of doors.” While it fits with her career in real estate, she views it as a means of helping other people find opportunity.

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She has served four years on the board of directors for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. She has also been involved locally with the Arthritis Foundation of Charlotte, Junior League of Charlotte and the United Way. “What I want is to be the best version of myself,” Boulware said.

“Sometimes that looks like no makeup, glasses, sweatpants and my hair pulled up in a ponytail to provide services to our homeless or at-risk communities. Other times I am the consummate professional."

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Angela Gordon Mills has given children in the Mint Hill area a stage to perform with the opening of Spotlight in 2012.

The company allows youth to grow as performers and as people.

She enjoys watching students “make lasting friendships and find their inner confidence.” Someone who watched Gordon Mills rebuild her business during the pandemic said she faced adversity with “dignity, grace and humility.”

Gordon Mills said her approach to dealing with life’s challenges is to meet them head-on.

Susan Andersen created a program that awarded college scholarships to mothers with schoolage children in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties.

She did it without any funding or experience in nonprofits.

Four scholarships were awarded in 2006. Seventeen moms this year will receive a scholarship, one-on-one mentoring and training.

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Prior to summer 2016, Becky Schisler would have described herself as an “introverted peacemaker who avoids conflict.”

But after watching unarmed black men die at the hands of law enforcement, she sought to understand the challenges people of other races face.

“It was life-altering,” Schisler said.

She went on to establish The Coalition for Cultural Compassion.

The nonprofit not only provides free clothes, shoes and household necessities to people in need, but also works to amplify the voices of historically marginalized groups.

Jermatic Chambers launched an online group in 2016 for moms of color.

The idea was to give them a voice.

They held protests at school board meetings and organized race panels to talk about issues relating to raising children. Chambers has excelled at this work.

She left her teaching career after 12 years in January 2020 to focus on community issues.

She was recently recruited as a special assistant to the Biden/ Harris Administration.

Candice Shepard took a break early in her career as a litigator to be present in her children’s lives.

Now that her four kids are in their teens, she has made up for lost time, growing Shepard Law into a multi-million dollar practice.

“I’ve done that by focusing on service to the community, creating a work environment that is collaborative, caring more about others than myself, and being obedient to the call of God on my life,” she said.

The certified coach and trainer is also preparing to launch a new venture, Athena Tribe, to empower other women to reach their goals.

MAGAY SHEPARD Stifel When you work in financial planning, it doesn’t get much better than landing the last two years on Forbes’ America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors List.

The work is satisfying considering Magay Shepard is helping clients make decisions that protect their families.

She has been involved in groups like Community Link, Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte and the YWCA. “When I began my work in the financial industry, there were very few women, and I am proud to have a team of four women and two men,” Shepard said. “Yet while we are diverse and each have individual roles, we’re unified and have the same goal of providing the utmost care for our clients.”

April Jewett has earned recognition for operating a successful boutique and organizing an outdoor fashion show in downtown Rock Hill featuring styles from area stores.

But she is especially proud of making an impact on the lives of her students at York Technical College.

Growing up, she drew inspiration from the humbleness of her mother, sister, grandmothers and aunts.

“I’d describe their leadership as a quiet strength, lifting all those around them up to highlight their strengths and abilities without any of the recognition,” she said.

Tetnika Williamson not only works as an instructional facilitator and coach at Independence High School, but she also launched a nonprofit and became a certified etiquette coach and consultant.

Williamson credits her humble beginnings for teaching her how to be resilient, hustle and go after her dreams.

Through her nonprofit Poise & Co. Inc, hundreds of high school juniors and seniors receive free prom dresses, accessories and workshops on self-esteem.

She contributes to the business community through her involvement on the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce board of directors.

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As owner of CrossFit MH, she strives to improve the health of clients through high-intensity functional fitness.

“Everyone can do CrossFit regardless of age and current fitness levels,” she said.

A friend who nominated her for the 50 Most Dynamic Women wrote that Quan is “redefining what a woman over 50 is supposed to look like.

She’s a mother, wife, entrepreneur and CrossFit Games competitor.”

SANDRA ROSE CONWAY Matthews HELP Center Within a four-year span, Sandra Conway went from being a volunteer at the Matthews HELP Center to becoming the nonprofit’s executive director in 2018.

One of her teammates at the Matthews HELP Center said that Conway thinks of everyone else but herself and spends many Saturdays at the office helping with special projects or volunteer groups.

Conway values being part of a team that has provided $1.4 million in assistance to 3,826 households during the pandemic.

“My everyday goal is to try and bring hope to others as we walk through this time together,” she said.

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Attorneys are known for logging long hours and engaging in meticulous work, but Laura Budd still finds time to give back to the community.

Aside from her involvement in the local, state and federal bar associations, Budd serves as president of the Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association’s board of directors, vice president of Piedmont Gymnastics and a volunteer Boy Scout leader.

She and three other adults took nine scouts on a 13-day backpacking trip in New Mexico where they hiked more than 90 miles.

Shekeria Smith Barnes serves as founding principal of Southwest Charlotte STEM Academy.

Barnes values the impact she has made on the lives of students, teachers and their families during her 20-plus years in education.

“When I see former students grow into their professions, I realize a small part of that was something that I pray to have instilled during their time with me,” she said. “When I see former teachers grow into leadership in education, I can only hope that something I said or did inspired them to reach more, teach more and grow more.”

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Jinna Kim is not only shaping the future of banking as a senior vice president for Bank of America, but she’s also bringing perspective to wide audiences through her artistic pursuits.

In her role as a bank inventor, Kim has co-filed more than two dozen patents on topics that include 5K, the metaverse, NFTs, QR codes, security and wearables.

Outside of work, she made a documentary, “Chinese Girl Wants Vote,” that was accepted into the Digital Public Library of America.

She created the film in response to anti-Asian sentiment.

Last year, she became a SAF-AFTRA-eligible actor.

Few can say they have given as much to the nursing profession than Dr. Ann Mabe Newman.

She has not only shaped the careers of thousands of aspiring nurses at UNC Charlotte, but she has also provided leadership to the North Carolina Nurses Association for several decades.

Those who nominated her credited her with giving her time to numerous nonprofits in Mecklenburg County.

She has also advocated for causes she believes in. She once protested alongside NAACP leader William Barber over a lack of Medicare expansion.

Paige McKinney works on behalf of the business community as executive director for the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce, but the role comes with a bit of outreach.

Each semester, the chamber recruits interns from UNC Charlotte. One of McKinney's interns nominated her for this honor.

"Paige is always challenging us to think outside of the box and strive for excellence," read the nomination. "She has displayed so much integrity and has shown each of us how to network and create opportunities to grow within our unique strengths."

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Jacinda Jacobs has been a mainstay in the Charlotte media scene for two decades.

You may have heard her on the radio, seen her on television or run into her at a Bible study or Charlotte Hornets basketball game.

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BRANDY CLEMMER

MOLLY GRANTHAM

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Being a first-generation college graduate, Brandy Clemmer made the most of her education opportunities.

Her experiences as an athletic trainer, clinician and educator led her to earn a doctorate in 2012 and join the faculty at Wingate University’s School of Sport Sciences.

Wingate recognized Clem-

mer for her teaching in 2019.

She now serves as interim dean.

“As a professor, mentor and leader,” she says, “I hope to emphasize that the goal of furthering one’s education is to broaden perspectives, increase empathy and develop a growth mindset to ensure we are doing our best and being our best selves.”

Molly Grantham feels like part of the family. That’s because she anchors the evening news for WBTV. Aside from presenting breaking news of the day, WBTV’s Molly Grantham may be best known for her Molly’s Kids segments, in which she shares the challenges and triumphs of children battling

cancer. She posts updates of the children she’s profiled on social media.

Grantham became part of the news as she shared how her entire family had been diagnosed with COVID-19, including her newborn. Her willingness to share her experience with COVID made her story go national.

SHARON ABIGAIL OUTEN

LISA MERRITT

MARA CAMPOLUNGO

JANET E. BROOKS

LEIGH ALTMAN

True Direction Properties LLC

Weddington Chiropractic Wellness Center

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Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners

Sharon Abigail Outen uses her title reigns as Elite Southern Charms Ms. NC and Elite Ms. Union County Agriculture United States to raise awareness for the homeless.

She also has a pinups group that donates to veterans and The Butterfly House for children in Albemarle. She has also been known to provide the Hemby Bridge Fire Department with meals and gifts.

One of Outen’s supporters described her as “a business woman, a single mother and a true beauty inside and out.”

Outen and her sister drew inspiration to open True Direction Properties LLC from their late mother.

Dr. Lisa Merritt remembers studying integrative and alternative healthcare in high school.

For her, it was the start of a path that would lead to 41 years as a chiropractor.

“To this day, my work is not ‘work.’

It is my passion,” Merritt said. “I love helping others (of all ages) embrace life and guide them to live their optimal best!”

Her approach is to help patients find the cause of their health issues and address them through diets and lifestyle changes.

A co-worker noted how she spent 10-hour days taking care of others and still finding the energy for everyone else in her life.

Mara Campolungo founded The Sandbox to provide relief for families caring for children with life-altering illnesses. Its signature event is An Evening of Believing Prom, which provides the children with a fun and unforgettable night out.

The nonprofit celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2020 by giving back to other nonprofits in the region. This came as the COVID-19 pandemic was beginning to set in.

“We understand that coming together and giving back to those in need is the only way we are going to get through this,” Campolungo said at the time. “And, we also understand that blessing others is the cure for discouragement.”

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Janet E. Brooks has influenced many facets of the Charlotte region through her community involvement.

She’s provided insight to a slew of organizations and projects, including the Charlotte Center City 2020 Vision Plan.

A thought leader in the architecture, engineering and construction sector, she has held executive roles with the Society for Marketing Professional Services National Foundation.

She is known to mentor women professionally and personally.

One of her biggest personal accomplishments was beating cancer after a two-year battle.

Leigh Altman got into public service for the same reason she got into law – to help give people a voice.

She has worked on behalf of children, older adults and adults with disabilities. She saw public office as a way to move the needle further on behalf of the most vulnerable people in the community.

Upon joining the board in December 2020, she said, “I’m here to fight for families, and for me, that means two things: the health and safety of families and the economic empowerment of families, because poverty is one of the great common denominators of human suffering.”

Melody Gross is using her background in marketing and communications to shift people’s attention to domestic violence, particularly among Black women.

She started her own company, Courageous SHIFT, which works to remove stigmas and ensure domestic violence victims and survivors are supported at work and in the community.

She also launched the Eva Lee Parker Fund in 2020 that provides emergency support for Black women enduring domestic violence. The fund was named after her grandmother.

Cynthia M. Trevisan’s perspective changed following the premature birth of her daughter at 2 pounds, 2 ounces.

“I decided at that moment to fully live my faith,” she said. “I try to see opportunities in all situations. A huge part of a situation’s outcome is determined in how you react to the situation. I actively choose to be uplifting.”

She stays positive as she balances the challenges of owning a successful business and maintaining a life of volunteering to nonprofits such as Charlotte Rescue Mission and Harrisburg Food Pantry.

Registration opens for 24 Hours of Booty Little Black Dresses Initiative benefits charity CHARLOTTE – 24 Foundation will be opening registration for its signature fundraiser – the 21st Annual 24 Hours of Booty charity non-competitive cycling and walking event – on March 24 at 8 a.m.

The 21st year of 24 Hours of Booty presented by Levine Cancer Institute will take place from 7 p.m. Friday, July 29 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 30.

Participants have the opportunity to sign up for the in-person or virtual “UnLooped” event. The in-person event will take place on the “Booty Loop” in Charlotte’s Myers Park neighborhood.

“We are so excited to bring everyone together again this summer to ride and stride for our cancer community,” Executive Director Katy Ryan said. “Whether you participate in person or virtually, this is a wonderful opportunity to join a 21-year legacy and celebration of hope, healing and connecting to change the course of cancer.”

All cycling and walk participants must register (individually or with a team) online at 24foundation.org.

The following are registration and fundraising requirements: • Adult riders/walkers (18 and up): Pay a $75 registration fee and raise a minimum of $400.

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• Child riders (ages 8-11) and Walkers (ages 4-11): Pay a $50 registration fee and raise a minimum of $50.

• Virtual “UnLooped” registration is $45 for adults and $25 for children (11 and under). There is no fundraising minimum Use REG24 to receive a 24% discount on event registration on March 24 only.

Registered in-person participants receive online fundraising tools; access to tem-

plates and fundraising ideas; fundraising level incentives; an event shirt; entertainment; and meals, snacks and drinks throughout the event.

Riders and walkers set their own mileage goals and get on and off the course as much as they would like throughout the 24 hours. Child riders (ages 8-11) are permitted on the course during the Survivor Lap (with a parent or guardian) and noon to 7 p.m. Saturday.

Participants have raised more than $25 million over the

past 21 years to support local and national cancer navigation and survivorship programs.

Local cancer beneficiaries include Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital and Queens University of Charlotte.

On the web: 24foundation.org.

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CHARLOTTE – The Junior League of Charlotte has kicked off its seventh annual Little Black Dress Initiative.

The fundraising campaign uses the iconic little black dress to raise awareness about challenges facing members of the community with limited access to resources. From March 7 to 11, Little Black Dress Initiative advocates will wear the same black dress or black outfit for five consecutive days as a visible symbol of solidarity and a call to action.

Participants are encouraged to use social media to spark dialogue and drive online donations from family, friends and coworkers.

Money raised is aimed at ensuring all children from birth to fifth grade in high priority zip codes in Mecklenburg County are school ready.

“More than one in seven Charlotte residents live below the poverty line, and one in five children in Mecklenburg County live in poverty,” President Kellie Lofton said. “The pandemic has exacerbated the challenges faced by our most vulnerable children and families. As restrictions lift and people begin to regain a sense of normalcy, going back to the status quo is not enough.”

The league will use the donations in the following ways: • Provide hundreds of bundles each month for children experiencing homelessness.

• Provide support at mobile stores impacting more than 2,000 students and teachers every month with Classroom Central.

• Provide leadership training to members.

• Partner with organizations to provide reading buddies and tutors in high poverty schools.

General donations can be made at https:// www.jlcharlotte.org/donate.

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February 2022

Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com

Home Sales ADDRESS

DATE SOLD

SALE PRICE

28079 28079 Brandon Oaks 544 Carlisle Dr Feb. 24 $365,000 3843 Waters Reach Ln Feb. 16 $411,000 2002 Ledare Ln Feb. 15 $472,700 1011 Bridleside Dr Feb. 11 $393,000 2012 Farmingham Ln Feb. 8 $398,000 3836 Waters Reach Ln Feb. 7 $395,000 Crismark 5002 Fine Robe Dr Feb. 4 $485,000 Fieldstone Farm 1017 Garden Web Rd Feb. 22 $355,000 9003 Blue Stream Ln Feb. 15 $540,000 Hemby Commons 3006 Hemby Commons Pkwy Feb. 22 $340,000 Holly Park 2103 Mondo Ln Feb. 15 $375,000 1009 Council Fire Cr Feb. 14 $456,000 Lake Park 3800 Ruth St Feb. 22 $378,000 6509 Mimosa St Feb. 17 $423,000 5307 Creft Cr Feb. 11 $383,000 5311 Creft Cr Feb. 3 $406,000 Oak Grove 2503 Kings Farm Way Feb. 24 $97,000 Sheridan 5015 Clover Hill Rd Feb. 22 $570,000 Taylor Glen 6015 Magna Ln Feb. 22 $457,316 1001 Little Chapel Ln Feb. 22 $475,000

28104 28104 Bromley 1269 Delaney Dr Feb. 7 Callonwood 1325 Hammond Dr Feb. 22 1014 Fleming Ln Feb. 2 Chestnut Oaks 1008 Saint Johns Ave Feb. 18 Emerald Lake 2712 Dogleg Ct Feb. 15 Lindenwood 1333 Linden Glen Dr Feb. 2 Madison Ridge 14909 Castlebridge Ln Feb. 3 Providence Woods South 2423 Greenbrook Pkwy Feb. 16 Quintessa 9005 Caliterra Dr Feb. 28 Shannamara 324 Killian Ct Feb. 28 4405 Shannamara Dr Feb. 24 4437 Shannamara Dr Feb. 4 Stonewood 1135 Slate Ridge Rd Feb. 25 28105 28105 Benton Woods 9235 Tillot Dr Feb. 10 Brightmoor 1026 Brightmoor Dr Feb. 7 Heathers 13805 Portpatrick Ln Feb. 24 13545 Kintyre Ct Feb. 7 Mallory Manor 600 Barington Place Feb. 10 Matthews Estates 1210 Country Place Dr Feb. 24 Matthews Plantation 1316 Holly Ridge Dr Feb. 11 Matthews Ridge 6723 Fieldstone Manor Dr Feb. 1 Millstone Ridge 13008 Phillips Rd Feb. 15 Providence Hills 3231 Providence Hills Dr Feb. 3 Providence Manor 1424 Home Place Feb. 2 Sardis Forest 9151 Hinson Dr Feb. 23

$1,260,000 $388,000 $480,000 $449,000 $657,000 $652,000 $490,000 $730,000 $1,080,000 $541,000 $561,500 $461,000 $326,500

$832,500 $385,000 $350,000 $300,000 $1,250,000 $534,000 $531,500 $420,000 $510,000 $638,300 $635,000 $460,000

ADDRESS 425 Morning Dale Rd Thornblade 1414 Moonstone Dr Windrow Estates 14030 Hackamore Dr Winterbrooke 2527 Oxborough Dr

DATE SOLD

SALE PRICE

Feb. 10

$420,000

557 Wyndham Ln

Feb. 23

$465,000

Feb. 3

$390,000

Feb. 25

$525,000

28210 28210 Cameron Wood 3310 Old Chapel Ln Feb. 22 Park Crossing 10104 Hanover Woods Pl Feb. 15 10223 Hanover Glen Rd Feb. 11

28134 28134 Carolina Village 10104 Single Oak Ct Feb. 8 The Cottages 10047 Bishops Gate Blvd Feb. 3 Danby 12433 Danby Rd Feb. 14 McCullough 3006 Kennys St Feb. 18 28173 28173 Anklin Forest 4025 Widgeon Way Feb. 17 The Chimneys of Marvin 10100 Silverling Dr Feb. 28 Cureton 2800 Bevis Ln Feb. 28 3008 Mcpherson St Feb. 24 9008 Rochedale Place Feb. 3 3044 Scottcrest Way Feb. 2 Firethorne 1024 Spyglass Ln Feb. 10 The Gardens on Providence 1012 Sherringham Way Feb. 25 Hunter Oaks 607 Birchwood Dr Feb. 24 Lawson 1923 Chatooka Ln Feb. 28 1261 Burleyson Ln Feb. 25 2213 Deer Meadows Dr Feb. 22 4505 Pearmain Dr Feb. 16 4331 Oxford Mill Rd Feb. 15 1281 Burleyson Ln Feb. 8 Marvin Creek 424 Running Horse Ln Feb. 24 MillBridge 4105 Tory Path Rd Feb. 28 3209 Bridgewick Rd Feb. 25 5048 Lydney Cr Feb. 25 609 Deep River Way Feb. 23 1006 Winnett Dr Feb. 21 4008 Fallondale Rd Feb. 18 1105 Eddisbury Cove Feb. 18 2104 Glenhaven Dr Feb. 16 4054 Henshaw Rd Feb. 15 2029 Glenhaven Dr Feb. 11 3002 Fallondale Rd Feb. 10 600 Deep River Way Feb. 9 1004 Whipcord Dr Feb. 4 4113 Tory Path Rd Feb. 2 1005 Vettura Ct Feb. 1 Prescot 8312 Compton Acres Ln Feb. 23 Providence Downs 8709 Victory Gallop Ct Feb. 24 9101 Man Of War Dr Feb. 14 1402 Churchill Downs Dr Feb. 4 Providence Grove 8104 Calistoga Ln Feb. 4 Quellin 3005 Blackburn Dr Feb. 24 The Reserve 9605 Royal Colony Dr Feb. 9 Silver Creek 1223 High Brook Dr Feb. 28 Stonegate 1628 Ambergate Dr Feb. 9 Weddington Chase 7401 Stonehaven Dr Feb. 25 Wesley Oaks 6708 Blackwood Ln Feb. 18 Wyndham

$475,000 $326,900 $260,000 $545,000

$745,000 $680,000 $780,000 $1,176,000 $825,000 $520,000 $1,150,000 $1,057,300 $689,000 $710,000 $405,000 $622,500 $725,000 $715,000 $362,000 $925,000 $510,000 $511,000 $445,000 $496,999 $561,000 $495,000 $420,000 $545,000 $555,000 $489,000 $480,000 $467,759 $494,939 $500,000 $514,506 $530,000 $1,175,000 $950,000 $1,600,000 $565,000 $740,000 $633,000 $690,172 $565,000 $912,000 $505,000

DATE SOLD

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Feb. 15

28226 28226 Montibello 3011 Lauren Glen Rd Feb. 28 Wessex Square 4621 Twynham Ln Feb. 15 28227 28227 Bainbridge 9450 Nugget Hill Pl Feb. 22 Brighton Park 6457 Hove Rd Feb. 18 Farmwood 7300 Timber Ridge Dr Feb. 24 5537 Lebanon Rd Feb. 11 Pleasant Valley 10209 Annie Oakley Tr Feb. 16 Summerwood 13215 Pumpkin Way Dr Feb. 22 11125 Sorrel Ridge Dr Feb. 10 28270 28270 Beverly Crest 7100 Prescott Pond Ln Feb. 28 830 Wismar Ct Feb. 8 Hampton Leas 1903 Lynbridge Dr Feb. 22 Langston 3427 Allenwood Rd Feb. 11 Lost Tree 1129 Lost Oak Rd Feb. 23 Providence Plantation 2739 Cross Country Rd Feb. 24 3219 Keegan Way Feb. 15 2415 Grimmersborough Ln Feb. 8 Sarah Hall 10314 Lady Candice Ln Feb. 3 Willowmere 3117 Surreyhill Ct Feb. 28

28277 28277 Ballantyne Country Club 14714 Brick Church Ct Feb. 23 11304 James Jack Ln Feb. 7 Bridgehampton 14330 Lissadell Cr Feb. 14 Hunters Valley 11400 Sir Francis Drake Dr Feb. 25 Providence Crossing 5219 Cadbury Ct Feb. 15 5308 Beritstrasse Ct Feb. 3 Providence West 9026 Hatley Place Feb. 10 Raintree 10035 Four Mile Creek Dr Feb. 15 Reavencrest 12421 Provincetowne Dr Feb. 2 Southampton 9306 Winston Hall Ct Feb. 24 Stone Creek Ranch 6803 Coral Rose Rd Feb. 25 6518 Del Rio Rd Feb. 24 6016 Cactus Valley Rd Feb. 18 7223 Firespike Rd Feb. 8 6505 Del Rio Rd Feb. 4 Thornhill 11013 Spice Hollow Ct Feb. 18 Vanderbilt at Providence 11758 James Richard Dr Feb. 25 White Oak 9923 Tealridge Ln Feb. 24 10112 Stevensville Ln Feb. 16

SALE PRICE

$905,000

$476,000

Republicans want COVID emergency lifted

$540,000 $770,000

by Victor Skinner

$950,000

(The Center Square) – House Republicans are calling on Gov. Roy Cooper to end the state’s nearly two-year-old emergency declaration for COVID-19.

All Republicans in the lower chamber signed onto a letter to Cooper on Monday, urging the governor to end the emergency declaration in Executive Order No. 116, which became effective March 10, 2020.

“After two years of executive orders that shut down businesses, restricted gatherings, closed schools, mandated masks, the people of North Carolina are more than ready to move on,” the letter read.

Lawmakers cited recent changes in federal COVID-19 guidance and data on the disease in North Carolina to support the move.

“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced it is dropping universal indoor mask recommendations, and school districts and local governments across our state are ending their mask mandates,” House Republicans wrote.

“Furthermore, new cases have plummeted in the past month – from a 7-day average of approximately 22,000 a month ago to approximately 3,000. Hospitalizations are down from 5,089 a month ago to 1,618. As these key metrics continue to fall and vaccines remain readily available to those who want one, there is no justification for a continued state of emergency,” the letter read.

“Simply put, there is no emergency.

Yet, there is still no plan or exit strategy set forth by your administration outlining how and when the nearly-two-year state of emergency can be lifted.”

The letter came on the same day Cooper officially lifted mask mandates for state government agencies in his cabinet, though some agency heads retain authority to mandate masks in “high risk” settings, such as long-term care facilities, correctional facilities, homeless shelters and health care settings.

$405,000

$436,000 $410,000 $487,000 $386,000 $815,000 $645,000 $650,000

$645,000 $590,000 $445,000 $416,000 $885,000 $825,000 $675,000 $825,000 $603,000 $555,000

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Officials investigate murder/suicide

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WAXHAW – The Union County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder/suicide that occurred March 6 at a home in the 3200 block of Collins Road.

Health departments in Mecklenburg and Union counties inspected Deputies responded to the home after receiving an these restaurants from Feb. 25 to armed subject/domestic violence call for service at 6 p.m.

March 3: They found 38-year-old Erica Thomas in the driveway deLowest Score ceased with multiple gunshot wounds and 41-year-old • Original Pancake House, 4736 Joshua D. Laney badly injured from a single gunshot wound.

Sharon Road, Charlotte – 90 Violations include: Staffer didn’t Laney was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. wash hands after touching face; Officials said Laney and Thomas used to be married and unwashed honey dew melons had a verbal confrontation. Laney shot and killed Thomas and cantaloupe was stored above ready-to-eat foods; Half and Half, with a rifle before shooting himself, the sheriff’s office said. cut honey dew and cantaloupe Laney had an active Domestic Violence Protection Order weren’t held cold enough; and beef soup wasn’t identified properly. against him and the office had seized all of his known fireThe New York Times Syndication Sales • Kingdom Caribe,Corporation 8505 Lawyers arms. Investigators are trying to determine the source of Road, Charlotte – 90.5 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 the weapon and the motives for the murder/suicide. include: Certified person For Information Call:Violations 1-800-972-3550 in charge wasn’t available; inspector Call 704-283-3789 with any details about case. Wednesday, For the Release January 19, 2022

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