commissioners approved a resolution May 14 to stop people from riding electric-assisted bicycles on sidewalks.
The resolution outlines three exceptions:
• Riders are under the age of 17 and accompanied by an adult.
The sidewalk is designated
a shared-use path measuring at least eight feet in width.
The adjacent highway has a posted speed limit of 25 miles per hour or more.
Police Chief Joseph Hatley explained the resolution may need changes down the road as state lawmakers consider bills that define e-bikes. N.C. Rep. Beth Helfrich, of Mecklenburg County, is the primary sponsor of one such bill (HB 1084).
CHARLOTTE – Blumenthal Arts recognized Carmel Christian School student Anna Jernigan as Best Actress at the 2026 Blumey Awards on May 17 at Belk Theater.
Jernigan won for her portrayal of Ariel Moore in Carmel Chrsitian’s production of “Footloose” during high school theater season.
“I loved this role because of the people – because of the way we got to connect with each other,” she said in an interview clip posted on social media by Blumenthal Arts. “In ‘Footloose,’ we are all so connected because we are friends. I think playing that alongside my best friends was a sweet experience for my senior year. It was the best show they could have chosen for the group that we had. I loved it.”
Best Actor and Best Actress winners will head to the Jimmy Awards in New York City, where they’ll participate in Broadway-led training, workshops and rehearsals, culminating in a live performance at the Minskoff Theater.
Jernigan joins a distinguished list of Blumey Awards Best Actress winners including Reneé Rapp (2018) and Amina Faye (2016).
“Our goal is not going to be to go out and tow people’s e-bikes,” Hatley said. “It’s literally going to be education over enforcement. We will do enforcement when necessary, but like anything else, education needs to take place first.”
Commissioner Patrick Holton said he believed the resolution was needed.
“This is new technology,” Holton said. “It’s constantly
“One of the most rewarding parts of the Blumey Awards is watching these students step into what comes next,” said Tom Gabbard, CEO of Blumenthal Arts. “What we see on the Blumey stage is the result of months of hard work, collaboration and fearless creativity. It’s incredibly exciting to witness so many of them at the very beginning of their artistic careers.”
Fifty-nine high schools participated in this year’s program, including Butler (“9 to 5 The Musical”), Independence (“Mamma Mia!”), Providence (“The Addams Family”) and Providence Day (“Sweet Charity”).
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changing … So with this ordinance, if I’m not mistaken, we can make amendments and changes to this every month if need be as this technology changes.”
Commissioner Trey Long thanked staff for their work on the resolution while also acknowledging the texts he has received from his son’s friends and neighbors about the issue.
“We’re trying to balance
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several competing things here: public safety, rapidly changing technology, neighborhood quality of life, accessibility and mobility concerns,” Long said. “So I think having something concrete in front of us is important and it really helped me.”
He encouraged parents to stay involved and understand what types of vehicles they’re giving
Welch does it again
Mint Hill avoids tax rate increase
by Justin Vick justin@charlottemediagroup.org
MINT HILL – Town Manager Brian Welch is recommending a $30.3 million general fund budget for the 2027 fiscal year that does not require a property tax rate increase.
The tax rate will remain at 22.5 cents, much to the delight of town commissioners.
“No tax increase – doing a good job there with town manager and staff,” Commissioner Tony Long said after the public hearing for the budget. “Excellent work.”
Mayor Dale Dalton was impressed with how the town was able to buy a new fire truck and public works trucks as well as staff the Mint Hill Community Center without raising taxes. He gave credit to state legislator Tricia Cotham for securing funding for construction of the center.
“We as a town have been extremely blessed to get what we have gotten and not have to raise taxes,” Daltson said.
Welch’s budget message said the town opened the center in March with two fulltime and eight parttime employees. His recommended budget calls for one more fulltime position. Eight part-time seasonal positions will help with summer camps. Other highlights from the budget include:
The ceremony featured appearances from Broadway performers, composers, choreographers, producers and arts leaders with strong ties to theater education and professional performance.
“Tonight’s Blumey Awards were an incredible celebration of the talent, teamwork and heart on display across our high schools,” said Kieth Cockrell, president of event sponsor Bank of America Charlotte. “From the first moments of this program through the final ceremony, it’s inspiring to see students build confidence, discover new possibilities and develop skills that will serve them far beyond the stage.”
Weekly curbside collection of one 96-gallon can, bi-weekly recycling and weekly debris pickup.
Landscaping equipment, including a truck and trailer for parks and recreation.
• Two project managers and four maintenance workers responsible for stormwater-related work within the street rights of way.
5% market rate adjustment for employees beginning Jan. 1, 2027 and a 2.5% merit pool.
Three new sworn officers and four vehicles for the police department.
• Three new firefighter positions and costs related to two new engine companies. in the fire department.
Best Actress finalists, including Anna Jernigan (far right) as Ariel Moore in "Footloose," rehearse for the 2026 Blumey Awards. Jernigan won the competition, earning the opportunity to showcase her acting skills in New York. Photos courtesy of Blumenthal Arts
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Bissell donation helps expand international outreach
CHARLOTTE – The Heineman Robicsek Foundation celebrated a major milestone with the expansion of its Outreach Logistics Center.
The expansion increases the foundation’s capacity to support global humanitarian efforts.
“I’m incredibly proud of this program and the meaningful impact it continues to have in Central America,” said Dr. Eric Skipper, cardiothoracic surgeon at Atrium Health Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute and chairman of the Heineman Robicsek Foundation. “The work our teams have done has helped expand access to care, strengthen partnerships and improve outcomes for patients and families who need it most.”
Previously operating from a leased 10,000-square-foot warehouse, Heineman Robicsek Foundation expanded into a 22,000-square-foot facility following a donation from the Bissell family, which included $1 million to upgrade the space.
For years, the Bissell family has stood alongside the Heineman Robicsek Foundation to help bring hope, healing and health to thousands in need in Central America. Their support has included the donation of four cardiac catheterization labs across four countries, a mobile medical clinic and other medical supplies.
Lucrecia Eugenia Peinado Villanueva, the first lady of the Republic of Guatemala,
traveled to Charlotte to attend the inauguration. She delivered remarks highlighting the impact of the International Medical Outreach program.
She spoke to the program’s role in improving access to lifesaving care for communities in Guatemala and emphasized the importance of continued international collaboration to advance global health.
“We are deeply grateful for this partnership and for the many lives that have been saved,” Villanueva said. “We are proud to have this program and the meaningful impact it continues to make.”
The program is a longstanding collaboration between Atrium Health and the Heineman Robicsek Foundation.
For 65 years, Heineman Robicsek Foundation has led research and humanitarian initiatives, beginning with cardiovascular surgery research in the 1960s and evolving into international
medical outreach by the 1970s, with an early focus on Central America. In 2010, outreach became its primary mission.
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Buddy gets bobblehead CHARLOTTE – National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has unveiled an officially licensed, limited-edition bobblehead of Buddy the Street Dog, the unofficial mascot of Queens University of Charlotte men’s basketball team. Limited to 2,026 individually numbered pieces, the bobblehead celebrates Queens’ first NCAA Tournament appearance in its first year of postseason eligibility.
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Graham calls for 50 days of prayer
CHARLOTTE – Franklin Graham is launching “One Nation Under God: 50 Days of Prayer for Our Nation,” a campaign featuring 50 pastors from 50 states praying for America ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4.
Beginning May 15, daily prayer videos will be released through the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association website, app and social media channels. Graham will lead the
opening and closing prayers. “Two and a half centuries since our founding, the United States is at a crossroads,” Graham said. “The America of 2026 is vastly different than the country that our forefathers established. The spiritual climate of our country has decayed, and we need to turn to God in repentance. The only hope for us as individuals and for America is the Lord, Jesus Christ.”
Your pet can grace a beer can CHARLOTTE - Humane Society of Charlotte and NoDa Brewing Company have launched Rescue Brew 2026, a fundraising contest to find the next Top Dog and Queen City Kitty to appear on a limited-edition beer label. Pet owners can submit photos, share their pets’ stories and collect votes, with each $1 donation counting as one vote. Proceeds support pets served by the Humane Society of Charlotte. Winners will receive their pet featured on the 2026 Rescue Brew label, a custom portrait by Abby Hutchinson and a professional photo session with Reflections by Rhiannon. Entries close at 8:59:59 p.m. June 15, with voting ending June 22. Learn more at RescueBrewCLT.com.
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Lucrecia Eugenia Peinado Villanueva, the first lady of the Republic of Guatemala, expressed gratitude for the International Medical Outreach program. Photo courtesy of Atrium Health
Outdoor dining pitched for N.C. 51
by Justin Vick justin@charlottemediagroup.org
MINT HILL – Developer
Lat Purser wants to add an outdoor dining option along Matthews-Mint Hill Road.
Mint Hill commissioners already approved his vision for Alton Retail last year, but Purser’s John Street LLC has applied for additional flexibility with the undisturbed open space.
Alton Retail will be a three-building development at 6412 Matthews-Mint Hill Road. The site plan for the 2.99 acres calls for a retail building closest toward the Phyliss Lane intersection, a bank with a drive-thru at the Roe Creek Drive intersection and a restaurant in between.
“We’ll have either a restaurant, coffee shop, or something like that,” Purser told commissioners during the May 14 public hearing.
“We’d like to have an outdoor dining area and then connect it with the sidewalk to the intersection at Phyliss and open it up.”
John Street LLC wants to remove the trees blocking the windows of
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their children. He wanted to delay the vote by a month to ensure the resolution was “realistic to enforce and adaptable as technology evolves.”
that building to accentuate the windows and add landscaping.
“If somebody’s coming home on U.S. 51 and you get to the light, rather than looking at an old tree farm, you would be looking at a landscaped area with an outdoor dining or seating area and a sidewalk connecting it,” he said.
Town Manager Brian Welch assured commissioners that the project was within Mint Hill’s open space requirements.
John Street LLC also requested a temporary construction easement if there is a delay with the delivery of the mast arms that will hold the traffic signals at Matthews-Mint HIll Road and Phyliss
“I dissected this ordinance heavy, not because I disagree with the intent behind it, but I just want to make sure we don’t unintentionally create consequences that are broader than the actual problem we’re trying to solve,” he said before making a motion to defer the vote a month.
Lane.
No one spoke against the application during the public hearing.
Commissioner Patrick Holton thought there should be fencing around the outdoor dining area.
“I just look at the pedestrian traffic with that being an open campus back there, too,” Holton said. “I think a little fence around there is probably going to be beneficial.”
The campus Holton was referring to is Queen's Grant Community School, which is behind the site.
Purser said his team was considering putting boxwoods or landscaping instead.
Commissioners may decide on the application as early as June 11.
No one seconded his motion. Commissioners approved the resolution by a 3-1 vote with Long as the lone no.
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“I’m very excited about the e-bike passing,” Mayor Dale Dalton said. “As Trey was saying, we’ve got probably some things to learn. The citizens have got to be educated. We will as well, but we will move through these. At least we’ve got something on the books that we can move forward to now.”
Daniel Laveck encouraged commissioners to approve the resolution but he wanted to see harsher fines. The resolution calls for $100 on the first offense, $200 for the second and $500 for additional offenses.
During the public comment portion of the May 14 meeting, resident
Laveck has been speaking about the need for
regulating e-bikes since he was struck on the arm by one of three riders in March on the sidewalk next to N.C. 51. “I am thankful for these proposals,” Laveck said. “I believe they are a significant step toward making our sidewalks safer.”
The green outline on the map highlights the Alton Retail site.
Photo courtesy of Town of Mint Hill
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CHARLOTTE – Chef Shari Robins has opened the doors of SHARIGATO, a dedicated hand roll destination, at The Joinery.
A haven for sushi lovers, the restaurant offers options for a quick bite or an engaging, educational moment at the bar.
“Bringing SHARIGATO to life has been a true labor of love,” Robins said. “After relocating to Charlotte from Los Angeles and missing the hand-roll scene I loved, I saw a gap in the market for a high-quality hand-roll experience in the Carolinas.”
A 20-year restaurant industry veteran, Robins has worked alongside acclaimed chefs from Los Angeles and New York City. Before conceptualizing SHARIGATO, she spent 16 years as a strategic culinary innovator for brands such as Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Amazon, Costco and Aldi.
“Since announcing our entrance into the market, I’ve had the opportunity to build incredible relationships across the city through pop-ups with partners like Night Swim, Wooden Robot, TABOR and Abari Game Bar,” she said. “These experiences have only fueled my excitement to open our doors. During this time, I’ve also refined the guest experience and fine-tuned SHARIBOTO, our maki-making robot, so we can deliver the same high-quality experience whether guests visit us in person or order to-go.”
Robins teamed up with Perry Poole to bring her vision of affordable glamour to life. At the heart of the space sits what they call “the most beautiful sink in
Charlotte.” The red centerpiece is stocked with SHARIGATO’s signature Wash and Roll hand soap, a collaboration with her longtime friend Philip B. Hand rolls are meant to be passed directly to guests, without extended “plate time,” making that moment of connection feel even more intentional.
SHARIGATO opens from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at The Joinery, 1816 N. Brevard St., Charlotte. On the web: sharigato.com.
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Chef Shari Robins pursued her passion for hand-rolled sushi. Photo courtesy of SHARIGATO
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CHARLOTTE – CharlotteMecklenburg Schools says a record 222 residents are on track to complete its Teaching Residency program in May 2026 – an increase from 180 last year. The alternative licensure program prepares people with careers outside of education to lead classrooms. Residents complete content coursework, state licensure exams and teaching portfolios while working in classrooms with support.
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Mission 600 wraps up ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
CONCORD – For the ninth straight year, Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Mission 600 set out to honor the U.S. Armed Forces by pairing Coca-Cola Racing Family and other drivers alongside units from different branches.
Defending Coca-Cola 600 winner Ross Chastain and Coca-Cola Family Racing drivers Chase Elliott, Austin Dillon, Daniel Suarez and Joey Logano visited with and trained alongside the military to educate the NASCAR community about the lives of the men and women who serve.
This year’s campaign included a mix of in-person and virtual visits spanning from Arlington National Cemetery outside of Washington D.C. to military installations in North Carolina, South Carolina and as far away as Lithuania.
“Being on the eve of Memorial Day, it’s never lost on us the significance of the Coca-Cola 600 and our opportunity to honor everything that the military does,” said Greg Walter, Charlotte Motor Speedway president and general manager. “The impact we make when we bring these drivers out for Mission 600, it’s really special to see how these interactions can reshape their perspective. Drivers who may only see the military during prerace, are able to interact with them on a more personal level and see how they work to protect our freedoms. It’s a special connection point for our sport to the military.”
Here’s a recap of the 2026 Mission 600 campaign:
April 22: Chase Elliott visited Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Elliott toured the flight line and was treated to an aerial demonstration of the famed F-35B. He took part in a hands-on demonstration on loading inert ordnance onto the cuttingedge machines and saw how crews work together. Following lunch with
Marines in the Officers’ Club, Elliott climbed into the cockpit of a state-ofthe-art F-18 simulator to try a series of maneuverability and dogfighting exercises.
April 29: Defending CocaCola 600 winner Ross Chastain lays a wreath of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Continuing its annual tradition for the defending Coca-Cola 600 race winner, Charlotte Motor Speedway hosted Trackhouse Racing driver Ross Chastain, team owner Justin Marks and a group of Coca-Cola partners and supporters to kick off Military Appreciation Month with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery
May 7: Austin Dillon and teammate Tyler Rader trained alongside members of the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg Dillon and Rader took part in live-fire exercises with a variety of weapons systems, including SIG Sauer pistols, M4 carbine rifles and an M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. They also fired an M119 Howitzer and simulated paratrooper drills at
the installation’s 34-foot jump tower before testing their aviation skills in high-tech simulators used to train pilots to fly AH-64 Apache and UH60 Blackhawk helicopters.
May 12: Joey Logano connected via zoom with U.S. Army V Corps’ Project Flytrap, based in Lithuania
While separated by more than 4,800 miles, Logano and the unit found a lot of common ground in discussing technology, teamwork, the power of preparation and leadership.
May 14: Daniel Suarez and crew chief Ryan Sparks visited Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
During the visit, Suárez and Sparks visited the Aircraft Maintenance Qualification Program, trained on F-35 Stealth Fighter and F-22 Raptor virtual reality simulators, discussed physiology and training for fighter pilots and drove an Explosive Ordinance Disposal robot. The pair also visited with more than two dozen airmen at Seymour Johnson AFB’s USO center.
My washing machine ate my sock (or did it?)
by Tony Marciano Contributor
Growing up as the only male in an Italian family, second generation born in America, I’ll admit I was pampered. I was treated as Italian royalty – at least by my mother. You’ve seen the movie “Failure to Launch.” That was me. I never did my own laundry until I left home. I put the dirty clothes in the hamper and they magically appeared in the dresser clean and folded. My mother never put them on my bed. That would be too much for her sweet baby boy.
When I got married, I showed my wife the three hampers I used for dirty clothes – white dress shirts, whites and the dark load. She told me we weren’t doing that. She put it all in one hamper requiring us to sort laundry. I don’t know if it was my rebellion or stubbornness but I didn’t understand her methodology. She took over the laundry.
For many years, we had a great system. I put my dirty clothes in the hamper. My wife washed and dried the clothing, folded it and put it on the bed. I put it in the dresser. Fast forward to retirement. I’ve tried to take on the many tasks my wife handled while I was working. I also do the laundry. I’d prefer to have several hampers to presort the clothes. But you know she’s right. We have one hamper. She’s happy. I’m confused. All is good.
One day,I put a pair of socks into the washing machine. Moved it to the dryer. Dumped it on the bed where I sorted, folded and put away the clean clothing. There it sat. One sock. What happened to its mate? I was convinced the washing machine ate my sock. I took a pile of clothing out of the dryer and it wasn’t there. I pulled the second load of clothing out of the dryer and I still couldn’t find it.
I accused the washing machine of being a thief. Its goal was to aggravate me and cause me to say or do something I would regret. I said nothing. As I moved one of my wife’s blouses, there it was. I found the missing sock that was hiding from my point of view. We’ve all accused someone of doing something hurtful without having all the facts. We dig our heels in with what we think is the truth. It doesn’t build relationships. In fact, it can destroy them. We react to what we think is right rather than ask the questions to get to the truth. The next time someone does something to aggravate you, rather than saying or doing something you’ll regret; pause and calm down. Who knows, that missing sock that the washing machine ate may be hiding under a piece of clothing.
I’ll be back soon. Until then, live well, my friend.
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NASCAR driver Ross Chastain and Charlotte Motor Speedway President Greg Waller lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Photo courtesy of Charlotte Motor Speedway
