Charlotte’s 10 Worst Restaurant Health Scores in November 2019

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Charlotte’s 10 Worst Restaurant Health Scores in November 2019

Even though the Charlotte region’s restaurant selection continues to grow, so does our population, and some restaurants are taking advantage of this growing customer base by letting their health standards slide.

Some of the most common reasons for low scores were food handlers not washing their hands properly, contaminated food containers, and improper food temperatures (many restaurants are starting to use infrared thermometers to avoid this). You can see exactly what the inspectors look for on this blank copy of an inspection report.

These were the top 10 worst inspection scores in Charlotte for the month of November:

#10 Crispy Crepe

1436 SOUTH BLVD, CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Scored 90 (A) on 11/20/2019

They had the following violations;

  • No Certified manager was onsite during the inspection.
  • Observed both food employees wash hands and then used same hands to turn off sink knobs and did not dry hands. This was in large part due to the sink no having an active working paper towel dispenser in the proximity.
  • Paper towel dispenser was not properly functioning at hand sink near back prep area.
  • Person-In-Charge was unable to provide records for undercooked salmon that is served.
  • Observed unwashed apples, oranges and other produce stored above RTE grilled chicken and other TCS/RTE foods in walk in cooler.
  • Hummus, perishable dressings, cooked onions and peppers were cold holding at 45-47F.
  • Cooked turkey bacon, sausage, tomatoes and shredded cheese were not dated inside flip top unit.
  • Cheese sauces in sauce containers were dated 9/14/19.

#9 Wendy’s #42

10235 UNIVERSITY CITY BLVD, CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Scored 89 (B) on 11/14/2019 (rescored to 96.5 on 11/26)

They had the following violations;

  • Multiple employees observed changing gloves with no handwashing in between.
  • Multiple employees observed washing hands then proceeding to turn off faucet handles with bare hands.
  • Large ice machine interior and customer ice chute observed soiled.
  • Several items in hot holding drawers including grilled chicken, crispy chicken, and spicy chicken observed at 92F-110F. After further inspection, manager realized unit was not turned on.
  • Several items found in cold holding units/reach-in coolers above 41F.
  • Foods from walk-in cooler were placed in units for service.
  • Sliced cheese in both containers that has a variance for extended time hold is not being time stamped.

#8 Quik Shoppe #3

(gas station in South End with the 8th best fried chicken in Charlotte)

201 EAST BLVD, CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Scored 88.5 (B) on 11/5/2019 (rescored to 96 on 11/14)

They had the following violations;

  • Observed employee cracking eggs then moving to utensils used to serve RTE foods.
  • Observed employee handling raw chicken, changed gloves, and then moved to single serve items without washing hands.
  • Observed employee pick up soiled tongs off floor, transporting them to warewashing, then retrieving a new and clear pair of tongs to begin serving RTE food without washing hands or changing gloves.
  • Observed bologna, sausage patties, wings, etc. hot held below 135F
  • Observed container of cooked chicken gizzards (prepared day prior) without proper date marking.
  • Observed containers of meat with correct date of preparation but marked for disposal 8 days after preparation.
  • Observed box of potatoes in dry storage and boxes of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler.

#7 American Deli

2004 BEATTIES FORD RD, CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Scored 87.5 (B) on 11/26/2019

They had the following violations;

  • Observed cook handle raw steak with gloved hands and continued working at grill without washing hands and changing gloves.
  • Observed cook change gloves without washing hands between change.
  • Observed hot water at restroom hand sink only staying on for 2-3 seconds.
  • Observed raw chicken and raw steak stored in upright freezer over french fries.
  • Observed multiple TCS foods in drawer cooler > 41F. See item # 45.
  • Observed opened package of hot dogs and container of chili without date marks. overall date marking of food items observed so full points not taken.
  • Observed unlabeled spray bottle of window cleaner.
  • Observed spray bottle of window cleaner stored on drainboard of 3 comp sink.

#6 Old Pineville Premium Pub

4548 OLD PINEVILLE RD, CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Scored 87 (B) on 11/25/2019

They had the following violations;

  • Observed two open water glasses stored above facility food on shelf in cook line.
  • Observed one employee loading soiled dishes in dish pit and then unloading clean without handwashing.
  • Observed another food employee leave cook line, handle soiled handles on walk in and flip top without handwashing. Hands were wiped on soiled apron between hand dispensing salad ingredients.
  • Observed no handwashing sign at bar sink.
  • Observed cutting board and knife store in basin of handsink marked for handwashing only.
  • Observed opened bag of bread stored directly on high shelf in dry storage.
  • Observed buildup on the probe of the food thermometer, on the back side of slicer blade, on melon press, on table mounted can opener and on utensils stored as clean.
  • Observed cooked rice and mac and cheese hot held on top of stove and TCS foods below 135F in steam table without water. Mac and cheese was 137F.
  • Observed cooked green beans date marked 11/12 in walk in, reach in and at cook line and unlabeled chicken salad in flip top without date mark.
  • Observed house made sauces placed on time at room temperature without time stamp or written procedure available.
  • Observed missing disclosure on blue plate special menu.

#5 The Sandwich Club 

435 S TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Scored 86.5 (B) on 11/19/2019

They had the following violations;

  • Observed several areas of facility in need of managerial controls including with cold holding and cooling.
  • Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food in walk in cooler.
  • Observed unwashed berries stored over ready to eat celery in the walk in.
  • Observed ice machine with black build up on deflector plate and inside of machine.
  • Observed tuna salad in walk in above 41F after more than 4 hours since preparation.
  • Observed chicken salad in walk in above 41F at 4 hours since preparation.
  • Observed reach in cooler with meats and cheeses, and prep top cooler holding food above 41F.
  • Observed corn chowder in walk in date marked for 11/8 and 11/12.

#4 Urban Cookhouse

1601 E WOODLAWN RD, CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Scored 86 (B) on 11/12/2019

They had the following violations;

  • Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspeciton.
  • Observed front handwash being used as a dump sink and clogged.
  • Observed tray of cookies in rear kitchen made several days ago sitting out with no covers.
  • Observed marshmallow and peanut butter on top of sandwhich prep unit left open with no protection.
  • Observed ice machine in need of cleaning.
  • Observed shake machine in need of cleaning.
  • Observed boiled eggs in prep unit 1 , watermelon sitting on top of prep unit 2, salsa and salad dressings on front counter left sitting out salsa at 60 degrees, ranch dressing at 69 degrees.
  • Observed broccoli soup dated 11/3, cheese sauce dated 10/24, chicken salad dated 11/1, and grit garnish dated 10/31 held longer than 7 days .
  • Observed house made pickles made using hot brine method according to the recipe on site held for 1 month recipe states to hold three weeks.

#3 Supermercado El Mariachi 

6301 N TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Scored 86 (B) on 11/16/2019

They had the following violations;

  • Observed employee drink stored on food prep surfaces during food prep.
  • Observed several employee not wash hands between donning gloves after performing a different task.
  • Observed spoons in hand sink near walk-in cooler.
  • Observed strips of pork that were laying on metal rods with blowers on either side of the rod. It appears that facility is attempting to dry meat product.
  • Observed container of raw beef stored above drinks in walk-in cooler.
  • Observed cooked shrimp and snow crablegs stored next to containers of raw shrimp and crablegs with not barriers.
  • In a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194 F, or less than (1) for a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165 F. Dish machine peaked at a temperature of 147 F after running several times.
  • ICE MACHINE WITH PINK SLIME/MOLD BUILDUP-NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ON A FREQUENCY TO KEEP SLIME AND MOLD FREE.
  • Observed container of sliced ham in prep cooler that was 51 F.
  • Observed spray bottles of degreaser that were not labeled.
  • Observed several roaches crawling in dish machine in kitchen area.

#2 China Fun

5716 WYALONG DR, CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Scored 85.5 (B) on 11/18/2019 (rescored to 91.5 on 11/27)

They had the following violations;

  • Employee observed donning gloves and did not wash hands prior.
  • Neither sink in kitchen had handsoap upon arrival of inspection.
  • Paper towels missing at handsink.
  • Sanitizer at three compartment sink measuring 0 ppm.
  • Can opener blade heavily soiled.
  • Observed cooked wings and General Tso’s chicken cooling again at room temperature since yesterday afternoon. Today, food was observed at 56 degrees.
  • Raw chicken wings, raw cut chicken, and raw beef all stored at room temperature in back of kitchen for extended period of time above 41F.
  • All foods in flip top unit including cooked pork, shrimp, chicken, chicken wings, and chopped cabbage for over 24 hours. Chopped cabbage and pork wontons also found in walk-in and reach-in cooler with no date marking.
  • Bottle of windex in clear spray bottle and detergent in clear bottle both observed with no labeling.

#1 Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant

3542 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd, Charlotte NC 28216
Scored 83.5 (B) on 11/8/2019

They had the following violations;

  • Observed food employee wash hands then turn faucet off with bare hands.
  • Observed food employee BHC (bare hand contact) raw steak and put food on grill.
  • Observed PIC touching a whole cooked fish.
  • Observed handsink beside the prep sink with knives and other utensils inside.
  • Observed a bag of raw beef sitting on top of a bag of raw chicken.
  • Observed raw beef stored on a shelf above cooked vegetables.
  • Observed chirizo stored over vegetables. Raw beef stored over salsa. Raw chicken stored over RTE chicken stock.
  • Observed chicken in freezer with no packaging to protect it.
  • Observed seasame seeds in outside storage with no lid.
  • Observed celery and squahs stored directly on food shelves.
  • Observed unwashed avocados stored of RTE chips, chips were stored and covered in large containers.
  • Observed deli slicer stored clean with old food debris. Knive stored clean with old food debris.
  • Observed ice machine in need of cleaning.
  • Observed large containers of beans cooked from last night at 43-44. Beans have been in cooler all night. Did not meet cooling parameters.
  • Observed pico, tomatoe, lettuce, cheese on prep line above 41F below 45F.
  • Observed canned mushrooms at 65F, salsa at 52F, chicken in flour tortillas at 78F, cheese tortillas at 64F all sitting on counters and above temp.
  • Observed cold drawer underneath grill with ambient air 46-50F, beef 47F, chicken 48F, tomatoes 45F. All TCS food was put in there this morning at 10:30
  • Observed 4 large containers of queso with no datemark. 3 large containers of beans with no datemarking.
  • Observed 3 items on hot/cold lunch buffet on time, with time stamp and no written procedures, they do discard all food except hard shell tacos after 3.5hrs (11:30-3).

If you’d like to monitor health scores or do a quick search for a restaurant you’re about to eat at, check out North Carolina’s health inspection database here.

Charlotte Firefighters Call on North Carolina Lawmakers for Workers’ Compensation

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Charlotte Firefighters Call on North Carolina Lawmakers for Workers’ Compensation

According to the state law in North and South Carolina, firefighters diagnosed with cancer not covered by benefits have to go through insurance to pay for their medical bills without getting the opportunity to collect workers’ compensation, including the benefits for disability.

Following the national effort to extend the health benefits for first responders on 9/11, local firefighters in Charlotte, a major commercial hub in North Carolina, are calling attention to this issue at a local level.

Who is Eligible?

In 33 other states, firefighters with various types of cancer are eligible for the benefits as the law presumes that these workers got the disease via occupational exposure.

Three years ago, a Charlotte firefighter, Seth Tinsley, who passed away at the early age of 34 due to brain cancer, was written as one of those that lost their lives in the line of duty in Colorado. His state refused to draw the connection between his eleven years of service and his death.

This is primarily due to the state’s 2016 law limitation that only allows three types of cancers eligible for the benefits—intestinal, mesothelioma, and testicular. NC lawmakers only added esophageal cancer back in 2017.

Since then, Charlotte and other NC firefighters’ associations are urging lawmakers to add five more forms of the illness into the list, including the brain, oral, rectal, multiple myeloma, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. 

In 2017, while bills to extend more types of cancers into the state’s line-of-duty cancer list have been proposed in the state’s House and Senate, the bills never got the floor votes in spite of having plenty of co-sponsors.

A Case Study

Jason Barringer, a local firefighter in Charlotte, knew all along that his job would undoubtedly come with a specific risk. Still, he would never have imagined that cancer, specifically non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, would be a part of this risk.

Barringer has been diagnosed with stage two cancer and went through chemotherapy treatment. He told FOX46 Charlotte that revealing this heart-breaking news to his family was one of the hardest things.

Barringer stated that firefighters are covered in soot after the fire, which contains carcinogens. He further revealed that the penetration of harmful substances into their skin was the reason why they develop various kinds of cancer.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publicized that arsenic, asbestos, and formaldehyde are some of the potential carcinogens found in smoke, as recognized by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

In 2010, with funding assistance from the United States Fire Administration, a multi-year study was conducted by NIOSH researchers to determine the effect of occupational exposure on firefighters. Researchers wondered whether these workers have a higher risk of being afflicted with cancer or other fatal diseases due to the nature of their job.

The study involving 30,000 firefighters showed that higher rates of mouth, lung, bladder, and gastrointestinal cancer-related deaths were present amongst these workers compared to the general US population.

Risk of Being a Firefighter

Moreover, there were approximately twice as many firefighters diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, which is a rare type of cancer due to asbestos exposure. In such cases, consulting a mesothelioma lawyer can help affected firefighters and their families explore legal options for compensation. Younger firefighters, who were under 65 years old, are shown to have more bladder and prostate cancers.

The risk of firefighters dying due to lung cancer increases as they spent more time in the fires. Firefighters also have a higher chance of getting leukemia with the higher number of fire runs.

Furthermore, the International Association of Fire Fighters revealed that in North Carolina alone, there are nine cancer-related deaths amongst the members each year. This figure did not even include the deaths of the volunteers, who would comprise up to 70% of the state’s total firefighters.

These findings are the reason why the other 33 states enforce presumptive regulation covering firefighters for certain types of cancers under worker’s compensation.

Nevertheless, though the NC Industrial Commission allows death benefits of up to $100,000 for firefighters, police officers and the rescue squad who died while on duty, have only granted benefits twice for firefighters who died of cancer.

Now cancer-free, Barringer believes that firefighters in this state deserve help from a workers comp lawyer, as they are risking their lives in place of others’ well-being.

The Charlotte Fire Department has also encouraged cancer awareness, following the initiative of the Levine Cancer Institute’s Code T.O.M across the state that aims to help firefighters learn their risk of cancers as well as the disease’s early signs and symptoms. A cancer task force had been established within the department several years ago.

North Carolina Ranked 8th In The Nation For Having The Best Elder-Abuse Protections

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North Carolina Ranked 8th In The Nation For Having The Best Elder-Abuse Protections

With the share of U.S. adults aged 65 and older expected to be 1 in 5 by the year 2030 and as many as 13 out of every 14 elder-abuse cases going unreported, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s States with the Best Elder-Abuse Protections.

To determine which states fight the hardest against elder abuse, the company compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 16 key metrics. The data set ranges from share of elder-abuse, gross-neglect and exploitation complaints to presence of financial elder-abuse laws.

The report found that North Carolina ranked among the top 80% in the nation, coming in tied for #8.

States with the Best Elder-Abuse Protections

Overall Rank
(1=Best)		 State Total Score ‘Prevalence’ Rank ‘Resources’ Rank ‘Protection’ Rank
1 Massachusetts 59.91 13 5 14
2 Wisconsin 58.38 21 3 38
3 Rhode Island 56.15 41 1 18
4 Michigan 55.37 5 9 35
5 Iowa 54.34 2 28 12
6 Vermont 52.72 9 10 36
7 Pennsylvania 52.57 6 26 16
8 Louisiana 52.28 1 44 23
8 North Carolina 52.28 20 29 1
10 West Virginia 51.72 16 11 24
11 Alaska 51.36 30 7 13
12 Texas 51.19 7 41 10
13 Maryland 51.08 27 12 4
14 Ohio 50.79 23 14 8
15 Virginia 50.03 26 6 26
16 Kansas 48.73 12 43 15
17 Wyoming 48.30 8 20 42
18 Illinois 47.09 24 23 11
19 Florida 46.95 4 50 31
20 Washington 46.81 31 40 2
21 Oklahoma 46.69 39 18 5
22 New York 46.12 17 45 21
23 New Hampshire 45.78 11 34 41
24 Mississippi 45.69 10 27 45
25 Indiana 45.17 3 49 48
26 Maine 45.06 36 13 28
27 Kentucky 44.80 28 21 19
28 Connecticut 44.70 14 19 50
29 District of Columbia 44.64 47 2 34
30 Minnesota 44.28 29 32 17
31 Alabama 44.23 15 33 46
32 Georgia 43.52 22 39 30
33 North Dakota 43.26 37 17 32
34 Colorado 42.62 43 15 7
35 Missouri 42.32 19 46 37
36 Utah 41.41 35 38 22
37 Hawaii 40.47 18 51 47
38 Idaho 39.46 33 31 44
39 New Mexico 39.18 32 42 39
40 Delaware 39.11 38 22 40
41 Oregon 39.00 34 37 43
42 Arkansas 38.25 40 35 25
43 Arizona 37.37 42 47 9
44 Tennessee 37.02 46 24 6
45 Nebraska 37.02 25 48 49
46 South Dakota 36.96 44 16 29
47 Nevada 35.86 51 4 27
48 Montana 32.46 45 8 51
49 California 29.92 50 30 3
50 South Carolina 29.35 49 25 20
51 New Jersey 28.05 48 36 33

Elder-Abuse Protections in North Carolina (1=Best; 25=Avg.)

  • 22nd – Elder-Abuse, Gross-Neglect & Exploitation Complaints*
  • 29th – Total Expenditures on Elder-Abuse Prevention*
  • 22nd – Total Long-Term Care Ombudsman-Program Funding*
  • 12th – Number of Eldercare Organizations & Services*
  • 1st – Number of Certified Volunteer Ombudsmen*

*Per resident aged 65+

The Charlotte-Area’s Biggest Christmas Light Display Is Officially On

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The Charlotte-Area’s Biggest Christmas Light Display Is Officially On

The region’s largest Christmas light display officially turned on this week at the Charlotte Motor Speedway to kick off the holiday season.

The 10th annual Speedway Christmas features over 3,000,000 lights, the largest display in the Carolinas and one of the largest in the country. The display features thousands of individual items, icons, and characters that pulsate in sync to music along a 3.5-mile track;

The light display will now be open every night of the week up until Christmas (closed Christmas day).

The Charlotte Motor Speedway also has its own ‘Christmas Village’, including a petting zoo, Bethlehem village, and photos with Santa.

The Christmas Village will be open Thursday through Sunday each week, plus all Christmas week, with the exception of Christmas Day. The hours are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

For more information or tickets click here.

What is the 7-0-4 Plan?

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What is the 7-0-4 Plan?

11049549_422197374643960_7273804875518360337_nThe 7-0-4 Plan is a revolutionary campaign to promote diversity and inclusiveness in the Charlotte, NC business community. This movement is positioning itself as an initiative for growing minority businesses in the local community. The cause looks to expand beyond some of the ideas of old grass-roots methodologies by utilizing an online presence with emphasis on social media platforms and a branded social network exclusive to supporters to complement its innovative ideas to facilitate growth. The program’s purpose also looks to expand to enrich the lives and future of our youth by leveraging unconventional ideas. The mission is to establish its presence as a trendsetting social media campaign designed to build support for a diverse business community via an infrastructure around minority entrepreneurs.

Causing a catalyst for discussion among business leaders, Bob Johnson, former owner of Charlotte Bobcats noted to 200 local black businesspeople at the Westin Hotel, “Charlotte is a very,  how would I call it, close knit, arrogant, sometimes incestuous town…” After reading an article featured in the Charlotte Observer on May 2, 2010 discussing the lack of a robust African-American business community, the 7-0-4 Plan became the founder’s brainchild. An extensive research was conducted by the founder to understand the link between entrepreneurship and economic growth; the role of entrepreneurship education, identification of entrepreneurial traits and examination of different pedagogy. Research was done through different components and now reflects his vision of how to build a diverse and inclusive business community.

The 7-0-4 Plan – a community-based project – is founded upon five guiding economic ideas to foster entrepreneurship. The summary is:

  • Develop an entrepreneurial workshop.
  • Create an incubation program.
  • Create substantial alliances.
  • Create an economic development plan.
  • Utilize Beatties Ford corridor project.

It is the absolute intention of the 7-0-4 Plan to be dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion via a social media campaign – with the intent in the near future to transition into a nonprofit organization advocating minority business growth and developing novice entrepreneurs through advocacy, education, research and service. The initiative’s purpose is to strengthen the local business community by providing educational programs in the form of seminars, workshops and an incubation program. The 7-0-4 Plan will support and promote minority business growth through peer directed and operated services, advocacy, economic development and participation in minority business policy design.

Execution of the 7-0-4 Plan would promote diversity and inclusiveness in the Charlotte business community and put the city on the fast track to explosive job growth and increased tax revenue base. Through this campaign we now have an unparalleled chance to take advantage of opportunities in the aforementioned areas and beyond. The mission and commitment through this campaign is designed to spark minority business growth and to build a stronger, more diverse business community. To find out how you can get involved to make a better Charlotte, visit www.The704PlanMovement.com or join the conversation at the cause’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/The704Plan. You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @704Plan.

Bikers With A Cause Delivering Hundreds Of Gifts To Charlotte-Area Foster Children This Weekend

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Bikers With A Cause Delivering Hundreds Of Gifts To Charlotte-Area Foster Children This Weekend

Bikers with a Cause will be making a special Christmas visit to Nazareth Child & Family Connection this weekend to deliver hundreds of gifts for children in foster care residing at Nazareth. B

ikers with a Cause has been fundraising for the nonprofit for over 30 years. What began as a small group in the 1980s has now grown to a group of over 100 members that will ride to Nazareth as a group and celebrate the holidays with their annual Christmas party. The group makes sure all residents’ wish lists are completely filled.

The ride will depart at 12pm this coming Saturday, Dec. 7th at Speedway Harley-Davidson, 10049 Weddington Road Ext., Concord, N.C., and travel to the Rockwell YMCA, which is across the street from Nazareth at 790 Crescent Road, Rockwell, N.C.

About Nazareth Child & Family Connection: Founded in 1906, Nazareth Child & Family Connection is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for every child, individual and families. In addition to the residential services for children and foster care program, Nazareth Child & Family Connection has outpatient facilities in Salisbury, Lexington and Albemarle serving individuals with mental health, substance abuse, developmental disabilities, as well as behavioral health needs.

North Carolina Ranked One of 2019’s Most Charitable States

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North Carolina Ranked One of 2019’s Most Charitable States

Happy #GivingTuesday! With the U.S. ranked as the most generous country over the past 10 years by the World Giving Index, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Most Charitable States.

To determine where the most generous Americans are inspiring others to be more selfless, the company compared the 50 states based on 19 key indicators of charitable behavior. The data set ranges from volunteer rate to share of income donated to share of sheltered homeless.

North Carolina came in at #16 in the nation, ranking higher in the ‘Charitable Giving’ department than in ‘Volunteering & Service’.

2019’s Most Charitable States in America

Overall Rank* State Total Score ‘Volunteering & Service’ Rank ‘Charitable Giving’ Rank
1 Minnesota 71.25 3 4
2 Utah 71.24 2 8
3 Maryland 68.87 4 7
4 Oregon 66.77 1 37
5 Ohio 66.11 11 9
6 Pennsylvania 65.88 12 11
7 North Dakota 64.31 5 29
8 Virginia 63.94 28 3
9 Washington 63.63 17 18
10 Maine 63.62 6 28
11 New Hampshire 63.20 10 25
12 Alaska 62.70 7 31
13 Georgia 62.64 33 2
14 Colorado 62.31 20 13
15 Arkansas 62.27 21 12
16 North Carolina 61.68 23 14
17 Wisconsin 61.05 19 22
18 Wyoming 60.91 14 32
19 New York 60.63 45 1
20 Illinois 60.61 36 5
21 Idaho 60.16 8 42
22 Indiana 59.69 15 38
23 Nebraska 59.67 13 41
24 Massachusetts 59.63 40 6
25 Missouri 59.60 31 17
26 Connecticut 59.01 30 21
27 Delaware 58.51 9 47
28 Kentucky 58.51 24 26
29 New Jersey 58.40 34 19
30 Michigan 57.67 42 15
31 Kansas 57.61 39 20
32 Oklahoma 57.48 22 35
33 Montana 57.28 18 40
34 South Carolina 56.99 38 24
35 South Dakota 56.94 16 46
36 Vermont 56.93 26 34
37 Florida 56.54 41 23
38 Tennessee 56.26 35 27
39 Alabama 55.96 46 10
40 Texas 54.49 25 43
41 Iowa 54.46 32 39
42 West Virginia 54.03 27 44
43 California 53.75 50 16
44 Hawaii 53.23 29 45
45 Rhode Island 52.11 44 36
46 Nevada 51.07 37 48
47 Louisiana 51.00 48 33
48 Mississippi 50.70 49 30
49 New Mexico 47.12 47 49
50 Arizona 46.74 43 50

How do you feel about our ranking?

What do you think we can do to improve?

Studio Movie Grill Opening New 52,000+ Sq Ft Bar/Restaurant/Theater in North Charlotte

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Studio Movie Grill Opening New 52,000+ Sq Ft Bar/Restaurant/Theater in North Charlotte

Uptown Charlotte’s unique Studio Movie Grill concept is about to open their second location in Charlotte, according to a press release from the company.

The new 52,333 sq. ft. bar/restaurant/movie theater will be opening in North Charlotte’s Prosperity Village (5336 Docia Crossing Rd.) later this month;

It will feature a total of 10 screens, 1,022 electric recliners, surround sound laser projectors, and a full bar and restaurant.

via Studio Movie Grill

The new location will bring 200 new jobs to the rapidly expanding section of North Charlotte, including; cooks, dishwashers, servers, runners, bartenders, box office hosts, and managers.

You can apply for any of the new positions at the company’s temporary hiring office located at the Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte North, 9315 Statesville Road Charlotte, NC 28269. Their hiring hours currently run from 1030 am to 6 pm through December 6th.

If you’d like to experience the concept before the new location opens, the Studio Movie Grill in Uptown Charlotte is currently offering a holiday promotional price of $6 per movie ticket.

Carolina Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera Has Just Been Fired

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Carolina Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera Has Just Been Fired

The Carolina Panthers have just fired their head coach Ron Rivera, according to a press release from the organization.

For the time being, the team’s secondary coach Perry Fewell will be the interim head coach, offensive coordinator Norv Turner will become the special assistant to the head coach, and quarterbacks coach Scott Turner will move to offensive coordinator.

“I believe this is the best decision for the long-term success of our team,” Panthers’ owner David Tepper said. “I have a great deal of respect for Ron and the contributions he has made to this franchise and to this community. I wish him the best. I will immediately begin the search for the next head coach of the Carolina Panthers.”

Rivera became the Panthers head coach back in 2011 and has achieved an overall winning 76-63-1 regular season record and a 3-4 postseason record. He has led the team to 1 Super Bowl, and 3 NFC South titles.

UPDATE 12/4/2019 8:00am:

This morning coach Rivera addressed the City of Charlotte in his farewell address, thanking everyone for their years of support and saying that he will be coaching again.

What do you think about the decision? 

Do you think Cam is next?

This Charlotte Suburb Was Just Ranked #1 In North Carolina

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This Charlotte Suburb Was Just Ranked #1 In North Carolina

The financial website 24/7 Wallstreet has just released the ranking of 2019’s top suburbs in each state and one of Charlotte’s favorite towns came out on top.

The company named Weddington as the top suburb in North Carolina.

To determine the rankings, they analysed a weighted index of the following 10 measures;

  • Median home values
  • Median number of rooms in occupied housing units
  • Unemployment rates
  • Average travel times to work
  • Median household incomes
  • Homeownership rates
  • Poverty rates
  • Number of violent crimes reported per 100,000 residents
  • Number of property crimes reported per 100,000 residents
  • Access to places for physical activity

Weddington’s most significant factors included;

> Population: 10,388
> Median household income: $133,262 (165% higher than state median)
> Homeownership rate: 98.0%
> Avg. commute time: 31.0 minutes
> Metropolitan area: Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia

What do you think about the ranking? 

Do agree that Weddington is the best in North Carolina?

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