New Fourth Ward Dentistry Advancing Charlotte’s Urban Lifestyle

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New Fourth Ward Dentistry Advancing Charlotte’s Urban Lifestyle

Charlotte’s newest dentist office just opened in the heart of Uptown Charlotte with a goal of changing smiles and lifestyles.

Fourth Ward Dentistry was launched by Dr. Raghav Sundaresh on the ground floor of the gleaming new Skyhouse Uptown Apartments. The new dental practice was strategically located and designed to provide for maximum ease, speed, and precision.

Fourth Ward is located just a couple blocks from the new Blue Line Light Rail extension, steps from a massive parking garage (offering free validation), and an elevator ride down for hundreds of new uptown residents.

Their lobby features a paperless IPad check-in stations and complimentary Starbucks coffee, and their treatment rooms come fully-loaded with flat-screen tvs, noise-canceling headphones, blankets, and warm scented towels.

They also utilize the latest technology in dentistry has to offer from intraoral scanning to 3D printing.

Dr. Sundaresh first moved to Charlotte in 2006 and earned his dental doctorate from UNC Chapel Hill. Like most other transplants, he quickly fell in love with the people and atmosphere of the Queen City.

“Charlotte is home – it’s where I got my first job working in Banking, where I met my wife, and where we bought our first home,” said Sundaresh. “I love Charlotte because it is vibrant and full of energy. We are excited to be a part of Charlotte as it grows and reaches new horizons.” 

You can schedule your first appointment easily online, including free whitening, on their website here.

Two Killed During Amtrak Train Collision Between Charlotte and Concord

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Two Killed During Amtrak Train Collision Between Charlotte and Concord

A tragic accident occurred yesterday that resulted in the death of 2 Cabarrus County residents.

At about 3:30 pm yesterday afternoon, a North-bound Amtrak train collided with a vehicle in Harrisburg, overturning the vehicle and killing both passengers.

Emergency responders pronounced the two victims of the crash dead at the scene. Their identities have not yet been revealed.

According to the Harrisburg Fire Department, the 45 passengers on the train bound for Raleigh were unharmed in the collision.

The accident took place at the Saddle Creek Court crossing, adjacent to Highway 49;

FDA Issues Recall For Apples Sold in North Carolina Due To Listeria Contamination

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FDA Issues Recall For Apples Sold in North Carolina Due To Listeria Contamination

The FDA has just issued a massive recall for nearly 2,300 cases and 2 full bulk bins of apples due to a Listeria contamination.

According to an official press release;

“Recalled apples were sold in plastic bags under the brands; Great Lakes, North Bay Produce Pure Michigan as well as unbranded in clear plastic tote bags, white paper tote bags, and individually from retailers display trays. The recalled apples were shipped between October 16th, 2019 and October 21st, 2019 from one North Bay facility to wholesalers, retailers and brokers in Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin.”

The recall includes the apple varieties of; McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Fuji, Jonamac and Red Delicious.

The recalled apples has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

“Consumption of food contaminated with L. monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns. Less commonly, persons outside these risk groups are affected,” noted the FDA. Listeria infection has also been known to cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.”

If you or anyone you know has purchased affected apples, please do not consume them. They should either be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Panthers Coach Rivera Announces Starting QB For This Sunday’s Game Against Titans

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Panthers Coach Rivera Announces Starting QB For This Sunday’s Game Against Titans

According to Head Panthers Coach Ron Rivera, backup QB Kyle Allen will once again start this coming Sunday afternoon for the 6th consecutive time.

In referring to starting QB Cam Newton, Coach Rivera said, “We have make sure he is ready” during yesterday’s press conference.

Although some fans may have been holding their breath for Cam Newton to take the field this past Sunday, Allen was never actually in danger of being put on the bench.

Prior to the game, Rivera told reporters that he believes Allen needs the extra reps to continue helping him grow as a quarterback.

“Cam is going to continue his rehab,” Rivera said prior to the 49ers’ game. “As I told you guys last week, we’re not putting any pressure on Cam. He’s done a great job doing the things that we’ve asked of him. He’s gone above and beyond in terms of working with our quarterbacks and helping them along the way. He’s just going to continue to do his program.”

Top 10 Best Breweries in Charlotte

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Top 10 Best Breweries in Charlotte

Charlotte’s largest Reddit community featured a poll, that was created by Reddit user RBEvans, to find out where everyone thought the best brewery in Charlotte is.

Besides the ‘best beer’ category, the poll also included ‘best food trucks’ and ‘best atmosphere’, as well as the best regional breweries for beer, food trucks, and atmosphere.

Here are the results for the top 10 best beer-making breweries in Charlotte, according to the Reddit users who responded to the poll:

#10 Heist Brewery

 

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#9 Sugar Creek Brewing Company

#8 Sycamore Brewing Company

#sycamorebrewingrunclub #runclub

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#7 The Unknown Brewing Company

#6 Triple C Brewing Company

All Play and NO work makes for a happy man!! @triplecbrewing #fillyourlifeup #beerfacial

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#5 Legion Brewing

Chillin’ in Commonwealth

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#4 The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

Getchu a girl that can do both 🍺🕉

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#3 Birdsong Brewing Company

“Don’t even think about touching my Samoas.” – @thegoldenwhonevergrew

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#2 NoDa Brewing Company

Hoppy IPA Day!! #hopdropnroll #par4 #aprinox #goodwillhopping #nodabrewing @nodabrewing

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#1 Wooden Robot Brewery

#queencity @woodenrobotbrewery

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I realize this may be one of the most controversial articles Charlotte Stories has ever published, given the extremely diverse and loyal beer culture we have in the Queen City – but we felt this could be a great conversation starter!

Do you agree with Charlotte’s Reddit community? Who do you think makes the best beer in Charlotte?

Let us know in the comments below!

The Expert’s Guide To GRE Prep While Working

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The Expert’s Guide To GRE Prep While Working

Whether you’re planning on taking the general GRE or one of the GRE subject tests, you have quite a bit of test prep in your future. Many experts recommend treating your GRE prep as a full-time job, but what are you supposed to do if you already have a job? Not everybody can take a couple of weeks off (let alone a couple of months) to devote all of their time to studying.

Don’t feel discouraged! While it may be difficult, it is possible to crush the GRE while keeping your regular job. Here are three key tips for expert-level study prep.

Utilize Any Available Time

Working full-time can put a damper on your free time, especially if you’re one of many who find the office constantly zapping away any time they try to claim for themselves. Be prepared to set some boundaries with your boss and coworkers. Let them know that there will be certain times that you are unavailable because you are working on something very important. The GREs are a self-investment, make sure your coworkers realize that this is something you’re taking very seriously.

One way to utilize your time is to try making your lunch breaks a midday study session. Even sitting in your car or at a nearby café for your lunch can help you get away from distractions so you can focus on your studies. This may be one of the times where you have to set boundaries with coworkers, but it will be worth it.

You can also try utilizing your morning commute. Whether you’re taking the bus or driving yourself, there are ways you can make the most of your non-work time. Flashcards, audio lectures, and GRE specific phone apps are great ways to help you squeeze in some extra test prep each morning.

Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For Help

You shouldn’t feel like you have to tackle GRE prep alone. Make sure that you’re communicating with friends and family about this very busy time in your life. This way they can give you some necessary space to study, but they can also help out by just being another voice. Explaining the material to somebody who isn’t familiar with the subject forces you to think about things from a different perspective, which can be useful.

You can also consider finding a GRE tutor or class to help you make the most of your study time. By having an expert there to work through the material, you won’t waste as much time trying to figure out complex concepts on your own. They can also help you find the best quality material to make sure you’re covering the most important concepts.

Create A Study Plan

This is a very important step as it ensures that you have enough time to study everything you need to. Before you begin your test prep, write out a schedule for every day/week/month between now and your test date. You should plan out what material you’re going to go over every day and when exactly you’ll be studying. This is something that a GRE tutor can easily help you with as they’ll know exactly how you should be prepping.

A study plan can help you make sure that your study sessions are reserved exclusively for your test prep. It will also make sure that you stay on track with your test prep, so you don’t miss anything by mistake. If you tend to procrastinate, this is an especially important tool to keep you from putting anything off.

Warby Parker and Morphe Now Open at Charlotte’s SouthPark Mall

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Warby Parker and Morphe Now Open at Charlotte’s SouthPark Mall

Simon today announced the opening of Warby Parker and Morphe at the SouthPark Mall. These openings follow the additions of several new brands to hit the Charlotte market this year, including UNTUCKit, Jack Rogers, and Casper.

“Throughout 2019, we’ve welcomed a variety of notable brands – from traditionally ecommerce to first-to-market – and we look forward to continuing our evolution in years to come,” said SouthPark’s director of marketing and business development Holly Roberson.

Morphe is a popular beauty brand that offers professional-grade makeup at affordable prices, a 3,595 square-foot storefront now open near Sur La Table.

Warby Parker is now offering designer eyewear in a 1,240 square-foot storefront located near Center Court next to Fabletics.

Sephora, L’Occitane and Sunglass Hut have also recently refreshed their storefronts. Sephora has expanded to a 4,863 square-foot store next to Kendra Scott. L’Occitane recently debuted their renovated 800 square-foot store next to Lucky Brand Jeans, and Sunglass Hut is now open near Bath & Body Works in an 805 square-foot location.

4 Shot and 2 Killed In Charlotte This Weekend – 91 Total Homicides So Far in 2019

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4 Shot and 2 Killed In Charlotte This Weekend – 91 Total Homicides So Far in 2019

Charlotte just experienced one of its most deadly weekends of the year as 4 people were shot and 2 killed over a 72-hour period of time.

This weekend’s 2 homicides brings the total number of murders in Charlotte to 91 for the year.

On October 25th, 29-year-old Mario Witherspoon was shot and killed on Rush Wind Drive in Charlotte.

On October 27th, another shooting occurred that took the life of a female victim who has not yet been named;

No arrests have yet been made in either shooting. If you have any information about either of these shootings in Charlotte, please call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Infectious Disease From ‘Kissing Bug’ On The Rise in Southern States

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Infectious Disease From ‘Kissing Bug’ On The Rise in Southern States

The American Heart Association has just released a report about the rise of a deadly little insect in southern states.

According to the report, a number of species of Triatomine insects (aka ‘kissing bugs’) have been spreading the Chagas disease across southern states. “Chagas disease, caused by infection with a parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi (T cruzi), causes chronic heart disease in about one-third of those infected. Over the past 40 years, Chagas disease has spread to areas where it had not traditionally been seen,” the report notes.

There are at least two species of ‘kissing bugs’ that are native to North Carolina: Triatoma sanguisuga and T. lecticularia.

The ‘kissing bug’ bites sleeping people on their face, usually near the eyes or mouths, hence the nickname. The bugs then defecate at the site of the bite, essentially injecting their feces into the wound. If the bug was infected with T. cruzi, an infection of the Chagas disease will follow.

According to the CDC, Acute Chagas disease occurs immediately after infection, may last up to a few weeks or months, and parasites may be found in the circulating blood. Infection may be mild or asymptomatic. There may be fever or swelling around the site of inoculation (where the parasite entered into the skin or mucous membrane). Rarely, acute infection may result in severe inflammation of the heart muscle or the brain and lining around the brain.

Following the acute phase, most infected people enter into a prolonged asymptomatic form of disease (called “chronic indeterminate”) during which few or no parasites are found in the blood. During this time, most people are unaware of their infection. Many people may remain asymptomatic for life and never develop Chagas-related symptoms. However, an estimated 20 – 30% of infected people will develop debilitating and sometimes life-threatening medical problems over the course of their lives.

Complications of chronic Chagas disease may include:

  • heart rhythm abnormalities that can cause sudden death;
  • a dilated heart that doesn’t pump blood well;
  • a dilated esophagus or colon, leading to difficulties with eating or passing stool.

The infectious ‘kissing bugs’ tend to live around damp and dark indoors spaces, in cracks and holes of substandard housing, or in a variety of outdoor settings including:

  • Beneath porches
  • Between rocky structures
  • Under cement
  • In rock, wood, brush piles, or beneath bark
  • In rodent nests or animal burrows
  • In outdoor dog houses or kennels
  • In chicken coops or houses

The CDC notes that pyrethrin sprays have been found effective in eliminating kissing bug infestations around homes and outbuildings.

There are multiple look-alikes, including some non-triatomine reduviid bugs, that don’t feed on human blood. They include the wheel bug and the western corsair. Some plant-feeding bugs, such as the leaf-footed bug, also resemble the triatomine.

If you think you’ve encountered a kissing bug, trap the bug in a plastic or glass container, doing your best not to touch it. You can then either fill the container with rubbing alcohol or freeze it, then take the bug to your area health department or university lab for proper identification.

3 Reasons to Attend a Trade Show in Charlotte, NC

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3 Reasons to Attend a Trade Show in Charlotte, NC

Trade shows are held in some of America’s biggest cities focused on just about every industry imaginable. Charlotte, one of North Carolina’s largest cities, frequently hosts a wide range of events, including trade shows that attract visitors and locals alike every year. If you’re thinking about attending one to get the word out about your services or products, there may be no better place to do so. In fact, 82% of those who go to trade shows have the authority to buy, according to some of the latest statistics, making it an especially enticing opportunity.

Networking

Whether you have a booth at the trade show or just plan to walk around, it’s the ultimate opportunity for networking, the very best way to jump-start a career or grow a new business. Being able to network with multiple businesses in a large space brings the chance to compare what others in your industry are for the better or worse. You’ll also be able to do lots of socializing, which is a more natural, free form of marketing – you never know what those conversations will lead to – perhaps a stream of potential sales. You might even see a similar product to yours and get ideas as to how to make your own better, or find out how yours excels compared to the rest which can give you some great marketing points.

Debut a New Product

One of the primary purposes of convention and show services is for debuting new products to the world. It’s pretty much a given that there will be a large flow of traffic at trade shows, which means that you’ll be able to reach a lot more people in a short period of time. These events are key locations for creating impressive and creative booths to attract people over to see what you have to offer. Even if you don’t have a product that’s ready to hit the shelves, this is a good opportunity to do a field test, discovering just how receptive people might be to your idea. You may even get some very useful feedback on how you can improve your item.

 Generate Bigger Leads

One of the best things about a trade show is that they’re truly a jackpot for creating more leads, including Charlotte events. Almost everyone who attends one has at least some interest in discovering new companies and products, which means that many will be more open-minded and willing to listen to your sales pitch than if you were to go out cold calling. Even if all you do is exchange business cards, there is so much more potential for generating bigger leads by attending trade shows in your industry. And, if you’re looking for new companies to invest in or some of the latest, most innovative new products, it can be a fun place to browse the latest and greatest products and services.

 

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