Carolina Panthers’ 2019 Schedule Released – First ‘Home Game Sandwich’ in 10 Years

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Carolina Panthers’ 2019 Schedule Released – First ‘Home Game Sandwich’ in 10 Years

Last year the Carolina Panthers started off the season strong, with a 6-2 record on November 5th…but the season quickly took a bad turn…really bad. With increasing arm problems and unreliable receivers, Cam Newton led the Panthers to 7 straight losses between November 8th and December 23rd. They did manage to beat the Saint’s second string during their last game of the season on Dec. 30th to finish with a 7-9 record.

But all that is in the past…a new season is almost here!

The Panthers will be starting and ending their 25th season right here in Charlotte – the first time this has happened in over 10 years.

Our first regular season game will be Sunday, September 8 against the reigning NFC champion Rams and our last game will be Sunday, December 29 against the reigning NFC South champion Saints – both games will be played at home.

Here is the full schedule for the Carolina Panther’s 2019 season;

2019 Carolina Panthers Schedule
Date Opponent Time/TV Tickets
Thursday
Aug. 8		 at Chicago Bears (Preseason)Soldier Field, Chicago, IL 8:00pm ETLocal/NFLN Buy Tickets
Friday
Aug. 16		 Buffalo Bills (Preseason)Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC 7:00pm ETLocal/NFLN Buy Tickets
Thursday
Aug. 22		 at New England Patriots (Preseason)Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA 7:30pm ETLocal/NFLN Buy Tickets
Thursday
Aug. 29		 Pittsburgh Steelers (Preseason)Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC 7:30pm ETLocal/NFLN Buy Tickets
Sunday
Sep. 8		 Los Angeles RamsBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC 1:00pm ETFOX Buy Tickets
Thursday
Sep. 12		 Tampa Bay BuccaneersBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC 8:20pm ETNFLN Buy Tickets
Sunday
Sep. 22		 at Arizona CardinalsState Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ 4:05pm ETFOX Buy Tickets
Sunday
Sep. 29		 at Houston TexansNRG Stadium, Houston, TX 1:00pm ETFOX Buy Tickets
Sunday
Oct. 6		 Jacksonville JaguarsBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC 1:00pm ETCBS Buy Tickets
Sunday
Oct. 13		 at Tampa Bay BuccaneersTottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England 9:30am ETNFLN Buy Tickets
Sunday
Oct. 20		 BYE
Sunday
Oct. 27		 at San Francisco 49ersLevi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA 4:05pm ETFOX Buy Tickets
Sunday
Nov. 3		 Tennessee TitansBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC 1:00pm ETCBS Buy Tickets
Sunday
Nov. 10		 at Green Bay PackersLambeau Field, Green Bay, WI 1:00pm ETFOX Buy Tickets
Sunday
Nov. 17		 Atlanta FalconsBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC 1:00pm ETFOX Buy Tickets
Sunday
Nov. 24		 at New Orleans SaintsMercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, LA 1:00pm ETFOX Buy Tickets
Sunday
Dec. 1		 Washington RedskinsBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC 1:00pm ETCBS Buy Tickets
Sunday
Dec. 8		 at Atlanta FalconsMercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA 1:00pm ETFOX Buy Tickets
Sunday
Dec. 15		 Seattle SeahawksBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC 1:00pm ETFOX Buy Tickets
Sunday
Dec. 22		 at Indianapolis ColtsLucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN 1:00pm ETFOX Buy Tickets
Sunday
Dec. 29		 New Orleans SaintsBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC 1:00pm ETFOX Buy Tickets

These Are The 15 Worst Paying Jobs Around The Charlotte Region

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These Are The 15 Worst Paying Jobs Around The Charlotte Region

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ recently released their latest Occupational Employment and Wages report, showing what employees around the Charlotte region are paid according to industry.

While Charlotte’s average annual income sits just above $50k at $50,150, many jobs here in the Queen City pay considerably less than that.

According to the report, these are the bottom 15 around the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia region, according to total average income for full-time workers (positions with less than 100 total workers in our region were left off this list);

#15 Waiters and Waitresses

Average annual salary – $20,700
local employees – 22,010

#14 Restaurant/Bar Bussers

Average annual salary – $20,590
local employees – 1,600

#13 Amusement park/recreation workers

Average annual salary – $20,550
local employees – 3,980

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#12 Home health aides

Average annual salary – $20,420
local employees – 6,400

If you’re in the business of providing care to others, you get up each day to help make someone else’s day better. Many home health workers, however, find themselves spending more time scheduling appointments and focusing on record keeping than improving the lives of the patients they work so hard to serve. That’s why we created Workpath, technology that helps healthcare professionals dispatch, manage, and track their mobile workforce – all on one platform. Our job is to help home health agencies and other care providers say goodbye to spreadsheets and the back-and-forth they’re used to when it comes to scheduling. We make it possible for teams to deliver the right care, at the right time, and in the right place. We want care providers to keep doing what they do. We’re there to help them do it better. Contact us to use Workpath at your care organization today. #homehealthcare #homehealth #healthtech #caregiving #workpath

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#11 Motor vehicle operators

Average annual salary – $20,190
local employees – 1,760

Driving makes me happy. #uberdriver #lyftdriver #columbusohio #weregoingplaces

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#10 Usher, ticket taker

Average annual salary – $20,180
local employees – 2,440

#9 Cashiers

Average annual salary – $19,980
local employees – 28,630

#8 Crossing Guards

Average annual salary – $19,970
local employees – 220

#7 Food conssession/coffee attendant

Average annual salary – $19,910
local employees – 2,440

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#6 Life Guard and Ski Patrol

Average annual salary – $19,620
local employees – 1,550

#firsttime #playinginlake

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#5 Dishwashers

Average annual salary – $19,550
local employees – 3,430

#4 Food prep workers

Average annual salary – $19,530
local employees – 120

Not bad. Not bad at all. #LinePrep

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#3 Non-restaurant food servers

Average annual salary – $19,440
local employees – 1,620

IF I was a bird – I was definitely a sandwich.

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#2 Fast food servers

Average annual salary – $18,820
local employees – 38,430

Zack’s

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#1 Fast food cooks

Average annual salary – $18,020
local employees – 1,970

Top Romantic Beach Destinations

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Top Romantic Beach Destinations

When it comes to destinations for a romantic break, there are various options you can consider. It is important to remember that couples have different ideas of what constitutes a relaxing break. Some will find that a break in the city is perfect while others prefer something more relaxed and laid back. If you want to arrange a relaxed romantic trip with a loved one, a beach destination is a great idea.

Relationships are about more than just the physical side of things – you can fulfil physical desires with various products such as the Pipedream Extreme Silly Doll. However, it is the emotional side of things that is difficult to replicate, which is why it is important to work on the romance in your relationship. Taking the odd romantic trip as a couple is the perfect way to do this.

Some Great Beach Destinations for Couples in the United States

If you and your partner want to enjoy the chance to kick back and relax at a gorgeous beach destination, there are some wonderful options to choose from within the United States. If you want to enjoy sunshine, natural beauty, and stunning surroundings, Malibu Beach in California is a great place to go. This is a golden stretch that is hugely popular with couples, including celebrity couples. If you want to rub shoulders with the stars while also getting a romantic break, this is a great choice.

For those that want to combine excitement and fun with a romantic beach break, Atlantic City in New Jersey is a great choice. This is a diverse place where you will find people from across the country and beyond. You can enjoy the beauty and relaxation of the beach coupled with the excitement and thrill of the casinos and nightlife. The famous boardwalk is home to shops and eateries for couples to explore and enjoy.

Another beach that is beautiful and favored by the rich and famous is South Beach in Florida. This is a buzzing place where you can combine your romantic trip with excitement and fun. Many of the hotels here lead directly onto the beach, making it perfect for a lovers’ getaway. You can look forward to a wide range of activities during your time here including attractions, shopping, and the chance to explore the Wynwood Art District.

All of these beach destinations provide the perfect place to relax and enjoy some time out.

Relax and Enjoy Some Fun

When you head to one of these beach destinations for your trip, you can look forward to fun and the chance to relax and unwind with your partner. Going to one of the beach destinations outlined above means you can look forward to having some fun while also getting the chance to kick back and spend quality time with your loved one. You can choose from numerous accommodation options, including hotels that offer full room service so you can enjoy intimate dinners and cozy breakfasts in your very own room.

Charlotte’s Lockwood Named The 3rd Fastest-Gentrifying Neighborhood in America

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Charlotte’s Lockwood Named The 3rd Fastest-Gentrifying Neighborhood in America

A new study has been published by Realtor.com that examines the trend of gentrification (drastic price increases in low-income areas) in cities across the country. The controversial phenomena benefits investors and homeowners, while also driving up rental prices for low-income families, forcing many out of the neighborhoods they grew up in.

To determine the 10 Fastest-Gentrifying Neighborhoods in America, the site examined lower-income ZIP codes in America’s 100 largest cities, then ranked them based on the changes in median household income, median home sale price, and the percentage of residents with bachelors and masters degrees between 2012 and 2017.

Out of the thousands of areas they analyzed, Charlotte’s Lockwood neighborhood ended up ranking #3 in the nation, just a few points behind Miami’s Little Haiti (#2) and Detroit’s Rivertown (#1).

They found that Lockwood’s current median list price is $280,000, which has increased 100.9% over the past 5 years, median household income has increased 28.5% over the past 5 years, and the share of people with bachelor or higher degrees increased by 61.8% over the past 5 years.

According to the report, Charlotte’s Lockwood “has become ground zero for investors despite once being known as one of the most dangerous places in the country. The area has lots of homes built in the 1940s with large back and front yards. Prices are quickly nearing $300,000.”

The tiny neighborhood borders Uptown and NoDa to the north and sits directly on the new Lynx Blue Line Lightrail extension;

What do you think about gentrification in Charlotte?

Do you think anything should be done?

Best Restaurant in Charlotte Re-Launched in Uptown

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Best Restaurant in Charlotte Re-Launched in Uptown

Uptown Charlotte’s favorite eatery (and Money Magazine’s #1 best hot dog joint in America) is now open for business for the 2019 season.

Charlotte Stories recently went Uptown to make a video (thanks to EndZoneFans for filming) of this epic ‘opening day’ experience;

If you haven’t met “Vic the Chili Man” yet, you need to – his legendary Uptown hot dog cart is ranked on Yelp as the #1 restaurant in the city of Charlotte!

Not only does Vic make some of the greatest hot dogs in the world, he has also started an incredible charity here in Charlotte to help out families with special needs children.

Lash Group Announced Plans To Add 1,200 New Jobs In Fort Mill

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Lash Group Announced Plans To Add 1,200 New Jobs In Fort Mill

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The Lash Group recently opened their new new headquarters in Fort Mill and they are now in an intense hiring spree for the rest of the summer.

The company plans on using the new five-story, 250,000-square-foot Kingsley Park building to double the 1,200-person work force by 2020 – adding 1,200 new jobs to the Fort Mill workforce.

The local startup was originally founded in 1993 around a small kitchen table in Charlotte by Peyton Howell and several others.

In the past 20 years, they’ve grown into one of America’s leading patient support services companies, offering fully automated patient access and adherence programs.

You can now browse all new job openings around the Charlotte region here.

U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $748,000 to Accelerate Cleantech Entrepreneurship in NC

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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $748,000 to Accelerate Cleantech Entrepreneurship in NC

The U.S. Department of Commerce have announced that Joules Accelerator (Joules) and the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster (RTCC) were jointly awarded a $748,244 grant from the Economic Development Administration’s Regional Innovation Strategies i6 Challenge.

The award will enable Joules and RTCC to create a cleantech commercialization corridor (“C3”) in the greater Charlotte and Research Triangle regions, providing a platform for cleantech startups to deliver technology solutions to North Carolina communities. The three-year grant will bring municipalities, utilities, universities, and industry partners together to identify regional problems, build cross-sector partnerships, and facilitate opportunities for pilots and demonstration projects for cleantech startups.

“We’re excited to unite the innovation economies of Charlotte and the Triangle. Bringing one of the country’s largest electric utilities and the largest cluster of smart grid companies together to focus on the development and deployment of clean technologies will have tremendous economic benefits for North Carolina. This model will bring municipalities – both small and large – to the same table, to benefit from the same access to advanced technologies, in a way that hasn’t existed before,” said Bob Irvin, Executive Director of Joules Accelerator.

The Charlotte and Research Triangle regions are already advancing cleantech initiatives like smart cities, renewables deployment, electric and connected vehicles, and advanced manufacturing. The new cleantech corridor will leverage the complementary assets of both regions to advance clean energy, sustainability, and resiliency solutions for communities across North Carolina.

“Triangle communities are leading the way in cleantech implementation – from testing technologies in innovation districts to setting long-term goals for clean energy usage. They know the impact technology can have on sustainability. Winning this grant allows us to bring key community partners to the table to address concerns about our shared future – while also strengthening our ecosystem of cleantech startups and bringing tangible economic benefits to the region,” said Susan Sanford, Executive Director of the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster.

The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded $21 million to 40 organizations (from over 230 applicants) in 2018 to create or expand cluster-focused entrepreneurship and technology transfer programs through the i6 Challenge. Housed within the Economic Development Administration, the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship manages the Regional Innovation Strategies program and i6 Challenge to foster innovation and the commercialization of new technologies, products, processes, and services with the goal of promoting productivity and economic growth in the United States. More information about the i6 Challenge may be found on the US EDA website.

North Carolina Introducing New Bill To Further Decriminalize Marijuana

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State Senator Mujtaba Mohammed recently introduced a bill to further decriminalize the possession of marijuana in our state.

Mecklenburg County’s 38th District representative said the bill is part of his campaign promise to “build people, not prisons.”

Senate Bill 58 seeks to increase the amount of Marijuana required for both misdemeanors and felonies, reading:

“If the quantity of the controlled substance exceeds three ounces (currently 1/2 ounce) of marijuana or one-twentieth of an ounce of the extracted resin of marijuana, commonly known as hashish, the violation shall be punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor. If the quantity of the controlled substance exceeds 16 ounces (currently 1.5 ounces) of marijuana, or three-twentieths of an ounce (avoirdupois) of the extracted resin of marijuana, commonly known as hashish, or if the controlled substance consists of any quantity of synthetic tetrahydrocannabinols or tetrahydrocannabinols isolated from the resin of marijuana, the violation shall be punishable as a Class I felony.”

If the S.B. 58 passes, it will apply to all offenses committed on or after July 1 of 2019.

What do you think of the new bill? 

Random Charlotte Man Attacks Pat McCrory’s Car With A Large Stick

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Random Charlotte Man Attacks Pat McCrory’s Car With A Large Stick

North Carolina’s former governor Pat McCrory was just attacked by a Charlotte man with a large tree limb.

This past Wednesday at about 4:30 pm, near Selwyn and Runnymede, McCrory stopped for a man who was standing in the road, he recalled on his radio show.

McCrory rolled down his window and asked the man to move on, at which point the man recognized him. “Wait a minute, I recognize you, you’re Pat McCrory you blankety blank blank blank.”

The man then began swinging the staff he was carrying (which seemed to have come from a nearby tree) at McCrory’s car. The former governor said he wanted to get out of his car, but didn’t want the incident to become a big story. He instead drove away and called the police.

According to the police report, the suspect caused roughly $600 in damage to McCrory’s car. No arrests have been made at this time.

What Is a Pending Order in Forex?

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What Is a Pending Order in Forex?

There are many ways to trade forex, with no right or wrong; good or bad. For every trader’s style and personality, there is a trading method that feels the most comfortable. While market orders are the main type of orders that are traded, bought and sold, another type is called a pending order. Here are some of the things you should know about how to trade pending orders.

How to Set Pending Orders

A pending order, unlike a market order, is set for some time in the future. You can buy and sell a security for a specific price later. Once you set the order, if a price reaches the level that you chose sometime in the future, the trade will be executed. On the other hand, if the price never arrives at your pre-defined level, the order won’t be executed. Following are the four different types of pending orders that you can place.

Buy Limit Pending Orders

A buy limit pending order is the type that allows you to make a trade either at or below your specified price. To make sure that the order will improve the price, limit orders are placed on the right side of the market.  This is when you can buy for a lower price than what is currently being traded. If you are pretty sure that the price has fallen and will increase, the buy limit can be a good choice. Additional step by step forex trading on various topics may be found here

Sell Limit Orders

The sell limit pending order sells after the price has increased. You can specify a sell limit that will predict when a price rises to a specific level so you can take advantage of that increase before the price begins to fall. To ensure that you’ll make a profit here, the order needs to be set at or more than the current market price.

Buy Stop Orders

Buy stop orders are used when you are pretty sure that the current price will grow and even go past a certain level. When placing an order to purchase for a price that is higher than the current market value, it is called a buy stop pending order. When your set price level is reached, which is called the stop level, the order is activated automatically. You don’t need to do anything else. In contrast to the limit order, the buy stop order is set for above the price of the market. Orders are instantly converted into an order once the level is reached.

Sell Stop Orders

To set pending orders to sell for a price that is lower than the current one, it is a sell stop pending order. Once the price reaches that level, the sell order will be placed. This is for times when it seems like there will be a continued reduction of price, after it has hit a certain level.

To use pending orders effectively, you need a clear understanding of which way the market is headed and what might happen in the future.

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