Homeowner’s guide to pest control – All you need to know on managing pests

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Homeowner’s guide to pest control – All you need to know on managing pests

You are bound to get a jittery feeling when you buy your first home and fulfill your long-lost dream of becoming a homeowner. The excitement brings with it a long list of responsibilities and new tasks. Security of your home is one of the foremost priorities of a homeowner but when it comes to keeping your home safe from uninvited intruders, you have to think of more than just installing home alarms and deadbolts. 

Regardless of whether you live amidst the country hills or in an urban area or in a posh locality, there is always a community of pests that are waiting to make your home theirs. By comprehending the manner in which pests operate, you can safeguard your biggest investment and forestall the seasonal pest issues. Though there are the best Rove pest control companies waiting to help you with pest elimination, you should be aware of things as a new homeowner. 

Green Pest control for first-time homeowners

A pest infestation can take you by surprise. In fact, doesn’t the thought of nasty insects creeping around the walls and kitchen cabinets make your skin crawl? Such a situation often provokes an individual to make wrong pest control decisions. 

We are going to share with you a few of the natural or ‘green’ pest control methods that you can try to keep your family and environment safe. Keep reading to know more. 

  • Prevention is better than cure

Yes, going by this age-old adage, it is actually necessary to take preventative steps to control pests rather than breaking your head eliminating them once they’ve already infested your house. Don’t leave standing water unattended for a long time as it becomes home to pests like mosquitoes and flies. If you have pets in your home, ensure that you give them fresh water daily. Don’t offer sources of shelter and food to insects. The garbage bin should be covered with a tight lid and make sure you clean and wash the bin every other day. 

  • Be wise about anything that you bring into your house

To add to the beauty of your home with new yard sale finds, summer is certainly the best time of the year. At the same time, this also happens to be the season of insects. In case you bring in second-hand clothing, furniture, or other items which had been lying idle in the previous homeowner’s basement or garage, you might just be welcoming unwanted pests into your home. Before introducing such furniture into your living room, do a thorough inspection for pests. 

  • DIY pest control doesn’t mean it is totally effective and safe

DIY pest control measures might be light on your pockets but they too have their downsides. In the event that your home is infested with pests, they can cause harmful diseases for both animals and humans who are co-existing with them. In fact, there are many pests that bite on animals and pets and can lead to heavy damage. So, in case you want surefire results, DIY natural methods may not always help. You may have to look for methods that are properly researched and above all, accredited by the FDA.

  • Hire experts who use eco-friendly pest control measures

If experts use pesticides correctly, they will have a nominal effect on the environment and also be safe to use in your home. Hence, when you choose a pest control company, don’t forget to ask about their eco-friendly ideas for controlling pests. 

Now that you’re aware of the pest control measures to take, are you ready to spruce up your home for a pest-free summer?

Charlotte’s Newest Walkable Mixed-Use Community is Opening – Broadstone Ayrsley

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Charlotte’s Newest Walkable Mixed-Use Community is Opening – Broadstone Ayrsley

Taking cues from Birkdale Village in Huntersville, Baxter Village in Fort Mill, and Phillips Place in Southpark – Broadstone Ayrsley is becoming yet another ‘walkable mixed-use community’ in Charlotte.

Broadstone Ayrsley includes access to over 20 eclectic neighborhood restaurants, quaint shops, and entertainment options, while the Ayrsley Event Lawn features signature events such as bocce ball, outdoor yoga and social mixers. This is the second development Alliance Residential Company has delivered in North Carolina this year, further instilling the company’s commitment to the Carolinas.

“Now more than ever, residents are seeking housing options in thriving live, work, play communities, and Ayrsley offers all of this and more in the center of Southwest Charlotte,” said Alliance Residential Company Carolinas Managing Director Donald Santos. “Broadstone Ayrsley provides the walkable experiences, luxury lifestyle amenities and strong sense of community that residents desire. We are excited to bolster our work in Charlotte and open our doors to welcome the community to this one-of-a-kind development.”

Designed by architect Cline Design Associates and interior designer LS3P, Broadstone Ayrsley consists of 320 luxury one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment units and townhomes averaging 939 square feet, with design elements inspired by the Ayrsley town center and walkable nature of the development. Units feature perfectly crafted comforts, including built-in entryway mud benches; large windows; custom lighting; elegant quartz countertops; open floorplans; walk-in closets; two designer finish schemes; stainless steel Whirlpool appliances; and top-of-the-line Moen kitchen and bathroom fixtures. Select units also include front stoops with direct access to sidewalks, large kitchen islands and added dens. Sustainably built, Broadstone Ayrsley will receive the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Green Certification, providing residents with energy efficiency and improved indoor air quality.

At Broadstone Ayrsley, residents are able to step up their down time with the unique array of community amenities that tie the rich history of traditional southern interior design with a fresh, modern take. Mix and mingle with neighbors and friends at the beer garden, a relaxing area to entertain with the many picnic tables, living areas, grills, game area and music. Hang out in the pool courtyard, which features a resort-style saltwater pool, chaise lounge chairs and televisions, or the game room that boasts full sized arcade games, including Golden Tee. Treat those four-legged friends to endless fun and pampering at the pet park and spa. Work out in the best fitness center in the market, which offers a one-of-a-kind functional CrossFit-style workout rig with kettlebells, Olympic weights, and dumbbells up to 100 pounds, in addition to an outdoor half-mile running path. Or, residents can get work done from one of the four individual co-working spaces on the property. Additional community amenities include a demonstration kitchen, 24/7 package concierge and walkability to area attractions.

Nestled at 2200 Silver Crescent Drive, Broadstone Ayrsley offers residents a convenient location off I-485, near the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Whitehall Corporate Center and Jeld-Wen’s corporate headquarters. The Ayrsley town center and strong sense of community has contributed to this being one of the fastest growing areas of Charlotte.

For more information, visit https://www.broadstoneayrsley.com/ and follow Broadstone Ayrsley on Facebook and Instagram.

York County’s 32nd Annual Juried Competition Awards Announced

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York County’s 32nd Annual Juried Competition Awards Announced

The Arts Council of York County presented the awards for the 32nd Annual Juried Competition at a free, public reception at the Center for the Arts, 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Works accepted to the Juried Competition are currently on exhibition in the Dalton Gallery at the Center for the Arts through September 3, 2021.

Each year, the Annual Juried Competition is open internationally to artists 18 and older. Only original work, created in the last two (2) years, and not previously shown in the Dalton Gallery at the Center for the Arts is accepted. All forms of media are eligible, including video.

There were 182 entries by 78 artists from 21 cities and 3 states submitted to the 32nd Annual Juried Competition. Of those entries, Juror Amy Chalmers selected 35 works for exhibition.

JUROR | AMY CHALMERS
Art Curator, South Carolina State Museum
Amy Chalmers is the Art Curator at the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia, SC, where she oversees the Museum’s collection of over 5,000 pieces of art related to South Carolina. She is originally from Spartanburg, SC, where she received her BA in Art History and French. Before returning to her home state, she earned her MA in Illustration: Authorial Practice from Falmouth University, taught at the Columbus College of Art & Design, and spent three years at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum at the Ohio State University. She specializes in illustration, sequential art, and print media.

Awards were presented to:
Gerald and Barbara Schapiro Best of Show: Pit of My Stomach, Back of My Mind by Adrian Rhodes | Hartsville, SC

1st Place: Collections No. 56 by Joana Wardell | Charlotte, NC

2nd Place: Vessel No. 386 by Lee Sipe | Columbia, SC
3rd Place: Venice Puppet-Shop Window by Coleman Tharpe | Rock Hill, NC
Honorable Mention: Zoar Road by Ella Mackinson | Charlotte, NC
Honorable Mention: Happenstance by Lynn Schilling | Fort Mill, SC
Honorable Mention: Shovel Tail Crane by Randy Swanson | Fort Mill, SC
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Awards are sponsored by Kathy and Larry Wilson.

Kathy and Larry Wilson sponsor the Juried Competition in honor of Elizabeth Louise Dunlap Patrick.
Elizabeth Louise Dunlap Patrick, a Rock Hill native, was born in Feb 1936 in Rock Hill. Lib was an avid supporter of the arts. She gave freely of her time and patronage to the Arts Council; served on the Gallery Committee and underwrote the awards for the annual Juried Competition for nearly ten years. Lib was a generous and ardent participant at the annual art auctions for many years, and she collected pottery from North and South Carolina potters whose work she championed. She also sponsored activities and events for the Yorkville Artist Guild. She supported her alma mater, Winthrop University, serving on alumni boards and reunion committees. Because of her generous support of the arts at Winthrop, the Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery was named in her honor in 1999. Also, Lib was among the first group of honorees for the Medal of Honor for the Arts. Kathy Wilson continues her mother’s legacy by sponsoring the Arts Council’s Juried Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place.

COVID-19 Visitation Guidelines | https://www.yorkcountyarts.org/visit
In adherence with CDC recommendations, face masks are encouraged for all while visiting the Center for the Arts and Tom S. Gettys Center. Face masks are required for all those who are not vaccinated. This policy may be revised as CDC guidelines change.

The Center for the Arts is located at 121 East Main Street, in the Cultural District of Downtown Rock Hill. All three galleries at the Center for the Arts are open Monday through Friday – 9 AM – 5 PM, and the second and fourth weekends of each month, Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM, and Sunday from 2 – 4 PM.

8 Things to Know Before Starting a Business

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A successful business can  propel you to a better and prosperous life. However, it can still be one of the hardest things to start and could very well give you a negative bank balance if it doesn’t work out. 

After all, starting a business is somewhat similar to gambling; you could win big or experience significant losses. Fortunately, unlike gambling, though, there are things that you can do to raise your chance of success.

  1. A formal business plan is essential.

Whether it’s a small project or a large business venture, planning is always a good idea because it will provide you with an overview of the entire project you are starting. 

In fact, a formal business plan will help you identify issues that could arise from the type of business you are starting. Aside from this, it can also help you discover who your potential investors could be.

So, if you want to start a business, ensure that you make a simple business plan first. In this case, your business plan should have the following:

  • Executive summary
  • The business definition and structural component
  • Strategies involving the marketing
  • Management
  • Finance

2. No amount of studying can help you prepare.

Unfortunately, no matter how much you study about businesses, it’s not a guarantee that you’ll be well-prepared for the entirety of the whole ordeal. 

After all, aside from knowledge, experience and wits are what you will need to succeed. However, this does not mean you have to skip the studying part. After all, it is still vital for starting a business.

However, it’ll be best to remember that many of the most successful entrepreneurs today even flunked school or even quit before starting their ventures. While this doesn’t mean you should stop your studies before starting a business, it does mean that you shouldn’t be discouraged or rely too much on theoretical knowledge when dealing with business matters.

3. Being economical isn’t always helpful.

One of the most common mistakes that young entrepreneurs make is overspending or underspending in their businesses. In this case, overspending is pretty standard, especially if you have failed to develop a good business plan.

Nevertheless, there is a common misconception that being thrifty is how you will succeed in a business. Still, the truth is, you also have to invest for your business to grow. 

So, being too thrifty will put you in a deadlock phase where your business will stay as-is and won’t have the chance to grow at all. You should always register your business to limit your personal legal liability. It will also help you have a proper partner’s agreement and raise funding.

4. Saving money now will be a great help for your business.

It could be long before you start your business, but it is imperative that you start saving as soon as possible. 

After all, starting a business is quite costly, and the possibility of getting an investor for your business isn’t always guaranteed.

In contrast, with substantial capital, you will have more options for your business and more options, which means that there will be a higher chance for your business to succeed.

5. Debts should be avoided as much as possible.

While debts could help you start a business quickly, it is quite a risky thing to do. This is especially true if you are new to the market. Remember, if your business fails, you will still need to pay back the debt you have incurred.

Moreover, you have to know that most budding entrepreneurs prefer availing of personal loans instead of business loans since they offer lower interest rates. Overall, if you’re new to the industry, it’s best to avoid debts at all costs.

However, if it’s unavoidable, make sure that any debts you incur are still within your capacity to manage and pay back.

6. Small businesses can grow.

If you don’t have the necessary funds to start a medium-sized business, you could always start small. As mentioned earlier, it is best to avoid debts at all costs, so starting a small business can be an option.

After all, just because your business is small now doesn’t mean it will stay that way. In fact, if you make the proper investments in the future and persevere, your business could be worth millions in the future.

An excellent example of this is how a humble shoe market owner became one of the richest men in the world through sound investments and dedication.

7. Having a mentor is essential.

Overall, there is no better source of advice regarding businesses than from successful entrepreneurs. Moreover, with our technology nowadays, getting a mentor can be easy and convenient. In fact, there are hundreds or even thousands of mentors that can help you online.

Aside from mentors, you can also participate in some webinars and workshops online that can be of great help when starting your own business.

8. Having a passion for your business will help.

Lastly, it would be best if you have a passion for what you do since it makes any work enjoyable. After all, without passion, a business can become a lonely and challenging venture. As a result, you’re more likely to feel burnt out, which can negatively impact your business.

In fact, it’s best to remember that passion is what helped drive men and women to become successful in life.

Conclusion

Starting a business is undoubtedly one of the most challenging things to do since failures and problems are always present, ready to pounce at you and your newly established business at any time. 

While it’s essential to equip yourself with the necessary items to start a business, this doesn’t mean that it’ll guarantee your success. After all, you’ll also need to have practical knowledge when starting your venture.

In this case, readying yourself before starting a business will give you a much higher chance of success in your venture because knowledge is one of the critical components for success. 

CBD & Sleep

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CBD & Sleep

In the modern world, everyone seems to be chasing sleep. Constantly we’re told, ‘Get more sleep. Get higher quality sleep. Take this. Take that. Relax. Count sheep. Sleep, right now!’

But it’s rarely that easy. The stress of a global pandemic. Doom-scrolling on your phone until the wee hours while the digital light knocks down your melatonin levels. And then laying there in bed, worrying about not sleeping, making you even more unable to sleep.

Then there’s dozens of products clamoring for you to use them to finally find a restful night. But which do you trust?

We suggest trying one of the oldest sleep-inducing plants in human history: hemp.

CBD for sleep

CBD-rich hemp extracts are all the rage now. And one of the top reasons that you see in all the surveys about why people use CBD is for sleep. Even the Sleep Foundation agrees. 

When humans first encountered hemp, it spread widely so quickly because it was useful medicine in many different areas. And we didn’t know it then, but it turns out that humans – in fact, all mammals and most other forms of life – all share an endocannabinoid system. The cannabinoids of the hemp plant interact with the cannabinoids inside us to heal and soothe.

Our endocannabinoid system is our system of balance. It’s not only tied up in our stress response, it helps to regulate our immune and hormonal systems, our inflammation response and much more. All of this is involved with our ability to sleep. Plus, CBD has recently been shown to interact with our orexin neurotransmitter, a key regulator of sleep. Oftentimes, the ability of CBD to enhance the quality of sleep is linked to its ability to lower anxiety. 

The stories of CBD users confirms the science: Many people have found CBD helpful for a better night’s rest. But it’s different for everyone.

How to use CBD for sleep

With everyone’s endocannabinoid so unique, everyone reacts differently to CBD. It might take some experimentation to find out what works for you.

For many people, they take their CBD an hour before bed and that’s just right for calming their minds and preparing their bodies to drift off to slumber. But for others, they might find that CBD gives them some energy, similar to a cup of tea, and they don’t take it after a certain time of day. For these users, they often find that taking their CBD in the morning leads to less mental anxiety during the day and thus a better sleep that night.

The amounts of CBD to take and the times of day to take it are different for everyone. The best advice is to start low and go slow. Let your body get used to CBD and for it help balance your endocannabinoid system. You can keep increasing your serving size until you find the sweet spot (and times of day) that work for you.

One other thing to note is that in general, tolerance does not develop to the effects of CBD. Once you find the sweet spot that helps you sleep, you should be able to keep taking that amount at that time of day and keep reaping the restful benefits.

Don’t forget good sleep hygiene

Of course, doing your part to have a good night’s rest helps the CBD to work better. Try to establish a bedtime routine that has you in bed at the same time every night. Avoid phone screens, caffeine late in the day and give yourself time to unwind from the tensions of the day. Plus, daytime naps and exercise both help to prepare your body for sleep that night. 

What CBD to try

The easiest way to get CBD into your system is with a tasty gummy or a spray of CBD oil. These are easy methods for knowing exactly how much CBD is getting into your system. After a week or so of trying the minimum serving size, you can keep increasing your amounts until you find just the right amount to help you sleep.

If you feel like you might need a little more help, these Sleep Gummies also contain 3 milligrams of melatonin – the natural hormone of your sleep cycle – as well as 50 milligrams each of lemon balm extract and magnolia bark extract, two traditional plants for calm and sleep. It’s a particularly potent mix for finding a good night’s rest.

Whatever you find that works for you, we hope that you start enjoying better and deeper sleep!

High Expectations Rest on Sam Darnold and the Carolina Panthers

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High Expectations Rest on Sam Darnold and the Carolina Panthers

The second year of the Matt Rhule era with the Carolina Panthers sees the arrival of its second quarterback in as many years, New York Jets castoff Sam Darnold. Ideally, it’s going to be a fresh start for the fourth-year quarterback, a chance for Darnold to prove with a new team around him why he had gone No. 3 overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. 

Or is it? 

The Carolina Panthers have an abundance of talent at wide receiver and running back and the defense isn’t too shabby either, but the sum total of their parts doesn’t necessarily mean that Darnold is going to swoop in and transform himself into a bona fide starting quarterback. His three underwhelming seasons in New York say otherwise. 

The question hinges on whether Darnold was a victim of a dysfunctional Jets team under former head coach Adam Gase or  whether, simply put, he just doesn’t have what it takes to succeed in the NFL. Obviously, the Panthers organization is banking on the former being the case. 

If they’ve gotten it wrong though, there will be tough questions to answer and maybe heads will roll. In particular, as those that keep up with NCAA odds, will be keenly aware of several standout signal callers in the 2021 NFL draft. And the way the draft unfolded and played right into their hands, gifting the Panthers with an unexpected chance to grab one of those top-rated quarterbacks on the board, was simply unbelievable.

But the Panthers didn’t pull the trigger. That’s a decision that hangs in the balance of the 2021 NFL season and, in turn, over Darnold’s head, threatening to rain on his parade at a moment’s notice should anything go wrong in his second chance in the NFL.

Matt Rhule’s first full season with the Panthers was nothing to write home about. The Panthers finished 5-11-0 SU and third in the NFC South with Teddy Bridgewater as the starter. Although it was an atypical season, marred by the coronavirus pandemic that disrupted normal practice and brought about a slew of restrictions, the Panthers had seen enough of Bridgewater to comfortably move on. Bridgewater is a good quarterback but he wasn’t exactly lighting it up in Carolina, which with what the Panthers have to offer simply wasn’t acceptable.

So, on April 5th, the Panthers traded for Darnold in exchange for a 6th round pick in 2021 and 2nd and 4th round picks in 2022; the Panthers afterwards also picked up Darnold’s 5th-year-option for 2022.

For the Panthers  the stakes are high because Darnold represents a huge gamble on an embattled quarterback that nobody is really sure is the real deal anymore. Moreover, the significance of the gamble was compounded further after the Panthers chose not to pounce on an unforeseen opportunity to draft Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields, who was remarkably still available on the board when the Panthers were on the clock with the Nb.8 pick in the 2021 NFL draft.

If Darnold thought life was going to be easier down south, compared to the tough New York market where the media is fickle with its praise and brutal in its criticism, he’s in for a rude awakening. The simple fact that Carolina chose to stick with Darnold rather than bank on Fields adds an enormous amount of pressure on his shoulders. Darnold didn’t deal well with pressure in New York, so will he be able to deal with it in Carolina?

Moreover, Carolina’s decision now links Darnold and Fields forevermore – and if Darnold falters at any point in the season, all the while Fields flourishes in Chicago, you can bet Panthers fans will look back at the decision to pass on a potential future franchise quarterback as a big mistake.

This scenario is not unlike the manner in which Mitch Trubisky and Patrick Mahomes are linked by Chicago fans after the Bears selected Trubisky at No.3 instead of Mahomes. The Bears actually traded up to pick Trubisky! Fancy that.

Tale told, Mahomes fell down to No.10 in the 2017 NFL draft and the Kansas City Chiefs traded up to snatch him there. The rest is history, but…well, the long and short of it…Mahomes took the league by storm in 2018 (his first year as a starter) and a year later, he bestowed the Chiefs their first Super Bowl victory in 50 years. 

Understandably, Chicago fans were left wondering about what might have been; imagining how the Super Bowl parade could have been traversing the streets of their windy city; and contemplating which Chicago streets would the bus have merrily trundled along…

Chicago learned the lessons of 2017 the hard way. GM Ryan Pace, presented with a second chance to right the wrongs of the past, made no mistakes this time and traded up to draft Fields at No.11. 

The Carolina Panthers took CB Jaycee Horn at No.8…..

Cleveland County Man Parks Truck By Library of Congress w/ Alleged Bomb Inside

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Cleveland County Man Parks Truck By Library of Congress w/ Alleged Bomb Inside

UPDATE 2:30pm 8/19/2012:

US Capitol Police have just announced that they have apprehended 50-year-old Floyd Ray Roseberry from Grover, NC, a small town in Cleveland County on the NC/SC border, just south of Kings Mountain.

Police are still searching to vehicle to determine whether or not there is an explosive device on board.

ORIGINAL ARTICLE 12:15pm 8/19/2021:

via Sydney Bobb

This morning at about 10am, a Cleveland County man (about 45 minutes west of Charlotte) parked his pickup truck in front of the Library of Congress and started shouting that he had a bomb in the truck.

The US Capitol Police posted about the bomb threat on Twitter, saying, “the USCP is responding to a suspicious vehicle near the Library of Congress. Please stay away from this area and follow this account for the latest information.”

About an hour later, they confirmed the threat, saying, “this is an active bomb threat investigation”.

Here is a video of the suspect from Cleveland County, Floyd Ray Roseberry, who posted the following Facebook live video (it has since been taken down by Facebook and uploaded to Youtube). In the video, Roseberry can be heard saying, “People think this is a joke, but they cleared the block, I called 911 3 times, they need to get Joe Biden down here…I’m not hurting nobody Joe, I’m not pulling the trigger on this thing, I can’t, there’s no way for me to blow this up…only you can by shooting a bullet through my window…you don’t want to do it Joe…” and added, “We got a few options here Joe, you shoot me, there’s 2 1/2 blocks going with it, then you talk about a revolution, the revolution is on, it’s here, it’s today, I told my wife I’d be home by Sunday…”

At 12:07am this afternoon, the Chief of the US Capitol Police gave the following update on the situation:

We will update this article as new information comes in. 

Charlotte Metro Set to Deliver Twice as Many New Apartments as in 2020

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Charlotte Metro Set to Deliver Twice as Many New Apartments as in 2020

Despite the difficult circumstances generated by the pandemic and the high cost of lumber, apartment construction remains strong with more than 330K new rental units expected to be delivered by the end of 2021.

Of the 20 metros building the most apartments in the nation, 6 are expected to deliver fewer than in 2020, and only Charlotte Metro is projected to full-on double its number of new units this year.

Here are the main data points:

  • Charlotte Metro is expected to deliver 10,723 new units this year, a stunning 100% increase in numbers compared to 2020’s deliveries. This is the highest annual boom in construction in any of the metros we analyzed, with just San Jose Metro nearing this figure with its 79% jump in projected apartments.
  • Moreover, Charlotte Metro is set to beat its own record in apartment construction in recent years. The area not only recovered from its low in 2020 (5,370 new units) but it is on track to surpass its high in 2019, when more than 8K units were built.
  • In the top 20 metros with the most apartments, Charlotte is 10th, with other metro areas with similar projections being Miami (11,235) and Atlanta (11,409). Dallas-Fort Worth is projected to build the most units for a third year in a row – 21K.
  • At city level, The Queen City is a huge contributor to the deliveries in its area, with 3,756 apartments already completed by mid-year, and a total of 8K expected to go on the market by the end of the year. The second contributor in the metro is Indian Land, SC, which is expected to deliver more than 800 apartments.

You can access the full report here: https://www.rentcafe.com/blog/rental-market/apartment-construction-2021.

Huntersville Police Offering Reward For Info About Armed Robbery Suspects

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Huntersville Police Offering Reward For Info About Armed Robbery Suspects

The Huntersville Police Department is now asking for the public’s help in finding several armed robbery suspects.

According to a press release from the department, the suspects “are responsible for an Armed Robbery at the Circle K Gas Station, 4505 Hylas Ln, on 8/17 at around 6am.”

One of the suspects has a large sleeve tattoo on his right arm:

If you have any information about the suspect(s), please call Huntersville Police Detective Smith at 704-464-5400 or you can submit tips anonymously to North Mecklenburg Crime Stoppers by calling 704-896-7867.

Globally Inspired Taco Joint Ft. Banh Mi Tofu, Crab, and Duck Coming To Matthews

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Globally Inspired Taco Joint Ft. Banh Mi Tofu, Crab, and Duck Coming To Matthews

The Charlotte region is about to get a new globally inspired taco joint featuring a unique selection of Banh Mi Tofu, Jerk Chicken, Lump Crab, and even Duck tacos.

White Duck Taco Shop recently announced plans to open their second location in the Charlotte region and 10th location across the Carolinas and Tennessee.

They opened their first Charlotte location back in 2019 in the Belmont Neighborhood, just east of Uptown, and quickly became a local hit.

Their newest location will be located at 131 E. John St. the heart of downtown Matthews. They plan on officially opening later this month.

Have you ever been to a White Duck Taco shop?

What are your thoughts?

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