South Carolina’s First Islamic School Is Growing At A Surprising Rate

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South Carolina’s First Islamic School Is Growing At A Surprising Rate

islamic school in upstate south carolina2An Islamic school in upstate South Carolina has seen a surge in growth over the past 10 years, growing from 6 students in 2008 to over 120 students for the upcoming school year.

The school is called ‘As-Sabeel’, an Arabic name meaning ‘The Way’. It is currently the only Islamic school in the Greenville area that teaches K-7th grade students.

So far, the majority of students have moved here Islamic communities in Italy, India, and Jordan.

The young students at As-Sabeel learn reading, writing, math, science and social studies, as well as Islamic studies, and the Quran.

Next year the 7th graders will continue on to 8th grade at the school, but there are no current plans to build an Islamic high school.

This video shows students at the school being taught an Islamic song:

Two NC Men Facing Trafficking Charges After Police Find $204,000 Worth of Marijuana

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Two NC Men Facing Trafficking Charges After Police Find $204,000 Worth of Marijuana

Two Salibury men are now facing major drug trafficking charges after police pulled over their car and discovered over 102 lbs of marijuana, worth an estimated $204,000, in the vehicle.

According to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office, a tip was sent in about suspicious activity involving a commercial car hauler from California.

Investigators with the Special Investigations Unit followed the hauler and saw it transfer boxes into a gold Nissan Versa. They then followed the Versa to 475 Roseman Road in Salisbury where they watched the men unload some boxes into an outbuilding.

Officers then obtained a search warrant for the property. They found a total of 64 lbs of marijuna in the outbuilding, another 5 lbs in the house, and another 33 lbs in the Versa, as well as $29,295 in cash and a shotgun.

Jose Manuel Escobar-Mendez and Antonio Segundo Rosales were both charged with trafficking marijuana and conspiracy to traffic marijuana. After their arrest, they were placed under $150,000 worth of bonds and released.

Crescent Announces Plans For Massive New Creative Office Complex in Charlotte

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Crescent Announces Plans For Massive New Creative Office Complex in Charlotte

Crescent Communities today announced plans for a 4-story 158,000 square foot Class-A creative office community in University Research Park.

Escent Research Park by Crescent Communities is located near the intersection of West Mallard Creek Church Road and David Taylor Drive in Charlotte’s University submarket.  The community will offer 158,000 sq. ft. of creative office space and feature an expansive lobby with two-story atrium, a comprehensive building amenity package, abundant green space and activated open outdoor gathering areas. With a focus on sustainability, wellness, and connectivity, Crescent Communities is pursuing related certifications including LEED, Fitwel and WiredScore. Situated on 20 acres, the community is located one mile from Interstate 85, providing easy access to Interstates 485 and 77.

“We see a void in the marketplace for first generation creative office space in the growing University Research Park area of Charlotte,” said Sagar Rathie, Vice President with the Commercial business for Crescent Communities. “Escent Research Park will provide a dynamic working environment that fosters connection, collaboration, and creativity in the second largest employment center within our region.”

Crescent Communities previously developed five office communities in the University Research Park, as well as three multifamily communities totaling nearly 1,150 residences.

Site work commenced in October 2019, with an anticipated delivery in early 2021. BB+M Architecture is the project architect and ColeJenest & Stone is the civil engineer. Choate Construction has been selected as the general contractor.

Crescent Communities has awarded the leasing assignment for Escent Research Park to Joe Franco and Stephanie Spivey of CBRE.

Todd Mansfield, CEO of Crescent Communities, noted the company’s active commercial development portfolio, including two additional office-centric, mixed-use communities in Charlotte: Ally Charlotte Center, a 26-floor mixed-use office tower and a 5-star, 381-room JW Marriott is currently under construction in uptown Charlotte and slated to deliver in the first half of 2021. 101 North Tryon is a 20-story Class-A office tower located in the heart of Charlotte’s central business district and is currently undergoing capital improvements.

Charlotte-Area Dunkin Donuts Giving Away Free Coffee To Support Local Children’s Hospital

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Charlotte-Area Dunkin Donuts Giving Away Free Coffee To Support Local Children’s Hospital

On Oct. 23, in-store donations of $1 or more to Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital will score Dunkin’ customers a free small hot or iced coffee. Sponsored by Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins’s Joy in Childhood Foundation, the one-day promotion will activate in 65+ Dunkin’ restaurants across the Charlotte market, with all donations going directly to our local award-winning children’s hospital. A list of local Dunkin’ stores can be found here.

“Dunkin’s Joy in Childhood Foundation, which aims to directly support sick children, is proud of our longstanding partnership with Novant Health Hemby Children’s Hospital,” said Karen Raskopf, Co-Chair of the Joy in Childhood Foundation. “Through the years, the Foundation has given generously to support children’s programs at Hemby.”

“For one day, a cup of coffee will not only power Charlotte’s commute, but support programs that directly benefit the children we care for every day at our hospital,” said Stephanie Appling, senior director of women’s and children’s services at Novant Health. “We are very thankful for this continued partnership with Dunkin’!”

Teary-Eyed Michael Jordan Unveils First Multi-Million Dollar Medical Clinic He’s Funding in Charlotte

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Teary-Eyed Michael Jordan Unveils First Multi-Million Dollar Medical Clinic He’s Funding in Charlotte

A teary-eyed Michael Jordan unveiled the first of 2 medical clinics that he will be funding in Charlotte to provide much needed care for struggling families in our community.

The Hornets owner and NBA legend began to shed a few tears during his speech at the grand opening of the $7 million Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic.

“This is a very emotional thing for me to be able to give back to a community that has supported me over the years,” Jordan said.

The new center is located in the heart of Charlotte’s west side at 3149 Freedom Drive;

According to census bureau data, there are now over 100,000 Charlotteans who don’t have any kind of health insurance. Those affected most are children of single-parent families living in troubled areas, who often face difficulty accessing primary and mental health services, and a lack of healthcare education and preventive care. The two new clinics hope to address these issues in areas that will be identified by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Opportunity Task Force as the most at-risk for generational poverty.

“As a longtime partner, we are thrilled that Michael Jordan continues to support Novant Health and our mission to improve the health of our communities, one person at a time,” said Carl Armato, president and CEO of Novant Health. “This gift will transform the lives of thousands of families and children living in poverty-stricken communities. We are thankful to Michael for his generosity. The gift will remove barriers to high-quality health care in some of the most vulnerable communities.”

In their first 5 years, the new ‘Novant Health Michael Jordan Clinics’ are projected to provide care to 35,000 children and adults who now have virtually no access to healthcare.

Rental Rates Decreasing in Charlotte For The First Time Since Feb 2017

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Rental Rates Decreasing in Charlotte For The First Time Since Feb 2017

The nationwide apartment search website RENTCafé has just released their September Rent Report, showing decreasing rental rates across the nation for the first time since February 2017.

Following the national trend, North Carolina registers monthly rent decreases in most of its major cities.

Here are the highlights on North Carolina as seen in our September state rent report:

  • Despite its 0.6% drop in rates, Chapel Hill displays the most expensive rent in its state, clocking in at $1,407.
  • Raleigh and Durham both register monthly decreases of 0.3%, clocking in at $1,208 and $1,186, respectively.
  • Charlotte sees a $1 drop in rates compared to August and sets the average rent at $1,243/month.
  • In the Piedmont Triad area, rents register meager monthly increases. Greensboro ($908) sees a small push of 0.4%, while Winston-Salem rents ($868) go up 0.5%.

NCDOT Spending $7.2 Million To Build Carolinas First “Continuous Flow Intersection” in Charlotte

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NCDOT Spending $7.2 Million To Build Carolinas First “Continuous Flow Intersection” in Charlotte

Charlotte is about to have North Carolina’s first and one of America’s only “continuous flow intersections”.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) just approved a $7.2 million contract to implement the new design in Northwest Charlotte on highway 16.

The following video shows how the traffic pattern will change once the new intersection becomes operational;

The new traffic pattern will be built at the current intersection of Brookshire Blvd. and Mount Holly-Huntersville Rd.;

What do you think about the new design?

Soon-To-Be Tropical Storm Nestor Could Hit The Carolinas This Weekend

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Soon-To-Be Tropical Storm Nestor Could Hit The Carolinas This Weekend

A newly formed tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico is now strengthening and heading on a direct path toward the Carolinas.

According to the National Hurricane Center, the depression currently has an 80% chance of strengthening into a tropical storm, and if it does, it will be named ‘Tropical Storm Nestor’.

Most of the current storm tracks are showing the storm barreling through both North and South Carolina this weekend.

One intensity forecast model shows the storm even approaching Category 1 Hurricane level winds in 60 hours from now, about the time it will be approaching South Carolina;

Ventusky is showing the storm hugging the Carolina coast as it heads further. Charlotte will likely see significant wind gusts, heavy rainfall, and potential flash flooding this coming Saturday and Sunday;

Currently the National Hurricane Center hasn’t released an official track of the storm, as it hasn’t yet strengthened to tropical storm level, once it does, we will update this article with the NHC’s track predictions.

Belmont, N.C., Ushering in a Spooktacular Season of Events

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Belmont, N.C., Ushering in a Spooktacular Season of Events

Belmont, N.C., blooms with fright and fun this Halloween. From events in historic downtown to activities at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, this spooktacular season has a little something for all ages in October and November.

Belmont’s revelries kick off on Oct. 19, 7 p.m., with a festive film in Stowe Park. Blankets, chairs and snacks are welcome during the year’s final Movies in the Park. Concessions will be available for purchase as well.

The terrors continue during the weekend of Oct. 26-27 with macabre merriment across the city.

At Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, the 300 acres transforms into not-so-scary Bootanical. The family friendly event – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day – includes children’s costume parades, games, s’mores around a campfire and other fall festivities. And in historic downtown Belmont, Saturday celebrations unfold for children and adults. Beginning at 2 p.m. in Stowe Park, BooFest features live music, carnival rides, costume contests and more. The fun spills out of the park as the sun fades for the second annual Nightmare on Main Street – an adult evening of spirited beverages and dancing followed by a downtown bar crawl.

The season extends into November at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Tradition and family are honored during Dia de los Muertos, Nov. 2-3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The remembrance weekend allows guests to immerse into one of the most important celebrations across Mexico and Latin America with crafts, entertainment, food, beverages and a sugar skull workshop.

Witches and warlocks plan ahead and beware – there’s a real haunt happening in Belmont, N.C. this Halloween. 

Arts Council of York County Hosting Competitive Portrait Drawing

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Arts Council of York County Hosting Competitive Portrait Drawing
Forget March Madness. Think ART Madness.
The Arts Council of York County’s Competitive Portrait Drawing is a tournament style knockout battle that begins with sixteen artists paired off in sets of two.
Each pair is in competition to create their best portrait of a model with just five minutes on the clock. Pencils down at the sound of the buzzer. The model in each pairing serves as judge and jury, choosing their favorite of the two portraits drawn of them. The winning artist from each pair then moves on to the next round until only two artists remain. The final two artists go head-to-head in Round 4, with the decision going to the final model of the evening.
The winning artist of the competition is crowned champion and is awarded the $100 grand prize.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2019 | 6 – 7 PM
Center for the Arts | 121 E. Main St. | Rock Hill, SC 29730
NEEDED | 16 artists | 15 models
ARTISTS | No Fee to Participate
Email Michael Gentry, Gallery Manager, mgentry@yorkcountyarts.org
MODELS | $10 sitting fee
Each model serves as the judge of their match! After sitting for their portraits, the models will choose their favorite portrait of themselves, and the winning artist will move on to the next round. Models will be able to pick up their portraits after November 25.
Round 1 | 16 artists paired off in 8 sets, sketching/drawing 8 models
Round 2 | 8 artists paired off in 4 sets, sketching/drawing 4 models
The 8 artists competing in Round 2 are the winning artists from Round 1
Round 3 | 4 artists paired off in 2 sets, sketching/drawing 2 models
The 4 artists competing in Round 3 are the winning artists from Round 2
Round 4 | 2 artists go head-to-head, drawing a single model
The 2 artists competing in Round 4 are the winning artists from Round 3
Competitive Portrait Drawing is organized by the Arts Council of York County. It is a part of the Friday Arts Project’s 2019 ART PARTY. More info at artparty.fridayartsproject.org.
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