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UNION COUNTY, N.C. — In the town of Weddington, if you talk to most residents, one of the things they appreciate is the small-town feel.

But they say some of the roads and schools are already congested. A new proposed development would be too much.

The Weddington Green project would develop land between Providence and Weddington Roads into Weddington Green which would feature 197 homes, a few specialty shops, office spaces, hiking and biking trails, a beer garden, an amphitheater, food truck stalls and an eight and half-acre park.

The proposal -- unanimously recommended by the Town Planning Commission -- has received an outpouring of backlash from locals including a petition with

It was a full house at the All Saints Church in Weddington on Monday night.

Church wasn’t in session, the town city council was.

Not only was the auditorium packed with at least 500 people, there was a line outside and Monday night’s meeting had to be moved from town hall to accompany the large crowd.

Most in town were there to send a message to the town’s council: the proposed development is not wanted.

“It is right on our front doorstep,” resident Kim Topalian said.

Topalian is one of the leaders who organized this fight. One of the things the residents say they fear most is all the additional traffic.

“Right now, we have so much traffic on Providence,” she said. “Providence is a nightmare to take our kids to school, if you leave after 7 a.m. you’re in trouble.”

Some in Weddington have compared the proposal to an addition made in the town of Waverly.

The developer said it would be more like Waxhaw or Davidson with a park.

This quiet piece of land is causing quite the uproar in Weddington. A developer is proposing a 197 home community with a park, amphitheater, greenway. Almost 2,000 residents signed a petition against the development they worry will add to traffic and other problems @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/Q4vsZSnW4f

— Genevieve Curtis (@GenevieveWSOC9) March 11, 2022

“I’m very excited that this many (people) did come out, because what we’re hoping to do tonight is to clear up some of the misperceptions, there are a whole bunch of comparisons that are just false,” Tom Waters, president of the Provident Land Company, said on Monday night.

After the presentation, not many of the residents changed their mind. They see the Weddington Green as a permanent change to their town that they don’t want.

“So our thing is were trying to keep that small town feel instead of having the hustle bustle of Charlotte,” resident Jim Bell said.

The Weddington Town Council had the option to approve a zoning change that would’ve paved the way for the development, but they did not plan to take a vote Monday night.

Instead, the public hearing was an opportunity for the community to voice their opinion.

The council received an earful, but more will be to come. Only about 30 people got to speak during Monday’s meeting, so the public conversation will be continued until the town council’s next meeting on April 11.

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Developer causes uproar after proposing rezoning for home community in Weddington

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Did you know dogs are terrible at sweating? The primary way they keep cool is through panting. Here are more facts and tips to help your canine manage the heat.

Dangerously high temperatures have been recorded across the U.S. throughout much of the summer, with some areas seeing temperatures nearing or exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Millions of Americans sought comfort by staying in the shade or in air-conditioned homes and offices, and cooled themselves in fountains, at beaches or cooling centers.

As people are finding unique ways to keep themselves cool, a spike in Google searches showed people are also wondering how to keep their dogs cool in the summer.

The VERIFY team went to experts to find out whether some claims about dogs in the heat are true.

1. These are the signs to look for if your dog is suffering from heat or dehydration

A dog can overheat, and suffer from dehydration or heatstroke just like a human can. These are some early warning signs if your dog is suffering in the heat.

Signs of a dehydrated dog include sunken eyes and dry mouth, gums and nose. Poor skin elasticity is another dehydration symptom, which you can test by gently pulling up on the skin at the back of your dog’s neck, according to the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation (AKCCHF).

Overheated dogs can suffer heat exhaustion, heat stroke or sudden death, AKCCHF warns. Panting, followed by disorientation and fast, noisy breathing could signal overheating. Other possible signs: Collapsing or convulsing, bright red or blue gums, vomiting and diarrhea.

According to the U.K.-based The Kennel Club, which is one of the largest dog welfare organizations in the world, 1 in 7 dogs taken to the vet for heat stroke dies, but 98% of those treated early survive.

If you notice any of these signs or symptoms, contact your veterinarian immediately.

2. Giving dogs ice cubes is a useful way to keep them cool on hot days

A copypasta meme recently circulated across Facebook, claiming to have come from a veterinarian that experienced the loss of a dog to heat stroke. Copypasta is internet slang for a block of text that gets copied and pasted repeatedly.

The meme said, “Please do not give your dogs ice cubes or other frozen items in the heat to cool them down! Ice cubes do not cool dogs down!”

The post claims giving dogs ice cubes causes them to heat up because it tricks the brain into thinking they are cold. But The Kennel Club says that is not true.

Giving dogs ice cubes, cold water or frozen treats is a useful way to help dogs stay cool on hot days, The Kennel Club says.

American Kennel Club (AKC), which is a registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the U.S., says it’s best to fill ice cube trays halfway and then place another treat inside.

“Once frozen, place a small treat like a blueberry or piece of freeze-dried liver in the middle of the cube then fill the rest of the tray with the remaining liquid. Once the entire cube is frozen, there will be a tasty surprise waiting inside when your dog licks or chomps the ice,” AKC says.

Ice cubes could pose a choking risk to some dogs, MetLife Pet Insurance company says, so it’s best to supervise your dog as they eat.

3. Hot pavement can injure your dog’s feet

Ed Faulkner, DVM, a general practitioner with Weddington Animal Hospital in North Carolina, told VERIFY it’s important for pet owners to pay attention to the heat index when preparing to take their dog for a walk.

“The first thing I always recommend doing is pay attention to the weather that's coming up. If they're talking tomorrow, it's going to be 95 degrees, don't have your dog out in the middle of the day. It's just like you would do for yourself – early morning activity when it's still in the 70s for their walk and then late evening activity once it cools off a little bit,” Faulkner said.

“On a day where it's 100 degrees heat index, that pavement can hit 160-170 degrees and ulcerate their pads and create more heat exhaustion, heat stroke issues as well. So keep it real early in the morning and really late in the evening,” he said.

Shallowford Animal Hospital, based in Lewisville, North Carolina, says “remember that if asphalt and cement can get hot enough to cook an egg during the summer or if it feels way too hot for you to leave your hands comfortably on the ground for at least 10 seconds, it can result in nasty burns on your dog’s paw pads. This is especially true if you have a new puppy with tender, young paws.”

Here are some tips to protect puppy paws:

4. Dogs sweat through their paws, but it’s not the primary way they keep cool

According to the American Kennel Club, dogs have two types of sweat glands: the merocrine glands and apocrine glands. The merocrine glands function similarly to human sweat glands and are located in the paw pads. The apocrine glands are located across the body and their main purpose is to release pheromones.

Most dogs are covered in fur, so if their main sweat glands were located on their bodies, the sweat would fail to evaporate – and cooling takes place when sweat evaporates. That’s why it is much more efficient for dogs to have sweat glands in their paw pads, where there is little fur,” the AKC says.

The primary way a dog controls their temperatures, though, is not through their sweaty paws. It’s through panting. When dogs pant, moisture evaporates from their tongues, nasal passages, and the lining of their lungs, cooling them as air passes over the moist tissue.

“Dogs are really inefficient at sweating, it's not their thing to cool off,” Faulkner told VERIFY. “When you [a person] walk outside, you start sweating immediately, they start panting. They cool off through that respiratory operation.”

Air Force football has provided its first cursory look at the 2022 team, releasing a depth chart in advance of the Mountain West media days that will be held in Las Vegas this week.

This is the first depth chart the Falcons have issued since the First Responder Bowl in December, when they capped a 10-3 season by defeating Louisville.

With 11 starters back (six on offense, five on defense) plus a host of others who started multiple games, this depth chart didn’t figure to full of surprises, and it’s not. Still, there are some items worth noting.

- Jace Waters (outside linebacker) and Wyatt Wilson (wide receiver) are the only starters on the offensive and defensive two-deep who have never started a game. Waters is listed at outside linebacker where Camby Goff played last year. Goff is now listed as a safety, replacing Corvan Taylor. Wilson is listed as the starter ahead of David Cormier at the split receiver spot.

- Zac Larrier is the No. 2 quarterback behind two-year returning starter Haaziq Daniels. This indicates the Falcons intend to keep Larrier at that spot instead of exploring him at other positions where he might be able to utilize the speed that has led him to multiple Mountain West titles in the 200-yard dash. Jenson Jones is also at quarterback, which is one of three positions where Air Force includes three players.

- No sophomores are on offense or defense, which likely reveals more about Air Force’s unwillingness to tip its hand than what the actual lineup depth chart will look like when Northern Iowa comes to Falcon Stadium for the opener on Sept. 3. The Falcons do typically lean on upperclassmen, and those classes are extra stocked because of the impact of a large number of players taking turnbacks during the 2020 season, but there are typically a handful of sophomores who crack the two-deep each year.

- Ben Jefferson is listed as the backup to Dane Kinamon at slot receiver. This is the position that lost Micah Davis (transfer), and beyond Kinamon there is little experience.

- Caden Blum is the No. 2 defensive tackle. Blum, a junior, has played tight end throughout his career.

- Colorado Springs native Luke Wieland, a Pine Creek graduate, is the projected starter handling kickoffs.

Air Force football depth chart

Tackle

63 Everett Smalley (6-3, 260, Jr.) Tampa, Fla.*

59 Adam Karas (6-4, 270, Jr.) Arvada

Guard

69 Wesley Ndago (6-2, 285, Jr.) Waco, Texas

66 Ayden McCollough (6-3, 305, Jr.) Brandon, Miss.

Center

68 Thor Paglialong (6-4, 285, Jr.) Woodstock, Ill.

64 Luke Hallstrom (6-2, 280, Jr.) Naperville, Ill.

Guard

73 Isaac Cochran (6-5, 325, Sr.) Concord, N.C.*

75 Ethan Jackman (6-4, 300, Jr.) Chaska, Minn.

Tackle

51 Kaleb Holcomb (6-4, 265, Jr.) Dublin, Ohio*

74 Mason Carlan (6-3, 290, Jr.) North Little Rock, Ark.

Tight end

88 Kyle Patterson (6-6, 250, Sr.) Gilbert, Ariz.

84 Caleb Rillos (6-5, 240, Jr.) Golden

Quarterback

4 Haaziq Daniels (6-1, 205, Sr.) Franklin, N.J.*

9 Zac Larrier (6-0, 190, Jr.) Youngstown, Ohio

5 Jensen Jones (6-2, 210, Jr.) Naples, Fla.

Fullback

20 Brad Roberts (5-11, 215, Sr.) Arvada

28 Emmanuel Michel (5-10, 215, Sr.) Lawrenceville, Ga.

44 Omar Fattah (5-11, 215, Sr.) Lakewood, Ohio

Tailback

8 DeAndre Hughes (5-8, 175, Sr.) Phoenix, Ariz.

24 John Lee Eldridge III (5-9, 195, Jr.) Lee’s Summit, Mo.

13 Jacob Trach (5-7, 180, Jr.) Elk Grove, Calif.

Wide receiver

23 Dane Kinamon (6-0, 195, Jr.) Peachtree City, Ga.*

27 Ben Jefferson (5-11, 195, Sr.) Cypress, Calif.

Wide receiver

11 Wyatt Wilson (6-3, 195, Jr.) New Canaan, Conn.

7 David Cormier (6-3, 225, Sr.) Albuquerque, N.M.

Defensive end

49 Christopher Herrera (6-5, 265, Sr.) League City, Texas*

13 PJ Ramsey (6-3, 245, Jr.) Phenix City, Ala.

Nose guard

98 Kalawai’a Pescaia (6-0, 295, Sr.) Kailua, Hawaii

92 Elijah Brockman (6-3, 285, Sr.) Aurora

Tackle

48 Jayden Thiergood (6-3, 250, Jr.) Chicago, Ill.

87 Caden Blum (6-5, 265, Jr.) Baraboo, Wisc.

Outside linebacker

26 Vince Sanford (6-1, 225, Sr.) Hamilton, Ohio*

20 Jake Smith (6-1, 210, Jr.) Roswell, Ga.

Inside linebacker

27 TD Blackmon (6-1, 230, Sr.) Maryville, Tenn.

8 Bo Richter (6-2, 240, Jr.) Naperville, Ill.

Inside linebacker

40 Alec Mock (6-3, 240, Jr.) Weddington, N.C.*

35 Johnathan Youngblood (5-11, 215, Jr.) Atlanta, Ga.

Outside linebacker

18 Jace Waters (6-2, 220, Sr.) Allen, Texas

12 Patrick Dahlen (6-3, 210, Jr.) Canton, Ga.

Cornerback

17 Zion Kelly (5-10, 190, Sr.) Greenville, S.C.

9 Michael Mack II (6-1, 190, Jr.) Glenn Dale, Md.

Strong safety

11 Camby Goff (6-1, 205, Jr.) Reynoldsburg, Ohio*

16 Jayden Goodwin (6-1, 190, Jr.) Houston, Texas

Free safety

7 Trey Taylor (6-0, 205, Jr.) Frisco, Texas*

10 Jalen Mergerson (5-11, 195, Jr.) Aurora

Cornerback

2 Eian Castonguay (6-0, 195, JR.) Garden City, Mich.

5 Corey Collins (5-11, 185, Jr.) Suwanee, Ga.

Place kicker

43 Matthew Dapore (6-0, 195, So.) Springboro, Ohio*

91 Anthony Rodriguez (5-9, 190, Jr.) Marietta, Ga.

Kickoffs

96 Luke Wieland (6-0, 195, Jr.) Colorado Springs

43 Matthew Dapore (6-0, 195, So.) Springboro, Ohio

Punter

95 Carson Bay (5-11, 160, So.) Tampa, Fla.*

98 Owen Konopacki (6-2, 205, So.) Sun Prairie, Wisc.

Long snapper

39 Brendan Bentley (6-2, 265, Sr.) Las Vegas, Nev.*

41 J. Frank Melgarejo III (6-0, 225, Jr.) Plantation, Fla.

Holder

95 Carson Bay (5-11, 160, So.) Tampa, Fla.

98 Owen Konopacki (6-2, 205, So.) Sun Prairie, Wisc.

Punt returner

23 Dane Kinamon (6-0, 195, Jr.) Peachtree City, Ga.

2 Amari Terry (5-7, 190, Sr.) Jacksonville, Ga.

Kickoff returner

23 Dane Kinamon (6-0, 195, Jr.) Peachtree City, Ga.

27 Ben Jefferson (5-11, 195, Sr.) Cypress, Calif.

*-Returning starter

The Union County Health Department inspected these restaurants from July 15 to 21:

Lowest Scores

• Bojangles, 6550 Old Monroe Road, Indian Trail – 87.5

Violations include: Employee drinks were stored above food; employees washed hands for 2 or 3 seconds; a cart was stored in front of the hand sink near chicken; food debris and particles were left on pans; and fries were not marked with time

• Claws, 812 N. Charlotte Hwy., Monroe – 88.5

Violations include: Certified food protection manager wasn’t available; employee food was on prep-table; rolling food prep cart blocked sink;

plastic drip tray above ice inside the bin had microbial growth; fried bone in chicken breast was held hot enough; raw chicken in walk-in cooler wasn’t held cold enough; chicken tenders, potato wedges, corn dogs, tamales and sausage bits didn’t have time marked.

Indian Trail

• Bojangles, 6550 Old Monroe Road – 87.5

• Food Lion (meat market), 4423 Old Monroe Road – 99.5

• Food Lion (deli), 4423 Old Monroe Road – 100

• Food Lion (produce), 4423 Old Monroe Road – 97.5

• Hickory Tavern, 6455 Old Monroe Road – 86

• IHOP, 14001 U.S. 74 – 95.5

• Sileo's NY Deli, 6455 Old Monroe Road – 97.5

Monroe

• Burger King, 2100 Roosevelt Blvd. – 97.5

• Canteen At Tyson Foods, 2023 Hasty St. – 99

• Claws, 812 N. Charlotte Hwy. – 88.5

• Dunkin Donuts, 2570 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 98.5

• Food Lion (meat market), 100 E. Sunset Drive – 99

• Food Lion (deli), 100 E. Sunset Drive – 97.5

• Food Lion (produce), 100 E. Sunset Drive – 98.5

• Hardees, 1503 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 97

• Pilot Travel Center, 2700 Chamber Drive – 96

• SPI Express, 1907 Old Charlotte Hwy. – 96.5

• Taco Bell, 2104 W. Roosevelt Blvd. – 100

Stallings

• Fresh Chef Restaurant, 15080 Idlewild Road – 95

• Gate Store, 14622 Lawyers Road – 100

• Harris Teeter (deli), 15080 Idlewild Road – 95

• Harris Teeter (produce), 15080 Idlewild Road – 97

• Harris Teeter (meat/seafood), 7800 J. Stevens Mill Road – 97.5

• Harris Teeter (produce), 7800 J Stevens Mill Road – 97

• New Asia Market (meat market), 4400 Potter Road – 100

• The Divide Golf Club, 6803 Stevens Mill Road – 99

• McDonald's, 4405 Potter Road – 100

Waxhaw

• Frontier Meats, 8303 Lancaster Ave. – 97.5

• Marco's Pizza, 1617 Providence Road – 98

• Moe's Southwest Grill, 8133 Kensington Drive – 99.5

Wesley Chapel

• Food Lion (deli), 5939 Weddington Road – 97.5

• Fujisan Sushi, 5939 Weddington Road – 98.5

Submitted by Coach Ryun Cook

CC Elite has earned recognition as one of the top grassroot organizations in North Carolina. Players like Patrick Wessler, Chase Lowe, A.J. Cook, Kyle Frazier, Jacob Fisher-Davis, and Brandon Lavitt have all moved on to play at the next level.

The 2024 group features four guys who have been playing together since winning the NTBA National Championship in 2019 coached by Ryun Cook. Now with Tyler Johnson at the helm and Cook assisting they went 5-2 with a loss in OT and wins over Garner Road Select, Team Bond, NC Spartans, Carolina Riptide, and a Team Loaded team out of Virginia in the last live period with Phenom Hoops. Now they have loaded up and are playing up in 17U for the final Live Period in Rock Hill.

Grant Hamilton 6’0

Guard-Weddington High

Quickly earning mention as one of the top shooters in the state in the 2024 class. Elite scorer who should have a breakout season for defending champs Weddington.

Josh Clark 5’11

Guard – Marvin Ridge

All conference as a sophomore

The ultimate high motor guy every team needs. Clark runs well in transition and finishes at a high rate. He gives this team the energy that it needs on both ends of the court.

Cam McKinney 6’5

Forward Parkwood

McKinney is an extremely skilled forward who can shoot the 3, drive from the wing, or take you inside. He joins this team for the first time and may be exactly what they need to compete in the 17U division. He is poised to have a big season at Parkwood High School and should be catching plenty of attention from college coaches.

Bryson Heath 5’11”

Point Guard-Butler

Heath is going to play a huge role for a talented and exciting Butler team this year. He is a pass first PG that is lightning quick. He plays lockdown defense and is strong enough to guard multiple positions. Bryson can get to the rim at will, but is also a threat from 3. This will be his first tourney with this group and really fits in well with their fast-paced transition offense.

Lucas Strickfaden 6’4

Forward-Pine Lake Prep

Lucas started on varsity as a sophomore and looks to have a breakout season. He is a long forward who plays hard and smart. Strickfaden runs the floor in transition very well and can knock down the 3.

Aidan Cook 5’11

Guard – Weddington

With Weddington losing a historic senior class, Cook as been starting for the young Warriors all summer. He is a pass first point guard that really looks to pass the ball up the floor and keeps this team moving in transition. He is a pesky defender and a crafty guard who can get by you and also knock down a 3 when needed.

Jaiden Morris 5’11

Guard – Weddington

Morris is yet another unselfish smart lead guard for Weddington and this CC Elite squad. He pushes the ball up the court and helps with the tempo they want to play with. He is a very solid defender and can provide scoring in multiple ways.

Sam Neely 6’0

Forward – Weddington

Neely is probably the best athlete on this team. He can guard just about any position with his strength and athleticism. Sam is a big-time defensive back for the Warrior football team and brings energy to this squad.

Jaqai Carter 5’11

Guard – Cuthbertson

Carter is coming off of a major injury from his sophomore year, but has really show that he can score the ball. He is quick on the defensive end and is capable of guarding the point guard position.

Danny Taborda 5’8

Guard – Providence

Taborda is an ultra-quick pass first point guard. He is a tenacious on ball defender who never gets tired.