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Waxhaw unveils updated pedestrian plan

WAXHAW – Much has changed since Blair Israel began studying pedestrian activity in Waxhaw more than 10 years ago.The senior planner remembers how the town was about half the size it is today. Back then, Israel said he single-handedly drafted the Waxhaw Pedestrian Plan, which commissioners approved in 2012.“Since then, we've grown tremendously,” Israel said. “There are there are new issues and much that needs to be addressed and updated.”Many more people joined Israel to update the plan for 2...

WAXHAW – Much has changed since Blair Israel began studying pedestrian activity in Waxhaw more than 10 years ago.

The senior planner remembers how the town was about half the size it is today. Back then, Israel said he single-handedly drafted the Waxhaw Pedestrian Plan, which commissioners approved in 2012.

“Since then, we've grown tremendously,” Israel said. “There are there are new issues and much that needs to be addressed and updated.”

Many more people joined Israel to update the plan for 2023. Contributors included a steering committee of stakeholders, town staff, commissioners, planning board members, the N.C. Department of Transportation and experts from consulting firm VHB. They’ve been working on this since November 2021, beginning with a look at existing conditions.

One thing that hasn’t changed over time is the lack of funding for such projects.

The 2012 plan identified 40 sidewalk, 28 trail and 32 crossing projects. The 2023 plans notes about 13% of those projects have been fully or partially completed. Most of those completions were sidewalk and crosswalk improvements.

“Critical sidewalk gaps persist in the downtown, southeast of downtown, along N.C. 16, Waxhaw-Marvin Road, and the larger greenway network,” according to the plan.

“A plan is just a plan,” Israel told commissioners. “A plan is a series of recommendations that elected officials can consider and do project by project or not. So I would love to have seen the

2012 plan more carried out. The vision that's there and the projects that are there – if Waxhaw had been able to do all those projects, it would be a different town. And not just for pedestrians but for car traffic as well because there was a big emphasis in that former plan about road connectivity.”

Israel said these projects take time and money. He told commissioners that what happens with the plan is really up to them and their successors.

The plan explains some of the existing conditions of Waxhaw’s transportation network and evaluates projects for funding.

The projects that rank the highest include pedestrian access to High Rock Drive at Sharon Drive, sidewalk improvements on South Broome Street (from Caldwell to N.C. 75) and Caldwell Street (from South Church to South Providence), and a crossing improvement at N.C. 75 and South Broome Street.

The plan includes visualizations that show how a few of the top 25 projects can be addressed, including underpass greenway connections at Waxhaw-Marvin Road and Kensington Drive, the crossing at Cuthbertson Middle School and a crosswalk at Kinston Drive at N.C. 16.

“This is simply a photoshop exercise where you take the existing facility and say OK what would it be like if this was made safer,” Israel said.

The plan shows attitudes residents have about the current infrastructure.

When asked to rate the town’s sidewalk network, 44% rated them poor or very poor. Another 38% said they were fair.

Of the survey-takers, 46% walk a few times a month, 25% walk several times a week, 14% walk rarely, 12% walk daily and 3% walk never. Unsafe crossings, disconnecting network, unsafe vehicle behavior were identified as the top three barriers to walking.

Larry Sprinkle explores Waxhaw, NC

WCNC Charlotte's Larry Sprinkle caught up with Mayor Ron Pappas.WAXHAW, N.C. — The Town of Waxhaw is located in Union County, North Carolina. It is less than 25 minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina, and just a few miles from the South Carolina border.WCNC Charlotte's Larry Sprinkle caught up with ...

WCNC Charlotte's Larry Sprinkle caught up with Mayor Ron Pappas.

WAXHAW, N.C. — The Town of Waxhaw is located in Union County, North Carolina. It is less than 25 minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina, and just a few miles from the South Carolina border.

WCNC Charlotte's Larry Sprinkle caught up with Mayor Ron Pappas for some quick history of the town of Waxhaw.

While the town was known for its antique stores in the past, lots of growth has turned this town into a destination point for many travelers as the town has grown in population over the years.

Pappas said with over 21,600 people in the town, people have brought their families and allowed them to grow. He also feels that the community of Waxhaw has become vibrant.

There are many great landmarks around the city such as the Museum of the Alphabet, Mexico-Cárdenas Museum, JAARS, and Cane Creek Park. The food and nightlife really show the community coming together.

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"We've become kind of the NoDa of the food industry over here down this end of town,” Pappas said.

One of the keynotes is that Andrew Jackson, the seventh president, was born there. There is a running debate on whether it was North Carolina or South Carolina, but Pappas says they will take it.

The town of Waxhaw also has an overhead bridge that used to allow cars to cross over the railroad tracks.

In the 1940s the bridge was converted to a pedestrian-only bridge. In 2008 the bridge was restored with a partnership between the Town of Waxhaw, CSX Transportation, McBride Building Supplies and Hardware, and other contributors.

"We bought the bridge recently, from CSX, just to make sure we have an established the town of Waxhaw owns this bridge, we're standing right now," Pappas said.

The water tank/tower is one of the most recognizable monuments indicating that you have reached downtown. For years it was the primary water source for the town.

The Belk Building is the oldest Belk structure still around. Like many of the other structures in the area, a lot of the original structure has not been changed.

The mayor said they have taken it upon themselves to develop a new downtown park by next year.

"We want to move some of our activities off this community corner over here, put some down there," Pappas said.

It's a 10-acre park and will have an amphitheater in it. The hopes are that it will be ready around September of 2023.

Offers continue going out from Kentucky coaches

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Kentucky has offered Waxhaw (N.C.) Marvin Ridge 2024 offensive tackle Kai Greer (6-foot-6, 270), Portal (Ga.) 2024 athlete Amir Jackson (6-foot-5, 210), Cincinnati (Ohio) Withrow 2025 wide receiver Quintin Simmons (6-foot-1, 170), Dublin (Ga.) 2024 defensive lineman Nasir Johnson (6-foot-4, 300), Valley (Ala.) 2024 cornerback Jay Harper (6-foot, 165), Columbus (Ohio) Gahanna Lincoln 2024 edge rusher Elijah King (6-foot-6, 230), Cheshire Academy (Conn.) 2024 tight end Luke Reynolds (6-foot-4, 215), Cleveland (Ohio) Heights 2025 offensive tackle Sandale Jackson (6-foot-7, 295), Calhoun (Ga.) 2025 tight end Emaree Winston (6-foot-3, 230), Bryant (Ark.) 2024 defensive lineman TJ Lindsey (6-foot-4, 275), Alpharetta (Ga.) Milton 2025 tight end Ryan Ghea (6-foot-5, 231), Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (Ga.) 2024 interior offensive lineman Felix Doege (6-foot-4, 280), Fort Pierce (Fla.) John Carroll 2026 offensive tackle Micah Smith (6-foot-4, 285), Ocoee (Fla.) 2025 athlete Joshua Guerrier (5-foot-10, 150), Temecula (Cali.) Great Oak 2024 running back Andre Skelton (6-foot-1, 215) and Nashville (Tenn.) Brentwood Academy 2025 offensive tackle Jon Adair (6-foot-5, 265).

Greer holds additional offers from Georgia Tech, Duke, Louisville and Texas A&M. Yenser will serve as his primary recruiter. Defensive backs coach Chris Collins will serve as the primary recruiter for Jackson, who holds an additional offer from Indiana.

Simmons will be recruited by tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator Vince Marrow. He visited Jan. 28 with some of his teammates. Simmons holds additional offers from Boston College, Michigan State, Purdue, Vanderbilt and West Virginia.

Johnson will be recruited by defensive backs coach Chris Collins. He holds additional offers from Florida State and Miami. Harper will be recruited by Yenser. He has taken two unofficial visits to Lexington. Texas A&M, Tennessee, Louisville and Missouri have also offered.

King is rated an 83 on a scale to 100 by 247Sports, which equates to the nation's No. 66 edge rusher. Iowa State, West Virginia and Cincinnati have also offered. Marrow will serve as his primary recruiter.

Reynolds holds additional offers from Boston College, Syracuse, Wake Forest, Pittsburgh and Louisville. Defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach Brad White will serve as his primary recruiter. Auburn, Ohio State, Ole Miss, South Carolina and Tennessee have also offered Winston.

Lindsey is rated an 88 by 247Sports, which equates to the nation's No. 26 edge rusher. LSU, Georgia, Oklahoma, Michigan and Notre Dame have also offered Lindsey. Ghea holds additional offers from Auburn, Florida State, Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State.

Smith will be recruited by inside linebackers coach Mike Stoops. He holds additional offers from Florida, Florida State, Auburn, Miami and Indiana. Guerrier holds additional offers from Tennessee, Louisville and Illinois. Defensive backs coach Chris Collins will serve as his primary recruiter.

Skelton also has offers from Florida, Missouri and Arizona. Adair also has an offer from Missouri.

Kentucky has two commitments in the 2024 recruiting class from Campbellsville (Ky.) Taylor County offensive lineman Hayes Johnsonand Independence (Ky.) Simon Kenton offensive linemanAba Selm. They do not hold any commitments beyond the 2024 recruiting class.

Lenoir-Rhyne Football Grabs 38 on National Signing Day

On National Signing Day 2023, 38 young men have a new home with the Lenoir-Rhyne football program.“I am excited about the quality of depth of the players we signed,” said Head Coach Mike Jacobs. “Bears Nation should be excited about the depth these young men will provide our program.”The defensive side of the ball allured the most number of talent with 18 players joining the Bears, with the linebackers being the lead position group this year with six signees. The offense accumulated 16 new athletes, with...

On National Signing Day 2023, 38 young men have a new home with the Lenoir-Rhyne football program.

“I am excited about the quality of depth of the players we signed,” said Head Coach Mike Jacobs. “Bears Nation should be excited about the depth these young men will provide our program.”

The defensive side of the ball allured the most number of talent with 18 players joining the Bears, with the linebackers being the lead position group this year with six signees. The offense accumulated 16 new athletes, with the wide receivers loading up with five new players this year. Lastly, special teams added four new members to the roster with all being listed as possible kickers.

2023 National Signing Day Signees with Lenoir-Rhyne Name Position Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School Amari McArthur WR 6’2″ 190 Spencer, N.C./North Rowan HS Adonis McDaniel WR 5’10” 160 Winnsboro, S.C./Ridge View HS Khamoni Robinson QB 6’1″ 180 Monroe, N.C./Monroe HS Khary Morrow SAM 5’10” 190 Fairburn, Ga./Creekside HS Knox Henderson DT 6’1″ 270 Powder Springs, Ga./Hillgrove HS Deshaun Whitmire SAF 6’0″ 175 Arden, N.C./Asheville HS Jack Moseley TE 6’3″ 235 Columbia, S.C./A.C. Flora HS Jadyn Johnson SAF 5’11” 175 Hopkins, S.C./Brookland-Cayce HS Jordan Herndon LB 5’11” 210 Conyers, S.C./Salem HS Jake Brown K/P 5’8″ 170 Indian Trail, N.C./Sun Valley HS Sean McFarland OL 6’2″ 265 Waxhaw, N.C./Marvin Ridge HS Tony Saylor OL 6’2″ 300 Smyma, Ga./Langston Hughes HS Jahreece Lynch SAF 6’0″ 170 Mt. Airy, N.C./North Surry HS Marqies McCombs RB 5’8″ 180 Ellenboro, N.C./Chase HS Alec Hall LB 6’2″ 193 Newton, N.C./Maiden HS Kamadi Maxwell WR 5’11” 170 Lexington, S.C./Lexington HS Joey Evans LB 6’2″ 200 Orlando, Fla./Olympia HS Luke Gilbertson LB 6’0″ 195 Harrisburg, N.C./Hickory Ridge HS Kensen Davis OL 6’2″ 280 Cherokee, N.C./Cherokee HS Brick Bowen K/P 6’1″ 195 Burlington, N.C./Williams HS JB Robbins WR 6’0″ 170 Lenoir, N.C./South Caldwell HS Taye Spencer RB 5’8″ 185 Rockingham, N.C./Richmond HS Coby Wilson WR 6’3″ 165 Lenoir, N.C./Hibriten HS Parker Davis SAM 6’3″ 190 Denver, N.C./East Lincoln HS Angus Weaver LB 5’10” 195 Columbus, N.C./Polk County HS Stewart Simmons K Newton, N.C./Fred T. Foard HS Ben Watson LB Newton, N.C./Newton-Conover HS Ean Ryans CB 5’9″ 170 Greenwood, S.C./Emerald HS Grayson Jenkins SAF 6’0″ 175 Social Circle, Ga./Social Circle HS Trey Shearer DB 6’1″ 170 Spindale, N.C./RS Central HS Victory Atkins CB 5’11” 153 Moore, S.C./Riverside HS Elijah Roberts OL 6’1″ 280 Liberty, S.C./Pickens HS Langston Scott LB 5’11” 190 Greenville, S.C./Eastside HS Matthew Pethel TE 6’6″ 220 Arden, N.C./Christ School Walker Brondos K 6’1″ 172 Wilkesboro, N.C./West Wilkes HS Avonte Grant ATH 5’11” 175 Columbia, S.C./Richland Northeast HS Bryson Thomas DL 6’3″ 255 High Point, N.C./High Point Christian Academy Randan Clarke TE 6’3″ 220 Morganton, N.C./Patton HS

Record Number of Sun Belt Football Alums to Participate in Reese's Senior Bowl

NEW ORLEANS – For the fourth-straight Saturday, Sun Belt football alumni will participate in a national collegiate all-star game.A Sun Belt record eight alums will compete in the 74th-annual Reese’s Senior Bowl at South Alabama’s Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala., at 2:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, Feb. 4. The game will be nationally televised on NFL Network.The group includes seven All-Sun Belt performers f...

NEW ORLEANS – For the fourth-straight Saturday, Sun Belt football alumni will participate in a national collegiate all-star game.

A Sun Belt record eight alums will compete in the 74th-annual Reese’s Senior Bowl at South Alabama’s Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala., at 2:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, Feb. 4. The game will be nationally televised on NFL Network.

The group includes seven All-Sun Belt performers from 2022, headlined by Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year Troy senior linebacker Carlton Martial.

The record-setting contingent boasts three All-Sun Belt First Team picks—App State redshirt junior linebacker Nick Hampton, Martial and Troy junior offensive lineman Jake Andrews; two All-Sun Belt Second Team selections—Old Dominion redshirt junior offensive lineman Nick Saldiveri and South Alabama senior wide receiver Jalen Wayne; and two All-Sun Belt Third Team honorees—Coastal Carolina redshirt senior defensive lineman Jerrod Clark and South Alabama senior defensive back Darrell Luter Jr. App State redshirt junior running back Camerun Peoples, the Sun Belt leader in rushing touchdowns in 2020 and 2021, also made the trip to Mobile.

Sun Belt standouts have featured in each of this year’s five national collegiate all-star games, concluding with Saturday’s Reese’s Senior Bowl.

The Sun Belt has produced at least one selection in 15-straight NFL Drafts and has claimed multiple picks in 19-of-21 since it began sponsoring football in 2001. The Sun Belt has produced six-or-more draft picks four times in conference history, including two of the past three seasons (2010, 2012, 2020 & 2022).

Five of last year’s six draft picks appeared in multiple NFL games during the 2022-23 regular seasons, with the lone exception being App State alum D’Marco Jackson—who spent the entire season on the injured reserve.

Each of last year’s four Senior Bowl participants were among the Sun Belt’s six-player NFL draft class.

Senior Bowl Nick Hampton, App State (RS Jr., LB – Anderson, S.C.) Camerun Peoples, App State (RS Jr., RB – Lineville, Ala.) Jerrod Clark, Coastal Carolina (RS Sr., DL – Dorchester, Mass.) Nick Saldiveri, Old Dominion (RS Jr., OL – Waxhaw, N.C.) Darrell Luter Jr., South Alabama (Sr., DB – Hattiesburg, Miss.) Jalen Wayne, South Alabama (Sr., WR – Spanish Fort, Ala.) Jake Andrews, Troy (Jr., OL – Millbrook, Ala.) Carlton Martial, Troy (Sr., LB – Mobile, Ala.)

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