Mother Africa has been part of South King County for over 20 years having been founded by Risho Sapano in… Join the Renton Reporter for our next Read All About It on April 29 One year after a high-speed crash caused the deaths of Andrea Hudson Matilda Wilcoxson and Eloise Wilcoxson in Fairwood families and friends are calling on others to be kind and spread positivity © 2025, Kent Reporter + Sound Publishing, Inc. + Black Press Media — The King County Sheriff's Office is investigating the deaths of two people who were found dead inside a condo in Fairwood Tuesday evening Deputies responded to a welfare check at the Fairway Green Condos The King County Sheriff's Major Crimes Unit is at the scene investigating the deaths Neighbors told KOMO News there were no signs of trouble in the home where the bodies were found The sheriff's office said they do not believe there is a threat to community safety Fairwood is an unincorporated community in King County near Renton From award-winning recording artists Rusty and Clark Fairwood, and veteran showrunner Bud Schaetzle, all six episodes of Season One are currently available at Fairwoodthetvshow.com Season Two of FAIRWOOD finds Rusty and Clark Fairwood who while still number one in the ratings with their television show are having tensions as a creative duo after Clark unexpectedly quits on-air one half of The Kowalski Experience.) Meanwhile the town of East Plains is in turmoil after a polarizing ex-hardware store owner named Beatrice Bovarie (Annie Funke Rusty and Clark navigate the town's choppy waters and the unexpected arrival of a family member claiming to be a Fairwood With new and wacky characters played by Brad Leland (Friday Night Lights and Louanne Stephens (Friday Night Lights) Rusty and Clark are faced with their biggest test yet: how strong is the bond of brotherhood "We're beyond excited to return to Fairwood for Season Two," said Executive Producer Bud Schaetzle "Rusty and Clark's journey has resonated with so many and this season will continue to deliver the heart and humor that fans love while exploring new challenges and adventures for the brothers." "This season Rusty and Clark's Golden Rule of positivity puts the family It's a different kind of season for the audience - the harmony of East Plains hangs in the balance and the viewers get to pick a side!" FAIRWOOD is a co-production of Force MP Television II and Metropolitan Sound + Vision Season One of the quirky single-camera series followed the exploits of The Fairwood Brothers colorful small-town entertainers with an infectious Thrust unexpectedly into the limelight as hosts of a talk show on Channel 29 in their rustic hometown of East Plains friends and neighbors against the all-powerful Pentalode Corporation whose carpetbagging executives work to overrun the town and take control of its unexploited natural resources Returning to FAIRWOOD for Season Two are primetime vet Robert Stoeckle ("The Americans," "Law and Order") Where Art Thou?") Rachelle Mahoney and Rolando Madrigal ("Your Worst Nightmare") New cast this season include Mary Buss ("Climate of the Hunter") Angela Baumgardner ("A Date with Deception") Brad Leland ("Friday Night Lights") and Herb Siguenza ("Coco") Happy-go-lucky characters Rusty and Clark were first introduced on their faith-based rock album Contrary to Popular Belief in 2012 The Fairwood Brothers were created to represent the power of the underdog – and to highlight through music and storytelling the value of community The characters appeared in several experimental projects before partnering with Metropolitan Bud Schaetzle and his creative teams have produced thousands of hours of live Their awards and nominations include Grammys He introduced Garth Brooks to American broadcast audiences via NBC's landmark special This Is Garth Brooks; produced the most successful music pay-per-view in history with The Judds Farewell Concert; wrote and produced Ordinary Miracles for Hallmark; directed the pilot episodes for Iron Chef USA and The Road; and is writing and producing the upcoming dramatic series Black River with Avenue Pictures Contact:Eric Green: [email protected] Do not sell or share my personal information: and they experienced a 96-percent increase in revenue from 2022 to 2023 Fairwood Brands is comprised of eight companies located throughout the country that provide premium residential design/build and maintenance services Founded in 2022 as a parent company to help five established landscape companies thrive, Fairwood Brands was developed by Crane Group McRae says Crane Group acquired the five landscape companies in distinct geographic markets from across the country choosing companies that fit within their specialized space of luxury outdoor living services “We have since grown to a family of eight brands creating and maintaining premium outdoor spaces with gold-standard customer service,” McRae says Fairwood looks for existing landscape companies that have consistently delivered results with revenue of $10 million to $30 million are known for designing and building luxury outdoor living spaces and have management teams that want to stay in the business “We partner closely with them to provide back-end support financial and operational process improvement legal support and marketing capabilities,” McRae says “My job is to provide the brands with strategic direction and unwavering support.” “Each brand has employed different strategies to drive organic growth in their respective markets,” McRae says These landscape companies benefit from building peer-to-peer relationships with others within Fairwood Brands They are also partnering with a family-owned company in Crane that has 75 years of operating experience which provides them with access to flexible capital and extensive business expertise While Fairwood Brands has experienced large-scale growth since the company started McRae says it all comes back to the small things like honing in on their services and people Investing in people and offerings has paid dividends and McRae encourages other professionals to do the same within their companies “I would advise them to find a niche within this large and broad industry and focus intensely on people — your employees and customers,” McRae says McRae says the support Fairwood Brands receives from Crane Group and the working relationships the companies have developed will continue to play a large role in their success housing market and overall wealth position of our country should offer tailwinds for some time,” McRae says Justin White, the CEO of K&D Landscaping in Watsonville, Calif., makes his debut as the newest columnist for Landscape Management.Keep Reading This business model helped Fairwood Brands reach No. 39 on the 2024 LM150 list, and they experienced a 96-percent increase in revenue from 2022 to 2023.Keep Reading Building sales teams for long-term success Bobyard partners with the Disruptors to empower landscape leaders How calculated risks support growth at Genesis Landscape Solutions How one hardscape home is turning heads in Denver The Cost of Callbacks Survey says callbacks are a pain point for lawn care applicators but advanced planning and good customer service can mitigate those troubles The Importance of Shooting Video Content - Where to Start When your marketing agency asks you to provide media such as video content for them it can feel like stepping into uncharted territory There are a few factors to consider before you hit Record on your camera or smartphone Landscape Management shares a comprehensive mix of content designed to help green industry professionals grow their landscape and lawn care businesses The energetic mind behind some of Renton and Bellevue’s most exciting community events Macadons has grown from a humble holiday tradition into a thriving business that serves delicious treats Your nominations help highlight the businesses that make our community shine — Two homes were badly damaged in a two-alarm fire Friday morning Crews from the Renton Regional Fire Authority and Puget Sound Fire were dispatched to the home in the 17000 block of 159th Pl It then spread to the roof of the home next door ALSO SEE | Cat knocks over candle, starts Marysville house fire that sends owner to hospital Firefighters battled the flames for about an hour Fire officials said a neighbor quickly jumped into action to help one of the families evacuate "Now one thing to note about this one is there is a neighbor who went to the house and was able to help the two people in that house evacuate safely and did a very good thing in order to help save their lives," Puget Sound Fire Division Chief Pat Pawlak said The interiors of both homes have significant damage The cause of the fire is under investigation by Denise Whitaker there’s still an outcry for King County to make the intersection at 140th Avenue SE and SE 192nd Street safer for all 12-year-old Eloise Wilcoxson and 12-year-old Boyd Buster Brown Someone placed signs at the memorial site this week that read “Let your light BEAM.” The letters in BEAM stand for Buster I couldn't even imagine it's a year later and it still affects me,” Jacqueline Robertson told KOMO News who’s been pushing for safer roads for more than 25 years is still fighting just as hard today as she last year for the county to install all possible measures to slow drivers to avoid the loss of any more lives was considered a hot spot several years ago,” she said Robertson said just in the last month or so the county installed traffic barriers in the left turn lane on 140th Avenue SE approaching the intersection with SE 192nd Street The speed limit was also lowered from 40 to 35 mph “The only way to decrease the speed is to add physical calming measures not plastic calming measures,” Robertson said She’s been asking the county to install cement medians to serve as speed reduction measures The only way to decrease the speed is to add physical calming measures KOMO News asked King County and the Target Zero task force exactly what safety measures they studied Target Zero responded that a study identified the area as a “critical zone due to problematic driving behaviors,” with several crashes caused by speed and impairment Target Zero secured a $125,000 grant to help reduce speeding but said that money cannot be used for any engineering or mechanical updates There is a community outreach meeting on Thursday from 5:00-8:00 pm at Sunrise Elementary School in Kent Target Zero also released a traffic impact study for the corridor Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils Development is inspired by future transit center One more "end of an era" announcement on yet another favorite eating and gathering spot The last Shakey’s Pizza in western Washington is shutting down on Monday As soon as word about this closure hit the streets people lining up long before the door would open to wait for the restaurant to open at 2:00 pm Friday afternoon “We’ve loved Shakey's since we were kids,” Sharon Berend told KOMO when asked what the restaurant’s meant to her Berend was there Friday afternoon with a table full of friends she met while working at Pietro’s Pizza in Federal Way Shari Taylor said they often hung out at the Shakey’s and ‘traded pizzas back and forth.” she said found their spouses in that group I couldn’t believe it was actually closing because it’s the last one in our area,” said Taylor Berend’s husband recalled how Shakey’s often sponsored sports teams and really supported the local community “We would go out and have a family event and say OK we’ll meet you here It was just an automatic,” Brian Berend told KOMO “My favorite was when adults would come up with the little kids and say this is where daddy came every Friday night,” Lori Bender the owner of the Renton Shakey's told KOMO News She explained that she bought the store nine years ago so one employee allowed small groups of people in at time to better handle the crowds Others got customers moving quickly through the line to order filling drink orders or refilling the salad bar Bender told KOMO they still hand-roll all their dough “We spent 24 hours rolling dough and we sold out in five hours,” Bender explained the restaurant ran out of chicken less than two hours after opening the employee who had been slowly letting customers in all afternoon I did not anticipate this much reaction,” Bender said explaining that customers in the final days have come from Oregon that this is still their Friday night date,” Bender said She told KOMO that her 38 great employees really support her in her desire to retire but like I said I’ve been so blessed in my staff they recognized that it was getting tough on me They recognized that so they’re happy for me to get to retire,” Bender said mostly high school and college students are so good she's sure they'll all find new jobs “Shakey’s taught me that pizza was supposed to take a long time to bake and should be served with soda in a red plastic cup I recall it being really great pizza though the Renton location served as a gathering place for decades eating and gathering at Shakey’s Pizza locations in Mt One woman said she loved working at Shakey’s “We’d have groups come in (and) the kids to watch through the window as we made pizzas And blowing up those balloons and putting the feet on the bottom of them for birthday parties I miss the place when it was what it was way back when.” Others shared stories of relatives making the trek to eat there or making it their first stop after landing at Sea-Tac International Airport I am 58 and went to the Shakey's in Puyallup from the time I was 5 years old (had my 5th birthday party there) til they shut it down when my kids were young.” In addition to the one store left in Washington there are still Shakey’s located in California A local, now living in Tokyo, even added a photo of himself in front of that location, to that Facebook discussion going on over the Renton store closing Cars drive northbound through the intersection of Southeast 192nd Street and 140th Avenue Southeast in Fairwood An 18-year-old was driving over 100 mph southbound through this intersection on March 19 when his car hit a minivan resulting in the deaths of one woman and three minors With Memorial Day over a month away, now is a good time… Continue reading A joint investigation by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office and Whitehall police has uncovered a drug trafficking operation at a home on Columbus' East Side The sheriff's office and Whitehall police seized more than 1,000-unit doses of fentanyl as well as cash and bullets Wednesday from a home in the 900 block of Fairwood Avenue in Columbus' Driving Park neighborhood Two people were arrested and have been charged with first degree felony drug trafficking charges and those individuals may face additional charges as the investigation continues The sheriff's office said the investigation began after they traced the source of fentanyl linked to a fatal overdose in Franklin County to the home on Fairwood Avenue After executing a search warrant on the home they found the fentanyl as well as additional evidence of a drug trafficking operation including a small scale with drug residue on it and 9 mm bullets smeighan@dispatch.com 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Street Capital (MSC) acted as the exclusive advisor in the sale of Executive Landscaping to Fairwood Brands a portfolio company of Crane Group. Founded in 1996 by Chris Cotoia Executive Landscaping is Cape Cod's premier landscaping design The transaction was announced by Charles Botchway CEO of Madison Street Capital and led by Managing Director Peter Phillips Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed Executive Landscaping became a market leader in the Cape with a strong leadership team and a long history of stable Chris's legacy will be a great addition to the Fairwood Brands and we wish both parties much success in the future," said Charles Botchway "Working with Peter and Daniel at Madison Street Capital was an exceptional experience Their expertise and dedication were instrumental in the successful sale of Executive Landscaping Their insightful advice and seamless execution made the entire process smooth and efficient showcasing their unparalleled professionalism and commitment to excellence," said Chris Cotoia together deliver a unique combination of top-class business leadership and premium craftsmanship Crane found a real jewel for their growing portfolio – we are excited to watch the business continue to grow as part of Fairwood Brands," said Pete Phillips Managing Director of Madison Street Capital Executive Landscaping has established itself as one of Cape Cod's most respected and trusted full-service landscape design and installation firms Chris grew the company from a simple neighborhood lawn mowing business into a premier For Media Inquiries Debora Lima, Head of PR, [email protected] For Investment Banking Inquiries Kevin Owen, Director of Deal Origination, (941) 250-3610 [email protected] International investment banking firm Madison Street Capital (MSC) acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Barrier Fencing Supply Company (BFS).. Madison Street Capital and its broker-dealer MSC-BD (MSC) acted as the exclusive advisor in the sale of.. Banking & Financial Services Home Improvement Household, Consumer & Cosmetics Retail This content is from an external website which may store cookies you have not consented to Volunteers from Swansea City AFC Foundation’s Premier League Kicks programme have gained an insight into the different career pathways in football by going behind the scenes at Swansea City’s First Team training ground Swansea City first-team kit managers Michael Eames and Shaun Baggridge welcomed the volunteers to Fairwood where they gave them a tour of the facilities before having a go at some of their daily tasks Caretaker head coach Alan Sheehan also took the time to speak to the Foundation’s volunteers explaining the importance of every employee in the building and how they can help the players and coaching staff Swansea City AFC Foundation aim to inspire their volunteers by opening doors to different opportunities with this unique experience enhancing participants knowledge of the wide range of jobs available in sport “They’ve each printed a shirt with Zan Vipotnik’s name on the back,” said Eames “They have cleaned boots with Shaun and been with Emma to do some laundry and we’ve all explained to them what we do on a daily basis “There’s a lot of things that go into football games which people don’t see We had a conversation with the head coach today and he explained how all the different departments and people who have come from the community help him “Myself and Shaun come from Swansea and were in the same position as these guys around 20 years ago and it’s an experience that not everyone can have so it’s great to show them the other side of football.” Jesse Ormond began volunteering for the Foundation in September 2023 having initially been a participant at the Premier League Kicks sessions in Pembroke and admitted that he had never realised how many different roles there are within a football club “There’s so many layers to it that I had never thought about It’s a lot of work but it’s really cool,” added Ormond “The shirt printing was fun and I think these facilities are amazing We went into the players’ changing area and the hydro part with the pool which has been really interesting to see.” © 2025 Swansea City Association Football Club Limited King County is working to improve traffic safety in Fairwood including along a road where a multivehicle crash killed four people and injured four others in March traffic engineers and the King County Sheriff’s Office the county is focusing projects on 140th Avenue Southeast and Southeast Petrovitsky Road The March crash that killed a 38-year-old woman a 12-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy was at the intersection of 140th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 192nd Street King County prosecutors charged Chase Daniel Jones two counts of vehicular assault and reckless driving in relation to the crash Crash data from Jones’ car showed he was going 112 mph at full throttle through the intersection The posted speed limit on the road is 40 mph The crash marked the first serious collision at the intersection this year, according to data shared online by the Washington State Department of Transportation There were two nonfatal crashes at the intersection last year The county has made several short-term improvements to the area two permanent radar speed signs were installed on 140th Avenue Southeast near the intersections of Southeast 186th and Southeast 181st streets Four “smart signs,” which display a warning after certain unsafe driver behaviors are detected are rotating among 12 sites in King County Smart signs were installed on 140th Avenue Southeast in June Traffic engineers changed the traffic-light timing at the intersection of 140th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 192nd Street to increase the amount of “green” time allowed in the left-turn lane. This change helps prevent drivers from speeding up to catch the light the county will reduce the speed limit from 40 to 35 mph along 140th Avenue Southeast (from Southeast 192nd Street to the Renton city limits at Southeast 158th Street) Public comment gathered over the summer supported this reduction At the intersection of 140th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 192nd Street traffic engineers will remove the flashing left-turn arrow for north and southbound traffic in the afternoons Removing the flashing arrow during busy times prevents drivers from misjudging the time available to turn The county will also install traffic-calming pylons in the center turn lane at 11 sites along 140th Avenue Southeast (from Southeast Petrovitsky Road to Southeast 192nd Street) These pylons will prevent drivers from using the center lane to pass slower traffic in the main travel lanes The county will also place pylons at eight sites in the center median of Southeast Petrovitsky Road (east of 151st Avenue Southeast) and at one site west of 140th Avenue Southeast The center median is not used as a turn lane but the county hopes the pylons will act as visual reminders to slow down the county will also add five more speed radar signs along 140th Avenue Southeast and Southeast Petrovitsky Road Two additional speed limit signs may be installed on Southeast Petrovitsky Road By the end of the year, the King County executive will submit the final traffic safety study which followed the fatal March crash, to the Metropolitan King County Council. The study looks at options to improve road safety on 140th Avenue Southeast and on Southeast Petrovitsky Road The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser Hong Kong-based fast food chain Fairwood has launched a new campaign to promote its seasonal claypot rice offering by blending Chinese martial arts "kung fu (功夫)," into culinary craftsmanship the campaign is done in collaboration with creative agency Hungry Digital and media agency mSix&Partners It aims to elevate the craftsmanship behind the dish while engaging customers with humour and iconic elements of Hong Kong culture The campaign targets young adults aged over 25 focusing on food enthusiasts and casual diners who appreciate quality street food with a modern twist one of the main casts of the local martial arts film “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In” (九龍城寨之圍城) Having trained in martial arts since childhood he brings years of experience in various techniques a humorous promotional video has been released featuring Cheung and Brendan as they seek the authentic crispy flavour in claypot rice Cheung showcases his unique nunchaku (雙截棍) technique using preserved sausages to highlight the taste of the “Claypot rice with spare ribs and preserved sausage” (臘腸豉汁排骨煲仔飯).  Fairwood’s exclusive new move called "Shrimp fist" (蝦蝦拳) bringing out the fresh flavours of the newly launched "Claypot rice with Chinese cured meat slices and pork jowl with shrimp paste” (臘味片蝦醬蝦乾豬頸肉煲仔飯).  He finally showcases his martial arts foundation by drying the 10-year tangerine peel with his core strengthen and stability presenting the mellow and sweet tangerine peel in the "Claypot rice with Chinese cured meat slices and beef patty with dried tangerine peel" (臘味片陳皮牛肉餅煲仔飯) The campaign is promoted through TV commercials This campaign has positioned Fairwood’s claypot rice as a standout in a highly competitive fast-food market By spotlighting expert craftsmanship and authentic Hong Kong flavours the campaign taps into nostalgia and humour utilising a diverse media mix to generate widespread awareness and customer engagement said: “We’re excited to reintroduce our beloved claypot rice crafted with traditional techniques and upgraded with new surprising ingredients that exceed customer expectations This year’s campaign is a celebration of Hong Kong’s street food heritage infused with a modern twist that reflects our customers' evolving tastes We hope this perfect blend of tradition and innovation resonates with our audience and brings them a sense of culinary nostalgia.”  said: “With the ‘God of claypots’ campaign we aimed to bring a playful twist to a serious culinary tradition Collaborating with Fairwood allowed us to celebrate the artistry of claypot rice while using kung-fu-inspired storytelling to create an entertaining and meaningful campaign It’s been a thrilling challenge to craft a campaign that blends humour with tradition capturing the essence of what makes this dish so special.” Don’t miss: Fairwood joins forces with ThaiMay to appeal to young audiences Fairwood collaborated with Thai-Chinese influencer Goofy Yeung also known as ThaiMay to launch a Thai menu to attract a new generation of diners Done in collaboration with Hungry Digital and media agency mSix&Partners the campaign combined Thailand's vibrant street food flavours with Fairwood's culinary innovation aiming to offer an authentic dining experience to consumers Explore 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Join 200+ industry players and marketers at Digital Marketing Asia 2024 Hong Kong on 22-23 October and discover the key to sustainable growth in the new digital era network with industry leaders and find out more about real-life marketing wins and thought-provoking ideas We break down the big and messy topics of the day so you're updated on the most important developments in Asia's marketing development – for free MARKETING-INTERACTIVE is an online publication of Lighthouse Independent Media Marketing Interactive is not responsible for the content of external sites 2025 at 2:40 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Ronald J of the 1600 block of Fairwood Place in Aurora (Kane County State's Attorney's Office)AURORA IL — An Aurora man was sentenced to 109 years in prison after he sexually abused and manufactured pornography of a boy who was 13 years old at the time according to the Kane County State's Attorney's Office guilty in January of was found guilty of 14 counts of manufacturing child pornography and 12 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse in relation to abuse that occurred between April 1 and May 7 a 13-year-old whom he met on a social media app and drove him to his Aurora residence where he recorded the sexual contact Assistant State's Attorneys Lori Schmidt and Morgan Wilkinson shared in court Prosecutors originally said Lye faced a prison term of 81 years RELATED: Aurora Man Faces 81-Year Term For Sexually Abusing, Recording Teen: SA Lye is eligible for day-for-day sentencing and must serve at least 50 percent of his sentence He was credited for the 31 days served in the Kane County jail Lye must also register for life as a sexual offender "This sentence will not make the victim whole Lye will be locked behind bars for a very long time and he will be unable to prey on children," Wilkinson said in a statement Tuesday Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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(WXYZ) — A family in Chesterfield Township is thankful to be alive after flames tore through their home on Thursday night The fire chief said fireworks being set off close to the home appear to be the cause of what happened Neighbor Justin Butterworth saw the whole thing happen “I just saw fire and I ran," Butterworth said He told us he knew it was up to him and others to pull the family and their pets to safety as their home caught on fire on Fairwood Dr in the short amount of time to get everyone to safety," Butterworth said He said despite everyone in the family being rescued there remains a sense of empathy for them losing everything but he and his family were not ready to do an interview as fire investigators take questions about timing over the Fourth of July holiday “We did determine fireworks were probably a factor in causing this fire," Chesterfield Township Fire Chief Craig Miller said “We also had a firefighter injured with heat exhaustion “These tragedies highlight danger with having fireworks and with celebrations and we have to be cautious," Public Safety Director Brian Bassett said you have three minutes to escape if a fire breaks out Everyone was out here helping," Butterworth said The Johnson family is accepting donations to get back on their feet. The GoFundMe is here investigators are also looking into the cause of two other vacant homes that burned on Thursday night Columbus City Schools could close as many as nine schools in the coming months the board has been on break and is set to return on Tuesday were not put forward in the final recommendations because of the challenges presented with transitioning students Superintendent Angela Chapman previously told The Dispatch it is set to return this week with a scheduled Tuesday meeting at 6 p.m The board is expected to resume discussions around school closures District spokesperson Jaqueline Bryant told The Dispatch that final recommendations will be voted on at a later "A timeline for implementation of board-approved changes is yet to be determined," Bryant said in an email Here's your guide to schools on the final list of proposed closures: View an interactive map of each of the nine school buildings proposed for closure in Columbus City Schools Students would be redistributed among Eastgate The task force said the transition will maintain the quality of education and provide students with a broader range of academic and extracurricular opportunities Students would move to Marion-Franklin High School Columbus City Preparatory School for BoysStudents would join the Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls Students would be moved to Ohio Avenue or Livingston elementary schools Students would be redistributed among Binns Columbus Alternative High School would move its programming to East High School and CAHS would share space in the building Students would be moved to Lincoln Park or Livingston elementary schools alongside Lindbergh and Valleyview elementary schools would consolidate with other area elementary schools under one proposal Alan Sheehan is hopeful of having Harry Darling available for Saturday’s clash with Leeds United but has confirmed Myles Peart-Harris’ season is over Defender Darling missed the games against Watford and Burnley with a hip injury but has had time to recover over the international break and has returned to training The caretaker head coach also confirmed his internationals have returned to Fairwood without any major injury concerns But Peart-Harris’ loan spell from Brentford is definitively over Sheehan had previously said there was a chance the midfielder could return to Swansea for the final part of the season having suffered a back injury “Myles is done for the season,” he said.  “To be fair today is the first day we’ve had the group together Slovenia and the Wales boys were in Macedonia.  “Those players have come back in and we are assessing a few bumps and bruises we had trained with a small group and then we had them together today “Harry Darling is back on the grass so we’ll have a look at him closer to the time It’s not definite yet that he will be available “We’ve got most of the group available.”  2024 at 8:18 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The schools to be built are Springhill Lake Elementary Brandywine Area PK-8 Academy and Robert Frost Area PK-8 Academy MD — Prince George’s County Public Schools has reached financial close on the PGCPS Blueprint Schools Phase II Project The Phase II Project includes the construction of eight new school facilities by 2028: six elementary schools and two pre-kindergarten through 8th grade academies including Springhill Lake Elementary School Brandywine Area PK-8 Academy and Robert Frost Area PK-8 Academy.The project will be financed through both public and private sources Public funding will account for $228 million during construction while the long-term financing includes $650 million in taxable municipal bonds Private capital will be repaid over the concession in the form of availability payments.“Blueprint Schools Phase II is an unprecedented demonstration of true collaboration across all levels of government: the board of education County Council and the state legislature,” said PGCPS Superintendent Millard House II PGCPS is at the forefront of utilizing this innovative alternative delivery approach to deliver much-needed schools our students deserve as quickly as possible.” Highlights of Phase II include a state match and pre-kindergarten classrooms in all schools All eight schools will be delivered as net zero schools "Phase II of the Blueprint Schools construction represents a major advancement in our ongoing efforts to provide world-class educational facilities for Prince George's County students,” said Angela Alsobrooks “This innovative model not only accelerates the construction of modern state-of-the-art schools but also does so in a fiscally responsible manner maximizing the benefits of public-private partnerships By prioritizing efficiency and collaboration we are creating learning environments that empower our children to thrive ensuring a brighter future for our entire community." PEP will now begin the design-build phase of the project with construction expected to begin in September and finish in 2028 with three delivery dates: summer 2026 summer 2027 and summer 2028 — unlike Phase 1 where all six schools were delivered in one school year the second phase of Blueprint Schools will create more than 8,000 seats in 8 schools across the county,” said Prince George’s County Board of Education Chair Lolita E “These new buildings are critical and will replace and/or rightsize 14 schools as we continue to modernize our facilities the second oldest in the state of Maryland Ensuring this plan is fully funded is one of our top priorities and is integral to the success of our scholars.” Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. production and quality assurance at Fairwood explains what goes on behind the quick service restaurant chain’s signature menus From its iconic orange “jumping man” logo to its classic Ah Wood Spaghetti Bolognaise Fairwood is an integral part of Hong Kong’s dining culture The first-ever Fairwood outlet opened its doors in Tsuen Wan in 1972 amid an economic boom in Hong Kong that created a surge in demand for quick healthy dining options for working urbanites Within the walls of Fairwood’s restaurants generations of Hongkongers have grown up enjoying the chain’s “Ah Wood” signatures—a quintessentially Fairwood experience one that has become a collective memory for those who call Hong Kong home Fairwood had already released its healthy “No MSG” series and has continued to innovate with new menu options the Tasty & Green vegetarian series and low-calorie breakfast sets that cater to Hong Kong’s increasingly health-conscious population Fairwood’s passion for serving its community through innovation is also evident in its latest digitisation initiative the Click and Collect platform for takeaway sales which accommodates the fast-paced lifestyle of Hong Kong’s young Overseeing the manufacturing and quality assurance of Fairwood’s products is Samuel Lee who joined the company during a turning point in the food and beverage industry the F&B industry was transitioning from traditional kitchen operations to automated factory operations,” he says “I knew I could apply my knowledge of technology and manufacturing in the sector.” Fairwood moved into Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation’s (HKSTP) Tai Po InnoPark in 2009 we have two other departments in HKSTP: our product development team which runs tests for food safety and legal regulations from our laboratory,” he says By including everything from R&D to manufacturing Fairwood’s InnoPark location allows the dining giant to centralise its production into a self-sufficient operation that transforms its research into enjoyable dining experiences with maximum efficiency The team in the Central kitchen has recently developed the production of The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) compliant soft meals based on Fairwood’s classic recipes Aiming to develop soft meals with a nostalgic taste tailored specifically for individuals who have difficulty swallowing Leveraging its extensive network of branches Fairwood strives to minimise operational costs and offer reasonably priced soft meals to benefit a wider audience Fairwood remains dedicated and enthusiastic to serving the community through continuous innovation “We are no longer only talking about automation which means manufacturing using statistics not only from our own factories but also from our branches We analyse this information and instantly grasp what the market is like at that given moment.” This undying innovative spirit is the key ingredient of Fairwood’s beloved menu ensuring it continues to provide everyday dishes tailored to Hongkongers’ palettes and on-the-go lifestyle Please let me know what you're looking for Check out the best of the images from Fairwood as they prepare for Saturday's Championship clash against Middlesbrough Fairtree has expanded its investment expertise with the appointment of Karena Naidu as a global equity investment specialist The hire underscores the firm’s commitment to delivering high-quality investment insights and solutions for clients Naidu (pictured above) joined the firm from PSG Asset Management gaining extensive experience in equity research and financial analysis She has a degree in mathematical sciences from the University of Johannesburg Naidu will be a critical link between Fairtree’s global equity investment and distribution teams Her focus will be on translating complex investment analyses into clear actionable insights that empower clients to make informed decisions By bridging investment strategy and client engagement she is set to enhance understanding and confidence in Fairtree’s global equity strategy — A copper thief caused so much damage trying to strip away metal at the Fairwood Library in Renton that the facility is now closed indefinitely while the search for parts begins and repairs get underway Investigators said the vandal entered a secure area behind the library where the HVAC system is located on June 26 The copper refrigerant lines were yanked out of the equipment ventilation and air conditioning system inoperable which is located at 17009 140th Ave SE in Renton A maintenance person with the King County Library System who was outside the closed building on Wednesday said he expected it would take three or four months before the HVAC equipment would be restored the public is being told to visit other locations for library services people were showing up to find signs posted on the doors about the closure Several people said the library is a critical resource for students who just wrapped up the school year They worried the vandalism will prevent students and others from having access to the facility throughout the summer break Investigators said they collected evidence at the crime scene but at this point they have not identified a potential suspect the Fairwood Library was the scene of some controversy when protesters showed up for a drag queen story hour Supporters made a tunnel as children and parents came out of the event to find protesters waiting outside COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Two elementary school students were sent to the hospital on Tuesday after eating marijuana gummies at a Columbus City School The district told WSYX the gummies came from another student at the school the district said the two students got sick and were immediately seen by the school nurse "The nurse determined that additional treatment was necessary and the parents of the affected students were promptly notified," Fairwood Elementary Principal Stacy Harris-Macarthy wrote in a letter sent to parents on Wednesday The district said both students were taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital and are feeling better but a Fairwood Elementary school teacher is sharing their concerns with WSYX "A kid offered what she called candy to other children who took it and it was drugs and they got very ill," said the teacher who asked to remain anonymous The teacher is calling for action against the student who brought the gummies to school "I think anytime drugs are involved that a consequence should be an option," the teacher said WSYX asked the district if any disciplinary action would be taken "The school administrator will take the appropriate counseling and disciplinary action." The district also said the school reported the incident to Franklin County Children's Services WSYX requested information from the Columbus police about the incident "The narcotics detectives are still in the investigative stage of this case We don’t have any updates that we can provide at this time." Five students went to the hospital in that incident the principal also encouraged parents to talk with their students about appropriate items to bring to school and not eating anything given to them by another student "Consuming an unknown substance can be dangerous and potentially life-threatening," the letter said "It's important to emphasize the risks associated with consuming anything they did not bring from home A doctor at Nationwide Children's described the dangers of young children ingesting marijuana gummies "Over half of kids with unintentional marijuana ingestion do need to stay in the hospital or get admitted and a portion of those do need to go to the critical care unit,"Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician At Nationwide Children’s Hospital Leah Middelberg said Middelberg said treatment would vary depending on the child and how much they ingested and a child's symptoms can be different too "Slightly altered behavior or it can be a little drowsy or sleepy It may not be known what the problem is until they come in to us." She said it's not known the long-term impacts a child could face after eating marijuana gummies "There aren’t many studies looking at long-term effects of these drugs on children," she said The most important thing for parents is to keep these out of reach for kids Keep it away from other food products because they can look really appealing to kids." 1 / 6Cory Morse | cmorse1@mlive.comCaledonia house explosion © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Ohio (WSYX) — No students on a Columbus City Schools bus were injured when another driver ran a red light Friday Columbus City Schools said the crash happened as the bus was heading south onFairwood Avenue near East Livingston Avenue when it was t-boned by another driver who ran a red light just before 4:30 p.m The district said some parents picked up their kids and other students transferred to another bus Columbus police said one person was taken to Grant Medical Center Proposals for a controversial 216-home development have been narrowly turned down by councillors despite their planning department recommending it for approval Several members of Swansea council’s planning committee were unhappy with the proposed access in Gowerton from the busy Fairwood Terrace-Victoria Road junction and the impact of extra traffic on an already congested road network affordable housing provision and land stability concerns were also expressed The committee voted by five to four to reject the outline application by Persimmon Homes and Urban Style Land Ltd and it will meet again to agree reasons for refusal which the council must be able to defend should there be an appeal A total of 881 letters were submitted to the planning department objecting to the application saying it already had 20,080 patients and would struggle to cope with any more Dozens of objectors with placards gathered at Fairwood Terrace when committee members visited the site on the morning of September 3 The meeting that afternoon heard from a planning officer who said the development would include a park and ride hub with 50 parking spaces and 100-odd bike spaces to serve the adjacent Gowerton railway station traffic lights at the Fairwood Terrace-Victoria Road T-junction and a new pedestrian crossing on both roads He said the planned estate of 67 flats and 149 two three and four-bedroom houses – 22 of which would be affordable – would have some commercial units and new greenery although many existing trees would be lost No statutory consultees such as Natural Resources Wales or the Coal Authority Photos were shown of Fairwood Terrace on different days at different times with relatively few parked cars An objector addressed the committee to say Victoria Road would not be able to accommodate extra traffic from a 216-home development and that the benefits of cycling and walking and home-working had been “overstated” He said some parts of the land in question were predicted to flood to depths of two metres A small section at the far eastern end of the site was shown to have a flood risk but the committee was told that houses wouldn’t be built there A planning agent on behalf of the applicants said the “zero carbon” houses and flats wouldn’t need gas for heating and that Persimmon Homes would build the park and ride hub and set up a car-sharing club had been “extensive and exhaustive” resulting in “safe efficient and realistically achievable” proposals Gowerton councillors Dai Jenkins and Susan Jones spoke against the plans saying the Victoria Road railway bridge near the junction with Fairwood Terrace was frequently hit by lorries that the estate should include a 20% affordable housing provision rather than the 10.2% outlined in the planning report and that two recent house-building projects in Gowerton had reduced the overall amount of green space who represents a ward in Gower but has lived in Gowerton since the age of 11 said traffic should be reduced in the community not increased when they think about Gowerton and travelling to Gowerton from any direction one word comes to mind – gridlock,” he said The 21-acre site is part of a much larger chunk of land stretching east which has been allocated for residential and employment use The committee heard that the bigger section would include a new road leading to a large park and ride hub by the train station but that only buses would be able to connect through to the smaller Fairwood Terrace estate Cllr Peter Black said he believed Fairwood Terrace was unsuitable as an access point for the 216-home scheme and that he was “appalled” by the loss of the wooded site despite some trees being part of the project “Yes we do need houses but it seems to me that this is not an appropriate place,” he said Cllr Mike Lewis asked why the affordable housing allocation was 10.2% while Cllr Mary Jones said she was very concerned about potential river flooding and the presence of former mine workings The planning officer said new trees would be planted at the estate and also on separate land under the applicants’ control He added that ideally 20% of the homes should be affordable but that the applicants had demonstrated “abnormal” development costs he said: “We all accept that traffic in Gowerton can be bad – there’s no getting away from it But adding time to journeys does not necessarily equate to a safety issue.” Another officer said an air quality assessment and modelling by the applicants complied with the guidance and that nitrogen dioxide monitoring by the council did not show annual breaches Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" As a resident of Gowerton who is opposed to this development I joined the on-line meeting of the Plannjng Committee The report above is a very good summary of proceedings it does not reflect the way in which the Planning officers are determined to get this application approved and some of the deceitful information they presented to do so The population of Gowerton has increased from around 500 in the 1960’s to over 5000 today and with no improvements to the roads that connect with Kingsbridge Unyet the Planning officers are quite happy to add… Read more » Connect with Nation.Cymru on Facebook and Twitter If you would like to donate to help keep Nation.Cymru running then you just need to click on the box below it will open a pop up window that will allow you to pay using your credit / debit card or paypal Enter your email address to receive instant notifications of new articles All information provided to Nation.Cymru will be handled sensitively and within the boundaries of the Data Protection Act 2018 In 2017 Nation.Cymru was launched after raising £5000 from a crowdfunding campaign Today it is one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK attracting over 1.5 million visitors a month We are not backed by billionaire owners or hidden behind a paywall but we depend on our readers' support to continue our work If everyone who visited the site over the course of a month donated at least £1 we would have enough funding for the next eight years To guarantee our future please consider making a donation today. a new home is now needed as The Fairwood 226 is closing.  This is the QC's "official" Buffalo Bills game watching spot.  There's nothing like watching a game at a "team bar."  Last weekend I have a good friend and NC State grad whose ACC Championship winning game watching experience was made all the better by being surrounded by fellow Wolfpack faithful at Caswell Station (bigtime NC State bar) I remember being at Myrtle Beach and walking into Wild Wing Cafe on a Sunday.  I was immediately taken aback by the literally hundreds of Cleveland Browns fans that had taken over the place.  Come to find out that's a regular Sunday thing there.  The Fairwood 226 has been that spot of mutual fellowship for Buffalo Bills fans in the Charlotte area and now it is closing.  A couple of New Yorkers opened the rooftop bar and restaurant four years ago by a couple of New Yorkers with the express purpose of being a spot for fellow "refugees" to watch the Bills the game day haven is holding a “Farewell Fairwood” party from noon-1 a.m The official word of The Fairwood 226's closing can be found on their Facebook post below:   It is with bittersweet anticipation that we announce the last day of business for The Fairwood 226 will be on Saturday 2024.  The Fairwood has provided us and our guests with loads of laughter and memories that will never be forgotten We would love to build on those memories and want to extend our greatest appreciation to our customers for four amazing years in business.  We invite you all to join us in celebrating the end of this chapter with a “Farewell Fairwood” party happening 12pm-1am on Saturday March 30th as our final hurrah.  We are very excited to welcome a new ownership group at 226 Fairwood Ave I hope a new home (or perhaps this old home with a new name) is found soon As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer it's the perfect time to enjoy all of what Charlotte has to offer watch the sunset or have a romantic nighttime skyline view a rooftop is a perfect place And Charlotte has no shortage of places to do just that But to help you pick your next destination I've compiled a list of all the Charlotte Rooftop Bars Whether you want to be only a couple of stories up in your neighborhood or 20+ stories up in the heart of uptown there is something on this list for you Several are on the rooftops of Charlotte's best hotels and even Ballantyne are the neighborhoods these spots call home Please let me know I'd love to check it out as well Just want to be outside and don't care as much about the view? Check out our list of 15 Outdoor Patios to visit Website Follow the glow five stories high to the JW Marriott rooftop bar a place inspired by the regal aura of Queen Charlotte herself The views reflecting off of our mirror-like facade are even more alluring with a drink in hand – whether it’s one of Aura’s signature botanical cocktails or your favorite pour Website Much like the rooftop bars and lounges across South America stirring conversation and artfully crafted concoctions that capture the essence of a vibrant culture and modern city Website Our new wood-aging facility in the heart of the NoDa neighborhood Enjoy the views of our oak foeders and barrels while exploring our taproom The Chamber features a rotating selection of draft and packaged beer Website Located in heart of Southend right on the edge of Uptown enjoy the largest selection of beers at any restaurant on their rooftop patio overlooking uptown Website Surrounded by the lights of Charlotte’s skyline Cloud Bar by David Burke is located on the rooftop of Le Méridien Sip on a signature cocktail while enjoying uptown Charlotte’s best sunset view and light bites from world-renowned celebrity chef David Burke Website Coaltranes is a South American-inspired rotisserie and char grill and many vegetarian options on their rooftop patio Website The Coin Bar provides guests a contemporary urban oasis with a stylish bar and grill make the pool bar the destination of choice for any and all sports and entertainment happenings in the city Come enjoy a cocktail poolside and take in stunning views of the Charlotte skyline Website Website On the edge of Cherry and Elizabeth and a mile from Trade & Tryon we’re ‘next door’ to the best of Charlotte Drinks and food can be enjoyed from two outdoor patios one elevated and with a clear view of uptown Charlotte Website TF226 has a bar-centric open air vibe with plenty of indoor/outdoor seating & did we mention we have rooftop seating with amazing Uptown views Website unparalleled views of Uptown Charlotte and inventive new American cuisine Website The Gin Mill is a Southend restaurant and sports bar with a rooftop patio They have daily features and live music on the weekends Website Graham Street Pub & Patio offers skyline views and an eclectic menu of handcrafted cocktails and bites just blocks from Bank of America Stadium is a neighborhood bar with inside seating and a rooftop that overlooks Knights Stadium and the picturesque Queen City skyline Website The restaurant is also known for innovative cocktails featuring house made shrubs barrel-aged cocktails and curated wine list The restaurants midcentury nostalgic rustic yet refined design finds the balance between nature and modern 48 seat dining room and a 30 seat roof top deck Website Merchant + Trade is broken into four distinct zones – indoor bar Website Inspired by the wood-fired Robata grills of Japan Mizu offers a refreshed take on live-fire cooking atop the Hyatt Centric in the heart of Charlotte’s SouthPark neighborhood Website Taking the energy of the 5th Street District vertical Spend your evenings after work with us and enjoy craft cocktails Enjoy views on all four sides of Binaco Tower including Uptown's largest mural by local artist Alex Duncan Website Twenty-two stories into the Charlotte skyline Nuvolé is a rooftop bar and lounge that rises above expectations in every way modern urban elegance meets natural beauty and fresh flavors intermingle with handcrafted cocktails share a variety of savory bites with friends or just soak up the city views while enjoying your craft beer or wine — the perfect way to spend an evening in uptown Charlotte Website The RH Rooftop Restaurant features an ingredient-driven menu accompanied by a curated selection of artisanal wines and craft beers Guests dine in a year-round skylit garden escape amidst trickling fountains Website The Bird's nest is the upper deck at The Royal Tot Here you'll enjoy a tropical experience but in a more relaxed This area is walk-in only and complete with shade sails and an unparalleled view of Uptown Charlotte Website where it’s easy to satisfy a craving for delicious Guests can belly on up after work at Happy Hour for a hearty fill of oysters (House Oysters are $1.5 Mon-Fri from 2-7PM) craft cocktails (we call them ‘boat drinks’ around here) locals can enjoy fish camp-inspired dishes like The Waterman’s Platter or classic Fried Fish Sandwich Don’t forget to check out the Uptown views from the rooftop bar ‘Topside’ Website and an endless roster of quality local beers Whiskey Warehouse leaves little to be desired The skyline view from the expansive string-light-clad rooftop earns this two-story bar/restaurant some serious street cred in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood Website This is the second location of Woody's which is in the Ballantyne area The Shark Bites are said to be a must try and the cocktails will almost have you thinking you're in a tropical oasis instead of NC 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