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Bojangles First Ever Restaurant Reopens In West Charlotte

Author Chris Allen

This week marked a special day for the fast food industry in the area. According to Channel 9 in Charlotte, the first Bojangles-branded restaurant reopened nearly 50 years after it opened its doors at its West Boulevard location.

We work close to the location on 300 West Boulevard and have watched them update the store over the past few months. David Maisel is a former employee and he tells Channel 9 about Charlotte growth, “All the tall buildings started going up. Everybody was competing on who could build the largest skyscrapers,”.  Through it all, the Bojangles on West Boulevard persevered.  Even when Hurricane Hugo came through in 1989, Bojangles was one of the few places to eat that did not have to shut down. Maisel says with pride to Channel 9, “We saw everybody after they got finished having a good time. (uptown) We were here working, waiting for them,” he remembered.

In 1977 when the West Boulevard Bojangles was brand new they didn’t have modern conveniences like now.  For instance right now, an Artificial Intelligence voice will take your order at the drive through.  They call her “BoLinda”. To learn more get details from our source, Channel 9 right here.

Do You Agree? These Are The Top Ranked Schools In Charlotte Area For 2024

As a parent, part of moving to a new area is determining which area has a great school district. Niche.com helped out and delivered the top ranked schools for 2024 in the Charlotte area. The question now is do you agree?

I can’t lie. I have always wondered where someone could go to get a non-biased opinion of schools beyond some general places. I recently found out about Niche and this really came in and answered many if not all questions someone could have about a school in a certain district, area, or state. Most of the analytics on each school break down if the school is a great school for teachers. This helps a teacher who that may be looking to switch states and not sure where to start. Not only does this show how the schools are ranked per state, but it also shows the best schools for athletes.

One of the big things that I enjoyed seeing in high schools was the breakdowns of SAT and ACT scores. They even gave the graduation percentage rate. That is a big deal because you learn just how well some schools are actually performing and how well some of them aren’t.

  • Bessimer City Early College High School

    Some of these schools are outside of the Charlotte area, but Niche.com has them categorized. Bessimer City Early College High is located in Dallas, NC. The school is rated 2nd out of 56 for best magnet schools in NC. It’s also rated 6th out of 618 for best public high schools and ranked 26th out of 587 for best public high school for teachers in NC. On the academic level, they are off the charts with a 90% graduation rate.

     

  • Marvin Ridge High School

    Next, we will take it over to Waxhaw, NC. Marvin Ridge is a great school for athletes. It’s ranked 5th out of 627 for best school for athletes in North Carolina. It also ranks 9th out of 618 for best public high schools in North Carolina. They have an average graduation rate of 98% with an average SAT score of 1320.

  • Ardrey Kell High School

    Ardrey Kell comes in ranked 10th out of 618 for best public high schools in North Carolina. They are also rolling in with a 97% graduation rate and an average SAT score of 1300. Let’s go Ardrey Kell!

  • Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy

    We are now into the middle school category. Metrolina is a Charter school and ranks #1 in the Charlotte area and #2 in the state of North Carolina. They also rank #1 for the best public middle school for teachers in the state of North Carolina. Congrats!

  • Pleasant Knoll Middle School

    Fort Mill has always had highly rated schools. Even though this is in South Carolina, it is still considered the Charlotte area since it is right over the state line. Out of 322 schools, Pleasant Knoll is rated the #1 best public middle school in South Carolina. The school also ranks #1 for best public middle school for teachers in South Carolina.

    Home - Pleasant Knoll Middle School

    Home - Pleasant Knoll Middle School

  • Springfield Middle School

    Springfield Middle School also resides in the Fort Mill area in South Carolina. Springfield comes right behind the above Pleasant Knoll as the #2 Middle school in South Carolina. They are also ranked #10 for best public middle school for teachers. My home state is on the map!

    Home - Springfield Middle School

    Home - Springfield Middle School

  • Metrolina Reginal Scholars Academy

    We are now stepping into our elementary school area and it looks like we have some repeats. Metrolina is one of them. With this charter school, there is no application fee and no interview is required.

  • Gold Hill Elementary School

    We are taking it back across the state line back into the Fort Mill area. Gold Hill Elementary is coming in at the number one elementary school in the Charlotte area. Again, since the school is directly across the state line, it’s still considered the Charlotte area. Gold Hill Elementary is in the Tega Cay area. Coming in as the #2 public elementary school in South Carolina.

  • Pleasant Knoll Elementary School

    It’s an awesome thing to have a top rated elementary and middle school in your district, but Fort Mill School District has several. While ranking #3 in the Charlotte area, Pleasant Knoll is ranked #2 in the state for best public middle school. Congrats!

  • Providence Day School

    Now, we are moving into our private school category. The number one school in the Charlotte area is Providence Day School. The yearly tuition is a little over $31k. There is a $100 application fee as well as an interview which is normal. While ranking #1 in private schools in the Charlotte area, they are ranked #2 in the state. The average graduation rate is 100% and an average SAT score of 1350!

     

  • Gaston Day School

    Gaston Day School is in Gastonia, NC. They have a $75 application fee and an interview is required. Their average yearly tuition is around $20k. They are ranked #2 in the Charlotte area and #3 in the state for best private K-12 school.

  • Charlotte Country Day School

    Charlotte Country Day has an average yearly tuition of around $28k. They are ranked #3 in the Charlotte area and #4 in the state!

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