CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Area Transit System is announcing the CATS Call Center, Lost and Found, Pass Sales and Information Office at the Charlotte Transportation Center will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, in observance of Thanksgiving. 

What's in a name? One of the first panels that you encounter in the Matthews Heritage Museum asks that very question. The panel goes on to explain that Matthews has been known to have three names. The area was first called Stumptown as it was said that settlers in the area were taking trees …

Media CHARLOTTE – It’s holiday shopping season and many consumers are searching online and social media for the perfect gifts. 

MATTHEWS – Many people drive by the Reid House at 134 W. John Street and wonder what’s inside. 

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Nov. 11 to 17: 

MATTHEWS – The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department arrested Benjamin Wayne Damron,36, of Charlotte, on Nov. 18 on nine counts of taking indecent liberties with a child, and one (1) count of sexual battery against an adult, according to the Matthews Police Department. 

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department has asked for the public’s help in identifying three people from an armed robbery that occurred at 6:22 a.m. Nov. 18 at the Ocean Door Arcade at 11032 E. Independence Blvd.  

MATTHEWS – Novant Health Matthews Medical Center has decked its lobby for the Festival of Trees. 

CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Area Transit System is extending the survey period for the future LYNX Silver Line light rail. 

WINSTON-SALEM – Novant Health joins health systems across the country working to support an earlier peak in flu season, coupled with COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases. 

MATTHEWS – Town leaders are already thinking about what’s next following the approval of park and transportation bonds during the Nov. 8 election. 

MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews will contract with Carolina Cajun Concrete to add a sidewalk to North Ames Street. 

MATTHEWS – Town Manager Becky Hawke will negotiate a contract with SAMET Corporation for pre-construction services associated with the future Fire Station 3. 

MATTHEWS – Town leaders are granting L.L. Bean access to Matthews Station Street for a two-day pop-up retail shop on Nov. 26 and 27. 

November is National Family Caregivers Month. There are more than 11 million family caregivers in the U.S and nearly half of these caregivers provide help to someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Here in North Carolina, there are 356,000 caregivers who provided 514 million hours valu…

For many who have lost a child, their overwhelming sadness is made more intense by feeling alone in their grief. That’s why Carolina Caring is hosting Linking Hearts, a caring and supportive space for parents to come together for empathy, understanding and hope. 

INDIAN TRAIL – Many people know Ken McCool as mayor pro tem for Matthews but sports card hobbyists know him as a Cody Zeller super collector. 

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Board of Commissioners will convene Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. to talk about next steps following the passing of the parks and transportation bonds during its Nov. 14 meeting. 

 The holiday season is fast approaching and can bring a jumble of emotions — especially for those who have recently experienced the death of a loved one. These strong feelings can be harder to manage than friends and family members may realize. 

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregivers Month. To mark these events, the Alzheimer’s Association - Western Carolina Chapter is encouraging people to lend a helping hand to more than 356,000 family members and friends serving as Alzheimer’s caregivers.

Bingo is a favorite game among both children and adults alike. Lighthearted activity can help relieve some of the stress and pain surrounding grief. 

United Way of North Carolina’s NC 211 is partnering with AARP to provide family caregivers with support from trained, local Navigators. Participants will receive calls from NC 211 staff throughout the program to provide emotional support and offer a confidential space to talk about the highs…

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Nov. 4 to 10: 

MATTHEWS – Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity presented  the Town of Mint Hill with its Groundbreaking Partnership Award at the nonprofit’s Building Hope Breakfast on Nov. 9. 

CHARLOTTE – The Mecklenburg County Beekeepers Association is accepting registration for 2023 Bee School.

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3:

CHARLOTTE – In honor of  Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Bonefish Grill is offering a free order of the restaurant’s Bang Bang Shrimp with a soft beverage to service members, veterans and first responders with show of ID. 

MATTHEWS – The United Women in Faith at Matthews United Methodist Church and Matthews HELP Center will host an Arts and Crafts Extravaganza featuring Christmas gifts from 55 vendors.

MATTHEWS – Several Matthews churches are organizing a Community Thanksgiving Service.

CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Area Transit System is announcing that all bus routes, LYNX Blue Line, CityLYNX Gold Line and paratransit services will be fare free on Election Day, Nov. 8, to provide easier access to polling locations.

CHARLOTTE – Autobell Car Wash will offer all veterans and active-duty service members a free Ride-Thru Exterior car wash, or an equivalent credit toward another wash option, at all Autobell locations in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Maryland on Nov. 11. 

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying people suspected of larceny from auto and fraud.  

I was very disappointed to find in my mailbox last weekend a slick, glossy mailer that was clearly intended to ask Matthews voters to support the bond referenda on this November’s election ballot.

MATTHEWS – Matt Simpkins, Thomas Bogan and Travis Masters have worked since 2017 to achieve their dream of opening a distillery in their hometown. They recently opened Oaklore Distilling Co. at the corner of Monroe Road and Matthews Township Parkway. 

If you’re planning to get festive with your Christmas, or other holiday decorations, keep your eyes open for this scam. BBB Scam Trackerhas received complaints about false advertisements and phony promises for holiday decor. 

MATTHEWS – C.O.S.Kids has named Tomorrow Allen-Collins its new executive director. 

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Oct. 21 to 27: 

MATTHEWS – The Charlotte Area Transit System will be getting feedback on potential alignment and station changes next month for the LYNX Silver Line, a light rail project designed to connect commuters from Matthews to Uptown Charlotte and beyond.