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=MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department arrested three men suspected of trying to break into cars.
MATTHEWS – Barbara Taylor spent more than a year fleshing out the history of the area of Matthews known as Tank Town, from its beginnings in 1878 to when it became known as the Crestdale community during the 20th century.
CHARLOTTE – The CMS Foundation partnered with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to highlight stories from diverse viewpoints on the school experience during the pandemic.
MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department arrested a break-in suspect while conducting a security check in the Annecy neighborhood.
MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department has issued a silver alert to help find a missing young man.
In honor of National Ice Cream Day on July 18, we looked through the archives to find the most iconic moments in local ic cream history.
MATTHEWS – stayAPT Suites is developing locations in Charlotte (9655 Statesville Road) and Rock Hill (840 Patriot Pkwy.).
MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews is launching a Military Hometown Heroes Banner Program.
MINT HILL – Blair Road United Methodist Church will host a community event called “Family Reunion” as part of a month-long time of renewal.
MINT HILL – The Tina Ross Afternoon in the Park will return as a tribute to the late Commissioner Tina Ross in honor of her love for the arts and the Town of Mint Hill.
The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from July 16 to 22:
Earlier this summer, North Carolinians saw just how troubling a ransomware attack can be as the Colonial Pipeline shutdown wreaked havoc at gas stations across the Southeast. But this wasn’t a one-time thing – ransomware attacks are on the rise. Last year alone, nearly a quarter of the 1,644…
Most communities in southern Mecklenburg and western Union counties held candidate filing between July 2 and 16 for the Nov. 2 election. Candidates running for office are required to file their paperwork to officially be added to the ballot.
CHARLOTTE – The State Laboratory of Public Health identified West Nile virus in a mosquito collected in central Mecklenburg County on July 14.
MATTHEWS – The Hooks-Orr Matthews Post 235 Junior American Legion baseball team has qualified for the state tournament in its first official season.
MATTHEWS — A new addiction and mental health clinic recently opened on Senna Drive off Matthews Township Parkway, offering another option for those on the path to recovery.
MATTHEWS – Residents in Williams Station and along Windsor Chase Drive could get some new neighbors. It depends on how town commissioners move forward with the rezoning petition in their laps.
(The Center Square) – The number of children homeschooled in North Carolina jumped nearly 21% during the pandemic, a recent state report shows.
MINT HILL – Retired banking executive Mike Cochrane will not run for a third term on the Mint Hill Board of Commissioners in 2021, opening up an opportunity for at least one new member.
MATTHEWS – Town Commissioners Dave Bland and Jeff Miller were not among the eight candidates that filed campaign paperwork with the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections by the July 16 deadline.
MATTHEWS – What do you think of the Matthews Police Department? Now is your time to tell them. The department is asking Matthews residents to complete a survey that will be used to grade its level of service, identify opportunities to improve and guide its strategic planning process. The sur…
MATTHEWS – Showing it is never too late to return to college for learning new ideas, Vietnam veterans Stephen Wilfong, Al Cerino Jr. and Gordon Greene attended the N.C. American Legion College from July 8 to 10 in Raleigh.
CULLOWHEE – The N.C. General Assembly appointed Matthews resident Bill Brawley to serve on the Western Carolina University Board of Trustees from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025.
MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department and Matthews Fire & EMS are teaming up with One Blood for its annual Battle of the Badges blood drive.
The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from July 9 to 15:
MATTHEWS – The Rotary Club of Matthews recognized Quincy Smith with Officer of the Month honors for June after he helped a homeless woman in an electric wheelchair get to where she needed to go.
MATTHEWS – The Matthews Veterans Advisory Committee is seeking nominations for the Veteran of the Year.
MINT HILL – Wayback Burgers encourages customers to celebrate National French Fry Day nationwide with free fries.
CHARLOTTE – Mecklenburg County commissioners have agreed to release funding to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools while the school board will strive to be more transparent as a result of mediation.
CHARLOTTE – The Mecklenburg County Board of Elections has updated its list of candidates for the 2021 municipal elections.
CHARLOTTE – Charlotte and regional partners will host community meetings, beginning July 12, to engage with the community on the station area planning process for the LYNX Silver Line.
CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Area Transit System will increase frequency for express bus routes beginning July 12.
The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from July 2 to 8:
Stacks Kitchen, New Zealand Cafe and Mario's Italian Restaurant are popular restaurants in the Matthews area, but they also share a rare distinction of winning Best of the Weekly readers choice awards annually over the campaign's six-year history.
CHARLOTTE – Writing from her own experiences with marriage and family life, Leigh Davis highlights the complexity of marriage and the importance of a faith-centered relationship in “Third Time at Bat: A Memoir of Marriages.”
MATTHEWS – After canceling in 2020 due to COVID-19, Matthews Alive organizers are excited to celebrate the Labor Day weekend festival's 29th year safely from Sept. 3 to 6 in downtown Matthews.
CHARLOTTE – Gibbie Harris will retire as Mecklenburg County public health director at the end of this year.
CHARLOTTE – N.C. Sen. Jeff Jackson has raised more than $2 million toward his bid to flip North Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat.
The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from June 25 to July 1:
WINSTON-SALEM ― Novant Health announced that all of its mass vaccination sites will be closed July 5 in observance of the national holiday.
Readers of Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly could vote for their favorite businesses in our annual Best of the Weekly readers choice awards from May 7 to 28.
Best Custom Home Builder: Goodwin Custom Homes
Best Community Theater: Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts
Best College Preparation Service: College Admissions Strategies
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