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MATTHEWS – Matthews United Methodist Church will hold a special service to celebrate the Savior's birth as children show their version of the Nativity with costumes, scenery and music.
MATTHEWS – Matthews United Methodist Church celebrates the coming of the Christ Child through musical performances from its Orchestra, Sanctuary Choir, Joyful Ringers and Children's Choir.
The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Nov. 19 to 25:
CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Symphony and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are partnering to eliminate all fees for students who wish to participate in CMS’s All-County Honors Orchestra and Band.
As we close out this year with life giving us glimpses of what “normal” looks like, I am reminded of how many incredible women we have in our communities who have carried us through the past 18 months by giving of their time, their talents and their resources.
Editor's note: Matthews Mayor John Higdon announced Nov. 22 that the town's Christmas tree lighting would be moved from Stumptown Park back to the town green. We've changed this story accordingly.
MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews is offering a variety of holiday events for the entire family. The town is partnering with community organizations to make the following events possible:
MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department will implement an organized retail crime initiative in partnership with local stores from Nov. 29 to Dec. 29 called “Operation Santa Knows.”
MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department seized a handgun, four pounds of marijuana and $3,000 in cash during a traffic stop at 10:41 p.m. Nov. 14 on East Independence Boulevard.
Editor's Note: Congresswoman Alma Adams submitted these remarks to the Congressional Record on Nov. 16 as the House passed S. 796, the Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021:
There is a person in my neighborhood who spends 15 minutes a few days a week raking leaves from the gutters leading to the storm drains to the top of the hill. He then puts them in an old garbage roll-out marked “Yard,” but he then takes them to his backyard. He’s been doing this for the pas…
The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Nov. 12 to 18
RALEIGH – Many N.C. 2020 high school graduates are eligible to have tuition and fees covered at any of the 58 community colleges in the state.
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens announced that all individuals over age 18 can receive a Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine booster in stores nationwide.
CHARLOTTE – Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center has been recognized as a top performer in the 2021 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Annual Ranking by Vizient Inc.
MATTHEWS – Carrabba’s Italian Grill offers options for your next Friendsgiving, work party or family gathering.
MATTHEWS – Keith Ross, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program by using his office as a drop-off location for this year's toy drive.
MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department is working with the Mecklenburg County Fire Marshall’s Office to determine the cause of a Nov. 17 house fire in which authorities found human remains.
WEDDINGTON – Southeastern Gymnastics in Weddington has built itself into a top-tier club producing champions at the state, regional and national levels. Its reputation for having gymnasts continue their career in college is not bad either.
MATTHEWS – Stumptown AC is hoping to finish out the fall season strong with a win over Chattanooga FC.
CHARLOTTE – Rachel Hunt is running for N.C. Senate District 41 in 2022 after serving two terms in the N.C. House.
MATTHEWS – The Matthews Board of Commissioners convened Nov. 15 to talk with Stephen Straus, of Developmental Associates, about their expectations for the town manager search.
CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has approved new board of education voting districts that will split up the southern towns of Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville.
Stumptown lost to Chicago House AC 2-1 in the second to last game of the fall season.
WINSTON-SALEM – Novant Health has received straight A’s in the Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2021 Hospital Safety Grade scoring period.
MATTHEWS – After a 1-1 tie against 1904 FC last week, Stumptown AC is looking to prove they still have a few wins left in them.
CHARLOTTE – After more than 50 years operating under the same mission statement, Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont unveiled new mission and vision statements at its annual event, Good Morning, Opportunity.
CHARLOTTE – Providence High School student Emma Washburn was recently honored at the L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards Event in Hollywood as a winner in the Writers of the Future Contest.
CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools decided on boundaries Nov. 9 for a 45-classroom building on the Mint Hill Middle School campus that will relieve overcrowding at Bain, Lebanon Road and Piney Grove elementary schools starting in the 2022-23 school year.
MATTHEWS – While Mayor John Higdon was visiting Chester, S.C. in the spring of 2020, banners displayed on light poles throughout town caught his eye. The banners featured photos, names and branch of service for local veterans.
The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Oct. 5 to 11:
MATTHEWS – Bill Brawley is running for N.C. House District 103, setting up a third showdown between the former legislator and N.C. Rep. Rachel Hunt.
The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4:
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. – Pet Paradise will launch a new radiology platform at its veterinary clinics called SignalPET that uses artificial intelligence to aid in assessments of health concerns.
CHARLOTTE – Mecklenburg County Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell has announced she will run in November 2022 for her third term as District 6 commissioner.
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 84 Autobell locations Nov. 11.
MATTHEWS – After a 0-0 tie against 1904 FC last week, Stumptown AC wants to show they’re the stronger team when they play again Nov. 6 at Sportsplex at Matthews.
CHARLOTTE – Health systems, such as Atrium Health, Novant Health and StarMed Healthcare, have been registering children ages 5 to 11 for COVID-19 vaccinations beginning Nov. 4 following the FDA's authorization the week prior.
MATTHEWS – Mark Tofano and Gina Hoover will replace outgoing commissioners Dave Bland and Jeff Miller on the Matthews Board of Commissioners if election night results hold up.
MINT HILL – Twannna Henderson will replace outgoing Commissioner Mike Cochrane on the Mint Hill Board of Commissioners following the results of Election Day.
RALEIGH – Mark Tofano earned Commander of the Year honors at a fall conference of American Legion posts across North Carolina on Oct. 29 and 30 at Hilton North Hills Hotel.
CHARLOTTE – Attorney Alyssa Levine has announced her candidacy for Mecklenburg County District Court Judge and has filed papers to be on the March 8, 2022 ballot.
CHARLOTTE – With deer mating season underway, AAA Carolinas is urging motorists to be cautious and extra vigilant on the roads to help avoid collisions, as October through December is considered to be the worst months of the year for vehicle collisions with animals.
CHARLOTTE – Gabriel Esparza and Khalif Rhodes have been appointed by the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners to the Central Piedmont Community College Board of Trustees.
CHARLOTTE – The Centralina Regional Council and the Metropolitan Transit Commission have voted to endorse the CONNECT Beyond regional mobility plan.
WINSTON-SALEM – Due to decreased demand, Novant Health will reduce the hours of operation for its COVID-19 testing locations in Winston-Salem and East Mecklenburg. The health care system will also close COVID-19 testing operations at its Salisbury location.
The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants Oct. 22 to 28:
MATTHEWS – Stumptown AC will face 1904 FC on Oct. 30 at 9 p.m. at Canyon Crest Stadium.
CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted to make Nov. 1 a teacher workday at its Oct. 26 meeting.
MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews is moving funding originally earmarked for Matthews Alive to expand its Hometown Holiday programming.
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