MATTHEWS – Debbie Foster is concerned about the tree canopy in Matthews.

MATTHEWS – A group of high school students from Matthews are representing the town in state and global competitions in which aspiring engineers design, build and code robots.

The Mecklenburg County Health Department Inspected these restaurants from Jan. 20 to 26: 

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts plans to fill a void when it comes to live theater in the Charlotte region following the closing of the Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte late last year. 

MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews has recognized Greg Smith as Veteran of the Year. 

MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews has received an excellence in finance reporting award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the 24th consecutive year. 

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Board of Commissioners will talk about developing the Entertainment District during a special meeting today at 5:30 p.m. 

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Jan. 13 to 19:

Here's a look at the people who made 2022 interesting. 

Pastor Larry Whitley asked me to talk about what Martin Luther King meant to me. When he first asked me, I did not know. I know what I learned about him, but I didn’t know what he meant to me specifically – what were the words.

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Jan. 6 to 12:

MINT HILL – The Town of Mint Hill has decided to lower the speed limits of several roads in the Versage subdivision after receiving a petition from neighbors.

MINT HILL – The Mint Hill Police Department not only exceeded its $7,000 fundraising goal for Special Olympics North Carolina but it was one of the largest law enforcement donors in the state. 

MINT HILL – Two town commissioners have expressed concern about adding to the traffic on N.C. 218 if they approve a rezoning for a 66-unit age-restricted community.

MINT HILL – Pete Larsen says he has been picking up trash from roadways for 15 years. 

MINT HILL – Lischerong Enterprises & Holdings has approached the town about building two office buildings on a three-acre wooded lot by Lebanon Road Elementary School. 

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department plans to correct inaccurate crime statistics reported to the public from 2018 to 2022 following an internal personnel investigation by the US ISS Agency. 

MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource Department has announced its event schedule for 2023.

Editor’s note: District 4 school board member Stephanie Sneed gave these remarks during the Jan. 10 meeting. 

MATTHEWS – Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church will host a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Jan. 15 that includes a peaceful march to Matthews Town Hall. 

MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews has tweaked language in its animal ordinance that clarifies the violations that may warrant civil fines, adds requirements for adequate shelter for dogs and acknowledges bats. 

MATTHEWS – Mayor Pro Tem Ken McCool returned to the dais at town hall for the first time since getting seriously injured in a car crash Dec. 9 on I-26 near Airport Road in Asheville.

MATTHEWS – Town Manager Becky Hawke says the reclassification of employee salaries approved by commissioners Jan. 9 puts Matthews just behind Charlotte and Mecklenburg County for front-line positions. 

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from the Matthews and Mint Hill area from Dec. 30 to Jan. 5: 

MATTHEWS – The Town of Mint Hill has established a partnership with Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity by allocating $25,000 to provide no-cost crucial home repairs to limited-income Mint Hill residents. 

MATTHEWS – The Pizza Peel closed its doors Dec. 31 to make room for Flying Biscuit Cafe in early 2023.

CHARLOTTE – Carrabba’s Italian Grill is offering a four-course Toast to the New Year Wine Dinner featuring an evening of innovative Italian food paired with wines from the William Hill and Duckhorn Vineyards of California. 

MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource Department will mark the start of the 2023 North Carolina Year of the Trail campaign with First Day Outdoors on Jan. 1. 

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from the Matthews and Mint Hill area from Dec. 16-22:

MATTHEWS – One student has sold handmade crafts for three years in her neighborhood to raise money for Elizabeth Lane Elementary School's holiday drive for families in need. 

CHARLOTTE – The cost to heat a home this winter is a growing challenge to many. A few local small business owners decided to do something about it.

INDIAN TRAIL – Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts and The Town of Indian Trail will present an evening of dining and entertainment Jan. 20 to 22 at Indian Trail Town Hall.

MATTHEWS – Mayor Pro Tem Ken McCool was released from the hospital Dec. 16, seven days after getting injured in a car crash Dec. 9 on I-26 near Airport Road in Asheville.

MATTHEWS – Since launching nearly 30 years ago, Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts has established a reputation for excellence in theater education and live performances.

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from the Matthews and Mint Hill area from Dec. 9-15

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department is investigating a crash involving a man with a gunshot wound to his head. 

CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Area Transit System is announcing holiday office schedule and service impacts for Christmas and New Year’s Day:

For people across North Carolina, we are in the season of giving. But for others, it’s the season of stealing. 

MATTHEWS – Mayor Pro Tem Ken McCool is recovering from a multi-car pile-up that occurred on Dec. 9 on I-26 near Airport Road in Asheville. 

Here's a preview of some of today's meetings involving elected leaders in the Charlotte region. 

The Matthews Police Department released photos of suspects in a dark gray Chevrolet Equinox they say cashed a fraudulent check for $2,500 at a Matthews bank.

The Matthews Police Department released these photos to get help identifying suspects.

Ben Street launched Street Fare Farm after leaving his 9-to-5 to connect more to the land.

MATTHEWS – The Mecklenburg County Assessor’s Office is working to complete the 2023 Revaluation.

MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department will no longer accept medications for destruction as part of Operation Medicine Drop effective on Friday, Dec. 16.  

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from the Matthews and Mint Hill area from Dec. 3 to 8: 

Editor’s Note: Mecklenburg County Commissioner Leigh Altman gave these remarks Dec. 5 after taking the oath of office for a second term.

Editor's note: Mecklenburg County Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell gave these remarks after taking the oath of office for her third term on the board.