News
Matthews proposes tax, fee increases
By Josh Whitener Matthews residents could soon pay more in taxes and fees. Town Manager Hazen Blodgett is recommending a 2-cent tax increase for the 2013-14 fiscal year, which would… Read more
Nonprofit seeks cash, volunteer leaders to remain intact
By Kara Lopp Mint Hill Arts is in trouble. The nonprofit arts organization needs cash and volunteer leaders to stay afloat. That was the message Mint Hill Arts President Anthony… Read more
Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly Business Briefs May 17
Carolina Beer Temple opens in Matthews Carolina Beer Temple poured its first craft beers last week in Matthews. Rob and Megan Jacik opened Carolina Beer Temple at 131 Matthews Station… Read more
Sports
Coaches believe Patriot hurdler’s improvement could reach great heights
By Andrew Stark The change was quite simple, really, but the results it produced for Independence boys track and field standout Caleb Walker have been phenomenal. Walker began this season… Read more
Covenant Day junior Hutchinson has thrived while replacing former Lions star
Entering the season, Covenant Day baseball coach David Houseton knew his team was going to be a force to be reckoned with. After all, many of the key players that… Read more
Butler’s Trail Blazers
By Andrew Stark At last season’s Class 4A Western Regional girls track and field meet, the Butler quartet of Maxine Glenn, Breanna Lee, Felicia McCarthy and Alexis Davis teamed to… Read more
Education
Student’s art catches eye of book publisher
By Morgan Smith When Matthews Elementary School fourth-grader Ayah Zoabi drew pictures of characters from the book “Wonder” by R. J. Palacio, she was just trying to put faces to… Read more
Under-construction elementary school gets first health inspection
By Kara Lopp Before the new Bain Elementary School opens to students this fall, officials must replace water damaged ceiling tiles, improve landscaping drainage, install a valve in a handicapped… Read more
Matthews resident Teacher of the Year finalist
By Morgan Smith All students at McKee Road Elementary School know teacher Doug Smith. The Matthews resident is one of the first faces they see in the morning, always headlining… Read more
Arts & Entertainment
Post plans Memorial Day celebration
By Josh Whitener American Legion Post 235 in Matthews is gearing up to host its annual As Memorial Day celebration honoring U.S. service members. The annual Memorial Day celebration takes… Read more
Matthews Artists Guild show features members’ favorite artwork
By Josh Whitener The Matthews Artists Guild’s new exhibit is bringing out the best of the best. MAG is launching its annual members-only, competitive art show and will host an… Read more
Dancing their way into spring
By Josh Whitener The stage of Matthews’ Fullwood Theater will soon become a world of royalty and enchantment as members of the nonprofit Charlotte City Ballet Company celebrate spring with… Read more
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