Monthly Archives: February 2012

Matthews Athletic and Recreation Association hosts softball camp for special needs children, seeks volunteers by Josh Whitener Tracey Backus of Matthews always wanted to see her daughter, Caroline, participate in… Read more »

State doesn’t plan to replace trees cut on N.C. 51 by Kara Lopp Five oak trees along N.C. 51 in downtown Mint Hill – all estimated to be at least… Read more »

Matthews resident creates Sunday morning talk radio show for seniors by Josh Whitener In a culture that often overlooks senior adults, a group of locals are reaching out to these… Read more »

Mint Hill’s Pack 198 awards badges Scouts with Cub Scout pack 198, based at St. Luke Catholic Church in Mint Hill, received awards and badges last weekend as well as… Read more »

Mint Hill has launched an online survey about its parks and recreation offerings. The survey, available at  www.minthill.com/parksurvey, asks area residents how often they visit each of Mint Hill’s two… Read more »

A 97-year-old Matthews native whose life has been marked by volunteerism is the latest recipient of the Nancy Glenn Community Servant Award. The Matthews Human Services Council recently presented this… Read more »

Matthews will accept applications through March 7 from area nonprofits that want to be involved with one of the town’s festivals and receive a grant of up to $1,500. “Staff… Read more »

The N.C. Department of Transportation will add a four-way stop this summer at the intersection of CPCC Lane and Campus Ridge Road in Matthews. The change comes after a request… Read more »

Matthews police are searching for a middle-aged man they say robbed the Charlotte Metro Credit Union, 11110 E. Independence Blvd., at about 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22. The man is… Read more »

Feb. 14 to 20 Matthews Charges/citations Feb. 20: Christopher Simmons, 26, of 303 McLeod St. Possession of a schedule IV drug, possession of a schedule VI drug, possession of drug… Read more »