Author Archives: CW Editor

Town follows Mint Hill in adopting new rules for parades, picketing by Josh Whitener People wanting to host a parade or picket in Matthews now have new rules to follow… Read more »

Some residents getting tax refunds, Mint Hill logs more appeals than Matthews by Josh Whitener Hundreds of residents in Matthews and Mint Hill have already received tax refunds after appealing… Read more »

After siblings lost to disease, sisters stand up to make a difference by Ciera Choate After losing two siblings to pancreatic cancer, sisters Effie Baily and Nellie Townsend have dedicated… Read more »

Celebrate ‘National Night Out’ Aug. 7 Family-friendly events are planned in Matthews and Mint Hill Tuesday, Aug. 7 to celebrate National Night Out. The 29th annual nationwide free event is… Read more »

Presbyterian Hospital Matthews offers volunteer programs for teens, adults by Mike Parks You couldn’t blame Reed Capps if she never wanted to see another wheelchair in her life. The 16-year-old… Read more »

Siskey YMCA challenges neighbors to fitness contest by Abbie Bennett The Siskey YMCA is pitting neighbor against neighbor in this year’s Backyard Fitness Challenge. The team that has trained the… Read more »

Museum exhibit honors everyday people by Josh Whitener Five years ago, Silent Images founder and Matthews resident David Johnson had an idea: use photography and videography to be a voice… Read more »

Matthews-based program has been boon for local nonprofits, individuals in need by Abbie Bennett During the course of three months, the Community Health Alliance partnered with the local community to… Read more »

Matthews mayor urges commissioners to ‘think hard’ before making decision by Josh Whitener The Town of Matthews is holding off on making any decisions concerning improvements to South Trade Street,… Read more »

by Abbie Bennett The addition of a fifth floor at Presbyterian Hospital Matthews is set to be complete by the fall of 2013 despite recent heavy rain. Construction crews have… Read more »