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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 »

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 »

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 »

Learn about U.S. 74 construction plans The N.C. Department of Transportation will host a citizen’s workshop Tuesday, May 21 to discuss upcoming improvements for U.S. 74/Independence Boulevard between Albemarle Road… Read more »

Police 5K prompts road closures Portions of Lebanon Road and Pine Lake Lane in Mint Hill will be closed Saturday, May 18 during a 5K to raise money for the… Read more »

By Josh Whitener Bob Warner’s story might sound faintly familiar to fans of “The Hobbit” or “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. Warner received a precious ring from his wife,… Read more »

Stacks Kitchen opens in Matthews A Waxhaw favorite is now open in Matthews. Stacks Kitchen welcomed its first Matthews customers Monday, May 6 in the Hillside Plaza at 11100 Monroe… Read more »

Meet Mint Hill’s firefighters The Mint Hill Volunteer Fire Department will host an open house May 19, a Sunday. The free event, which runs from 2 to 5 p.m., will… Read more »

Chipotle employee injured during armed robbery Matthews police are asking for the public’s help to identify two men they say robbed the Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant by gunpoint Thursday, May… Read more »

By Kara Lopp Employees of the Mint Hill Police Department bid farewell recently to two of its finest – on four legs, that is. Police K-9s Ajay and Bady have… Read more »