MATTHEWS – Roland Bibeau's importance to Matthews is underscored by the fact that the hospital executive has received not one, but two, keys to the town. The first was earned during Novant Health … [Read more...]
Protesters work to build understanding
MINT HILL – Arden Boyle was so moved by how people came together during a peaceful demonstration in Waxhaw that she wanted to organize a similar protest in her hometown. Boyle, who lives in Queens, … [Read more...]
Matthews demonstration addresses racism, police brutality
MATTHEWS – Butler High School alum Camille Harvell admitted to a large crowd gathered June 7 outside of town hall that she did not feel safe seeing Matthews police officers at the George Floyd … [Read more...]
Tax rate: Is Matthews a 28-cent community?
MATTHEWS – Town leaders are scheduled to vote June 8 on a $26.1 million budget that maintains the $0.28 tax rate, but they'll likely have discussions by October, if not sooner, about potentially … [Read more...]
The Hill Bar & Grill to welcome customers back to dining room
MINT HILL – The Hill Bar & Grill will reopen its dining room for the first time since March on June 3. As COVID-19 started to spread across Mecklenburg County, staff decided it would be best … [Read more...]
Carmel Christian School holds virtual graduation
MATTHEWS – Carmel Christian School celebrated the Class of 2020 with a virtual graduation May 22 followed by a parade of graduates along N.C. 51 and a cap toss in the parking lot. Restrictions on … [Read more...]
Vick: I miss our calendars
I wasn't surprised when organizers canceled Matthews Alive on May 15, but losing the Labor Day festival was just another reminder it may take a while before we return back to the days before the … [Read more...]
County leader focuses on better outcomes for long-term care facilities
CHARLOTTE – As Mecklenburg County leaders discussed lifting COVID-19 restrictions in favor of the state's stay-at-home order on April 28, Commissioner Susan Harden described the escalating cases at … [Read more...]
CMS opts for virtual graduations, drive-thru diplomas
CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools plans to recognize the Class of 2020 with a prerecorded virtual graduation, a drive-through ceremony to pick up diplomas and potentially school-based … [Read more...]
Ranking government leaders for their response to COVID-19
I was watching a WSOC-TV interview with N.C. Rep. Craig Horn about education initiatives in a COVID-19 relief bill when I noticed a framed photo of Winston Churchill over his shoulder. Churchill … [Read more...]
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