N.C. Rep. Rachel Hunt was receptive to a legislative agenda from Matthews commissioners based on the idea that the government closest to the people governs best. Hunt, who won a second term … [Read more...]
Feelers put out for dog park sponsors
The Matthews Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resource Department asked town leaders if they had enough leash to seek private sponsorships for a future dog park. Corey King, who directs the … [Read more...]
Veterans request renaming Stumptown Park
The Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235 has requested Matthews rename Stumptown Park to honor military veterans. This comes after the post restored the park's veterans memorial. Mayor John Higdon … [Read more...]
Matthews town staff could get raises
Matthews Town Manager Hazen Blodgett will ask commissioners Dec. 14 for a 3% raise for his staff, beginning January 2021, as well as the ability to shift the pay scale 3% to provide more competitive … [Read more...]
Winston may close schools without board approval
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools gave authority Nov. 24 to Superintendent Earnest Winston to shift individual schools from in-person to remote learning as needed through June 30 to ensure the health and … [Read more...]
The show must go on for Matthews Playhouse
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts was supposed to be celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, but COVID-19 has prompted the community theater organization to adapt to a world in which … [Read more...]
CMS approaches Mint Hill about new elementary school
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is moving forward with plans to add an elementary school to the Mint Hill Middle School campus. Dennis LaCaria, on behalf of the school board, has presented the … [Read more...]
CMS delays in-person instruction for middle school
A shortage of available bus drivers at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has stalled the district's plans to bring middle school students back for in-person learning beginning Nov. 23. Instead, … [Read more...]
Goose Creek getting sewer extension
Construction will begin next month on a project to extend the sewer system along the Goose Creek basin, parallel to I-485, to Mint Hill Veterans Park. Charlotte Water held a virtual meeting … [Read more...]
Brawley ready to return to N.C. House
Bill Brawley recalls a point in 2015 when leadership within the N.C. General Assembly sought to change the way the state distributes sales tax revenue, potentially costing Mecklenburg County upwards … [Read more...]
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