CHARLOTTE – Mecklenburg County Public Health has received 975 doses of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The first shipment arrived Dec. 22 at the county’s Southeast Health Department … [Read more...]
Restaurant Health Inspections (Dec. 11-24)
The Mecklenburg Health Department inspected these restaurants from Dec. 11 to 24: Matthews• China Express II, 3607 Matthews-Mint Hill Road – 94.5• Domino's Pizza,3335 Siskey Pkwy. – 94.5• East 74 … [Read more...]
CATS announces Christmas, New Year’s holiday schedule
CHARLOTTE – The Charlotte Area Transit System is announcing modified transit service in observance of the upcoming holidays according to the following schedule: Thursday, Dec. 24• Local bus routes … [Read more...]
Mecklenburg leaders advise against holiday travel
By Yustin Riopko Mecklenburg County leaders are urging residents to stay home this COVID Christmas, concerned friends and family may exchange more than gifts. “Our data shows that COVID is still … [Read more...]
Helms promotes service, protects history
When Bill Helms took an early retirement from Wachovia, the corporate leader wanted to give back to the community. He got involved with his homeowners association as well as organizations … [Read more...]
Scouting endures during pandemic
Boy Scout Troop 8, based out of St. Matthew Catholic Church, recently wrapped up its Christmas tree fundraiser, a tradition spanning more than 25 years. Selling trees, wreaths and poinsettias … [Read more...]
Mount Moriah offers free COVID-19 testing
MATTHEWS – Atrium Health is partnering with Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church to offer free COVID-19 testing every third Thursday of the month. Testing takes place from 8 a.m. to 2:30 … [Read more...]
NCDOT announces South Trade Street lane closures
MATTHEWS – N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will have intermittent lane closures in place on South Trade Street between Chaphyn Lane and Marque Place this week, weather … [Read more...]
From the archives: Chief Ledford focuses on efficiency as he settles in
By Kara Lopp Editor's note: The following interview was published in the first issue of Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly during the week of Oct. 3 to 9, 2018. Mint Hill Police Chief Tim Ledford said … [Read more...]
Mint Hill police chief retiring this month
Police Chief Tim Ledford is retiring from law enforcement Dec. 31 after more than 46 years of service. Ledford joined the Mint Police Department as chief in August 2008. Town … [Read more...]