What a difference a decade makes. The 2010s started cautiously as Matthews, Mint Hill and Mecklenburg County tried to get through the remnants of the Great Recession. The county was looking at … [Read more...]
Forest: North Carolina can finally bridge the urban-rural divide
By Dan Forest Over the past decade, conservative policies have led to unprecedented growth in many parts of North Carolina. Our urban areas are doing well. But for every tower-crane dotting the … [Read more...]
Nine storylines to follow in 2020
You don't need force powers to predict some of the biggest storylines of 2020. Several seeds were planted over the course of 2019 that will begin to bear fruit this year. Light rail The Charlotte … [Read more...]
Looking at last year’s storylines
Hindsight is 20/20 when looking back at predictions. Last year, I outlined 11 storylines that would linger into 2019. Here's what happened to each of those observations. Congressional drama What I … [Read more...]
Make Small Business Saturday more than a one-time event
By Quint Studer Nov. 30 is Small Business Saturday. Starting in 2010, American Express designated this day – the Saturday after Thanksgiving each year – to encourage people to “Shop Small.” The … [Read more...]
FINE PRINT: New resident wonders if out-of-state custody order is valid
Dear Attorney, I just relocated to North Carolina from another state. I have a custody and child support order from my former state. Are the orders good in North Carolina or do I need to get a North … [Read more...]
Simmons: I didn’t vote, but I wanted to
On Nov. 5, I woke up at 7:45 a.m. I poured myself a cup of coffee. I packed my lunch. I checked my Instagram. I made a smoothie. I brushed my teeth. I got dressed. I told my boyfriend to have a great … [Read more...]
Letter: Higdon was responsive to community during rezoning
Unfortunately, a political advertisement that ran in your Oct. 11 edition contained misinformation regarding the role of John Higdon in the development at 10252 Monroe Road. As members of the … [Read more...]
Letter: Matthews is at a crossroads
By George Young This Nov. 5, the voters have a stark choice on their choice for Mayor of the Town of Matthews. On one hand, you have the incumbent Paul Bailey, who as a sitting mayor has embarked on … [Read more...]
Vick: Each candidate’s best moment during our election forum
Organizing an election forum can be tough, especially when you have 13 candidates sharing a stage. The Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly settled on a format that involved clumping candidates in groups of … [Read more...]
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