N.C. Sen. Jeff Jackson Matthews Mayor Pro Tem Renee Garner's family was without health insurance for four months during the COVID-19 pandemic after her husband was laid off from his job. When … [Read more...]
CATS studies rail trail along future LYNX Silver Line
CATS Planner Jason Lawrence (right) is leading a study of a trail along the future LYNX Silver Line. CMG file photo The development of the LYNX Silver Line from Belmont to Matthews will kick off … [Read more...]
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center takes on COVID-19
Jason Bernd Novant Health Matthews Medical Center's top executive assured town leaders Jan. 11 that his hospital is equipped to treat patients following a holiday season in which health officials … [Read more...]
Metro Diner rolling out savory waffle dishes
Photo courtesy of Metro Diner CHARLOTTE – Metro Diner is introducing dishes next week that feature savory meals on top of waffles pressed from stuffing. The restaurant's new Stuff N’ Waffles … [Read more...]
Matthews-Mint Hill Restaurant Inspections (Jan. 1-7)
The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from Jan. 1 to 7: MatthewsChar Bar No. 7, 3118 Fincher Farm Road – 95Hibachi Buffet Sushi & Grill, 9925 E. Independence … [Read more...]
Matthews police make arrest in purse-snatching
MATTHEWS – The Matthews Police Department arrested a man accused of snatching a woman's purse around 6 a.m. Jan. 7 at the 1900 block of Windsor Hill Drive. The victim told officers a man had … [Read more...]
Artist makes giant sculpture of Butler High School’s mascot
Joe Edward made smaller versions of bulldogs in order to fine-tune his design before starting on the final model. Photo courtesy of Linda Edwards “A labor of love” is how Joe Edwards describes his … [Read more...]
De La Jara: Let’s put our students first
Editor’s note: Jennifer De La Jara, an at-large member on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, advocated for county commissioners to fully fund the school district during a public hearing on … [Read more...]
Appointments for COVID-19 vaccine fill up fast in Mecklenburg County
Older adults flooded Mecklenburg County's phone system in hopes of securing a spot in line for the first round of COVID-19 vaccine. On the first day adults 75 and older could register for the … [Read more...]
Older adults in Mecklenburg County can schedule COVID-19 vaccine
CHARLOTTE – Mecklenburg County Public Health will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to Phase 1B Group 1, which includes all adults 75 years or older regardless of medical condition or living situation, … [Read more...]