Category Archives: Matthews
Presbyterian Hospital-Matthews honors the military
Presbyterian Hospital-Matthews held its annual Memorial Day Ceremony last Thursday. The hospital honored veterans and currently-serving military personnel. The ceremony featured an aerial demonstration, wreath laying ceremony, recognition of the Armed Services and service anthems performed by the Sun Valley … Continue reading
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Matthews will de-annex nine properties
It’s not too often you see a town de-annex, but that’s what’s happening in Matthews. Nine lots on Community Park Drive will be de-annexed by the town. Stallings will in turn will take them over. Residents along the road asked … Continue reading
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Students create art to show how they would prevent violence
Students from Matthews Elementary School recently participated in a Silence the Violence Poster Contest. The contest is sponsored annually by the Matthews Police Department. Students are asked to tell a story on how they will work to prevent violence using their artistic skills. … Continue reading
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Matthews town manager delivers budget to the board
There will be no tax or fee increase in the town of Matthews if the town board approves the budget submitted to them Monday by Town Manager Hazen Blodgett. The fiscal year 2011-2012 budget proposed by Blodgett would be $18,517,074. The budget … Continue reading
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Town of Matthews seeks committee members
The Town of Matthews Appearance/Tree Advisory Committee has an opening for a new member and the Transportation Advisory Committee has two openings for new members. Meetings of the Appearance/Tree Advisory Committee are held on the third Monday of every month … Continue reading
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Update on stabbing in Matthews
From Matthews Police: At approximately 6:45 AM on Thursday April 14, 2011, a person was stabbed in hishome on Campus Ridge Rd. The victim and suspect are friends and had been consuming alcohol priorto the assault. The two got into … Continue reading
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Stabbing in Matthews leaves one person in ‘serious’ condition
[wpgmappity id="3"] One person was stabbed this morning in Matthews after a fight at a home on Campus Ridge Road near CPCC, police reported. The two people, who police said were partying all night, began arguing this morning when one … Continue reading
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Dennis Green named Matthews Fire and EMS Chief
The Town of Matthews has a new fire and EMS chief. Dennis Green, a resident of Mint Hill, was named to the post on Monday. Green has worked for the Town of Matthews since 1991 when he was named Chief of … Continue reading
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Weekend accident kills Butler student
A Butler student was killed in a car accident Friday night. Police say that a black Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck driven by Michael Dimaggio had overturned several times on Pleasant Plains Road near Chesswood Drive in Matthews. Continue reading
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Town of Matthews wins first place in communications competition
The Town of Matthews won first place in two categories at the third annual Excellence in Communications Awards presented March 31 at the Historic Cumberland County Courthouse by NC3C, the North Carolina City & County Communicators. The town won for … Continue reading
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Matthews names employee of the year
Debbie Hartman has been named the Town of Matthews Employee of the Year. Debbie has worked for the Matthews Police Department since 1998. Her fellow coworkers nominated her for this honor because of her compassion and care for women who … Continue reading
600 trees will line greenway in Matthews
Work is underway to plant more than 600 trees on the Four Mile Creek Greenway in Matthews. The trees will be planted along Four Mile Creek and will deter erosion of the stream bank. The trees will be of various … Continue reading
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Matthews offering grants to downtown businesses
The Town of Matthews is launching a Façade Enhancement Grant program for businesses in the Downtown Overlay District. Businesses in this district may apply for funds to improve the facades of their buildings. Projects that may be eligible include: canvas style awnings, … Continue reading
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