Category Archives: Matthews

The First Gingerbread House Competition was held last week as part of the Matthews Hometown Holiday Celebration. Fourteen houses were constructed for the contest and the plan is to have this competition next year. Adult Category Winners: 1st- Sylvia Serdula; Second – Kate … Continue reading →

Two separate fires this weekend in Matthews resulted in damage to a home and an apartment complex.The first fire occurred Saturday around 3 p.m. at the Berkshires of Matthews off Chamber Ridge Drive. Three apartments sustained damage in the fire … Continue reading →

Matthews Alive Inc. is hosting a Gingerbread House Contest in conjunction with the Town of Matthews’ Hometown Holidays Celebration. The contest is open to everyone. There are three categories: children, adults, and groups. The “house” can be any imaginative dwelling … Continue reading →

The Matthews Police Department and local Oasis Shriners recently partnered together to hold a golf tournament to raise funds for the DARE Program. The Matthews Police Department is only one of two departments in Mecklenburg County who have DARE Programs. … Continue reading →

Mint Hill area residents will be offered a survey to take so the town can get feedback on its comprehensive land use plan. The town of Matthews is also seeking input on its future. It is conducting its Biannual Citizens … Continue reading →

Alicia Murph has been named the 2010 Outstanding Business License Official by the N.C. Business License Association. She received the award at the association’s annual conference in Asheville last week. Alicia is the Finance Specialist and Revenue Collector for the … Continue reading →

The Town of Matthews has implemented a new downtown parking plan. The new regulations include designating several parking areas as 2 hour parking, 30 minute parking and 24 hour parking. Signage detailing the new rules is now up and is … Continue reading →

Many people have commented on the planters and hanging baskets in Downtown Matthews and have asked for the names of the plants. Below is a listing of the plants sent out by the town that are in the planters and … Continue reading →

Alanna Bhargava, a 9-year-old from Matthews, had a wish come true Tuesday. Alanna has a life-threatening medical condition, and through the Make-A-Wish Foundation was given a room makeover courtesy of Broyhill Furniture. Since children with severe health issues often have … Continue reading →

View Larger Map Be advised that we are closing Sam Newell Road between Independence & NC51 due to a creek overflowing the roadway. Matthews Station Street, between Beantown & the Chamber, is also closed due to flooding of the roadway.

A press release from Matthews. Do you enjoy keeping things in meticulous order? Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community? If you have a couple hours a week to spare, the Matthews Branch Library would like … Continue reading →