Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly

Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly reports on the towns of Matthews and Mint Hill in print and online.

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Mint Hill and Matthews libraries had the fourth and fifth best turnout among Mecklenburg County's early voting sites.

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Matthews commissioners are scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. today to talk about its public comment policy. This comes a week after the meeting was Zoom bombed.

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Cooper & Blaire Laudermilk delivered a healthy Leap Year baby at 4:41 a.m. at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center. The boy weighed just over 9 pounds & measured 21 inches long. The Laudermilks have 2 other children, Lincoln, 3, & Lillian, 2. (Photo courtesy of Novant Health)

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Santé is participating in the Plates for Paws fundraiser. Eat there today and a portion of your bill will go to the Humane Society of Charlotte. See the full list of participants at https://t.co/PCnO4vB8DC

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Butler, Independence, Providence and Queen’s Grant will be playing for a state championship, according to brackets released by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. https://t.co/doOm2fjF4c

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Cracker Barrel, Mod Pizza, Smoothie King and Wendy’s were among Matthews-Mint Hill restaurants inspected from Feb. 15 to 21. https://t.co/jWYg371lyn

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U.S. Marine Veteran Javier Cuevas received a car last week at the Caliber Collision at 2033 Margaret Wallace Road. Technicians at Caliber Collision volunteered their personal time & skills to restore the vehicle, which was donated by GEICO.

(Photos courtesy of Caliber Collision)

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Matthews Police need help finding missing 13-year-old Sarah Gutierrez, who was last seen around 11:30 p.m. Feb. 22, in the U.S. 74 & Matthews-Mint Hill Road area. She is 5-foot-7, 75 pounds & last seen wearing a black shirt, pants & puffy coat. Call 704-847-5555 with details.

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Students at The Goddard School of Matthews sharpened their writing & drawing skills by creating Valentine’s Day cards for staff at police & fire departments as well as residents of a local nursing home. Photo courtesy of The Goddard School

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See how Bowlero Matthews, Genghis Grill, Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, Moo & Brew and other Matthews-Mint Hill area restaurants did on restaurant inspections

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Matthews commissioners kick off 2024 with fireworks. Staff has some good news for fans of the town's Fourth of July celebrations. https://t.co/5MExTWT3Oa

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Matthews Police Department’s K9 Rhett will receive a bullet & stab protective vest within 8 to 10 weeks thanks to a donation from Vested Interest in K9s.
The nonprofit has provided over 5,379 vests to K9. A single donation of $985 sponsors one vest. (Photo courtesy of MPD)

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Sandra Rose Conway greets veterans at a Rotary Club of Matthews program.

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Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center broke ground on a $45-million ER expansion in October. The project will add 19 rooms. It will be done in fall 2025. Joy Greear serves as president and chief operating officer of the hospital. Photo courtesy of Novant Health

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We'll be highlighting some of the people that made 2023 memorable leading up to our Jan. 5 edition. That's when we'll highlight the 100 Biggest Newsmakers of 2023. (Photo courtesy of the Matthews Human Services Council)

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Today is the most jolly day of the year.
• Matthews Holiday Stroll (2-4 downtown)
• Matthews Winter Wonderlights (3:30-6:30 Stumptown Park)
• Mint Hill Parade (rain or shine at 5:30 from Bain School Road to library)
• Mint Hill Tree Lighting (after parade town hall)

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Matthews leaders are weighing options of celebrating the Fourth of July without disturbing neighbors https://t.co/s72PzA8IgX

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Matthews commissioners will talk about tourism and park grants, fireworks, and the historic nature of the Funderburk House during today's meeting. https://t.co/6RJXRsHv8u

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The Mecklenburg Chapter of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution made quilts to be given to veterans who are in the hospital on Veterans Day. Members recently presented the quilts to Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. Photo courtesy of NSDAR

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Newly elected commissioner Leon Threatt believes in coming together with an honest and fair approach to solving problems. https://t.co/sshh1SD3my