Matthews-Mint Hill

Matthews tax increase?

Town commissioners discuss bond sale and subsequent tax increase; spend $3,800 on retreat

Matthews commissioners must decide by December whether they want to sell $10.5 million worth of parks and street bonds passed by voters in 2004, Finance Director Christine Surratt said.

Miracle at St. Matthew

Spontaneous Haiti relief effort raises more than $200K, fills three storage containers

The upside to having a parish of 28,000 members is that it means there are 112,000 hands and feet doing God’s work. In two weeks’ time, Ballantyne’s St.

Re-elected without a single vote

James feels lack of opposition gives him mandate from citizens

County commissioner Bill James hears area residents loud and clear. Without one ballot cast, James was unofficially re-elected to his position as Mecklenburg County District 6 commissioner March 1 because no one filed against him.

County healthcare costs climbing

Increased demand in medical care weighs on commissioners as cuts loom

As Mecklenburg County commissioners try to combat a $70.7 million shortfall this fiscal year and at least a $15 million shortfall next year, the board learned March 2 money for healthcare services will also likely increase.

Meet your candidates

Editor’s note: Filing has ended and the candidate list is set. Some will meet in May primary elections to determine who will be on the ballot in November. Here are the basics on some of the contested races where Matthews and Mint Hill voters will have a say. Stay tuned for more election coverage as the campaigning heats up.

Proposed Mint Hill retail development spurs questions

Charlotte-based American Asset Corporation, which has its eye on developing about 54 acres in downtown Mint Hill into a retail center, took heat from Mint Hill commissioners at a public hearing on the topic Feb. 25.