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Dr. Michael Smith featured on WTVI's Healthwise
Tune in to WTVI - PBS - Charlotte this Sunday, July 5th at 6:00 pm to see Dr. Michael Smith from Carolinas Natural Health on Healthwise. He will be discussing a Natural Approach to Your Health.
This is the first time in the show's 10+ year history that a Naturopathic Physician will be featured. The program will include an introduction to Naturopathic medicine and important health information for you. It will also be an important opportunity to highlight NCANP (North Carolina Association of Naturopathic Physicians) www.ncanp.com
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4th of July in Matthews!
July 4, 2009 from 5:30pm to 11pm – Town Hall and Stumptown Park
July 11
Saturday
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American Legion Post 235
July 11, 2009 from 8am to 9am – PJ's Restaurant
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Family Fun Field Day
July 11, 2009 from 11am to 3pm – The United House of Prayer
July 14
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July 18
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Community Yard Sale Benefit
July 18, 2009 from 7am to 1pm – Christ Covenant Church Parking Lot
July 21
Tuesday
July 22
Wednesday
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Introduction to Get It Together Workshops
July 22, 2009 from 8:30am to 10am – Zebra Restaurant
Blog Posts
Matthews Mayor Won't Seek 10th Term in Office
Currently, Myers is the longest serving active mayor in Mecklenburg County and the small town of Matthews more than doubled in population size in his 18 years in office.
Myers also served on two major transportation committees in the region helping to direct road funds and the construction of Charlotte's light rail line.… Continue
Posted by News Desk on July 1, 2009 at 9:22am
2 Firefighters Treated for Heat Exhaustion
Several departments battled heavy smoke and flames at the East Coast Container Corp. on Campus Ridge Road near Central Piedmont Community College's Levine campus.
"We're in the high 90s here today. In the heat of the fire we've had some heat-related issues," Mike Petleski, assistant fire marshal with Mecklenburg County, said. "One or two people were treated on the scene."
With mos… Continue
Posted by News Desk on June 30, 2009 at 9:50am
Miss North Carolina is from Matthews - Hoping to Raise Scoliosis Awareness
Southard, who is from Matthews but won the open Miss Raleigh contest, has scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine.
Southard's experience, including surgery two years ago to insert a metal rod in her back, gave her a new confidence, she said.
During her reign, she hopes to raise awareness for her platform, "Scoliosis: Ahead of the Curv… Continue
Posted by News Desk on June 30, 2009 at 9:47am
Charm is charm in Cinderella
Over in Matthews, there's one overpowering reason to catch the Matthews Playhouse edition of Cinderella. Steve Bryan is back on the local radar as Cindy's wicked stepmother, bustling with true Rodgers & Hammerstein flamboyance -- and a fresh shtick or two. It's a warm-up for Bryan's upcoming feature role in The Producers next month at CP, but why not collect the full set?
Jamey Varnadore, also bound… Continue
Posted by News Desk on June 29, 2009 at 9:54am
I'm in.
But as I thought on those words and that commitment this morning, I realized that it could be related to everythin… Continue
Posted by Reggie Byrum on June 29, 2009 at 8:45am
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What's your favorite place to eat in Matthews? 5 Replies
Since moving our office above Kristophers earlier this month, I have rediscovered how much I used to enjoy going there when I first moved to Matthews in 2002. What is your favorite restaurant and w...
Tagged: restaurant matthews, nc
Started by Darryl Parker in Things to Do. Last reply by katie Blackwell-Martin Jul 1.
Job Transition Support Group 2 Replies
Have you recently lost your job (I did) and was wondering if others in the Matthews community would like to create a support group to help with networking. If you are interested in meeting send me ...
Started by Linda Hendley in Features / Requests / Development. Last reply by Linda Hendley Jun 27.
Anyone Twittering? 8 Replies
Any other Matthews folks Twittering? Post your link here: Me: @DarrylParker
Started by Darryl Parker in Around the Potbellied Stove. Last reply by April Ferry Jun 26.
Parking Lot in lieu of Trees? 8 Replies
The USPS for Matthews 28105 has purchased the land next to their facility. I have heard several rumors in the last few weeks that this area is intended for a parking lot and all of the old growth t...
Started by Darryl Parker in Around the Potbellied Stove. Last reply by Debbie Foster Jun 24.
Wingate Commons Development 4 Replies
Does anyone have any opinions or thoughts on this project that's coming to John Street? Have you looked at it?
Started by Adam Brooks in Matthews NC News. Last reply by Adam Brooks Jun 23.
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