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Charlotte council members concerned about doubling density

3 days ago | thecharlotteweekly.com | Justin Vick

CHARLOTTE – A pair of rezoning applications with no site plans in the Cotswold area prompted a policy discussion among Charlotte City Council over the potential of developers splitting lots in neighborhoods and doubling down on density.
Matthews extends welcome to hotel project

3 days ago | thecharlotteweekly.com | Justin Vick

MATTHEWS – Epic Hospitality received the approvals from the Town of Matthews necessary to build a 104-room hotel on Council Place. Town commissioners voted April 14 to approve the project, contingent on a post construction ordinance, which representatives of Epic Hospitality said was waiting for approval. “The applicant has been working diligently to address concerns that were raised during the Dec. 9 public hearing,” Senior Planner Rob Will told town commissioners April 14.
South Charlotte Restaurant Inspections (April 10-16)

1 week ago | thecharlotteweekly.com | Justin Vick

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from April 10 to 16: Charlotte restaurants (28209)• Bonchon, 1600 E. Woodlawn Road – 96• Clean Catch Fish Market, 2820 Selwyn Ave. – 97• Domino’s Pizza, 4755 South Blvd. – 100• Harris Teeter (deli), 4101 Park Road – 97• Harris Teeter (meat/seafood), 2717 South Blvd. – 99.5• Kung Fu Tea, 4200 South Blvd. – 95.5• Rhino Market & Deli, 4300 Congress St. – 97• Skyland Family Restaurant, 4544 South Blvd.
Union County Restaurant Inspections (April 10-16)

1 week ago | thecharlotteweekly.com | Justin Vick

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Matthews-Mint Hill Restaurant Inspections (April 10-16)

1 week ago | thecharlotteweekly.com | Justin Vick

The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from April 10 to 16: Matthews restaurants• Beach And Borough, 2800 Campus Ridge Road – 99.5• Chef Henry Catering, 1050 Devore Lane– 97.5• El Valle Mexican Restaurant, 305 W. John St. – 96• Great Harvest Bread Co, 110 Matthews Station St. – 96• Harris Teeter (meat/seafood), 3100 Weddington Road – 98• Jersey Mikes, 1909 Matthews Township Pkwy. – 94• Jonathans, 10630 Independence Pointe Pkwy.
Union County festivals have alien, dog & food truck themes

1 week ago | thecharlotteweekly.com | Justin Vick

Communities in western Union County have built spring festivals around relatable themes such as aliens, arts, dogs, food and movies. The best part is you don’t have to make tough decisions about which one to go to – you can catch them all without having to teleport. Indian Trail: Paws in the ParkCrooked Creek Park will be filled with pooches and their beloved hoomans at Indian Trail Parks and Recreation’s Paws in the Park.
Matthews mayor encouraged by Cotham's transit bill

1 week ago | thecharlotteweekly.com | Justin Vick

MATTHEWS – Mayor John Higdon is encouraged by a new bill filed by N.C. Rep. Tricia Cotham that would open the door for the Silver Light East to potentially continue as a light rail project. Cotham filed House Bill 948, The PAVE Act, on April 10. PAVE stands for Projects for Advancing Vehicle-Infrastructure Enhancements. “Rep. Tricia Cotham has put forth an alternate transit bill called the PAVE Act, which is in my estimation a great improvement over Sen.
Rev. Tony: I’m not stubborn, i’m 'undeterred'

1 week ago | thecharlotteweekly.com | Tony Marciano

I’m part of a volunteer group that ensures recreational boating safety. I needed to have a form processed but was experiencing problems. I pressed but had no success. I was unwilling to back down. At one point, I got short with the person who was trying to help me. I told her to look at the form. When I looked at it, I realized it was corrupted and couldn’t be processed. I ate some humble pie, filled out the new form she sent me and submitted it.
Town of Matthews names new police chief

1 week ago | thecharlotteweekly.com | Justin Vick

MATTHEWS – The Town of Matthews has hired James Avens as its next police chief. Avens not only serves as interim chief of the Elizabeth City Police Department but he is also president of the North Carolina Police Executives Association. “We went through an exhaustive interview process to find him,” Matthews Town Manager Becky Hawke said April 14.
Tradeoff for attainable housing may be density in Matthews

1 week ago | thecharlotteweekly.com | Justin Vick

MATTHEWS – Town commissioners reviewed a rezoning proposal April 14 that would add 136 townhomes on nearly 12 acres between Mecklenburg County’s Idlewild Park and a Lidl store. Bridget Grant, a land-use consultant with Moore & Van Allen, framed the Lilly Townhomes rezoning as a solution for the lack of housing diversity and for-sale homes in Matthews. Grant pointed to 12 homes for sale in Matthews between $250,000 and $550,000.