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Looking to hit the ski slopes in North Carolina State this winter? - Where to go skiing in North Carolina state with maps, directions and ski conditions. Map of North...

Ice Skating Rinks in Mecklenburg County North Carolina Mapped! - Where to ice skate, play hockey and have some winter fun in the Mecklenburg NC County area! Map of Mecklenburg...

Cutting your own Christmas tree is a fun holiday activity. You can find Christmas trees at North Carolina tree farms from our list below. But make sure you do it right so you...

Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more challenging. We’ve put...

Click here to view the Mayor Paxton's November Newsletter - November 17, 2009.

The reports of Swine Flu in North Carolina (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in handling the...

Since this site is all about Matthews, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Mecklenburg County, NC area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Here is...

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Mecklenburg County North Carolina area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at...

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a North Carolina corn maze and it's a great, old-fashioned way to...

If your nonprofit group in Matthews is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts North Carolina’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower. ...

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997) No doubt...

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Matthews area and around the...

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Matthews,...