🌱 How Cadia Village’s new Publix could reshape daily life in Matthews
Matthews, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Matthews! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Cadia Village’s new Publix could reshape daily life in Matthews
- Playoff-bound Baby Bulls are coming to Matthews—can Crown Legacy stop them?
Also on today's calendar: Introduction to Top Rope and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cheese that isn't yours? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Record-tying temperatures, temps: high: 87, low: 60.
- Thursday: Record-breaking temperatures, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Publix-Anchored Retail Village Breaks Ground at Cadia Village Matthews (country1037fm.com) — A major new Publix-anchored retail and residential village is now under construction in Matthews, bringing a grocery store, restaurants, medical offices, and a community park to the Stallings and Idlewild roads area. The 84-acre Cadia Village Matthews will feature a 50,000-square-foot Publix, Village Green event space, and wellness-focused trails, with the grocery opening targeted for late 2027 and homes already selling strongly. 
• Baby Bulls Come From Behind To Win First-Ever Play-in Match (onnj.com) — Matthews soccer fans will soon see Red Bull New York II visit town to face Crown Legacy FC in the MLS NEXT Pro Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Sunday, October 18 at 7 p.m. The Baby Bulls just advanced by rallying from an early deficit in a rainy 3–1 playoff win over Huntsville City, and now bring that momentum into a high-stakes match at Matthews’ home ground.
📸 Around Matthews
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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A Novel Night Out: A Mini Book Market & Silent Reading Session →
Cellar & Ale, 131 Matthews Station Street, Matthews
Wednesday October 14
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Other local events
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Introduction to Top Rope →
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Yoga: Midweek Reset →
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6:30 pm -
JCSU 100 Club Golf Classic Tournament 2026 →
Emerald Lake Golf Club, 9750 Tournament Drive, Matthews
7:30 am -
CMS FALL into Reading →
Mint Hill Elementary School, 11615 Idlewild Road, Matthews
6:00 pm -
FaithTech Charlotte Gathering →
The Resting Place, 220 North Ames Street, Matthews
6:30 pm -
Fall for Great Skin with Your Best You →
YOUR BEST YOU MEDICAL SPA, 300 East John Street, Matthews
11:00 am -
Up Ending Parkinsons Meetups →
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1:00 pm -
Dusk Till Dawn At Moochies Tavern! →
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9:00 pm -
Dusk Till Dawn at Moochie's Tavern →
Moochie's Tavern, Matthews
9:00 pm -
Julie Firr Memorial Tournament →
Matthews SportsPlex, 2425 Sports Pkwy, Matthews
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Matthews Community Farmers' Market →
Matthews Farmers’ Market, 188 N. Trade St., Matthews
8:00 am
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
📣 Matthews Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We have been peeling the textured paint off the walls of our downstairs bathroom and then want to sand, prime, and wallpaper.
Can anyone recommend someone to help that provides this type of service? Thank you (Nextdoor Providence Hills) - Looking for help moving and spreading topsoil – Matthews
I have about 12 cubic yards of topsoil sitting in my driveway that needs to be moved to the backyard and spread and level the yard before seeding… (Nextdoor Country Place)
- Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in STALLINGS NC S06162 in Matthews. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Matthews. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matthews here.
🗞 Nearby News
Charlotte
- Riley Green brings intimate live show to Charlotte ahead of NASCAR race weekend (wbtv.com)
- Charlotte quietly approved raise for city manager. Here's how much he makes now (charlotteobserver.com)
- Charlotte-area breweries bring home medals at 2026 Great American Beer Festival (qcnews.com)
Ok Matthews! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call cheese that isn't yours?" — Nacho cheese! (Thank you Lorille C. for sending it in!)
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