🌱 How is Matthews’ former town commissioner faring against Rep. Tricia Cotham?
Matthews, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Matthews! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How is Matthews’ former town commissioner faring against Rep. Tricia Cotham?
- Why a Matthews-address high school ranks among NC’s best for teachers.
- Why South 21 Matthews made this list of must-try NC diners
Also on today's calendar: Dance Without Limits (Matthews) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid with showers around, temps: high: 75, low: 63.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Former Matthews town commissioner leading Republican Tricia Cotham in state house race (qcnews.com) — Voters in the Matthews and Mint Hill area are seeing Democrat and former Matthews town commissioner Ken McCool leading incumbent Rep. Tricia Cotham in the District 105 state House race, with most precincts still reporting. The contest follows Cotham’s party switch and sponsorship of the sales-tax-backed P.A.V.E. Act, making this race especially significant for Matthews residents’ representation in Raleigh. 
2. 10 North Carolina Schools With The Best Teachers For 2027, According To Niche (newsbreak.com) — Weddington High School, which uses a Matthews mailing address on Monroe Weddington Road, ranks among Niche’s top North Carolina schools for teachers in 2027. The piece explains its strong reputation, long office hours, and role within Union County Public Schools, while also profiling several other highly rated campuses statewide for families considering moves or specialized programs.
3. 8 North Carolina Diners Where The Chili Cheeseburger Plate Comes With Onion Rings (newsbreak.com) — One of the featured chili cheeseburger destinations is South 21 Matthews right here in town, praised for its fast service, classic recipes, and standout onion rings. The statewide roundup highlights eight North Carolina diners, but Matthews locals can enjoy one of the top picks without leaving the neighborhood, complete with slaw-topped burgers, seafood plates, and sweet tea.
4. Sifford Named Aeneas Williams Award Semifinalist, HBCU Defensive Back of the Week (nccueaglepride.com) — A college defensive back from Matthews has been named a semifinalist for the 2026 Aeneas Williams Award and HBCU Defensive Back of the Week after a standout game for North Carolina Central. His season totals include four interceptions and 23 tackles, giving Matthews residents a hometown player to watch as award finalists are chosen later this year.
📸 Around Matthews
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★ Featured events ★
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Men's Soccer vs SAC Semi-Final →
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Friday November 6
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Other local events
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Dance Without Limits (Matthews) →
Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews Rd., Matthews
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Family Music Classes →
Matthews Community Center, 100 East McDowell Street, Matthews
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Annual Matthews Rotary Veteran’s Luncheon →
Idlewild Baptist Church, 12701 Idlewild Road, Matthews
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Up Ending Parkinsons Meetups →
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Introduction to Bouldering Technique →
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Women's Soccer vs SAC Semi-Final →
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Holiday Market →
Levine Senior Center, Matthews
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Yoga: Slow Down & Strengthen (IP Matthews) →
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Introduction to Top Rope →
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Traditional Turkish Ebru (Marbling Art) →
Matthews Community Center, 100 E McDowell St, Matthews
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Introduction to Lead →
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11:00 am
Friday November 6
Saturday November 7
Sunday November 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please help us find our parakeet.
He flew away this afternoon around briar trail ct. and blackberry ln. (Nextdoor Mt Harmony) - What’s going on around Sam Newell towards the crown Point area?
There is a helicopter that is circling pretty tightly. (Nextdoor Windsor Chase)
- SunSource posted a job opening for Pricing Manager in Matthews. Apply here.
- Food Lion posted a job opening for FT Customer Service Leader in Matthews. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matthews here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary! (Thank you Bee G. for sending it in!)
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