Justin Vick and Adrian Garson are the editor and publisher of our community's local newspaper, The Matthews - Mint Hill Weekly. Each week, they're responsible for publishing and distributing thousands of copies throughout Matthews, and neighboring town Mint Hill, and they also create content for two additional publications, plus twelve social media sites. In this episode of Inside Matthews, Jim talks to Justin and Adrian about what goes in to producing one of the area's top publications as well as their engagement with the business and civic organizations in the Matthews Community, plus, we get a quick "sneak peak" into a few upcoming features in The Matthews - Mint Hill Weekly.
Aug 13, 2021
41 min
Chief Clark Pennington has led the Matthews Police Department since January, 2018 and, in this episode of Inside Matthews, Jim has a conversation with Chief Pennington about his background in law enforcement and what led him to Matthews, NC. Public Information Officer (PIO) Tim Aycock joins the Chief and Jim to discuss the make-up of the police department, including the different divisions (or bureaus), policing strategies and the Chief's vision for the future of Matthews Police Department.
Jul 30, 2021
53 min
Paul Bailey served the citizens of the Town of Matthews for 30 years, most recently as the 18th Mayor of the Town. In this episode of Inside Matthews, Jim talks to Paul about his role as a charter member of the Matthews Transportation Advisory Committee, his time serving parents and students, representing District 6 on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and the transformation of Matthews during his terms as Commissioner and Mayor Pro Tem of Matthews, NC.
Jul 16, 2021
57 min
Matthews Alive! is returning in this Labor Day Weekend and in this episode of Inside Matthews, Jim sits down to have a conversation with Executive Director Lee Anne Moore and the Chairperson of the Matthews Alive! Board of Directors, Julie Bee.
Jul 2, 2021
57 min
Jim is back on the road for this episode of Inside Matthews to have a conversation with the current and a few of the previous Chiefs of Matthews Fire & EMS. Recorded on-site at Station 1 on South Trade Street, this episode features Rob Kinniburgh, Dennis Green and Cal Higgins as they tell the story of how the department has evolved from Matthews-Morningstar Volunteer Fire Department in 1953 to the current, modern day, Town of Matthews Fire and Emergency Medical Services.
Jun 18, 2021
57 min
In this episode of Inside Matthews, Jim sits down at center stage, in the Fullwood Theater, to have a conversation with MPH Founder and Artistic Director, June Bayless, previous Board member, Howie Labiner and the Production Manager of Matthews Playhouse, Cassie Prodan.
Jun 4, 2021
43 min
Since its inception in 1987, the Matthews Historical Foundation (MHF) has been a non-profit organization comprised of dedicated volunteers. The mission and goal of the foundation is community service through the restoration and upkeep of The Reid House and surrounding property as well as bringing Matthews history to life.
May 21, 2021
51 min
Lee Myers, a life-long resident of Mecklenburg County, served as the Mayor of the Town of Matthews for 18 years, from 1991 to 2009. Prior to his election as Mayor, Lee was a member of the Board of Commissioners in Matthews for four years. In 2009, NC Governor Beverly Perdue awarded Lee the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, which is one of the highest civilian honors in the state of North Carolina. In this episode of Inside Matthews, Jim sits down to have a conversation with Lee about what led him to run for public office, his 18-year tenure as Mayor, the impact and success of the Matthews Alive festival, Novant Health Matthews Medical Center and how the Matthews Sportsplex was almost a landfill.
May 7, 2021
57 min
In this Episode of Inside Matthews, Jim sits down with Michelle to have a conversation about what led her to a career in law enforcement with the Matthews Police Department, her belief in communicating and connecting with youth and her role in the creation of the community program, "Matthews Give Back".
Apr 23, 2021
44 min
In 1969, Kress Query became the 12th Mayor of Matthews. Since then, Kress has made an immeasurable impact on our town, including the development of the our 1st zoning ordinance. Kress traces his roots in Matthews to the 1700's & he's a descendant of an individual who signed the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Jim talks with Kress about growing up in Matthews, the creation of the Veteran's Advisory Committee, the preservation of the Reid House and his induction into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
Apr 13, 2021
58 min
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