News About Town: Hundreds of people gathered on the Town Green to share a message of solidarity against racism in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death. A number of town leaders spoke, including Pastor and Councilman Larry Whitley, Mayor John Higdon, and Police Chief Clark Pennington. Former Butler student Camille Harvell and Matthews resident Connie Green-Johnson delivered powerful messages of accountability. The afternoon ended with prayers for peace, healing, and change.
One Good Thing: Staycations in cluttered closets and overflowing attics were clearly the hot quarantine activities because the HELP Center has been inundated with donations. To better handle those donations, Backporch Treasures will only accept donations Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 10 am to 3 pm.