News About Town:  The Matthews Police Department just added two officers to the team. Officer Quincy Smith joined the Matthews Department after five years with the Estill, SC Police Department. Officer Derek Bare attended South Piedmont Community College for Basic Law Enforcement training after serving in the Army. 

News Around Town: Carolina Ruggerfest was held at the Matthews Sportsplex this past weekend. Hosted by the North Carolina Youth Rugby Union, the event brought in teams from 13 different states. Rugby matches were held on nine fields over the course of two days. According to NC Youth Rugby, 90 teams played 230 matches for more than 8,000 spectators.

One Good Thing: To our readers observing Purim, Chag Purim sameach!