News Around Town: Last week, Earnest Winston and the CMS Board of Education appointed Penni Beth Crisp as the next principal of Matthews Elementary. Dr. Tangela Williams, Southeast Learning Community Superintendent, relayed the news to parents with a special announcement, thanking Interim Principal Jane Sutton and Assistant Principal Catherine Bish for their stellar leadership during the hiring process. Principal Crisp is transferring from Lansdowne Elementary and has 10 years experience as an elementary level principal. 

News Around Town: School is winding down but the library is opening up. Char-Meck Libraries will open in phases under regular summer hours: Monday through Thursday 9 am to 8 pm, Friday & Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. This first phase of re-opening is limited to hold pick-ups and returns. Staff will be masked and ready to assist. This phase is expected to last three to four weeks.

One Good Thing: Matthews HELP Center’s Backporch Tresures boutique is reopening today. Everything is stocked to the brim, refreshed and ready for shoppers! A mask is required, and safe practices are in place.