News Around Town: During the August 24 Board of Commissioners meeting, Mayor John Higdon issued a proclamation for the Town of Matthews to observe Overdose Awareness Day on August 31. The purpose of the proclamation is to unite communities around the world to remember those lost to overdose, acknowledge grief, reduce the stigma surrounding drug addiction.

News About Town: The Local Scoop is giving away free ice cream! Get a cone then post a photo of your favorite place to enjoy their fabulous flavors. Tag your photo #ScoopsAroundMatthews and @localscoopclt for a chance to win a free scoop of your choice. Follow their Facebook page for the inside scoop on other great fun. Don’t know about the Local Scoop? Find their mini location on the lawn behind Moe’s BBQ (111 Matthews Station St). Get your fix between noon to 9 pm daily.