News About Town: Matthews Police have been extra busy this holiday shopping season implementing “Operation Santa Knows.” In partnership with local stores, the Police are working closely with retail loss prevention to increase reporting, investigating, and solving retail theft cases. Perpetrators will be identified, charged, and prosecuted as a result. After one week, the operation has netted six arrests, four felonies, 19 misdemeanors, nine trespasses, four outstanding warrants served, and two search warrants executed. More than $2,500 in value of retail products were reclaimed, and between $3,000 and $5,000 in product loss was prevented since the beginning of the operation.
Want to share one of your photos? Send it to us!
News Around Town: Two candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for Representative Rachel Hunt's NC House District 103 seat. Republican Bill Brawley announced last month his intention to run again. More recently, Democrat Laura Budd announced her candidacy. Rather than running for reelection to District 103, Rep. Hunt will run for NC Senate District 41.
One Good Thing: This holiday season enjoy a tale of love, decency and, generosity of spirit with Matthews Playhouse. With a team of actors to rival any area theater troupe, get swept away with the classic story Miracle on 34th Street. This play is about Kris Kringle, a good-hearted Macy’s Santa whose job is threatened by the store vocational counselor. Through magical works, Kris is deemed the true Santa, restoring hope and joy to children everywhere. Buy tickets online for one of 11 showtimes.