Matthews

An invasive yellow-legged hornet threatening honeybees has been confirmed in Matthews, North Carolina, near the Mecklenburg-Union County line. The hornet, previously discovered in South Carolina's York County, preys on honeybees and can destroy entire hives. North Carolina and South Carolina officials urge beekeepers to set traps and report sightings.

An invasive yellow-legged hornet species was discovered for the first time in North Carolina near a Matthews home. The hornets, identified as aggressive pests threatening honeybees and pollinators, prompted increased surveillance and over 200 traps in the area.

Invasive hornets threatening honeybees were discovered in Matthews. State Apiarist Don Hopkins warned they pose a serious risk to North Carolina's beekeeping industry.

Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino and his wife Laura opened a new Archangel Centers addiction recovery facility in Matthews, North Carolina, aiming to destigmatize treatment. The center is their second location, following a 2025 New Jersey facility, and plans to expand to Florida and Las Vegas. Sorrentino, who overcame prescription drug addiction after his time on MTV's 'Jersey Shore,' emphasizes helping others through his sobriety journey.

Two men have been charged following a 5-vehicle crash in Matthews that resulted in the death of a motorcycle rider. One man is accused of causing the crash, while the other is charged for fleeing the scene, according to Matthews Police.

Two drivers were charged in a fatal four-vehicle crash in Matthews on July 1 that killed motorcyclist Jonathan Tyler Hill. Xiukuai Zhang faces felony hit-and-run charges, while Ryan Faulkner was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle and failure to yield. The crash occurred at the intersection of East John Street and McKee Road.

Residents in Matthews, N.C., are concerned after a second gas line break in two months, with one incident occurring near a previous explosion site that destroyed homes. A third-party excavator struck a gas line near McKee Road, prompting fears about safety during ongoing construction. Piedmont Natural Gas stated repairs were completed safely, prioritizing customer and community safety.

A natural gas leak caused the closure of the intersection of McKee Road and Pleasant Plains Road in Matthews, N.C., on July 9. Piedmont Natural Gas is addressing the leak, but the cause remains unspecified. A prior incident in May involved a gas main strike by a contractor, leading to an explosion and fire.

An intersection in Matthews is closed due to a natural gas leak. Crews from Piedmont Natural Gas and Matthews Fire & EMS are working on repairs. Residents are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes like Weddington Road or East John Street.

A natural gas leak has caused the closure of an intersection in Matthews on Thursday afternoon.

Authorities in Matthews are seeking public help to locate 13-year-old Amilia Patrice Monroe, who was last seen on Saturday around 8 p.m. in the 1500 block of Crescent Lane. She may have been at Truist Park in Uptown Charlotte for a fireworks show before disappearing. Individuals with information are urged to contact law enforcement via 911 or 704-847-5555.

A crash has shut down a major road in Matthews near I-485, and there is currently no time estimate for when the road will reopen.

Charlotte's housing market is rebalancing with increased inventory, giving buyers more options and negotiation leverage. Condo and townhome inventory rose significantly, while single-family home prices increased slightly. Sellers face more competition but can still achieve strong returns with strategic pricing.

A man is missing from Matthews, and authorities are asking for information on his whereabouts. Anyone with details is urged to contact 911 or a local phone number.

The Matthews Police Department is seeking assistance in locating 35-year-old Sean Michael Fernandez, who was last seen wearing an oversized t-shirt and brown plaid pants. He is described as 6 feet tall with brown, curly hair.

A transformer issue in Matthews caused power outages for 2,300 people and disabled traffic lights along NC 51, according to Matthews Police.

Over 7,000 Duke Energy customers in the Charlotte area lost power due to storms, with nearly 4,000 in Mecklenburg County, primarily in Matthews and the Elizabeth neighborhood as of 9:20 p.m. Thursday.

Firefighters in Matthews contained a garage fire caused by a lithium battery charger, preventing it from spreading to the home. The incident occurred on Sunday night at Hunting Court, with crews arriving within seven minutes and extinguishing the fire in over 10 minutes. Investigators found a lithium battery charger and a damaged lithium-ion battery pack as the fire's source.

A lithium battery caused a garage fire in Matthews around 10 p.m. on June 14. The fire occurred on the 9500 block of Hunting Court.