McKee Road
Coverage of McKee Road in the Nexus archive.
- 2 arrested weeks after deadly 4-vehicle crash in Mecklenburg County
Two individuals were arrested weeks after a deadly four-vehicle crash in Mecklenburg County, resulting in the death of a motorcycle rider. Xiukuai Zhang faces felony hit-and-run charges, while Ryan Faulkner is charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle and failure to yield. The crash occurred at the intersection of East John Street and McKee Road in Matthews, North Carolina.
- ‘Anything could’ve happened’: Matthews residents react to second gas line break
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.
- Busy intersection in Matthews closed after natural gas leak: What we know
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.
- Rat problem prompts food-area closure at San Jose Target
A San Jose Target store on North Capitol Avenue and McKee Road has closed its food areas due to a rat infestation, with rat droppings and chewing marks found in the food warehouse. The store remains open in non-food sections, but no reopening date for the food area has been announced.