🌱 New specialist joins Novant Health Matthews Medical Center’s patient-care support team
Matthews, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Matthews? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- New specialist joins Novant Health Matthews Medical Center’s patient-care support team
Also on today's calendar: Town of Matthews – Board of Commissioners Meeting.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 69.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tripp Bush Starts New Job (1technation.com) — A biomedical equipment technician, Tripp Bush, has just started a new role at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center after relocating to North Carolina. He credits his previous employer for preparing him and says he’s eager to support patient care within Novant’s large Carolinas-wide health network. 
📸 Around Matthews
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Upcoming Events in
Matthews
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★ Featured events ★
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Blues for Mama - Stage Play →
Matthews Playhouse, 100 E McDowell St, Matthews
6:00 pm
Sunday August 9
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Other local events
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Town of Matthews – Board of Commissioners Meeting →
Matthews Town Hall, 232 Matthews Station St, Matthews
7:00 pm -
REO Survivor and Co. →
Matthews Playhouse, 100 E McDowell St, Matthews
7:00 pm
Monday August 10
Friday August 14
📣 Matthews Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Fun in the Sun Tennis Camp
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Chestnut Square Park - 320 Chestnut Parkway Indian Trail NC 28079
9:00 am -
Minds in Motion Camp: Robo-Monorail Makers
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Medium Community Room - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Tra
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Coloring on Canvas: Kid's Adventure Art Camp
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Small Community Room - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Trai
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Indian Trail Self Defense
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Indian Trail Town Hall - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Tr
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Lotus Dance →
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Indian Trail Town Hall > Large Community Room - 315 Matthews India
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Passport to Adventure Camp- Jump On, Last Stop is Japan
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Small Community Room - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Trai
9:00 am -
Mahjong (55+)
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Indian Trail Town Hall - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Tr
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Morning food pantry
Common Heart Mineral Springs Methodist Church, 5915 Old Waxhaw-Monroe Rd, Mon
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Indian Trail Town Council Workshop →
Indian Trail Main Events Calendar Indian Trail Town Hall - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Tr
5:30 pm
Thursday August 6
Sunday August 9
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good Morning everyone I stopped in Waffle House this morning for breakfast and sat down had a quick chat with a man who I found out paid for my meal and my family’ meal when she told me what he had done I hopped outside to catch him but he was gone
he did greeted me on his way out I thank you very much if you hear someone talking about they paid for a man’s meal at Waffle House tell I said Thank… (Nextdoor St Clair at Calloway) - There is a lost dog in the Habersham development.
It isn't the greatest picture but he has a collar. I did not get close enough to touch him but wanted to post a picture for whoever might be looking… (Nextdoor Brandonwood Subd)
- Bowlero Corporation posted a job opening for Porter in Matthews. Apply here.
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser – Weekends in Matthews. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matthews here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mint Hill
- Summer Reading Finale Celebrations at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Branches (charlotteonthecheap.com)
- NC Baptists mobilize this summer to serve across the Americas • Biblical Recorder (brnow.org)
- Kevin VandenBerg takes early lead at Golfweek Mountain Man (usatoday.com)
Charlotte
- Straightaway Acquires The Shop @ 160, Marking First Location in Its Home Market of Charlotte (fortmillsun.com)
- Familiar eatery to replace closed Plaza Midwood breakfast spot. Here's when (charlotteobserver.com)
- CMS launches back-to-school website for the upcoming school year (wccbcharlotte.com)
Ok Matthews! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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