🌱 New owner takes over Windsor Square—what changes could Matthews shoppers see?
Matthews, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Matthews! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- New owner takes over Windsor Square—what changes could Matthews shoppers see?
- What the Windsor Square loan downgrade means for Matthews’ biggest retail hub
Also on today's calendar: Charlotte BookPalooza and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 63 degrees.
- Monday: Warmer with periods of sun, temps: high: 77, low: 55.
- Tuesday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Waterstone Acquires 660K-SF Matthews Retail Center (connectcre.com) — Windsor Square Shopping Center in Matthews has been sold to Waterstone Properties for $87 million, with a new leasing team stepping in. Nearly fully occupied and anchored by big-name retailers, the center sits by Novant Health Matthews Medical Center along U.S. 74, keeping this busy corridor a key shopping and employment hub for local residents. 
• KBRA Downgrades Three Ratings and Affirms All Other Ratings for JPMDB 2016-C4 (kbra.com) — A major loan tied to Windsor Square, the large anchored retail complex in Matthews, remains current as the property changes hands, with payoff expected this month. Local readers should know the center was sold for $87 million and continues operating with national anchors, suggesting ongoing stability for this key shopping destination just southeast of Charlotte.
📸 Around Matthews
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Charlotte BookPalooza →
Truist Field, 324 S Mint St, Charlotte
11:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
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Mithila Motif Workshop @ Matthews →
Matthews Community Center, 100 E McDowell St, Matthews
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Yoga: Midweek Reset →
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Climbing Ladies of Charlotte Meetup →
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You Are More Than This: Inner Work Circle →
Matthews Yoga Collective, 189 North Trade Street, Matthews -
RISE Society Women's Networking Meetup—Connect & Collaborate in Matthews →
Wine and Design Matthews, 1600 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Matthews
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✨ RISE Society Women's Networking Meetup—Connect & Collaborate in Matthews →
Wine and Design Matthews, 1600 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Matthews
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You Are More Than This: Inner Work Circle - October's Gathering →
Matthews Yoga Collective, 189 North Trade Street, Matthews
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Up Ending Parkinsons Meetups →
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Community Bingo Night →
Matthews United Methodist, 801 S Trade St, Matthews
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Coffee and Conversations - Creating Space for Yourself →
The Collective Cafe, 1031 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Matthews
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Free Kids Event: Fantastical Fun Featuring Kwik Stix™ (Matthews) →
Lakeshore Learning Store, 10005 East Independence Boulevard, Matthews
11:00 am
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pepe le Pew has a girlfriend!
Didn't know white skunks existed. Google says it is a variation of the striped skunk, called leucistic. (Nextdoor Windrow)
- Food Lion posted a job opening for FT Customer Service Leader in Matthews. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Pro Customer Service Sales in Matthews. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matthews here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Charlotte
- 6th annual Pink Cupcake Walk held in Uptown Charlotte (qcnews.com)
- Accidental east Charlotte apartment fire caused by ‘unattended cooking': CFD (qcnews.com)
- Interactive radar: Track storms, showers in Charlotte region on Oct. 3, 2026 (wbtv.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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