News About Town: Matthews Fire and EMS train around the clock to continually improve skills and preparedness. Recently the department trained with Resurrection Fire-Rescue Training on the tower outside Station 1. Queue the Backdraft soundtrack, the department caught the exercises on video.

News Around Town: CMS Board of Education has called a special meeting for July 1 at 7 pm. Watch on Facebook to follow the discussion on the reopening of schools.

One Good Thing: Need new duds? Backporch Treasures at the HELP Center has 50% off clothing with yellow tags. Score!