Heidi Hanson and Gjergji Qarri are Matthews-based Nectarri Honey Company. The couple made Matthews their family home, fully embracing (and enhancing) the Town’s Bee City USA status.

Nectarri’s hives are never treated with chemicals, allowing the bees to work their magic. The result is naturally delicious honey, its flavors nuanced according to the seasons.

Beyond honey, Heidi and Qjergji have a full line of sustainability-minded wares, including beeswax candles and melts, beeswax food wraps, and honey-based soap. Nectarri honey-sweetened chocolate is the perfect hostess gift this holiday season.

FIND Nectarri Honey Company THIS SATURDAY AT THE SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY MAKERS’ MARKET AT THE LOYALIST FROM 1 TO 4 PM.

News About Town: Running pipe under Rice Road (part of the park construction) is taking longer than anticipated. The road will remain closed for the morning and afternoon as the contractor finishes the installation. Local traffic still has access to their homes, but through traffic should detour. The road is expected to reopen by 5 PM.

Drivers are instructed to continue to use Williams Road and Sam Newell Road as the alternate routes until the road reopens.

News Around Town: In strange political news, the State Board of Elections has voted not to certify the 9th District race between Mark Harris (R) and Dan McCready (D). Irregularities in absentee ballots in Bladen and Robeson county have generated concern over the possibility of voter fraud. The BOE is exploring options, including the possibility of sending the race back to the polls for a do-over.

One Fun Thing: The Brace Family YMCA, 3127 Weddington Rd, is hosting Christmas on Main Street today from 9 AM til 6 PM . Through the halls and foyer, you’ll have a chance to shop for unique holiday gifts. Be on the lookout for Lellow Lolly’s colorfully fun and inspirational illustrated prints and cards.