Matthews, NC news on Saturday, October 17, 2026

In Matthews, NC on Saturday, October 17, 2026: Early voting lines at Matthews library; soccer and basketball this weekend. Also: Matthews library experienced long waits on the second day of early voting Saturday; Early voting is available in Charlotte and Matthews through Election Day. Weather: Mostly cloudy and cool today with scattered rain, highs near 62°F and winds to 18 mph.

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Headlines

Matthews library experienced long waits on the second day of early voting Saturday.Queen City News · Oct 16, 10:51 PM

News & local government

Early voting is available in Charlotte and Matthews through Election Day.Indivisible · Oct 16, 8:44 PM
A passenger rail proposal for the Charlotte region would use existing CSX tracks.WSOC TV · Oct 15, 10:27 PM

Sports

Liberty Christian plays boys varsity soccer at Matthews Christian Academy Saturday.MaxPreps · Oct 17, 7:08 AM
Seaforth faces JMHS in girls varsity flag football Thursday, October 22.NFHS Network · Oct 16, 4:22 AM
JMHS boys varsity basketball plays SW Randolph Wednesday, February 5, 2027.NFHS Network · Oct 16, 6:15 PM

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