It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Matthews Heritage Museum gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Matthews, NC is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Stumptown Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Santé or visit Carl J McEwen Historic Village, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Matthews, NC, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Matthews, NC understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Matthews, NC 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Mario’s Italian Restaurant has that neighborhood “Cheers” style energy, the kind of place where the staff knows your order and you recognize half the dining room.Tucked into the suburbs of Matthews, it’s our family’s closest pizza spot, and we’re always happy to support it. Not just because it’s convenient, but because Mario’s gives back by hiring local high schoolers, sponsoring community events and serving as a go-to for weeknight dinners and private back room celebrations alike....
Mario’s Italian Restaurant has that neighborhood “Cheers” style energy, the kind of place where the staff knows your order and you recognize half the dining room.
Tucked into the suburbs of Matthews, it’s our family’s closest pizza spot, and we’re always happy to support it. Not just because it’s convenient, but because Mario’s gives back by hiring local high schoolers, sponsoring community events and serving as a go-to for weeknight dinners and private back room celebrations alike.
Our family enjoys the casual atmosphere of this family-friendly restaurant with brick walls, where you find a mixed crowd ranging from families with young kids to adults out for date night.
This is what we’d call a daily driver pizza joint, the kind of place you count on when you don’t feel like cooking. Mario’s serves more than pizza, offering a full Italian menu that we’ve enjoyed extensively, from the Buffalo shrimp to chicken francese, penne alla vodka and its rich tiramisu.
If you want to get away from the kids for an evening, you can head into Mario’s sister spot next door, John’s Place. It’s a 16-and-up pub with sports on TV, a full bar, plenty of beers on tap, the same menu, and a loyal crowd of regulars. Prefer to dine outdoors? There’s a covered patio and even a bocce court.
As for the pizza, we have three go-to orders that usually make it into the mix.
We always start with the large cheese pie, a classic New York style pizza. It’s what we call a football pizza, perfect for game day, even if it’s not the main event. You’ll grab three slices before you realize it.
It’s generously sauced, heavy on the cheese and reliably made. What makes it stand out from other NY-style slices in town is the sauce. It has more flavor than most, and when we’re in the mood to jazz it up, we’ll add garlic powder, grated cheese and a few red pepper flakes.
The prosciutto and black mission fig pizza is a ricotta-based white pie that we usually add when friends come to town. It’s a little sweet, a little salty and even the traditionalist in me, hearing our grandfather’s voice with his Italian accent, is slightly annoyed at how much we enjoy it.
But the real star at Mario’s is the grandma pie. Our family thinks it might be the best in Charlotte. The sauce steals the show: chunky, seasoned and clearly made with care. This pie feels handcrafted and hearty, with a satisfying balance of dough, cheese and that knockout sauce. It’s the one we order most often when we want a guaranteed win for dinner.
Whether you’re looking for delivery, date night or catering a private event, we give Mario’s two thumbs up and think you will, too.
Cuisine: Italian, pizza
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“,” the Charlotte, NC-based, leading developer of innovative mixed-use developments and wellness-focused communities across the Southeast, announced today that Publix Super Markets has signed a lease to anchorthe retail market at Cadia Matthews, an 82-acre wellness-focused, master-planned community located at Stallings Road and Idlewild Road in Matthews, NC, a southeastern suburb of Charlotte. The Morgan Companies represented Publix in the transaction.“The addition of Publix is a major milestone for ...
“,” the Charlotte, NC-based, leading developer of innovative mixed-use developments and wellness-focused communities across the Southeast, announced today that Publix Super Markets has signed a lease to anchorthe retail market at Cadia Matthews, an 82-acre wellness-focused, master-planned community located at Stallings Road and Idlewild Road in Matthews, NC, a southeastern suburb of Charlotte. The Morgan Companies represented Publix in the transaction.
“The addition of Publix is a major milestone for Cadia Matthews and a key step toward realizing our vision of a vibrant, wellness-focused community,” said Tom Walsh, Executive Vice President and COO of Pappas Properties. “Beyond serving daily needs, it will bring energy, convenience, and lasting value to both residents and the surrounding Matthews area.”
Spanning 50,000 square feet, the Publix will feature a full-service pharmacy with a drive-thru. Groundbreaking is scheduled for summer 2026and will employ approximately 150 associates.
Cadia Matthews broke ground in the fall of 2024 with the single-family lots, which will be built by David Weekley Homes.The community isdesigned to help increase the overall health and wellness of its residents through the amenities and programming. Cadia Matthewsoffers a diverse range of housing options that cater to young families, established families, singles, and active adults, fostering a multigenerational community. A key component to increasing the health and wellness of its residents is access to open space, which Cadia Matthews will provide, including connectivity with paths for walking, running, and biking throughout the community, as well as along Stallings Road and Idlewild Road.
Along with the Publix Super Market, Cadia Matthews will feature a mix of retail and dining options, as well as a community park with a performance stage, creating a walkable destination for the Matthews community.
Local residents have already expressed their enthusiasm about the Publix at Cadia Matthews:
“Having a Publix within a golf cart ride or walking distance of my home makes a meaningful difference for those of us who live nearby,” said Leroy Flowers, a Matthews resident. “It’s more than just convenience—it adds real value to the neighborhood.”
“For our family, Publix is a perfect addition to Cadia Village Matthews—it’s the kind of place that helps turn a development into a real community,” said Taylor Allison, a nearby resident. “Between the walkable shops, planned restaurants, and multimodal paths, this community is shaping up to be something really special for Matthews. Our family is excited to watch it come to life.”
Cadia Matthews’ first move-ins are expected in Fall 2026. For more information, please visit www.cadiamatthews.com
Pappas Properties is renowned for its mixed-use developments, including Birkdale Village, Metropolitan, Berewick Town Center, and Sharon Square, and the Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute-anchored development among its 14 Charlotte projects and with several more in the pipeline.Earlier this year,Peter A. Pappas, the CEO and Founder of Pappas Properties, made a $10 million commitment to NC State University, his alma mater, for the creation of the Pappas Real Estate Development Program. The program will focus on all aspects of real estate development, including land use, transportation,and open-space planning, with a focus on the built environment.
About Pappas Properties
, founded in 1999 in Charlotte, NC, is a leading developer of innovative mixed-use and wellness-focused communities across the Southeast that set the standard for experience-driven future residential, retail, office, and healthcare developments. Pappas has completed 14 mixed-use and master-planned communities that have delivered long-term value for financial partners. Pappas Properties focuses on community-building, placemaking, and design to ensure their developments add value to the communities in which they build. The firm has a robust pipeline throughout the Southeast that will integrate an ecosystem of wellness. For more information, visit .
About Publix
Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 255,000 associates, currently operates 1,400 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. For 28 consecutive years, the company has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the top in the grocery business. For more information, visit the company’s newsroom at corporate.publix.com/newsroom.
About David Weekley Homes
David Weekley Homes, founded in 1976, is headquartered in Houston and operates in 20 cities across the United States. David Weekley Homes was the first builder in the United States to be awarded the Triple Crown of American Home Building, an honor which includes “America’s Best Builder,” “National Housing Quality Award” and “National Builder of the Year.” Weekley has also appeared 13 times on FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list. Since inception, David Weekley Homes has closed more than 90,000 homes. For more information about David Weekley Homes, visit the company’s website at www.davidweekleyhomes.com.
About the Morgan Companies
The Morgan Companies is a full-service commercial real estate firm, offering a wide range of services from development, asset and property management, brokerage, and capital management.
For more than 45 years we have acquired, developed, managed, and leased over $1 billion in multi-sector assets in markets across the eastern U.S. We handle all phases of the complex development process from site selection and governmental approvals to financing and construction. We also provide comprehensive leasing programs and property and asset management services for retail shopping centers, office buildings, hotels, medical facilities, and single-tenant properties. Our working relationships with national, regional, and local tenants build sustainable occupancy levels and tenant mixes that reduce the likelihood of future turnover.For more information, visit the company’s https://themorgancos.com/
Publix is expanding again in the Charlotte region, as more grocers compete for a piece of the $10.4 billion market share.The Lakeland, Florida, grocery chain will open a 50,000-square-foot store in Matthews, Charlotte-based Pappas Properties confirmed Wednesday. The store is expected to open by late 2027, Publix told The Charlotte Observer.Publix will anchor the 82-acre Cadia Matthews mixed-use development at Stallings and Idlewild roads.The grocery store will feature a full-service pharmacy with a drive-thru, Pappas sai...
Publix is expanding again in the Charlotte region, as more grocers compete for a piece of the $10.4 billion market share.
The Lakeland, Florida, grocery chain will open a 50,000-square-foot store in Matthews, Charlotte-based Pappas Properties confirmed Wednesday. The store is expected to open by late 2027, Publix told The Charlotte Observer.
Publix will anchor the 82-acre Cadia Matthews mixed-use development at Stallings and Idlewild roads.
The grocery store will feature a full-service pharmacy with a drive-thru, Pappas said, and hire about 150 workers. Construction will begin next summer.
The expansion is the latest move in the hot grocery competition in the Charlotte region. Publix ranks fourth by market share behind retail giant Walmart, Matthews-based Harris Teeter and Salisbury-based Food Lion, respectively, according to sales tracking firm Chain Store Guide.
Publix opened its first North Carolina store in Ballantyne in 2014.
This year, Publix has opened two stores so far: Quail Commons on Carmel Commons Boulevard in south Charlotte and Clear Creek Crossings on Albemarle Road in east Charlotte.
Publix plans to open at least four more stores at The Arboretum, the 10 Tryon building in uptown, at the corner of Sharon and Colony roads in South Park and in Wesley Chapel in Union County.
The projects are “moving forward,” Publix spokesman Jared Glover said, but there are no opening dates scheduled yet.
Publix has over 1,390 stores with more than 27 in the Charlotte region, according to the Chain Store Guide.
Cadia Matthews will be a “walkable” development. It will include 570 residences with a variety of housing from single-family homes and townhomes to apartments and duplexes, 85,000 square feet of retail and 18,000 square feet of office space, according to Pappas.
Along with retail and dining, Cadia Matthews will feature a community park with a performance stage, plus walking, running and biking paths throughout the community.
Pappas Properties is known for other mixed-use developments, including Birkdale Village, Metropolitan, Berewick Town Center, Sharon Square and the Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute-anchored development among its 14 Charlotte projects and with several more in the pipeline.
Even as new grocery stores open in Charlotte, others are closing.
Just last week, specialty grocer Earth Fare confirmed it will be closing another Charlotte-area for a second time, citing “unacceptable” lease renewal terms. The store at 8885 Christenbury Parkway in Concord will close by mid-August.
It’s the second Earth Fare store to close in the Charlotte region this year.
In January, Charlotte’s only Earth Fare store, in Ballantyne at Torringdon Market shopping center, also closed citing the intense grocery store competition as one of the factors.
The closest Earth Fare stores to Charlotte are just over the border in South Carolina in Fort Mill and Rock Hill.
Still, there are 729 grocery stores in the Charlotte region, and more are on the way:
? Discount German grocer Aldi is expected to open a store at 9605 N. Tryon St. this summer.
? Sprouts Farmers Market will open its third Charlotte store on Aug. 22 at One NoDa Park, the Phoenix-based grocery chain told The Charlotte Observer. The mixed-use development by Avery Hall Southeast is on the corner of 36th and Tryon streets.
? Lowes Foods expects to open an Indian Land, S.C., store in September and a Waxhaw location early next year. Last August, Lowes opened a Concord store in Christenbury Village shopping center, near the Earth Fare that is closing.
? Next year, Rochester, N.Y.-based Wegmans is expected to make its Charlotte debut with a 110,000-square-foot grocery store on the east side of Ballantyne in south Charlotte. Construction is underway.
? In 2027, Harris Teeter will open two 60,000-square-foot stores in York County, South Carolina — a Fort Mill store on Fort Mill Parkway and one in Lake Wylie at 5366 Hwy. 55 E., according to The Herald.
? Trader Joe’s specialty grocer will open its fourth Charlotte-area store in Matthews.
? California-based grocer Spangler’s will build an 8,000-square-foot store at Kohler and Statesville avenues, north of uptown.
? Historic West End Partners is planning a 15,000-square-foot cooperative grocery store in partnership with Weaver Street Market, which has four stores in the Raleigh region.
? The West Boulevard Coalition is opening Charlotte’s first cooperative grocery store, Three Sisters Market. The full-service grocery store will debut in an area that has been without a traditional supermarket for over 30 years. The opening was expected this year but stalled due to lack of funding.
North Carolina now has a pair of commitments in its 2027 recruiting class after landing a pledge from Raleigh (N.C.) Rolesville four-star running back Amir Brown on Sunday.Head coach Bill Belichick and the new-look staff in Chapel Hill have shown they’ve got the recruiting chops to compete with others in the ACC and they’ll look to make a mark early with some top prospects entering their junior campaigns this fall. On Tuesday, they extended a big-time offer to one of the b...
North Carolina now has a pair of commitments in its 2027 recruiting class after landing a pledge from Raleigh (N.C.) Rolesville four-star running back Amir Brown on Sunday.
Head coach Bill Belichick and the new-look staff in Chapel Hill have shown they’ve got the recruiting chops to compete with others in the ACC and they’ll look to make a mark early with some top prospects entering their junior campaigns this fall. On Tuesday, they extended a big-time offer to one of the best in the cycle.
Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews is already a well-known name on the trail nationally, but he’s still got a ways to go before commitment time rolls around. UNC would love to be a part of those festivities when the time comes, and they’ve now offered the 6-foot-5, 300-pounder.
When speaking with Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong at the end of July, Matthews updated his process and spoke about some of the programs that have caught his eye early on. Among those in the mix so far include Florida State, Tennessee, Ohio State, Notre Dame and Michigan.
That’s just the half of it, though. Matthews is ready to catch as many games as he can this fall and continue to get a feel for many of the national powerhouses that are already involved in his recruitment.
“Visits are FSU, LSU, Miami, Florida, Ohio State, Clemson, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and I am going to try to get out to Nebraska and Oregon,” Matthews told Wiltfong.
That’s a hefty visit list, one that UNC would love to get on. It won’t be a surprise to see Belichick and Co. keep a tab on the five-star as he gears up for a big junior season at St. Thomas Aquinas, one of the premier high school programs in the Sunshine State and beyond.
The Tar Heels kickstarted their 2027 class with a commitment from Los Angeles Junipero Serra three-star wide receiver Skylar Robinson back in February. Currently in the 2026 cycle, UNC has the nation’s No. 20 class, according to the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings. A whopping 35 commits are already in the class.
Rivals’ Scouting and Rankings Team writes this of Matthews, the No. 2 overall prospect in the 2027 Rivals300:
“High-upside offensive tackle prospect with top-notch physical and athletic tools for the position. Measured in at 6-foot-6 and around 280 pounds with plus length before his junior season. Added nearly 15 pounds to his frame early on in the offseason before his junior year. Has an ideal build for an offensive lineman with little bad weight and considerable mass in his lower body, helping to create a strong base. Tests as a strong athlete in the combine setting. New to football, first playing the sport as a freshman in high school. Took over the left tackle spot at South Florida powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas as a sophomore.
…A twitchy mover with outstanding movement skills. Already flashes an effortless kick slide despite playing offensive line for less than one year. Projects as a high-end pass protector. Played defensive line as a freshman before becoming an offensive lineman. Shows impressive competitiveness in the camp setting. Has a basketball background. Will need to continue adding play strength and working on his hand placement.”
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