Damaged wooden retaining wall along the Dagger Flat Trail. Courtesy Photo
Most were lost and much of the trail had begun to be reclaimed by nature.
Dianne Hellrigel and Steve Messer hiked and scouted the Dagger Flat Trail on July 9, 2021, starting from Santa Clara Divide Road, which had recently been reopened.
They were able to find and follow what remained of the trail, including the Community Hiking Club’s extensive efforts, and relied on GPS tracks to guide them in a few short sections where the trail wasn’t obvious.
Though the trail condition was disheartening to Hellrigel and Messer, seeing nature’s recovery was encouraging, even if it meant more work.
The community once known as “Plantation Estates” changed its name in late 2020 to “Matthews Glen.” Author: Tanya Mendis Updated: 8:35 AM EDT June 16, 2021
MATTHEWS, N.C. The word “plantation” was removed from every street name in a Matthews senior-living community Tuesday, months after the community itself changed its name to remove any ties to slavery.
The community once known as “Plantation Estates” changed its name in late 2020 to Matthews Glen. At the time, the community just southeast of Charlotte released a statement saying it was making the change to be more inclusive.
“We have long recognized the controversy that surrounds the word plantation and are sensitive to how it is commonly understood,” Matthews Glen executive director Steve Messer said. “The decision to rename the community is representative of the values we have always stood for and our larger commitment to be recognized as an open, inclusive and diver