Gov. Perdue won’t seek re-election

Please see the following statement from Governor Bev Perdue:

Like the rest of the nation, North Carolina has been facing difficult economic times — demanding many difficult decisions.  I have had to make painful budget cuts in important areas of government.  But I believe I have approached this challenge in a way that is consistent with my values and the values that have made our state a wonderful place to live and raise a family.  I have spent my tenure in office – and, in fact, my adult lifetime – fighting for things that I care deeply about.  And as anyone who knows me will tell you, I do not back down from tough fights. Read more

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Judges rule on redistricting

A three-judge panel ruled last week that the May 8 primary stands as scheduled despite a law suit challenging new legislative and congressional voting districts. Read more

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Queen’s Grant (K-8) to hold Open House

Queen’s Grant Community Charter (K-8th grade) School will hold its final Open House event for the 2012-13 school year. If interested, go to the web site’s main page, and look under the heading “get to know us” and then click on the (All Events-Tab). Once there an interested parent will see the 2011-12 Events Schedule. Click on the RSVP link for this event. There will be an Enrollment Information Meeting Thursday, February 2, at 6:30 pm (sign-in at 6:15 pm). End of Open Enrollment deadline to apply for the (2012-13) school year is Tuesday, February 28 at 4:30 pm.

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Orzescu named Recruiter of the Year

Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class (AM1) Robert Orzescu who lives in Mint Hill has been named Raleigh Navy ROTC Enlisted Recruiter of the Year.
Orzescu was looking for a way to do more with his life eight years ago as well as a chance to serve his country. He chose a career with the United States Navy and traveled around the world in countries including Malta, Dubai and Bahrain. Read more

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Ed Driggs to run for District 6 seat

Ed Driggs, a retired businessman and financial analyst, announced his intention to file for the District 6 County Commission seat as a Republican, challenging the long-time incumbent, Bill James. Read more

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Latest from The Mint Hill Times

Fire in Mint Hill Shopping Center last Tuesday

A fire began in the Sizzling Wok Restaurant in the Mint Hill Shopping Center last Tuesday morning. The Mint Hill Volunteer Fire Department responded and people from the other stores in the center were evacuated. The fire was not as serious as it could...

Selby becomes charter member

Bill Selby, a real estate broker with Carolina Realty Advisors office in Charlotte, has received a charter membership into the Family Care Real Estate Network. This is a program of the National Caregivers Library.

CMS announces new starting times

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) will save more than $600,000 for the 2012-2013 school year with bell-schedule changes at 10 schools, according to district officials.

Board approached with possible land deal

Bob Evans of Evans Construction Company spoke at the Mint Hill Board of Commissioners regular meeting last week asking the board to consider a land deal.  Evans said he wasn’t sure exactly what he was offering but he was looking at some sort of land...

Independence Senior wins CMS Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Contest

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools partnered with the MLK, Jr. Citywide Committee for the 18th time and sponsored the ML King, Jr. Art and Writing Awards. Students were asked to focus on a common theme. This year’s theme was “Defending the Dream.” ...

First Business Before Hours of the new year

The first Business Before Hours in 2012 had a good turnout despite the rain and  the cold morning. About 20 people were at The Mint Hill Barber Shop when the event began at 7 am. Coffee flowed freely along with fresh fruit, cheese biscuits, muffins,...

Queen’s Grant recognized

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Stinson-Wesley appointed to District 6 seat

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New year, new laws

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Austin Duke helps N.C. claim Shrine Bowl title

Independence High School senior Austin Duke caught two passes for 23 yards as North Carolina defeated South Carolina, 26- 19 in last Saturday’s Shrine Bowl. North Carolina completed only 4 of 9 passes for the game. Duke led the state in touchdowns...