The Mint Hill Times

…dare we say a touch boring? Readers of The Mint Hill Times are also telling us it looks too much like Matthews’ town hall. There’s not too many fans of the current town hall design–the glassy modern (and somewhat environmentally friendly) building–but it distinguished itself among other town halls in Mecklenburg County. Oh well, can’t [...]

If you are older than, say 30, and you don’t have kids, then you probably don’t know who the Jonas Brothers are. Remember Hanson? Or how about New Kids on the Block? Think of them along those lines, but just a touch cooler. The Jonas Brothers are the “it” boy band these days, and three [...]

Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU) announced today the addition of Robin Edwards to its South Piedmont Advisory Council, which comprises Cabarrus, Gaston, Mecklenburg and Union counties. Edwards, who is a the human resources director for the Town of Mint Hill, will be a part of LGFCU’s volunteer-driven initiative not only to educate people on [...]

The Elam-N8 Cancer team raised more than $26,435.34 at this past weekend’s 24 Hours of Booty bike race  to help fight cancer. It was the 4th highest amount raised of any team in the competition. Team member Charles Cullen raised the most money for an individual–$23,852.85. Way to go guys! In the spring, the Mint [...]

Former Independence defensive back DeVonte Holloman is still not officially enrolled at his new school, according to The Rock Hill Herald. Holloman needs to sign a statement affirming his parents are separated and he moved to the Rock Hill South Pointe district with his father. Holloman left Independence earlier this summer. He was joined at [...]

Presbyterian Hospital broke ground Tuesday for its new facility outside of Mint Hill. The 50-bed hospital will be constructed near the Interstate 485 and Albemarle Road interchange. Mint Hill elected officials and staff attended the event. Troy Pollard was a huge supporter for the project and spoke at the ceremony. Pollard said the community welcomes [...]

David White has been selling produce since he was kid. Since 2003, his Providence Produce has opened three produce stands and a warehouse. One of the produce stands is at the corner of Matthews-Mint Hill Road and Lawyers Road. Read his story in the Thursday Mint Hill Times. **Note to gardeners: take your veggies to [...]

Bluenc.com blogs about Mint Hill’s Thomas Strini who filed two complaints with the Federal Election Commission that cost the National Association of Realtors a nice chunk of change. From BlueNC.com: In a little noticed action in 2007 the National Association of Realtors was fined $78,000 by the Federal Election Commission for violations of election law [...]

Progress was made last night on the new town hall. Board members met with architects for more than an hour discussing the project’s design. The board chamber will be open to the second story, but nobody can view a meeting from upstairs for security reasons. The exterior features a four-column portico on both sides of [...]

General Growth said to Mayor Ted Biggers and Town Manager Brian Welch the Bridges at Mint Hill is being delayed so offsite work can catch up with onsite work. Apparently, Mint Hill is not the only town where General Growth has stalled a mall project. Elk Grove Promenade is “on hold,” according to the Elk [...]

First he was invited, then he was uninvited, and now he’s been invited again. Mike Munger, Libertarian candidate for governor of NC and chair of the political science department at Duke University, will spar with Democratic candidate Bev Perdue and Republican Pat McCrory at Queen’s University October 15 from 7-8 pm. Perdue and McCrory are [...]

A charity softball tournament at Frank Liske Park in Concord starts August 4 to raise money for Greg Hernandez’s family. He was killed April 11. The event features a silent auction and raffle, and the proceeds will be donated to the Hernandez’s wife Marla and her four children. Teams should register by August 1 to [...]