Daily Archives: July 28, 2008
Libertarian gov. candidate back in debate
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 … Continue reading
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Hernandez charity softball tournament
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 … Continue reading
Silicon Valley gambles on Matthews company
PokerTek, a software company specializing in electronic poker machines for casinos, got $5 million in credit today from Silicon Valley Bank . The money will be used to help the company grow.
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TV’s Extreme Makeover near MH today
Speaking of demolishing existing structures to build something new and improved (see town hall post) Ty and company from Extreme Makeover are going to demolish a house on Sudbury Court (near Eastland Mall) today and rebuild it in seven days. Meanwhile, the King family, owners of the house, will vacation in Puerto Rico for the week. Continue reading
What will Mint Hill’s new town hall look like?
A design for Mint Hill’s new town hall could be approved by the Board of Commissioners tonight. The new town hall is a two-story structure made of brick—something more traditional than the current structure—but there are no specific design details … Continue reading
