Monthly Archives: July 2008
Newell postponed again…doubleheader tonight at Big I
In Wednesday’s other Area IV semifinal, Pineville and Newell were rained out for a second straight day and will play a 5 p.m. doubleheader at Independence High School. Pineville leads the best-of-five series 2-0 and needs one more win to advance into a best-of-five area championship series that will start on Saturday. Continue reading
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Wal-Mart proposed
A Wal-Mart was proposed July 17 at the quarterly developer’s meeting. The store is part of a commercial development near the Albemarle Road and Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road intersection.
Independence student killed
Another heartbreaking story of a local student who was killed on the roads. This time, 16-year-old Robbie Tucker was hit by a car as he was walking back from a friend’s house. WCNC interviews his mother…
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Newell game postponed
The Newell American Legion baseball game Tuesday night at Ardrey Kell was postponed because of lightning, despite the calling from Newell players and fans to finish the game. Newell was leading 1-0 in the bottom of the fourth inning. Game … Continue reading
Gas prices interrupting your vacation plans?
There are a variety of places online to find the cheapest gas prices in their area. At this site, you can narrow your search down to gas stations in the east Charlotte area. Use these sites to your advantage and … Continue reading
Altruistic lawyers in Big I investigation
Granted, it’s just a rumor–but friends of the lawyers hired by CMS to investigate Independence football say Gorman demanded dirt on the Big I football program until the end. And the lawyers could have charged 3X the $96,000 for 400 … Continue reading
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Welcome to Mint Hill Times online!
Ink is in our blood. In 1970, John and Pat Long began publishing The Southeast News, a paper that covered Mint Hill, Matthews and Indian Trail. Three of John and Pat’s children (Laura, publisher of The Mint Hill Times; Tim, … Continue reading
