Monthly Archives: August 2008
Mecklenburg County and the flood
[singlepic=70,220,140,,right] Three years almost to the day that Katrina hit New Orleans, the remnants of Hurricane Fay pounced Mecklenburg County with rain. Northern Meck was hit hard, so were the Cavalier Apartments on Monroe Road. Residents were evacuated the morning … Continue reading
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Bulldogs blast North Meck
There’s a lot of new faces on the 2008 Butler Bulldogs team. The talent, however, has never been better. [singlepic=59,260,180,,right] Running back Markel Moore and the rest of the Bulldogs were fast and physical against North Meck. PHOTO: swardpics.com Butler … Continue reading
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Patriots make it rain on Troy
[singlepic=60,270,190,,right]The weather at the end of the Independence season opener last night resembled the Patriots offense in the first half. Both made it rain on the field as Independence beat Olympic 47-0. The Patriots only took 3 minutes 57 seconds … Continue reading
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MH Times columnist on radio Monday
Mint Hill Times columnist Dr. Mike Richardson will appear on Charlotte Talks Monday at 9 am. The WFAE 90.7 program will be a repeat of a show done earlier this year. Dr. Richardson pens the Health Basics column each week. … Continue reading
Baaaad to the bone
[singlepic=56,300,380,,center]You know Mint Hill Madness is just around the corner when you see Ben Howard walking his goat Cecil along Matthews-Mint Hill Road. Howard said he’s trying to get Cecil adjusted to the hub-bub of the traffic so Cecil will … Continue reading
Top five lottery winners from 28227
(Eds. note: We posted numbers two hours ago; after checking with the lottery officials, they said they ran the wrong report. Here’s the right report.) Ever wonder who in Mint Hill have won the most money in the NC Education … Continue reading
Former Butler and Big I players return Saturday
[singlepic=51,250,170,watermark,left]Virgina Tech players Jarrett Boykin and Eddie Whitley return to the area Saturday to open the 2008 college football season. Boykin was Butler’s best receiver last year, and he was also a great all-around talent for the Bulldogs. Boykin and … Continue reading
Mint Hill police chief sworn in
Police Chief Tim Ledford was sworn in last week by Mayor Ted Biggers[singlepic=50,220,140,watermark,right] during the Board of Commissioners meeting. “That oath means a great deal to me,” Ledford said in an interview. “When I repeat that oath, I mean it … Continue reading
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MH Police release pics of suspects
[singlepic=49,220,140,,left]Mint Hill Police released photos from the Harris Teeter surveillance camera at 15007 John J. Delaney Drive of suspects in last Tuesday morning’s multiple break ins. The video was taken at 5:10 am Tuesday morning just after the 16 break … Continue reading
A bagpipe band in Mint Hill
The Mint Hill Highlanders, a bagpipe band formed by [singlepic=42,160,80,,right] Dr. Ed Steel and the Mint Hill Scottish Society, will perform in the Mint Hill Madness parade. This 13-member pipe band will also represent the Scottish society during the annual … Continue reading
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Charlotte chosen to test prez $1 coins
[singlepic=40,170,90,,left]You may have seen the commercials by the US Mint promoting its new $1 coins. They have chosen Charlotte as one of four cities to test the coins this month. The press release:
Minter speaks to MHAA football
Mike Minter spoke to the Mint Hill Athletic Association football teams last night after scrimmages at the sports complex on Brief Road. More than 180 kids, parents and coaches listened as Minter talked about keys to success in football and … Continue reading
Patriots collect more than $1,000 for patriots
[singlepic=39,200,120,,right]Independence football players collected $1,349 to donate to the United Services Organization. The players were at seven businesses in and around Mint Hill. The players also collected disposable cameras, magazines and phone cards. The items will be presented September 26 … Continue reading
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