Monthly Archives: September 2008
UPDATE: Butler, Independence Re-rescheduled for Wednesday
Because of the Jewish holiday Monday, CMS has moved football games from Monday to Wednesday, October 1 at 7 pm. From CMS:
Mint Hill Madness canceled for tonight
Sandy Barnett at the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce just told the Mint Hill Times that activities at tonight’s Mint Hill Madness has been canceled because of rain. The rest of the festival Saturday and Sunday will go on as … Continue reading
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Board meeting wrap-up
The Board of Commissioners meeting at 7:30 pm last night was brief, but there was important discussion before and during the meeting. The board met at 6 pm yesterday with architect David Creech and his staff. The new town hall … Continue reading
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Tonight’s Butler, Independence games postponed
Butler and Independence football games tonight have been postponed due to rain according to Butler Athletic Director Jim Boone and Independence Athletic Director Kelly Lewis. The games were moved to Monday at 7 pm when Butler will face Ardrey Kell … Continue reading
$375,000 won at local store
More like $375,152 that Sherrel Parrott of Matthews won at Frazier’s Grocery on Lawyers Road (at the corner of I-485). From the NC Educational Lottery press release: Sherrel Parrott of Matthews usually picks her own numbers when she plays “Carolina … Continue reading
This week’s Mint Hill Times
It’s Mint Hill Madness, and it’s time for The Mint Hill Times annual complimentary issue. Also, Look for The Times’ booth this weekend at Mint Hill Madness. [singlepic=172,220,140,,right]This week’s paper: Read what Mayor Ted Biggers says about how the economic … Continue reading
Bob Dole in Mint Hill TODAY
[singlepic=170,220,140,,right]Former Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kan.) will make several stops in the Piedmont today, including Mint Hill. Sen. Elizabeth Dole, Dole’s wife, and challenger Kay Hagan are in a close race with less than six weeks till the general election. Dole … Continue reading
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CATS wants your input on southeast Lynx line
[singlepic=168,320,240,,center] Want a Lynx line in Matthews? You may want to voice your opinion at this meeting From CATS.
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Big I student semifinalist for scholarship
Yonas Soloman, a student at Independence High, was named a semifinalist for the National Achievement Scholarship Program. Soloman is one of 16 CMS students still in the running or the scholarship, which annually awards 800 scholarships worth $2.6 million to … Continue reading
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Two debate for Guv tonight–no Perdue, though
Apparently Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bev Perdue melts if she participates in more than five debates. Tonight on WUNC TV, she will not take the stage with Republican Pat McCrory and Libertarian Mike Munger because she had committed to only five … Continue reading
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CMS purchases diesel from CATS
If you think you have it bad trying to find gas these days, imagine trying to buy 18,000 gallons at a time like CMS!
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Arts council offers entrepreneur classes
The county Arts and Science Council is offering classes to help artists in various media start a business. The Artist as an Entrepreneur Institute is a three-session, award-winning business development course. Visit ASC’s Web site to find out about course … Continue reading
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Recent NC poll has McCain, Obama tied; Dole with slight lead
With six weeks to go, North Carolinians still aren’t sure who they want to vote for. McCain and Obama are tied in the most recent Civitas Institute poll, while Elizabeth Dole leads Kay Hagen 43-41 in the Senate race. Obama … Continue reading
