Monthly Archives: September 2008
Fire spotted during Big I fire drill
No one was hurt when an oven caught fire at Independence High School during a 9:15 am fire drill, reports WSOC-TV. The oven is in a classroom once used for home economics. A teacher spotted the smoke as students and … Continue reading
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Two-thirds in NC support domestic drilling
[singlepic=166,220,140,,center]That’s what an Elon University poll found as reported by the Charlotte Business Journal. Further, 79 percent feel domestic oil and gas should be kept at home. Those aren’t surprising numbers; what is surprising is that Congress has still not … Continue reading
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Lebanon Elementary reaches for ‘whirled’ peace
[singlepic=165,200,120,,left]Lebanon Road Elementary is one of several Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools wishing for “whirled” peace today. Students made pinwheels to express their feelings on world events as part of Pinwheels for Peace events today and tomorrow. The pinwheels are part of International … Continue reading
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Holy sweet potato!
[singlepic=164,320,240,,center]Tom Beaver of Locust grew this big sweet potato and others that won ribbons at the Stanly County Fair this year. His secret? “My wife did all the work. We only use a tiller and grass cuttings. It’s like an … Continue reading
Chris Cole: the other senate candidate
There’s Republican Elizabeth Dole and Democrat Kay Hagen running for the senate. But there’s also a third candidate, Christopher Cole of Huntersville. Read a Libertarian’s view on the current economic crisis:
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Mint Hill group gathers for Obama
Leaning left this political season? A group is gathering at Jimmies Restaurant in Mint Hill next weekend and will organize a day of knocking on doors for Barack Obama. Their goal is 100,000 knocks. This is our time and THIS … Continue reading
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Bulldogs beat Lions for first time
[singlepic=161,320,240,,center] Markel Moore rushed 24 times for 128 yards and two touchdowns Friday as the Butler Bulldogs remain perfect with a 34-12 win over West Charlotte. Hawatha Bell and Jawaun Edwards rushed for two touchdowns a piece as the Bulldogs … Continue reading
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Big I rallies after shaky start
[singlepic=160,240,160,,right]Independence (3-0) got off to a rocky start Friday against Vance. Quarterback Anthony Carrothers completed only one of his first six passes as the Patriots failed to score on the opening drive for the first time this year. “We just … Continue reading
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Butler-West Charlotte on radio tonight
The Butler-West Charlotte football game at Lion Stadium tonight will be broadcast live by WFNZ 610 AM radio. The game begins at 7 pm. The Bulldogs have never beaten the Lions going back to when Tom Knotts coached in the … Continue reading
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In this week’s Mint Hill Times
Madness is coming. Brace yourself. This week in The Mint Hill Times: •Tim reports on Idlewild Baptist’s 30th anniversary. The Rev. Michael Owens said the church, chartered in 1978, is blessed to have its strong membership. •Adam reports the Lawyers … Continue reading
Myrick kicks off campaign Saturday in Matthews
Rep. Sue Myrick officially kicks off her campaign at the Reid House in Matthews, 12-1:30 pm Saturday with an an old-fashioned, family-friendly BBQ and stump speech. Myrick is running against Democrat Harry Taylor and Libertarian Andy Grum. She will also … Continue reading
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Area gas stations subpoenaed
Attorney General Roy Cooper sent subpoenas to seven gasoline retailers on Monday, some of whom were reportedly charging as much as $5.49 a gallon for regular gas on Friday. Cooper said retailers will have 10 days to explain why their … Continue reading
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Tennessee high school going for 65th win
Blount Today in Maryville, Tenn., is reporting Maryville High is gunning for the state’s longest winning streak tomorrow against Powell High. Maryville has won 64 games in a row and looks to take, and extend, the state’s record. A win … Continue reading
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