Monthly Archives: October 2008
Witch sparkles up town hall
[singlepic=285,320,240,,center] Mrs. Sparkles, who works at the front desk of Mint Hill town hall, got into the spirit of Halloween by donning a witches costume today. Town Manager Brian Welch wore a mullet wig (not sure what the official costume … Continue reading
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CMS employee arrested in Mint Hill
Mint Hill police is reporting they arrested today a Crestdale Middle School teacher at the Hickory Grove Baptist Church ballfields on Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road. The teacher, Kimberly Lynn Hendricks, was arrested with the juvenile in her car. The victim is … Continue reading
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I’m Joe the Plummer
[singlepic=277,220,140,,center] Darrell Harrison, financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services in Mint Hill, showed his support for Joe the Plummer and John McCain recently by having Joe’s face screened on to a shirt. “He asked an honest question and got … Continue reading
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This week’s Mint Hill Times
[singlepic=283,270,190,,left]• Tim Long reports on the resolution passed last week by the Board of Commissioners which supports the $250 million Parks and Recreation bond referendum on the November 4 ballot. • Adam Houston looks at the Web sites for the … Continue reading
Name of beauty contestant revealed!
We’ve had several phone calls today alerting us to who was in this photo. It was taken by photographer Richard Holtzclaw of Mint Hill. Merle Austin Haney told us it was Ann Ross Maxwell and the picture was taken as Ross was being crowned Carrousel Queen in 1948. Continue reading
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Meck. County capital improvement projects now online
Want to know about capital improvement plans in Mecklenburg? The County finally combined the information into an easy to use Web site. One project is the Ezelle Park in Mint Hill. County officials met Monday with town officials to discuss … Continue reading
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Biggers endorses Myrick
Seventeen past and present mayors of towns in Rep. Sue Myrick’s district have endorsed her candidacy, including Mint Hill Mayor Ted Biggers. Here’s the full list:
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UFO sighted last night in Mint Hill area?
Notice anything unusual in the skies last night? A man from Mint Hill thinks he saw a UFO. The man didn’t leave his name, but he did leave this report on aliencasebook.com: But below Orion’s belt (or what I think … Continue reading
Mint Hill natives: Who is in this photograph?
[singlepic=276,280,200,,right] Richard Holtzclaw came by the office this afternoon with a picture he took from the1950s or 1960s. It’s of a young woman in a beauty contest who is representing Mint Hill. Holtzclaw, an amateur photographer for many decades, can’t … Continue reading
Charlotte area home sales down
The Charlotte Business Journal reports Charlotte area home sales are down a whopping 27 percent from September 2007. Existing-home sales in the Charlotte market fell 27 percent last month to 2,239 from 3,067 in September 2007, according to the N.C. … Continue reading
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MHAA softball gears up for tournament
This was submitted to us by Patrick Kent. Is it any surprise Mint Hill softball is again the class of the area? The Char-Meck Girls Softball will be having its softball championships for the fall season, Thursday evening at South … Continue reading
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NASCAR loves Sue Myrick
It’s ironic that those who make left turns for a living are supporting the right leaning Sue Myrick. From the Myrick camp: Myrick Endorsed by NASCAR Leaders (Charlotte NC)– Congresswoman Sue Myrick was endorsed today by NASCAR leaders Rick Hendrick, … Continue reading
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Heathfield Tractor Race & Chili Cook-Off
[singlepic=272,320,240,,center]Is there a neighborhood in Mint Hill with a social committee as active as Heathfield. Pam Baetz of Heathfield sent us this about their annual Tractor Race and Chili Cook-Off. Somewhere Hank Hill is smiling. (Mint Hill neighborhoods: Send us … Continue reading
