Monthly Archives: November 2008
This week in Mint Hill history
In 1973, a re-zoning proposal that would have required new homes in some parts of town to be built on one acre lots was voted down by the Mint Hill Town Board. There was concern that this proposal would keep … Continue reading
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Much needed rainfall in forecast for western NC
Meteorologists are presently forecasting some much needed rainfall for the western part of the state over the next several days. Presently the western part of the state is experiencing drier conditions than Mecklenburg County. The Catawba River, which contributes greatly … Continue reading
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Gameday: Butler vs. Independence II
Breaking down tonight’s game, 8 pm Memorial Stadium [singlepic=380,320,240,,left] There is one team left in the state who can beat Independence this season and that’s Butler. The Bulldogs have the talent to hang with the Patriots, but you don’t beat … Continue reading
Jimmie’s manager in jail!
And he needs your help–it’s all for a good cause. From Travis Carriker, manager at Jimmie’s Restaurant in Mint Hill: I’m proud to tell you that I’m being locked up…that’s right, I’m going behind barsto help Jerry’s Kids and MDA. … Continue reading
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Another way to help the less fortunate during the holidays
This holiday season BI-LO Charities is teaming up with the Charlotte community to provide much-needed supplies for Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. With the current economic situation, the number of people requiring assistance increases daily. Members of the community … Continue reading
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More Americans using cash and not plastic
You know the economy is bad when Americans are turning back to cash from debit and credit cards.
Breaking and entering in Mint Hill Sunday
From the Mint Hill police: On Sunday November 23, 2008 at around 7:15 am, Mint Hill Police Officers responded to Citi Financial and Nationwide Insurance at 3601-2 Matthews Mint Hill Road in reference to a Breaking and Entering. Officers spoke … Continue reading
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Queen’s Grant holds annual turkey dinner drive
[singlepic=379,320,240,,right] Queen’s Grant had it’s 5th annual Turkey Dinner Drive this past week. The students and staff brought in enough mashed potatoes, stuffing, yams, green beans, cranberry sauce, gravy, cornbread and brownie mix to fill 100 bags. They also raised … Continue reading
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This week in Mint Hill History
A meeting to discuss possible routes for the future I-485 was recently held at Northeast Junior High. It attracted people from Mint Hill, Matthews, and Southeast Charlotte. Two comments that were heard at the meeting were: “This route goes right … Continue reading
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‘That’s just typical Independence’
Patriots get hot in the second half, knock out East Meck Photos: Roger Harding www.rahpix.com[singlepic=372,320,240,,left]Independence’s 43-16 win last night over East Meck in the second round of the playoffs was classic Big I football. Just before half, the Eagles’ Tim … Continue reading
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MH resident gives back
For Mint Hill resient Sharon Decker, this time of year always bring back memories of listening at the[singlepic=363,320,240,,right] window for a fire truck to rumble by the foster home she was living in. Decker has never forgotten how it felt … Continue reading
Photo gallery: Butler 73 West Charlotte 66
Photos from Tuesday’s battle of the titans between two of the best teams in the state. Photos by Tim Long, The Mint Hill Times [slideshow=42]
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