QG teachers finalists for awards

Dec 182008
 

[singlepic=484,320,240,,left]It’s a common fact that an exceptional teacher can impact a child for a lifetime. In an effort to recognize its exceptional teachers, charter school operator, National Heritage Academies (NHA), established the NHA Excellence in Teaching Award. The award is presented annually to recognize and affirm the accomplishments of individual teachers across NHA’s 57 charter schools. Carla Collier, Regan Adam, Heather Sizemore and Wanda Williams, teachers at Queen’s Grant Community Charter School in Mint Hill and residents of Midland, Locust, Concord, and Mint Hill, respectively, were among this year’s finalists for the 2008 Excellence in Teaching award. Pictured from left: Regan Adam, Carla Collier, NHA’s CEO Jeff Clark, Wanda Williams and Heather Sizemore. Continue reading »

Share
 December 18, 2008  Posted by at 1:14 pm No Responses »

Mint Hill beauty queen to appear on reality show

Dec 162008
 

[singlepic=472,320,240,,center]

Amber Olive, a 10-year-old student at Lebanon Elementary School, recently participated in a new reality TV series called “Little Miss Perfect” on the WeTV network. (The Mint Hill Times profiled Amber in the October 16 edition of the paper.) The show follows child beauty pageant contestants and their families before and after beauty pageants so viewers can see the behind the scenes of the competitions. The show will air in early 2009.

Share
 December 16, 2008  Posted by at 2:51 pm 3 Responses »

Ashe Plantation’s Xmas party for a cause

Dec 162008
 

[singlepic=471,320,240,,center]

Sharon Decker and families at Ashe Plantation held their annual Christmas party last week. The neighborhood raised funds to help several needy families for the holidays. Mint Hill Fire Department made the trip out to the neighborhood and brought Santa Claus along for the ride. For a slideshow of Ashe Plantation’s party, Continue reading »

Share
 December 16, 2008  Posted by at 2:01 pm Non-profit No Responses »

Town hosts breakfast for staff

Dec 162008
 

The town hosted its annual breakfast for staff at Jimmie’s this morning. Commissioners and other board members also attended. Dana Clukey and Margie Nichols took the photos.

[slideshow=50]

Share
 December 16, 2008  Posted by at 12:57 pm Town Hall No Responses »

Blessed Assurance needs your help

Dec 162008
 

Blessed Assurance Adult Day and Health Care Center began its 10th year of service in July 2008 and has served meals, ministered medication, provided bathing services and fostered the personal independence of 1000s of senior and special needs adults.  Consequently, caregivers have been able to retain jobs, maintain a cohesive home and improve their quality of life.
They need your support as they expand its existing facility to serve 50 additional special needs adults in the community.  This project will cost us $650,000 and will be completed by June 30, 2009.
You can make a tax deductible gift to support neighbors and loved ones who are being challenged every day.  Please send checks payable to:  Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care, 13001 Idlewild Road, Matthews, NC  28105 or call (704) 576-4754 for more information.

Share
 December 16, 2008  Posted by at 12:07 pm Non-profit No Responses »

Mint Hill Chargers back-to-back national champs!

Dec 152008
 

[singlepic=432,320,240,,center]

The Mint Hill Chargers are National Champs again! On Friday they defeated the Monroe (CT) Lions 20-8 in Orlando Florida. It was the culmination of what was a tough week as the team traveled to Orlando last Saturday and had to win three games in five days. In game one, they defeated the Bedford (NH) Jaguars 20-14. In game two, they defeated the Osceola (FL) Panthers 32-14.
Many of the kids on this team were also on the 12U team last year that won the AYF Jr Midget National Championship.
22 of the 24 kids on this team go to either Mint Hill Middle or Northeast Middle. The other two kids live on the edge of Union County. This is truly a Mint Hill team. Continue reading »

Share
 December 15, 2008  Posted by at 3:31 pm Sports 3 Responses »

Advertise in the holiday issue of the Mint Hill Times

Dec 152008
 

We’re thankful for you and your continued support of The Mint Hill Times. We are having a special holiday page on December 24 to give you the opportunity to wish your customers Happy Holidays. Call Michelle at 704-957-9158

Share
 December 15, 2008  Posted by at 2:15 pm No Responses »

CMS to sell surplus property online

Dec 152008
 

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is going high-tech to sell surplus property. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education approved at its Dec. 9 meeting a proposal to sell refrigerators, stoves, bookcases and desks through GovDeals, an online auction service. Continue reading »

Share
 December 15, 2008  Posted by at 2:12 pm Schools No Responses »

Armed robbery in Mint Hill last night

Dec 132008
 


View Larger Map
From the Mint Hill police:

On Friday, December 12, 2008 at around 10 pm, Mint Hill Police Officers responded to Tienda El Amigo located at 4709, Suite 112, Margaret Wallace Road in reference to an armed robbery.  Officers spoke with an employee who stated he closed the store.  Upon exiting the store a Hispanic male with a dark hoodie pointed a gun at his head.  The Hispanic male demanded the employee to go back inside the store and give him all the money.  The Hispanic male then told the employee to lay down. The Hispanic male then proceeded to duck tape the employees wrists behind his back and his ankles together.  Approximately five minutes later the employee heard the business door open and another unknown male came into the business and watched the employee while the other Hispanic male looked throughout the store.
If you have any further information, please contact the Mint Hill Police Department at (704) 545-1085.

Share
 December 13, 2008  Posted by at 11:20 am Police No Responses »

Mint Hill Lions send care package to 220 marines

Dec 122008
 

[singlepic=418,320,240,,center]

The Mint Hill Lions Club raised more than $400 to send a care package to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Division stationed in Afghanistan. They are based in Camp Lejeune, N.C. Bob Mann, a Korean War veteran, spearheaded the effort because he heard the marines who are fighting in the mountains of Afghanistan don’t have access to post exchanges or commissaries. Continue reading »

Share
 December 12, 2008  Posted by at 1:38 pm Good deeds, Non-profit No Responses »

M.H. Dentistry hosts open house

Dec 112008
 

[singlepic=415,320,240,,center]Mint Hill Dentistry hosted an open house and Chamber of Commerce Business Before Hours this week.

Share
 December 11, 2008  Posted by at 5:37 pm No Responses »

Myrick says no to auto bailout

Dec 112008
 

From Myrick’s Washington, DC office:

(Washington, DC) – US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) voted no today on the proposed financial[singlepic=414,270,190,,right] bailout for the automotive industry. The bill, H.R. 7321, provides up to $14 billion in loans to US automakers. It passed by a vote of 237-170.

“There is no guarantee this bailout will be the last for the auto industry,” said Rep. Myrick. “I opposed this bill because it would create a government ‘car czar’ to oversee the domestic auto industry without the authority to ensure the Big Three address their underlying structural problems. Unless the domestic car makers make substantial changes to fundamentally change the way they do business, the reality is they’ll need additional taxpayer assistance in the very near future. ” Continue reading »

Share
 December 11, 2008  Posted by at 12:17 pm Government No Responses »

Mint Hill library manager announced

Dec 092008
 

The Mint Hill library has a new manager. PLCMC announced today David Sniffin will take the helm of the library December 29. Continue reading »

Share
 December 9, 2008  Posted by at 9:41 pm Arts, Mecklenburg County, Non-profit No Responses »
 Older Entries  Newer Entries
© 2012 The Mint Hill Times Suffusion theme by Sayontan Sinha