Monthly Archives: December 2008
Leaving worries behind
Mint Hill resident Carol Robinson mailed us this photo of her granddaughter Caleigh Lovitt. Carol said they were raking leaves when she got this shot of Caleigh.
This week in Mint Hill history
In 1960, the Mint Hill VFW at their Christmas party, named Clarke A. Prather from Wilgrove as man of the year because of his strong commitment to community service organizations. Boy scouts, civil air patrol, Woodmen of the World, Independent … Continue reading
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‘Big I’ Key Club visits Lawyers Glen
[singlepic=410,320,240,,center] Independence Key Club members visited Lawyers Glen Retirement Center Saturday to help the seniors decorate trees and wrap packages. The seniors treated the Key Club to pizza for their help. The Independence Key Club has more than 70 members … Continue reading
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Marines pick up toys for tots
[singlepic=408,320,240,,center] Marines came out Saturday to Carolinas Real Estate Investment to pick up the collection for Toys for Tots. Many area organizations are collecting toys this holiday season for those less fortunate. One person donated three large boxes to the … Continue reading
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Patriots stunned; Fall to Raiders 30-22
Independence’s magical run of eight consecutive seasons playing in the state championship game is over. All streaks are made to be broken, but not like this. The Patriots were dismantled by a Richmond option[singlepic=407,320,240,,right] attack and could not overcome their … Continue reading
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Good turnout for Secret Angels
[singlepic=405,320,240,,center] Jean Bonner hosted more than 25 people Thursday night who donned masks to show support for the Secret Angles. Bonner is organizing people to do good deeds over the holidays and beyond. She is the owner of Angels Rest … Continue reading
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MH Middle honors straight A students
[singlepic=400,320,240,,center] Mint Hill Middle School is very proud of the more than 100 students who achieved a 4.0 grade point average for first quarter. To honor these accomplished students and their families, the school held a special reception on Thursday … Continue reading
Two armed robberies at Lawyers Road shopping center
Mint Hill Police are looking for black male and a Hispanic male On Thursday December 04 at around 7:30 pm, Mint Hill Police Officers responded to Subway 9044 A Lawyers Road in reference to an Armed Robbery. Officers spoke with … Continue reading
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Tree lighting draws large crowd
The Mint Hill town hall tree lighting drew a crowd of hundreds Tuesday night. Citizens of all ages and backgrounds enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies as well as music from Mint Hill Middle School. Photos by Tim Long. [slideshow=47]
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Secret angels meet tonight
Jean Bonner, owner of Angels Rest Day Spa, is following up on a campaign promise even though she did not get elected mayor of Mint Hill last year. She is attempting to raise money for gifts to the elderly, policemen … Continue reading
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Purse snatcher cashes check, but police have a pic
On 11-20-2008 at approximately 11:20 am, Mint Hill Police were dispatched to The Bloom Grocery Store located at 6275 Wilson Grove Road in reference to a larceny of a purse. When officer arrived on[singlepic=386,320,240,,left] scene, he met with the 82-year-old … Continue reading
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Movie tonight at HAWK meeting
Habitat and Wildlife Keepers (HAWK) a chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, hosts tonight a local premier of the short film, “The Story of Stuff.” “From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives … Continue reading
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CMS accepting applications for free and reduced-price meals
The jobless rate for the Charlotte region reached 7.1 percent in October, one of the highest numbers for unemployment in nearly 20 years. Families across Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are struggling to make ends meet, and that includes finding the … Continue reading
