Monthly Archives: January 2009
Mint Hill police looking for pizza delivery robber
On January 12 at approximately 8:50 pm, Mint Hill Police responded to 4804 Stoney Trace Drive in reference to a robbery. Officers met with the victim, a W/F who was employed by Pizza Hut in Mint Hill. She stated that … Continue reading
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N.C. Smoking ban legislation heats up
Tired of going into smoke filled restaurants? The North Carolina legislature is kicking around the idea of a sweeping smoking ban that could allow municipalities to have the power to eliminate smoking from public places. Senator Eddie Goodall, who represents … Continue reading
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Local students make SCAD deans list
The following local students were named to the dean’s list at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Ga., for fall quarter 2008. James Koo of Mint Hill (28227) is a graphic design major and is seeking a … Continue reading
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List of MUMPO projects ready for Fed’s stimulus money
In today’s Mint Hill Times there is an article about Mint Hill’s maneuvering to collect stimulus money–if it comes available. Here is a complete list of the projects the Metropolitan Union Mecklenburg Planning Organization will submit to the state DOT. … Continue reading
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FBI releases photos of First Citizens bank robber
From the FBI: The Mint Hill Police Department and the FBI Charlotte Safe Streets Task Force are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the individual who recently robbed the First Citizens Bank located at 6930 Matthews Mint Hill … Continue reading
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Feb. 16 make-up day for snow day
What’s the worst part of getting a snow day if you are in school? You’ll probably have to make it up. CMS announced today students and teachers will be in class on Monday, Feb. 16. That day was originally in … Continue reading
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First Citizens Bank in Mint Hill robbed
First Citizens Bank in Mint Hill was robbed earlier this afternoon. Police have not offered details but it is believed that no one was hurt in the robbery. More to come later…
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Myrick to vote no on stimulus plan
US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) announced that she will vote against the stimulus plan when it comes to the House Floor today. “Why are we going to spend $825 billion on a plan that won’t achieve its goals?” said Rep. … Continue reading
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Plant Lady talks to Mint Hill Kiwanis
Joyce Lavene, the Mint Hill Times’ Plant Lady, spoke to the Mint Hill Kiwanis Club last week at its Wednesday meeting at Jimmie’s Restaurant. Lavene spoke about winter gardening. [singlepic=620,220,140,,center]
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Independence High School named most improved in state
Greatschools.net has named Independence High School as the most improved school for the state of North Carolina. Here’s the criteria they used: These schools showed the greatest improvement in test scores when comparing scores from the most recent year available … Continue reading
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CMS launches new and improved Web site
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools announced today it has launched a new Web site. The last major update was in 2002. CMS will utilize more multi-media functions such as videos, podcasting and blogs and hopes the new Web site will be more … Continue reading
Mint Hill Board meetings to begin 30 minutes earlier
Regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Commissioners, held the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, will begin a little earlier. Beginning with the February 12, 2009 meeting of the Board of Commissioners, all regularly scheduled Mint Hill Board … Continue reading
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Why do these snowmen look unhappy?
[slideshow=60] You would be unhappy too if slowly melting away in 50 degree weather. That’s what it was like for these snowmen in neighborhoods off Brief Road last Thursday. After getting several inches of snow in the Mint Hill area … Continue reading
