Monthly Archives: January 2009
Extreme Ice Center to host Special Olympics event
Thirty-three athletes from Guilford, Mecklenburg, Union and Wake counties will compete in figure skating and speed skating at the Extreme Ice Center in Indian Trail on January 9 and 10. The 2009 SONC Winter Games ice skating event will officially … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Arts releases January newsletter
Mint Hill Arts opens the new year with their January newsletter. One class we think that would be fun to take is Carlos Alvarez Cotera’s drawing class. From the newsletter: Registration for the Spring Class schedule is open. Classes for … Continue reading
Butler fourth in SW4A Wachovia Cup standings
[singlepic=189,320,240,,right]Butler is fourth in the Southwestern 4-A Wachovia Cup standings and Independence is eight for the fall. Myers Park holds the top spot in the league thanks to conference championships in women’s tennis, men’s soccer, and men’s and women’s cross … Continue reading
Two weeks to go to nominate employer for award
The beginning of the new year marks the final days for North Carolina National Guard and Reserve members and their families to nominate supportive employers for the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. With 69 nominations from North … Continue reading
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Former Independence star enters NFL draft
[singlepic=521,320,240,,center][Photo by Mark Sward swardpics.com] Hakeem Nicks, who leads UNC all time in catches, receiving yards and touchdown receptions, announced today he plans to enter the 2009 NFL draft. The junior wide receiver helped Independence win four consecutive state championships … Continue reading
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Tips for winter planting from the NC Cooperative Extension Service
In Mecklenburg County, the Cooperative Extension Service is part of Park and Recreation and offers the following tips for gardeners in January:[singlepic=520,320,240,,right] • Fertilize broad-leaved evergreens in the winter or spring. Fertilizing in the late summer induces late-season growth that … Continue reading
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Civics 101 class offered by Kid’s Voting
Want to learn how local government works by attending real government meetings, finding out where government gets its money, who makes decisions and more? Participate in the exciting teen program Youth Civics 101 (YC101)! Sessions include: Board of Education, City … Continue reading
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