Independence student wins scholarship
Yaluba Conteh is the Independence High School PTSA Scholarship recipient for the 2008-2009 school year. Yaluba is a senior and will receive a $500 PTSA scholarship to be used toward college. He would like to pursue a bachelors degree in Counseling Psychology. He has a 3.5577 grade point average and has applied to UNC Charlotte, [...]
Butler literary magazine to publish final edition
Friday marks the 12th and final edition of Butler High School’s Pawprint Literary Magazine. The Pawprint 2009 Literary Magazine release party and Artists Tea will be held at 1 pm in the Media Center. The award winning Butler jazz band will provide entertainment throughout the event. Because of budget cuts the creative writing class will [...]
Mint Hill resident seeks identity of soldier in World War II photo
On Monday, Judy Griffin of Mint Hill brought this photo by the Mint Hill Times. She said she got it from her aunt, Beulah Ross, about four years ago after Ms. Ross passed away. Griffin said the photo has haunted her ever since because she doesn’t know who it is. She hope one of our [...]
Want to learn how to play disc golf?
You’ve probably driven past the disc golf course at the Park on Fairview in Mint Hill. The well maintained course attracts players from all over the area. But just how do you play disc golf? And what kind of discs are the best to use? Matthews is hosting a free disc golf clinic May 16 [...]
Mandatory pay cut for North Carolina teachers
Gov. Bev. Perdue announced today additional measures to ensure a balanced budget by June 30. All teachers’ and state employees’ compensation will be reduced by an annualized amount equivalent to 0.5 percent for the remainder of the fiscal year. Each employee will receive 10 hours of flexible time off in exchange. “North Carolina continues to [...]
Gov. Perdue: N.C. prepared for swine flu
Unless you live in a cave, you are aware of the swine flu that has popped up around the world. In a statement released today, Governor Bev Perdue says North Carolina is prepared if the flu reaches this state.
Better to burn out than fade away: Oakboro begins a new season of Cruise Ins
Great weather and the season’s first burnout brought around 8,000 people out for the Oakboro Cruise-in and Burnout on Friday. Organizers estimated 400 bright, shiny street rods and classic cars lined the streets and parking lots. The event is always held the fourth Friday of each month and is the largest cruise-in held in a [...]
Matthews first quarter crime rate drops
The total number of crimes committed in Matthews dropped five percent during the first quarter of 2009 when compared to the first quarter of 2008. The number of crimes dropped from 551 to 523. Violent crime in Matthews remains extremely low (they accounted for 14 of the 523 total crimes reported.) There were no murders [...]
Butler golf tournament nets $3,000 for booster club
The 5th annual Butler High School Booster Club golf tournament was played April 18 at Emerald Lake Golf Club. Fifty-two players competed for multiple prizes, everyone had a great time and over $3000 was raised for the athletic programs at Butler High School. The winning team shot a sizzling 54! The winners were Bobby Fusco, [...]
Armed robbery last night in Mint Hill
Mint Hill Police Officers received a report at 8:29pm last night from a 17 year-old man regarding an armed robbery which occurred in the parking lot of the Dollar General located 8000 Blair Road, Suite A in Mint Hill. The victim was approached by a black male with gray hair who displayed black handgun. The [...]
Bevy of book sales at the Public Library
April 17, 2009 (Charlotte, NC) – Want to know one of a book lover’s best kept secrets? The answer is shopping at library book sales for lightly worn, but well-loved books at low prices. Many libraries use book sales as an opportunity to purge their shelves of older materials. Often, donations that were not able [...]
CMS students selected to attend Governor’s School
Thirty-nine Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students will pack their bags and spend six weeks studying dance, science, English, drama and more at the Governor’s School of North Carolina. The high school juniors and seniors will be among 800 students selected to attend the program from June 14 to July 25. The students chosen from Butler High School [...]
Jean Walker at Little Flower celebrates 100th birthday
Jean Walker celebrated her 100th birthday last week at Little Flower Assisted Living. Walker was born April 15, 1909 and has been at Little Flower since 2006. The picture with the two gentlemen with Walker with her son (on the left) and grandson(on the right). [imagebrowser id=77]
