Monthly Archives: April 2009
Want to do business with CMS?
Want to sell Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools some pencils? Business owners wanting to work with CMS and other government agencies are invited to attend “Access 2009: Gateway to Government Procurement Opportunities.” The half-day conference will focus on working with state and … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Rotary Club hosts Steve Hughes and critters
Steve Hughes brought some wild critters to a recent Mint Hill Rotary Club meeting.
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Community options for new Mint Hill high school released by CMS
After two community workshops, the planning staff at CMS has developed three more boundary options for the new Mint Hill high school. This brings the total options to eight. Jennifer Dean, a planning specialist with CMS, said staff will look … Continue reading
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General Growth files for bankruptcy
[singlepic id=634 w=320 h=240 float=center]General Growth Properties, Inc, burdened by $27 billion in debt, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today. The mall operator is a partner with Childress Klein to bring the Bridges at Mint Hill mall to Lawyers Road … Continue reading
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Women needed for Habitat for Humanity project
In the days leading up to Mother’s Day, construction crews of women volunteers, including recording artist Trisha Yearwood, will be pounding nails and raising walls at Habitat for Humanity construction sites across the country in recognition of National Women Build … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Masonic Lodge celebrates 40 years
Mint Hill Masonic Lodge (#742) celebrated its 40th anniversary two weeks ago. The Lodge has steadily grown over the 40 years from 109 charter members in 1969 to 454 present members. In the pictures: The cake that Lodge Chef Bob … Continue reading
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Two scholarship winners from Independence announced
The AVID Program at Independence High School is proud to announce that two students have been named Dell Scholars by the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation. Breanne Ross and Ketwanna Clifton each will receive a $20,000 scholarship to aid them … Continue reading
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Crestdale to be recognized as a School to Watch
Crestdale Middle staff and students will celebrate being named a “School to Watch” today at 1 pm. The national award recognizes middle schools for success in four areas: academic achievement, adolescent development, equitable education and organizational processes for academic growth. … Continue reading
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Regulation of beauty pageants for girls 13 and under?
A bill proposed by Rep. Mobley would study the regulation of beauty pageants for girls 13 and under in North Carolina. From the bill: SECTION 2. The Committee shall study the regulation of beauty pageants for youth under 13 years … Continue reading
Proud moms alert: two from area win scholarships
Kayla Tackett won a $1,000 scholarship last week at the Pop Warner Scholarship Tribute in Winston Salem, N.C. Kayla was a first team scholar, meaning she was ranked in the top 2 percent of 410,000 children that took part in … Continue reading
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Five men arrested for armed robbery in Mint Hill
Nico Buckle Mint Hill Police, with the help of CMPD, arrested five men in connection with an armed robbery Wednesday at the Colonial Village at Greystone Apartments (9610 Stoney Glen Drive). Two firearms were found inside the suspect vehicle. Nico … Continue reading
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Mohamed Massaquoi talks about visiting Bears, draft day prospects
Mohamed Massaquoi, former wide receiver for Independence High School and University of Georgia, visited with the Chicago Bears this week for a pre-draft workout. Massaquoi has been moving up most draft charts. On the comparison between him and Hakeem Nicks, … Continue reading
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Update on Matthews traffic accident
Matthews Police responded to a vehicle collision on US 74 at Interstate 485 today around 12:30 pm. The initial investigation shows that a 2005 Honda Accord, occupied only by one person was traveling eastbound on US 74 at a high … Continue reading
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