Monthly Archives: May 2009
Area students graduate from Gardner-Webb
The following local students were among a total of 512 students who graduated from Gardner-Webb University during its recent 2009 Spring Commencement Ceremony: * Abigail Helms (28227) received a BA in English for speakers other languages. * Jonathan Vang (28227) … Continue reading
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In this week’s Mint Hill Times: high school boundaries, HOAs, and Highland Games wrap up
Don’t have a copy of this week’s Mint Hill Times? Here’s what you are missing: Mayor Ted Biggers and a committee chosen by him sent to CMS a revised version of the school boundary map for the new Mint Hill … Continue reading
Mint Hill Rotary Club announces scholarship winners and Teacher of the Year
The Rotary Club of Mint Hill, at its annual Educational Emphasis Day meeting on May 21, 2009, recognized its selections of the 2009 Teacher of the Year and the four 2009 recipients of its educational grants. The recipients and Rotarians … Continue reading
JLF: N.C. schools add administrative and support staff faster than students
A new John Locke Foundation report examines “significant” growth in nonclassroom jobs over this decade. Here’s a synopsis of the report by Terry Stoops of the JLF. North Carolina’s public schools have added administrators, consultants, and other nonclassroom staffers faster … Continue reading
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Police need you help locating thief
Mint Hill Police need your assistance locating a man who stole credit cards and used them to purchase gift cards at Lowes Foods in Brighton Park. On 04-03-2009 at approximately 6:30pm, Mint Hill Police were dispatched to 6400 Matthews Mint … Continue reading
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Northlake Mall implements new rules for anyone under 18
Northlake Mall will begin requiring that anyone under the age of 18 be accompanied by a supervising adult 21 years of age or older on Fridays and Saturdays after 5 pm. The new policy, which was developed in consultation with … Continue reading
CMS notifies 304 teachers they’ll lose jobs
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools notified 304 teachers May 22 that they will not have jobs next year. The district will send similar letters the week of May 25 to teachers who meet the criteria for non-renewal established by the Board of Education … Continue reading
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Senator Eddie Goodall Memorial Day message
From the office of NC Senator Eddie Goodall: During this extended weekend, let us not forget that for many families this weekend serves as a solemn reminder of loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice. Through their sacrifice we can … Continue reading
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Need a job? Check out Gov. Perdue’s web site
Gov. Bev Perdue today launched the JobsNOW Portal, a resource for job seekers, those exploring new career options, and entrepreneurs looking to start, grow or relocate a business in North Carolina. “JobsNOW will help get our economy back on track … Continue reading
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The little lady of summer
Keri Russell sent this photo of her daughter Jenna Russell eating ice cream. Jenna is two years old and lives in Mint Hill. Kerri thought this would be a cute picture to kick off summer, and we couldn’t agree more. … Continue reading
Two-thirds of NC voters want charter school cap raised
Nearly two-thirds of North Carolina voters (65 percent) favor the state legislature passing a law to raise the current cap on public charter schools, according to a public opinion survey released today. The survey found that support for lifting the … Continue reading
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Allen Tate Realtors participate in Realtors Care Day
Allen Tate Realtors from the several offices joined with more than 700 realtor colleagues to participate in Realtors Care Day. The inaugural event, an initiative of the Housing Opportunity Foundation (HOF) of the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association, was held April … Continue reading
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Fraudulent check suspect caught on camera at Lowes Foods
On Monday, Mint Hill Police received information that a black male, approximately 6 feet tall, weighing around 250 pounds, passed a fraudulent check at the Lowes Food Store located at 7038 Brighton Park Drive. The check was for $261.29. The … Continue reading
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