Monthly Archives: June 2009
Mint Hill Eastern Star and Masonic scholarships
On June 22, 2009, two Mint Hill Eastern Star and Masonic Scholarship Awards in the amount of $2,000.00 each were presented to Jamie Porter and Hannah Heath by Melanie Carriker, Worthy Matron and Ken Carriker, Worthy Patron of Mint Hill … Continue reading
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Fire at East Coast Container Corporation quickly contained
There was a fire at East Coast Container Corporation Monday around 4:45 p.m. The business is located in the 3200 block of Campus Ridge Road. The fire started in the office area and spread to the paint booths. At no … Continue reading
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CMS offers summer meals for kids
The summer food service program runs through Friday, August 7 at more than 120 sites in Mecklenburg County. The program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will provide free meals at several open sites to all children who live … Continue reading
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Matthews Mayor Lee Myers will not seek 10th term
Town of Matthews Mayor Lee Myers announced today he will not seek a 10th term. Myers has served as mayor of the town for 18 years – currently he is the longest serving active mayor in Mecklenburg County. Myers was … Continue reading
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NC begins holiday clamp down on drunk drivers
Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that state and local law enforcement officers will be out in full force over the Fourth of July holiday as part of the “Booze It & Lose It: Operation Firecracker” campaign. Checkpoints and stepped-up patrols … Continue reading
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Myrick votes ‘no’ on energy bill
US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) released the following statement after voting against HR 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act: “This bill was more than 1,100 pages of taxes on the American people. Why would I vote for a … Continue reading
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Mint Hill resident graduates from Goodwill
A few weeks ago we profiled Diane Jones of Mint Hill. Jones graduated from Goodwill’s Hospitality and Tourism Training Program and she was the class speaker. Here she is accepting her certificate at the ceremonies on June 26.
Fire damages home in Matthews
A house was heavily damaged by fire Saturday afternoon around 4 pm in Matthews. The house is located at 2535 Sam Newell Road. When firefighters arrived flames could be seen burning through the roof. Two firefighters were treated at the … Continue reading
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Butler’s Ingersoll continues hot hitting for Lady Blues
The Lady Blues, an 18U team softball travel team made up of area players, finished 10th out of 88 teams in the Georgia Fire Dynamites Tournament in Columbia last week. Butler’s Chelsea Ingersoll hit over .400 of the tournament playing … Continue reading
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Walgreens broken into twice in one month
A photo was released by Mint Hill Police of a suspect in a recent break in. The Walgreens Pharmacy, located at 9202 Lawyers Road in Mint Hill, was broken into May 29 at approximately 12:09 am. A white male wearing … Continue reading
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Butler finishes third in 4A Wachovia Cup standings
Butler placed third in the final Wachovia Cup standings at 372.5 points. The Bulldogs had top spring finishes including third in women’s outdoor track and a tie for third in women’s soccer. The Wachovia Cup award, sponsored by Wachovia, a … Continue reading
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MHAA boys win Babe Ruth league
The Mint Hill Boys 14-15 year old baseball won the Union County Babe Ruth League this season with a record of 13-2. They were facing other teams such as Piedmont,Weddington, Indian Trail, and Parkwood. This is the first time any … Continue reading
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ESPN ranks Butler’s Cierra Burdick top of her class
Cierra Burdick, who might just be the best basketball talent in Mecklenburg County since Antawn Jamison, ranks near the top of ESPN Hoopgurlz Terrific 25 list of the 2011 class. Burdick is currently playing for the national 16U team and … Continue reading
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