Monthly Archives: July 2009
Matthews resident starts Big Brother tonight
Jordan Lloyd of Matthews will appear on her first episode of Big Brother on CBS tonight at 8 pm. Lloyd, 22, currently lives in a small apartment with her mom and brother, but if she wins the reality show, will … Continue reading
Summer graduation to be held August 3
CMS will hold two summer commencement ceremonies for 390 graduates on Monday, Aug. 3. The ceremonies will be held at Bojangles’ Coliseum (2700 E. Independence Blvd.) at 10 am and 1 pm. Here are the schools participating in the graduation … Continue reading
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$5,000 grant opportunity for local artists
Performing and literary artists can apply for up to $5,000 to support their artistic development through the Regional Artist Project Grant program. The grant application deadline is Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at noon. Applications and guidelines are available at www.ArtsAndScience.org. … Continue reading
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Civitan Club begins in Matthews
A new Civitan Luncheon club is forming in Matthews. Club organizers invite community residents to attend organizational meetings held at Beantown Tavern. The club meets on Wednesdays from 12 till 1 pm. Once the club becomes officially chartered, the meetings … Continue reading
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Armed robbery at Wendy’s Restaurant in Mint Hill
Mint Hill Police were dispatched to an armed robbery that occured in the Wendy’s Restaurant located at 6849 Matthews-Mint Hill Road on July 3 at 2:30 am. Upon the officers arrival three employees stated they were just robbed at gunpoint … Continue reading
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Mint Hill resident wins $30,000 in the lottery
In the recent lottery drawing, local Lue Garlick of Mint Hill won $30,000 in the “Super 7′s” scratch-off ticket. Another resident from Arden, Joseph Carroll, won $200,000 in the June 20th Powerball drawing. A total of 31,076 North Carolina Powerball … Continue reading
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Carolina Blues take NSA Fast-Pitch North Carolina State Games
The 16U Carolina Blues claimed the “gold” for the second time in three weeks, this past weekend, winning the champions trophy in the 16U NSA North Carolina State Games! The girls won five out of six games, outscoring their opponents … Continue reading
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Armed Robbery at Colonial Village Apartments in Mint Hill
Mint Hill Police were dispatched June 30 at 11:30 pm to an armed robbery that occurred in the PVA of 9624 Stoney Glen Drive at Colonial Village Apartments. Upon the officers arrival two male victims stated they were just robbed … Continue reading
Heathfield’s Neighbors in the Park
On Saturday, June 13, Heathfield hosted its fourth annual Neighbors in the Park Day at Fairview Park in Mint Hill. Approximately 40 Heathfield residents attended the event in spite of the high temperatures for the day. The day included softball … Continue reading
