Monthly Archives: August 2009
Locke Foundation to offer guide for local candidates
A new, easy-to-use checklist will help voters and candidates focus on the most important issues facing North Carolina’s city and town governments. The John Locke Foundation is unveiling the checklist as candidates start cranking up their campaigns for the 2009 … Continue reading
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Matthews police need your help identifying woman
Matthews Police need assistance in identifying the female in the photographs. She is a person of interest in a fraud investigation. Anyone that has information should contact Matthews Police at 704-847-1647. Matthews Police cannot provide further details at this point.
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Mint Hill rallies to show support for school boundaries
[imagebrowser id=81] Just a couple hours after Charlotte-Mecklenburg released its final recommendation for the attendance zone for the new Mint Hill high school, more than 100 turned out on the town hall lawn to express their support for a boundary … Continue reading
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Final Mint Hill high school staff recommended boundary map released by CMS
CMS released the boundary map that it will recommend to the board of education Tuesday. It calls for most of Mint Hill high school students to go to Independence High School, while the new high school will pull from north … Continue reading
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Mint Hill high school rally today at town hall
Come show support for keeping the Mint Hill community together. If you live in Mint Hill and want Mint Hill kids to go to the new Mint Hill high school, then join residents at town hall today at 7 pm.
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Mint Hill Police ask town to be extra vigilant
From Lt. J.K. Rowell of the Mint Hill Police Department: The Town of Mint Hill is continuing to see an increase of motor vehicle break-ins as well as residential break-ins. Residents are asked to be observant when traveling to and … Continue reading
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Governor Perdue encourages North Carolinians to nominate volunteers for Governor’s Service Awards
It’s time to nominate volunteers to receive the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award by August 28. “Countless North Carolinians dedicate their time to serving their communities, and too often their contributions go unrecognized,” Governor Bev Perdue said. “If you know someone … Continue reading
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Statement from Mint Hill citizens: ‘CMS misleads voters’
When attempting to secure local public support for its 2007 bond referendum, CMS argued that the 2007 bond funding was essential in order to build a new high school in Mint Hill that would address the explosive growth in Mint … Continue reading
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Construction of Kay Plyler park begins in November
Construction on the newest park in Matthews will begin this November. You can be a part of this project by purchasing a customized brick for only $50. The park will be dedicated in memory of Kay Plyler, the former Assistant … Continue reading
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Matthews project will receive assistance from state
The N.C. Community Conservation Assistance Program will offer the Matthews technical and financial assistance through a cost sharing program as part of the renovation of the old Public Works Facility site. The State funded program is administered by the local … Continue reading
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