New Matthews restaurant hiring 200
Need a job? Texas Roadhouse in Matthews is hiring 200 people. The company began construction in June and expects the 7,000-square-foot restaurant, located at 10450 E. Independence Blvd., to open November 2.
World Habitat Day this Monday
The United Nations has chosen the first Monday in October to be World Habitat Day – a day to stand up and let it be known that affordable, adequate housing should be a priority everywhere. For more information, read the Q and A in this week’s Mint Hill Times.
Rep. Myrick releases statement on Iran
US Representative Sue Myrick, Member House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and representative of the Mint Hill area, released the following statement yesterday on Iran: “I call on President Obama to take a stronger stand on Iran. Why ask Iran to disclose its nuclear ambitions? We already know Iran wants to develop nuclear weapons, Mr. [...]
Help name new Mint Hill high school tonight
Parents, students and members of the community are invited to a meeting to discuss a name for the new high school under construction off Truelight Church Road in Mint Hill tonight at Independence High School from 6-8 pm. During the meetings, visitors may submit their recommendations for a name for the school, as well as [...]
MH Police need your help identifying theives
Mint Hill Police released security camera stills of two men who broke into Caveman’s Bar on Lawyers Road on September 7 at 10:45 am. Upon the officers arrival at the scene, they were notified by employees that someone had broke into the business and stole several high end televisions and entertainment electronics.
What’s in this week’s Mint Hill Times?
Madness is finally here, let’s hope the rain stays away. If you didn’t get the complimentary copy of the Mint Hill Times in your driveway yesterday, pick one up at one of our boxes around town. This week’s paper is chocked full of great stories as well as advertisements from local businesses. In a down [...]
Fire damages Matthews dental office
The office of Dr. J.D. Kisella, located at 1208 Mann Drive, Matthews, was heavily damaged by fire around 12:20 p.m. today. The Matthews Fire & EMS Department responded to the call and were able to extinguish the fire quickly. The fire is believed to have started as a result of malfunctioning office equipment. Idlewild Volunteer [...]
Open house this week for Carolina Thread Trail
Organizers of the Carolina Thread Trail want to hear from you. They invite you to join them at a public Open House meeting at the Matthews Community Center (100 East McDowell Street in Matthews) from 5-7 pm so you can share your feedback and learn more about The Thread. The Thread Trail initiative is an [...]
FBI Charlotte warns of email scam
Got an email recently from someone who says they are from the FBI? You may want to forward it to the FBI Charlotte office and then delete it because it will probably be a scam. Amy Thoreson, a public affairs specialist with the FBI Charlotte office, sent a press release late yesterday warning of the [...]
Outgoing Mayor Myers endorses Taylor for Matthews top spot
Lee Myers has officially endorsed Matthews council member Jim Taylor in his bid to become the town’s new mayor. “”It is vital that we elect Jim Taylor for mayor,” Myers said in a prepared statement. “He is accountable, energetic, professional and well connected with state and local leaders. His leadership and vision will protect our [...]
Myrick wants definition of ‘illegal;’ Obama says make illegal immigrants legal so they can get health care
Rep. Sue Myrick released a terse statement today after the decision was made by the State Board of Community Colleges to allow illegal immigrants to attend North Carolina’s Community Colleges: “Someone needs to look up the meaning of the word ‘illegal.’” Meanwhile, the Washington Times is reporting that President Obama is calling for the legalization [...]
MUMPO votes on Monroe bypass
Tired of having to use Highway 218 or the clogged Highway 74 to get to the beach? It might not be much longer before the Monroe connector is built. On Wednesday, the Mecklenburg-Union Metropolitan Planning Organization (MUMPO) endorsed Alternative D as the preferred alternative route for the Monroe Connector/Bypass and to support the proposed interchange [...]
Process for naming Mint Hill high school to get underway
CMS announced today that it has set up dates for the community to give its input in determining the name of the new Mint Hill high school located on Truelight Church Road. Principal Mark Nixon has scheduled several meetings to solicit input from parents, students and members of the community. “I am looking forward to [...]
