Monthly Archives: September 2009
What’s in this week’s Mint Hill Times?
Mint Hill Madness is one week away. Come by and meet the staff of the Mint Hill Times at our booth–we’ll have great deals on subscriptions and a nifty contest for a great prize! Where can you pick up this … Continue reading
Myrick Signs letter to President calling for end of federal ACORN funding
US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) has signed a letter drafted by House Minority Leader John Boehner to President Obama asking him to disclose and terminate all taxpayer funding of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, also known as … Continue reading
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Butler students name National Merit finalists
The National Merit Scholarship program has named 33 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools students as 2010 semifinalists. At Butler High School, Paul Horton, Sungmin Lim, Katherine Majeski, Jarrod Oliver, Hayley Paytes and Cameron Rogers are still in the running for the prestigious scholarship. … Continue reading
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Matthews Help Center to celebrate 30 years of giving back to the community
The Matthews Help Center will have its 30th anniversary celebration this Saturday, September 19 from 10 am to 3 pm. The event will take place at its location at 119 North Ames Street in downtown Matthews. There will be lots … Continue reading
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Aloha from Mint Hill! Neigborhood luau benefits those in need
George and Helene Mueller hosted their annual Hawaiian Luau at their home in Mint Hill for neighbors, family and friends on Saturday, August 29. The Mueller’s hosted the event as a benefit to support “Workers in the Harvest”…a non-profit organization … Continue reading
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$500,000 lottery ticket sold in Mint Hill
Steven Smith of Indian Trail and Wael Salem of Charlotte are the latest to win half a million dollars in the“$500,000 Jackpot” instant scratch-off game. Their winning ticket, worth $340,003.20 after taxes, was bought at Xpress Mart #4 on Wilgrove-Mint … Continue reading
Independence sloppy, but gets the win against West Charlotte, 35-2
By Ben Martin The Mint Hill Times Independence started off the game with four turnovers in the first half but still held off West Charlotte Friday night. Anthony Carrothers threw two interceptions and fumbled the ball in the first half. … Continue reading
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Butler stuns Richmond County, wins 38-31
[singlepic id=916 w=420 h=340 float=center] Nate Charest scores the winning touchdown as the Bulldogs defeat Richmond County 38-31. By Tim Long The Mint Hill Times Photos by Mark Sward swardpics.com It looked bleak for the Butler Bulldogs at the beginning … Continue reading
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CMS seeks community input on naming of new high school–not Mint Hill’s, yet
The process for the naming of the new high school on Bailey Road is coming up. CMS representatives said it will be a few more weeks before they ask for community input naming the new Mint Hill high school. Both … Continue reading
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What’s in this week’s Mint Hill Times?
Fall is around the corner, football is back, and Mint Hill Madness is just two weeks away. It’s a great time to live in Mint Hill! In this week’s Mint Hill Times, read about the road closings in the town … Continue reading
Cotswold parents learned from Mint Hill parents?
Parents from the Cotswold area were out in force to show support for keeping their kids at East Meck. From WSOC TV’s Web site: At Tuesday night’s school board meeting, more than 150 people from the Cotswold Neighborhood attended to … Continue reading
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$1 million in stimulus grants available for local diesel equipment owners
Grants to Replace Aging Diesel Engines+ (GRADE+) will assist businesses in the Charlotte region with replacing their heavy-duty diesel equipment, vehicles or engines. More than 100,000 pieces of equipment in the 13-county region that straddles North and South Carolina are … Continue reading
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Governor’s Office Launches Twitter Page
The Office of Governor Bev Perdue today launched a twitter page, https://twitter.com/ncgovoffice, to help citizens find the latest news and information from inside the Governor’s Office and administration. “With only 140 characters, a little bit of twitter can go a … Continue reading
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