Monthly Archives: January 2010
Update on stimulus money going to bogus zip codes
The Carolina Journal followed up on its story last week about several bogus zip codes receiving federal stimulus dollars. Turns out, the money has been accounted for, but its the system for keeping track of it that might be bogus. … Continue reading
Parks Helms resigns from ABC Board
It was a matter of time… Here’s his letter to Jennifer Robers: ABC Bd Resignation Letter 011410 Helms
Posted in Mecklenburg County, Raleigh
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Matthews man a big winner in the lottery
Joseph Baker of Matthews won $50,000 in the January 11 “Carolina Cash 5” drawing. Baker bought the winning ticket at the Kangaroo Express on Highway 74 in Indian Trail.
Matthews releases pics of bank robber
Matthews Police released photos of the person who robbed the Wachovia on Matthews-Mint Hill Road on Tuesday. The suspect fled the scene in an early 1990s four door black Ford explorer. It is believed that he fled in the eastbound … Continue reading
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Birthday Blessings receives thousands of books for homeless kids
Birthday Blessings, which provides birthday parties to homeless children, recently received more than 8,000 books donated by First Book-Charlotte and Barnes and Noble South Park. The non-profit, which has been enormously successful since beginning just a few years ago, was … Continue reading
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Update on annexation of Independence High School
The Mint Hill Times learned today that the Town of Mint Hill staff has recommended, and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools have agreed, that now is not the time to annex Independence High School. No reason was given. However, if parents whose … Continue reading
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Matthews Wachovia robbed this morning
View Larger Map Matthews Police Department are searching for a suspect who robbed the Wachovia Bank at 10 am today. The suspect entered the Wachovia Bank located on Matthews Mint Hill Road this morning and ordered everyone in the bank … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Police getting more involved with schools
WBTV News is reporting that Mint Hill Police will take over safety at two area schools: Northeast Middle School and Independence School. The MHPD also plans to cover the new Rocky River High School when it opens in Mint Hill … Continue reading
Stimulus dollars sent to bogus zip codes: ‘Much ado about nothing?’
The Carolinajournal.com, whose publisher is Mint Hill Times columnist John Hood, reports that $2.5 million in federal stimulus dollars were allocated to zip codes which do not exist. Deputy Press Secretary for the Recovery Act Jim Gilio said this was … Continue reading
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Matthews wants input for downtown master plan
The Town of Matthews Planning Department is in the process of updating the Town’s Downtown Master Plan. The plan was originally adopted in 1997. Staff would like to garner input from citizens, business owners and anyone interested in what the … Continue reading
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Myrick launches new video series
US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) last week announced the launch of a new internet-based video series available on her congressional Web site and on the her official You Tube channel. The videos, posted weekly, will offer information and commentary on … Continue reading
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Sen. Eddie Goodall to Perdue: What will you do about unfunded mandates?
Sen. Eddie Goodall, who represents the Mint Hill area in the North Carolina Senate, sent this letter to Gov. Bev Perdue last week. It seems state legislatures are beginning to prepare for the passing of massive health care overhaul in … Continue reading
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