With seven Democrats retiring in the N.C. Senate, Republicans think they might be able to win a majority for the first time in 112 years.
Feb 162010
Mint Hill Arts will hold its February exhibit opening reception tonight from 7-9 pm at the gallery in the Grace building in Mint Hill. The exhibit is called “The World Well Seen: A Photography Exhibit.” It runs through March 5. Postcards and Reception will be sponsored by Willow Grove Retirement Community in Mint Hill.
Feb 112010
As expected, Matthews resident and former town commissioner Bill Brawley filed to run for the District 103 seat being vacated by Jim Gulley. That brings the candidate total to three for District 3: Brawley and Lloyd Austin, both Republicans, and Ann Newman, a Democrat.
Feb 102010
Mike Drye
Bain Principal Mike Drye barely had enough time to get his feet wet at the Mint Hill elementary school before getting transfer papers. He will take over at Nathaniel Alexander Elementary School beginning March 1 as a part of CMS’s Strategic Staffing Initiative. An interim principal will take over for the rest of the school year at Bain. Just two years ago, the previous Bain principal was moved as a part of the Initiative. Here’s CMS’s press release:
Three Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will receive new principals and two principals may build new leadership teams at their schools as part of the district’s Strategic Staffing Initiative. CMS Superintendent Dr. Peter C. Gorman announced the changes at the Feb. 9 Board of Education meeting. Principals moving to new schools will be in place March 1, giving them time to prepare for the 2010-2011 school year.
“Strong leadership is essential to raise student achievement,” Dr. Gorman said. “We looked closely at the data and performance for each of these schools, as well as the data and performance of the new and current principals we included in the Strategic Staffing Initiative. I am confident these leaders will help these schools succeed.” Continue reading »
Mint Hill Police were dispatched to a breaking and entering that occurred at the Citgo Pit stop Gas Station located at 9100 Lawyers Road yesterday (Tuesday). Mint Hill Officers arrived on scene and met with employees at the business who stated that an unknown person had broke into the business through a side glass door and removed several packs of cigarettes and an undisclosed amount of money.
The store has a video surveillance system which shows an unknown black male enter the business at approximately 0018hrs by throwing a blunt object up against the glass door. The unknown black male subject then used his foot to further smash in the glass door and entered the business removing cash and several packs of cigarettes from the display case.
Video shows a black male subject with the following description:
Black Male / 5’ 8” / 150lbs / wearing brown jacket, blue jeans, black shoes, and red stocking hat on head.
Photos are attached to this release and Mint Hill Police are asking for assistance from anyone who may have information on this incident to contact police at 704-545-1085. After Hours please contact dispatch at 704-889-2231.
February 10, 2010
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Feb 092010
It wasn’t long after the earthquake hit Haiti a few weeks ago that Clear Creek Elementary began raising funds to donate water to the devastated country. The water was delivered so fast, the school didn’t even have a chance to hold a official check donation ceremony. The school got that opportunity last Friday, presenting a ceremonial check in the amount of $1,600.
Feb 082010
A Pineville man was struck by a car and killed on Independence Boulevard in Matthews Saturday night. When officers arrived they found the victim, Jack Anthony Sweeney (W/M d.o.b. 08/24/1982) of Pineville, N.C. lying in the center lane of U.S. 74. Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Continue reading »
Feb 082010
Matthews Police were able to track down an armed robbery suspect on Saturday. Moritz Alexander Huber was arrested after robbing at knife point the Rite Aid on John Street and then fleeing on foot. Here’s the press release from the Matthews Police Department:
On Saturday, February 6, 2010 at approximately 2:45 PM, a white male entered the Rite Aid pharmacy located at 630 W. John St. He went to the front cashier and began to make a purchase. When the cash drawer opened the subject jumped the counter and threatened the clerk with a knife. The suspect took money from the register and left the store on foot. Continue reading »
As we reported more than six months ago, Monroe Hardware will open a store in Mint Hill. The hardware company, which started in 1886, will move into the space that used to be occupied by Harris Teeter in the Mint Hill Festival shopping center. The store specializes in unique hardware items as well as power tools, feeds, and gardening supplies. One of the founders of the store was William Henry Belk, the founder of Belk Department Stores.
Pick up next week’s Mint Hill Times for more on this story.
Here are some pictures of the store in Monroe.
February 4, 2010
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Feb 032010
From town hall:
Prepinsiders is reporting that Jason Fowler, offensive coordinator at East Meck., will be the first football coach of the Rocky River Ravens. Fowler’s new boss also happens to be his old boss: Mark Nixon left East Meck more than a year ago to become the first principal of the Mint Hill high school.
View Larger MapMembers of the Small Area Plan Advisory Committee, along with staff and consulting firm HNTB, are eager to get all Mint Hill residents involved in panning for the site around the future Bridges at Mint Hill mall. A three day on-site “charrette” will be conducted to produce preliminary plan concepts for the Small Area Plan. The primary purpose of conducting a charrette is to engage all stakeholders in the beginning of the planning process and plan with them. The three day Charrette will be conducted in the Assembly Room at the Town Hall on February 2, 3 and 4.This Charrette will be fully accessible to the public, and will produce preliminary plan concepts for the Small Area Plan. To elicit input from the public, a public review will be held at the end of each day to share the progress and seek feedback.
February 2, 2010
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