Monthly Archives: March 2010
Myrick calls health care bill ‘government takeover’
Representative Sue Myrick released this statement on HR 3590, the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act: “For over a year, the American people have told Congress that they don’t want this kind of health care reform, and for over a … Continue reading
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Kids sell lemonade to save libraries
Kids at the Morrison Regional Library at South Park sold lemonade today to raise funds to save the libraries. With a $2 million budget shortfall, it’s going to take a lot of lemonade.
Posted in Mecklenburg County
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Mint Hill begins effort to save the library
News of the Mint Hill Library and 11 others within the system closing because of budget shortfalls have sent shock waves throughout the community. E-mails to the Mint Hill Times have called it a “sad day” in Mint Hill. While … Continue reading
Posted in Mecklenburg County
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Hood column on health care gets shout out from Rush
John Locke Foundation president and Mint Hill Times columnist got some love by Rush Limbaugh today. Hood wrote in a recent Carolina Journal column that he will not comply with health care regulations if they current legislation is passed in … Continue reading
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Myrick: ‘Talk about buying a pig in a poke’
From the office of Sue Myrick: “A majority of the American people don’t want this health care bill, and they’ve been saying it for months. They know it will cost them a half of a trillion dollars in higher taxes, … Continue reading
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Residents not happy with Matthews-area medical waste incinerator
View Larger Map As Julie Rose of WFAE reports, Matthews residents are none-too-pleased that owners of the medical waste incinerator near Monroe Road will probably meet new EPA standards in 2014. Mecklenburg County Air Quality Director Don Willard said Healthcare … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Police check point nets 56 violations
The Mint Hill Police Department hosted a DWI Checking Station March 12 on Albemarle Road. The checking station, which was a multi-agency event in conjunction with Governors Highway Safety Program, netted 56 violations, including a whopping 22 for no operator … Continue reading
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New to the Big I next year? This video is for you
This video was made for students who will be attending Independence High School next year, or for past students and parents to see what life is like at the BIG I. (video made by Matt Kusak.)
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Former Mint Hill police officer not guilty of DUI
WSOCTV is reporting that Cody Havens, a former Mint Hill Police Officer, was found not guilty in a drinking and driving case and a judge expunged his record in 2008.
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Matthews committee will look at special needs and senior populations
An Advisory Committee on the Special Needs and Senior populations is in the process of being organized by the Town of Matthews. Town Commissioner Nancy Moore is heading up this effort to ensure the needs of this segment of the … Continue reading
Youth risk behavior survey released by CMS
The Youth Risk Behavior Survey, produced by the Centers for Disease Control and conducted every two years, assesses health risk behaviors that contribute to some of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in youth. There are few surprises. CMS … Continue reading
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General Growth clawing its way out of bankruptcy
General Growth Partners, one of the largest mall owners in the country and the company which still intends building The Bridges at Mint Hill, may be on the verge of exiting bankruptcy. The company was forced to file for bankruptcy … Continue reading
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