Two Butler seniors win scholarships
Leslie Esparagoza and Tim McDonald, both of Butler High School, won $2,500 scholarships each from the Law Offices of Michael DeMayo. The two seniors joined 13 other students from the area who were awarded the scholarships for created winning videos and presentations on how to prevent underage drinking and driving. This is the eighth annual [...]
Drunk driver causes wreck last night–4 injured
Last night a 31-year-old woman was charged with DWI when she cause a wreck at the corner of Margaret Wallace and Idlewild roads.
What will Mint Hill look like in 2030?
Tuesday night, representatives of the consulting firm HNTB met with the town to discuss the Small Area Plan that will guide development in area around the Bridges at Mint Hill for the next 20 years. Here’s the current plan they showed the town Tuesday night. To read more about this plan, pick up a copy [...]
Most violations of the new ban on smoking in bars? It’s right here in Mint Hill
Sharky’s, on Fairview Road, has had the most violations of the new smoking ban which recently went into effect. (A list of smoking violations in Mecklenburg County thus far.) According to WSOC TV: Records show Sharky’s Bar and Billiards in Mint Hill has the most violations so far. Friday, manager Scott Boles said they’ve cracked [...]
Mint Hill resident a big winner in the lottery
It doesn’t happen often, but this week, the North Carolina Education Lottery announced that a resident of Mint Hill took home a nice chunk of change from playing the lottery. Sunny Bell won $50,000 in the Match and Win Instant Scratch-off game.
Police look for Costco robbery suspect
Matthews Police are seeking information on the person who robbed Costco yesterday. At approximately 6 pm a black male entered the Costco, located at 2125 Matthews Township Parkway, and asked to see jewelry that was in a locked viewing case. As clerks assisted him the suspect pulled a gun from his pocket and threatened to [...]
Matthews street closings
View Larger Map N. Trade St. in Matthews will be closed from 11 p.m. – 6 a.m. beginning Sunday night, May 24 thru Thursday morning, May 27. Work will be done on the crosswalks, speed tables and pavement markings. This is the final phase of the N. Trade Street improvements that have been underway this [...]
Despite gulf oil spill, gas prices are down
Average retail gasoline prices in Charlotte have fallen 4.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.77/g yesterday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 6.8 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.80/g, according to gasoline price website CharlotteGasPrices.com. Including the change in gas prices in Charlotte during the past [...]
Goodall says no to ‘charter-lite’ reforms
The North Carolina General Assembly continues to do everything other than what’s necessary to help secure federal Race to the Top funds through enacting meaningful charter school expansion legislation. Read the Carolina Journal’s take here. The House Education Committee passed SB 704: Reform Low-Performing Schools Thursday. The bill allows local boards of education, under rigid [...]
Mint Hill Police Chief Ledford: Say ‘no’ to collective bargaining
A bill in Congress sponsored and introduced April 12 by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, (D-Nev.) would override states and allow police, firefighters and emergency personnel have collective bargaining powers. Mint Hill’s Police Chief, Tim Ledford, thinks it’s a bad idea: Mint Hill Police Chief Tim Ledford, president of the North Carolina Association of Chiefs [...]
Latest library news: Towns will get involved, but at what price?
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library sent a press release today with encouraging news: The City of Charlotte, as well as surrounding towns, seem willing to pitch in funds to help keep the libraries open. Only three branches are now slated to be closed: Checkit Outlet (downtown Charlotte), Carmel, and the Belmont Center. Meanwhile, library officials have [...]
BI-LO offers way to help Mint Hill non-profits
From May 3 through June 12, members of the Mint Hill community can join BI-LO in supporting local non-profit. Customers can make donations to BI-LO Charities’ fundraising efforts by adding $1 or more to their grocery bill. These donations stay in the Mint Hill community and help our neighbors who are in need. Each local [...]
Newt Gingrich and Congressman Pence to stump for Myrick
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and House Republican Conference Chairman, Congressman Mike Pence will each stump for Congresswoman Myrick at two consecutive events this weekend. The Myrick campaign has billed it as a “Conservative Double Header.” Congressman Pence, who currently serves as the Chairman of the House Republican Conference, will headline a fundraising reception for [...]
