Monthly Archives: July 2010
Two roads in Matthews closed due to flooding
View Larger Map Be advised that we are closing Sam Newell Road between Independence & NC51 due to a creek overflowing the roadway. Matthews Station Street, between Beantown & the Chamber, is also closed due to flooding of the roadway.
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Mint Hill Junior Legion loses Saturday, knocked out of playoffs
It has been a great season for the American Legion Teams in Mint Hill. The Junior team was just one win away from going to the state tournament in Cary until Belmont beat them 10-4 Saturday. For 40 years, the … Continue reading
Volunteers needed at the Matthews Branch Library
A press release from Matthews. Do you enjoy keeping things in meticulous order? Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community? If you have a couple hours a week to spare, the Matthews Branch Library would like … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Junior Legion plays Belmont tonight at Independence High School; Winner goes to the state tourney
The Mint Hill Junior Legion team Post 4059 plays Belmont tonight for the chance to go to the state tournament. The game starts at 7 pm at Independence High School. According to Mint Hill coaches, Belmont fans were rowdy during … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Junior Legion team stays alive in playoffs
The Mint Hill Junior Legion team, which was 15-1 in conference play heading into the playoffs, beat Belmont last night at Independence High School to stay alive in the 5-game series. Belmont won the first two games. Alex Bronkar had … Continue reading
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CBW Business Center in Mint Hill robbed
Mint Hill Police were dispatched to the CBW Business Center Suite A yesterday to an armed robbery, which had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers were told by business employees that a black male entered the business and brandished a black … Continue reading
The gift to Mint Hill that keeps giving: How the town got the land for its current town hall
March 11, 1982 was a milestone for Mint Hill. Yes, it was 11 years to the day that Mint Hill was incorporated. But it was also the day that John McEwen and wife Scottie donated 5.5 acres to the town … Continue reading
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Butler football to compete in Nike 7 on 7 tournament this week
Reigning state champion Butler Bulldogs are traveling 3,000 miles this week to participate in the third Nike 7 on 7 national football tournament in Bend, Oregon. They will play their first game against national powerhouse Miami Northwestern from 1:20 to 2:20 Thursday.
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No surprises here: Myrick didn’t like Obama’s speech on immigration reform
US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) has always been one of the most vocal critics of illegal immigrants in this country. So it should not come as a surprise that last week she disagreed with Obama’s speech on immigration. This week’s … Continue reading
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Accident last night on Albemarle Road sends three to the hospital
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Want to see the latest design for the new Mint Hill Town Hall?
Want to see the Power Point presentation David Creech gave to the Mint Hill Board of Commissioners Monday night? Click on the following link. Schematic Design Slides 6-28-10 Below is a picture of the outside elevation. Commissioners offered a few … Continue reading
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NCDOT to resurface Independence Pointe Parkway in Matthews, thanks to Feds
View Larger Map The N.C. Department of Transportation will be putting funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to work on 0.2 miles of Independence Pointe Parkway (State Road 4497) in Matthews beginning Wednesday, July 14, weather permitting. The … Continue reading
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