Jul 122010
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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.
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 Mint Hill Team was known as “Newell” because of their association with the Newell VFW. This year, they were officially called “Mint Hill” because of their sponsorship by Mint Hill VFW Post 4059. Here are some pictures from Saturday’s game. Photos are by Tim Long.
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 you to join our team of talented, committed volunteers that enhance library staff in providing excellent library service to our community. Surging demand for library services has increased the need for “Circulation Assistants” that can retrieve library materials, maintain library book displays, sort and shelve books, CDs, and other library materials and participate in special projects. Continue reading »
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 the series. Mint Hill won last night 12-11 at South Point High School in Gaston County. Belmont fans travel well and will pack the stands tonight at IHS. Mint Hill residents: Come out tonight and show your support for Mint Hill’s Junior Legion team, and see some great baseball.
Here are the final Area IV stats from the Senior Legion
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 four of Mint Hill’s 17 hits and pitcher Matt Baltimore gave up one run over four innings for the win.
Mint Hill heads back out to South Point High School in Gaston County tonight for game 4. The winner plays for the Area championship and will earn a birth in the state playoffs in Cary next week.
Jul 082010
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 handgun. The suspect pointed the handgun at an employee and demanded money from the cash register drawers.
The suspect took an unknown amount of money and left on foot from the business. A short distance from the robbery location, he got into a small dark colored vehicle, possibly a Toyota Echo.
The in-store video shows a black male subject with the following description:
A black male (6’ 00”/160lbs) wearing gray shorts with white stripe, gray shirt, and black and white sneakers. Suspect also had on a straw hat with a white mesh cloth covering his face with only his eyes visible.
Photos are attached to this release and Mint Hill Police are asking for assistance from anyone who may have information on this incident are to contact police at 704-545-1085.
Jul 082010
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 for its first town hall. Previously, the board had met in a barber shop, doctor’s office, and fire department.
In this week’s Mint Hill Times, read about the donation of the land. In next week’s issue, we look at why the town hall looks so modern, and why it was one of the first eco-friendly buildings in the area. To see the agenda from that 1982 board meeting, click after the break. Thanks to Town Clerk Beth Hamrick for digging this up for us.
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.
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 Mint Hill Times editorial calls for a practical solution to the immigration problem that is more akin to what Fox News founder Rupert Murdoch wants: Set up a program that will allow the current illegals some level of legal status, and then restructure immigration laws so that we never again have this problem. Who else is on board with this idea? In addition to Murdoch and Obama, Michael Bloomberg (and many other CEOS and Mayors), George W. Bush, Karl Rove, Trent Lott, Ken Mehlman, former chairman, Republican National Committee, and Republican strategist Michael Murphy. Continue reading »
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 minor changes, but for the most part, this is what the building will look like. Read more about the town hall in this week’s Mint Hill Times–on newsstands now.
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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 $245,000 contract was awarded to Blythe Development Co. of Charlotte to mill and resurface Independence Pointe Parkway between Matthews-Mint Hill Road and N.C. 51.
Work will take place primarily at night and is expected to be complete August 27. NCDOT reminds motorists to watch signs for construction information, stay
alert and obey the posted speed limit. Know before you go by calling 511, the department’s free travel information line, or get real-time information on line. NCDOT also offers travel information for motorists and ferry passengers on Twitter. For more information on how to get travel information, visit www.ncdot.gov/travel.
