Comic books and graphic novels as learning aids?
The Carolina Journal looks at the rise of comic books and graphic novels in North Carolina Public libraries and schools. Some say they are useful materials while others, including Independence media specialist Jeff Jones, say he doesn’t see a difference. However, the genre’s penetration into the schools is mixed. Jeff Jones, the media center specialist [...]
Flashback: Watch Independence’s playoff game against Harding in 1987
Want to see a heck of a game from November 13, 1987? Harding beat Independence in the state 4A playoffs that year 34-32 at Memorial Stadium. At the beginning of the video, see the starting rosters–several names stand out for Independence including running back Mario Grier who later played the New England Patriots. Also, the coach [...]
$1 million lottery ticket still unclaimed
Know anyone in Matthews who likes to play the lottery? You may want to call them to make sure they are not holding onto a $1 million ticket that matched the August 20 drawing. It has still not been claimed. In other lottery news, Derek McWilliams of Stallings won $10,000 in the August 27 MegaMillions [...]
It’s official: Land purchased for new town hall
View Larger Map The Mint Hill Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 last night to authorize Town Manager Brian Welch to finalize the purchase of 1.74 acres in Mint Hill Village for the new town hall. The sale of the land was held up because of an environmental report during the due diligence period that found [...]
Drunken man boards school bus heading for Mint Hill Middle School
WCNC is reporting that a drunk man boarded a bus heading for Mint Hill Middle School this morning. No one was injured. Upon arrest, police took the man to the hospital first because he had consumed so much alcohol. After he entered the bus through the emergency exit, the bus driver rounded up the students, keeping [...]
Pedestrian Plan Open House is August 31
Want to offer the town your two cents on where you would like to see more sidewalks? Come to the Pedestrian Plan Open House on August 31 at 6 pm. Here’s the link to the page on the the town’s website. Also, be sure to fill out the survey at this link. The Pedestrian Plan [...]
Mint Hill Panthers get chance of a lifetime with Carolina Panthers
Photos By Jenni Tackett The Mint Hill Athletic Association Panthers and cheerleaders led the Carolina Panthers on the the field for last Saturday’s Jets preseason game. We knew Carolina was moving toward younger players, but…
Goodall wants RttT dollars for charter schools
Eddie Goodall, outgoing state senator for the Mint Hill area and director of the North Carolina Alliance for Public Charter Schools, announced today that he is glad NC received the federal Race to the Top dollars. However, Goodall hopes charter schools see some of that money. “Many charters, like our district counterparts, are seeing their [...]
Birthday Blessings gets grant from Jimmie Johnson Foundation
Birthday Blessings is one of 13 charities which will adorn the Jimmie Johnson Foundation Samsung Helmet of Hope at Auto Club Speedway in October. Birthday Blessings was co-founded by Mint Hill residents John and Amy Cervantes, and provides birthday parties to homeless children. They also will also receive a $10,000 grant from the Johnson Foundation. The [...]
$1 million lottery ticket sold in Stallings
Someone purchased the $1 million dollar winning ticket in Union County. The ticket, which matched all five white balls in the Friday, August 20 Mega Millions drawing, was sold at the Market Express on Old Monroe Road in Matthews. (Actually, it’s in Stallings, but the mailing address is Matthews.) The ticket is worth $1 million [...]
This week’s Mint Hill Times: Football, sidewalks and the re-opening of Thompson Road
I just saw some of the coaches for Independence football at the Rock Store BBQ in Mint Hill, including head coach Bill Geiler. Always looking for a scoop, I asked if they were ready for Mallard Creek Friday night at Patriots’ Stadium. Unlike past seasons for Independence, where the answer would have been “yes, but [...]
