The Mint Hill Times

Mecklenburg County tax bills will soon be in the mail

Aug 172010

From County staff: The Mecklenburg County Tax Collector will mail tax bills to approximately 379,300 property owners and mortgage companies on August 25, 2010.
Tax bills are mailed directly to the owner of the property as of Jan. 1, 2010 or the mortgage company that requested the bill for property owners with tax escrow accounts. Property owners who escrow their property taxes with a mortgage company will receive a property tax notification from the Tax Collector. These owners should review the notice carefully to ensure the bill was sent to the correct mortgage company. Continue reading »

August 17, 2010 Posted by Tim Long at 1:59 pm Mecklenburg County 1 Response »

What’s hanging in Matthews?

Aug 172010

Many people have commented on the planters and hanging baskets in Downtown Matthews and have asked for the names of the plants. Below is a listing of the plants sent out by the town that are in the planters and hanging baskets this summer. This is the 10th year the Town has had the planters and the 4th year they have installed the baskets.

In the photo: Diamond Frost, Yellow Potato Vine, Red Dragon Wing Begonia and White Penta. Ten hanging baskets have: White Cleome, Blue Scaevola, Purple Heart Wandering Jew and Walk-a-bout Lysimachia. Two hanging baskets located in shady areas have: Voo Doo Mix Impatiens, Green Ivy and Aarron Caladiums.

August 17, 2010 Posted by Tim Long at 1:56 pm Matthews No Responses »

Christian LeMay era ends at Butler

Aug 172010

[singlepic id=138 w=320 h=240 float=center]The Butler Bulldogs will be without its much heralded quarterback this season. Stacy LeMay, father of Christian, sent a press release to media organizations Monday night declaring their intentions of foregoing his senior season and instead concentrating on attending the University of Georgia. LeMay will be schooled privately and will work with trainers to get ready to compete for the starting QB job at Georgia. Read Stacy LeMay’s press release after the break. Continue reading »

August 17, 2010 Posted by Tim Long at 5:39 am Butler High School, Sports 3 Responses »

Marcus Hamilton honored by local post office

Aug 122010

The unveiling of the new Dennis the Menace stamp has kept Mint Hill’s Marcus Hamilton busy in the past month. Last month, he went to Ohio State University where the official unveiling of the stamp took place. Then Tuesday, the Mint Hill Post Office honored him with a local unveiling of the stamp. In the audience: Two Mr. Wilsons, a large Dennis mascot, and several Dennis look-a-likes, including Marcus’ grandson, Conall Millward.

August 12, 2010 Posted by Tim Long at 2:10 pm 1 Response »

Did the Gulf oil disaster hurt local BP stations?

Aug 102010

That’s the question posed by the Mecklenburg Times. According to Chad Earp, owner of three Earp’s BP stations, his stores in Mint Hill haven’t seen that much of a decrease in sales.

“Our loyal customers know that we weren’t the cause of this spill and they understand these individually owned and operated store owners take the front of the criticism,” said Earp, a third-generation gas station owner who took after his father and grandfather. “We are just as upset about the spill as the motoring public is. I hope things are looking up for BP. They have a good name and reputation, and we do our best to try to maintain it for them.”

August 10, 2010 Posted by Tim Long at 3:42 pm Environment, Transportation No Responses »

Former Butler QB Charest transfers to Catawba

Aug 102010

Jacob rewrote the record books while at Butler.

After a couple of years at the University of Illinois, Jacob Charest is coming closer to home. The former Butler star and highly recruited quarterback announced he was transferring from the Illini to Catawba College in Salisbury. He’ll join his younger brother Nate who begins his freshman year at Catawba. Jacob probably won’t start at QB this year, but when he does, and gets a chance to hook up with wide receiver Nate, The two will have a potent combination that could have them challenging for at least a conference title.

August 10, 2010 Posted by Tim Long at 3:23 pm Butler High School No Responses »

How did it go for Stallings Mayor Paxton last night? Not so good

Aug 102010

Stallings Mayor Lynda Paxton might have been barking up the wrong tree when she raised concerns about the cost of the Stallings Police Department. She blames the media for blowing it out of proportion. The Police chief, meanwhile, was “humbled” by the support of the town’s citizens for the department. Guess who is going to win this battle?

August 10, 2010 Posted by Tim Long at 9:20 am Police 3 Responses »

Stallings Police: should they go or should they stay?

Aug 092010

Stallings Mayor Lynda Paxton gave a presentation last week to the Stallings Town Council laying out the case to either close the police department, or scale it back. Rumors have circulated that she is doing this because some on the police force did not support her for reelection. She denies it, but did note to WCNC that there is “distrust” between herself and some in the police department.

If you drive around Stevens Mill Shopping Center, you probably notice the presence of SPD. But is the low crime rate in Stallings because of the presence of the police, or is because, well, there’s just not that much crime to begin with? That is what the Stallings Town Council will have to wrestle with in the coming weeks. Why does this affect Mint Hill? The Bridges at Mint Hill mall, when it is built, will be adjacent to Stallings. Here’s WCNC’s take.

August 9, 2010 Posted by Tim Long at 2:11 pm Police 4 Responses »

Explore the Mint Hill Farmer’s Market this weekend

Aug 062010

There have been many great Farmer’s Markets which have popped up around the Charlotte region in recent years. But have you been to Mint Hill’s Farmer’s Market located at the Historical Society? August is a busy time at the Market–in addition to getting great deals on everything from fresh veggies and flowers, to eggs, to organic, locally raised beef, the Historical Society will have several programs in August. Check out the flier below for the schedule. Aside from all the great produce, you might also want to tour the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village where the MHHS has restored buildings such as a vintage doctor’s office, schoolhouse, a general store and more. It’s not a stretch to say there are few historical villages of its kind anywhere in North Carolina.

August 6, 2010 Posted by Tim Long at 12:58 pm Around Town, History No Responses »

A map of Madness: What the festival will look like at its new location

Aug 052010

The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce moved the Mint Hill Festival this year from Fairview Park to the town square (Lawyers and Hwy. 51). This photo, from Dana at town hall, shows where everything will go. The festival will take place the weekend of September 24. In this week’s Mint Hill Times, find out why Presbyterian, one of the main sponsors, pulled its funding, then over the weekend recommitted. (Want to see a larger picture? Click here: Madness 2010.)

August 5, 2010 Posted by Tim Long at 2:42 pm Madness 2010 8 Responses »

There’s one for that, too: Myrick launches IPhone app

Aug 052010

Rep. Sue Myrick announced today the launching of her very own IPhone app. The app synchronizes with her website content and provides instant access to videos, updates on current legislation, events and tour information. Constituents can also contact Rep. Myrick directly using the app.

Myrick is one of the first Congressmen to have a mobile phone application. Yesterday, Congressman Chaka Fattah became the first Democrat with an app in the House.

For Myrick, it’s another way to further her reputation as an accessible Congressman.

“It’s always been a priority to keep in touch with constituents, and the iPhone app is a great way to communicate,” Rep. Myrick said. Continue reading »

August 5, 2010 Posted by Tim Long at 2:21 pm Washington No Responses »

NC standardized test score results released today

Aug 052010

CMS will announce today the results of the Adequate Yearly Progress goals and academic growth by school. Want a sneak peak? Go to this link to see the results online.

As expected, all of the schools in the Mint Hill area performed well on the tests.