Monthly Archives: September 2010
Mint Hill’s Carol Hull will be on Library Task Force
Mayor Ted Biggers announced last week that Carol Hull has been appointed to be on the library task force to represent the three southern towns (actually more eastern, but who’s counting?). Pineville, Matthews and Mint Hill, by consensus from the … Continue reading
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CMS staff recommends that Mint Hill Middle gets new attendance boundary
CMS announced today the next step in a plan that will change more than 50 schools. Mint Hill Middle, along with five other schools, will see changes in its attendance zone because of overcrowding. The other four schools are Ballantyne, Highland Creek, … Continue reading
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At-Large Democratic candidates for County Commissioner back out of debate
Democratic Mecklenburg County Commissioners Dan Murrey, Jennifer Roberts and Harold Cogdell, Jr. have decided not to participate in a debate tentatively scheduled for tonight. The debate was to be sponsored by Speak Out Charlotte, a conservative talk show on cable … Continue reading
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Flight of Honor postponed due to conflict with Liberal rally
The Flight of Honor for World War II Veterans scheduled for October 2 has been postponed to Tuesday, November 9. The postponement was due to the complications of a rally in Washington the same day. The rally, called “One Nation … Continue reading
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NBC to feature Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools this week
NBC News will feature schools in CMS this week in its week-long look at education. The school system, which is currently looking into closing schools and reassigning students–possibly from Mint Hill Middle School–sent out a letter to employees last week. … Continue reading
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Dispose of your unused, expired prescriptions in Mint Hill
Mint Hill Police are working in conjunction with NC Safe Kids and the DEA to collect unused prescription and over the counter drugs which are no longer needed or expired. Mint Hill Police will be collecting these drugs on Saturday September 25 from … Continue reading
New road closings announced for Mint Hill Madness
View Larger Map Town officials announced today that Highway 51 from Cresthill Drive to Lawyers Road will be closed during festival hours from 5 pm Friday to 6 pm Sunday. Originally one lane of Highway 51 was to stay open, … Continue reading
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Mint Hill resident complains about water leak; WCNC to the rescue
Talk about news you can use. A Mint Hill resident who had a water leak in her front yard on Kirkcaldy Lane got so fed up she called WCNC News to see if they could help. The TV station interviewed … Continue reading
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Lottery ticket worth $1 million still unclaimed
Someone from this area could be $1 million richer if only they would come forward with a winning ticket that was sold last month. The North Carolina Education Lottery announced yesterday that the ticket is still unaccounted for. Winners have … Continue reading
Slideshow from last weekend’s Mint Hill Arts Grand Opening
Jim Young, one of the founding members of Mint Hill Arts and photographer for the Mint Hill Times, took these pictures at the Grand Opening of the new gallery on Matthews-Mint Hill Road. On Saturday, Mint Hill Arts hosts its … Continue reading
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Redbox coming to Lowes in Mint Hill
You will soon be able to rent movies at Lowes Food Store in Mint Hill. Redbox, which operates movie rental kiosks, announced this week it will be placing one of its machines in the Mint Hill Pavilion grocery store.
Meeting tonight to discuss the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Residents will gather tonight at 7 pm at Pine Lake Country Club to discuss the latest draft of the CLUP, the plan that guides Mint Hill and ETJ development for the next 10 years. Some are calling for less high … Continue reading
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Watch Butler highlights from Saturday’s win over Richmond County
No doubt that the Butler Bulldogs are poised to repeat as state champions this season. The offense is not scoring at-will like they did last season, but the defense is the best in the state. Here are highlights of their … Continue reading
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