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 mayors and managers, could appoint one person to represent its combined interests. The following is [...]
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, and Torrence Creek elementary schools and Community House Middle School. Other schools will simply close. Here is [...]
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 access moderated by Republican former county commissioner Jim Puckett. Puckett said in an email that [...]
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 Working Together,” will feature the N.A.A.C.P., the A.F.L.-C.I.O., the National Council of La Raza and [...]
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. It will showcase Sterling Elementary as a Turnaround School.
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 noon until 5 pm during the Mint Hill Madness. The drop off location will be the [...]
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, but due to safety concerns, all four lanes will now close. Police urge those who [...]
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 the resident, called CMUD for a quote, and before you could say “down the drain,” [...]
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 180 days to claim the prize, so by February, if no one comes forward, then [...]
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 first concert at the new gallery with the Renée Ebalaroza Duo performing from 6:30-9:30 pm.
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 density housing while the designers of the plan–an advisory committee, town staff and the consultant [...]
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 21-7 win over Richmond County Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Charlotte. This week, the Bulldogs [...]
