Monthly Archives: September 2010
Library looks for volunteers to join task force
Want to help shape the future of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library? Then apply to be on the Future of the Library Task Force. You can find the applications at the library’s website, or pick up a printed version at branches. The … Continue reading
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What’s in this week’s Mint Hill Times?
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Mint Hill Police capture individuals who broke into cars
View Larger Map Four individuals ranging in age from 11 to 17 years old were detained this morning for breaking into as many as 12 cars last night and early this morning. Det. Tim Lezette of the Mint Hill Police … Continue reading
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CMS could have a “heck of a battle” on its hands
Mayor Ted Biggers assured the town at last night’s Board of Commissioners meeting that Mint Hill Middle School will not close. He talked to officials at CMS and was told the school is on the list of 37 schools that … Continue reading
Police announce road closings for Mint Hill Madness
Hard to believe Mint Hill Madness is almost here. The parade on September 25 will start on the Highway 218 side of Matthews-Mint Hill Road and proceed up to Brighton Park. If you are trying to use Highway 218 or … Continue reading
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Spirited UNC-Charlotte professor keeps Novello Festival alive
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library has brought us the Novello festival for more than a decade now. Due to budget concerns this year, the festival is on hold. Enter UNC- Charlotte Professor Mark West who organized a Novello-lite to fill the void … Continue reading
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Could Mint Hill Middle School close?
CMS announced it has come up with a list of 32 schools “where change may be needed” in the 2011-2012 school year. Mint Hill Middle School is on this list. The changes could be minor or significant, including closing some of the … Continue reading
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Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senate supports amnesty?
Don’t know the name Dr. Mike Beitler? In a state like North Carolina that hinders involvement from third parties, it’s understandable. Beitler is the Libertarian candidate running for U.S. Senate. He will face incumbent Richard Burr and Democrat Elaine Marshall … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2010
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Rash of vehicle breaking and enterings have Mint Hill Police on alert
Are you leaving your car unlocked at night? If so, it might not be a good idea. Mint Hill Police are reporting an uptick in vehicle breaking and entering offenses where owners did not lock their doors at night. Electronics … Continue reading
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Myrick: Is Hezbollah in Mexico?
Sue Myrick, who represents the Mint Hill area in the U.S. House of Representatives, released this video today bemoaning the U.S. Homeland Security for not taking seriously the threat of Hezbollah entering the country illegally along the Mexico border. The … Continue reading
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What’s in this week’s Mint Hill Times?
As we reported last week, the town has finally purchased the land at Mint Hill Village for the new town hall. In this week’s Mint Hill Times, Commissioner Tina Ross explains her opposition to the site, while Mayor Ted Biggers … Continue reading
Library teams with Neiman Marcus to raise funds
Librarians and high fashion will collide next weekend. The Charlotte Mecklenburg library is teaming with Neiman Marcus department store to raised funds via a raffle. The prizes—other than the satisfaction of donating to the library—include a stay at the Ritz … Continue reading
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