Monthly Archives: October 2010
General Growth could exit bankruptcy in early November
General Growth Properties, which owns the majority of the land where the Bridges at Mint Hill mall will be built, could exit bankruptcy in early November according to a statement released by the company. General Growth recently announced a new … Continue reading
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NC Alliance for Public Charter Schools needs you this weekend
The N.C. Alliance for Public Charter Schools needs volunteers at the Charlotte premier of “Waiting for Superman,” a movie about the charter school movement in the U.S. The alliance, headed by state Senator Eddie Goodall (District 35, which includes Mint … Continue reading
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Matthews announces new downtown parking plan
The Town of Matthews has implemented a new downtown parking plan. The new regulations include designating several parking areas as 2 hour parking, 30 minute parking and 24 hour parking. Signage detailing the new rules is now up and is … Continue reading
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District 103 candidates debate tonight; interest heats up
Republican Bill Brawley and Democrat Ann Newman will go head-to-head tonight for the Lion’s Club debate at 7 pm at Jimmie’s Restaurant. The District 103 candidates have made a splash recently as both state Democrats and Republicans look to this … Continue reading
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N.C. to test new voting system for those vying for N.C. Court of Appeals
As the Carolina Journal reports, the 13 candidates vying for the single spot on the NC Court of Appeals are in an unusual race this year. That’s because when Jim Wynn was appointed to the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of … Continue reading
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Tonight: Mint Hill Arts opening reception for “Creatures, Real and Imaginary”
Mint Hill Arts will host its October Opening Reception of “Creatures, Real and Imaginary” tonight (Friday) from 7 – 9 pm. Everyone is invited. Drop by for wine, goodies and fantastic art and bring your friends and family. The gallery … Continue reading
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Republicans hold rally at Jimmie’s Restaurant in Mint Hill
They are billing it as “100 days that will change North Carolina.” On November 2, we’ll know if they are right. Today was the latest stop on the Republican tour of North Carolina to raise support for N.C. House and … Continue reading
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Three teens arrested for vehicle break-ins
Mint Hill Police have officially arrested three teens who were breaking into cars in the Wilson Woods and Oaks at Oxfordshire neighborhoods on September 10. The police originally caught the suspects riding in a golf cart early that morning and … Continue reading
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Mint Hill resident a finalist in national recipe contest
Kim Hansen of Mint Hill wasn’t expecting much when she submitted an entry into an avocado recipe contest. Hansen, who describes herself as a blogger, web designer and mommy, learned recently that she’s in the top eight of the Haas … Continue reading
Mint Hill Middle will not see boundary changes
The CMS Board of Education chose today not to tinker with the attendance boundaries at Mint Hill Middle School. The Board voted 7-0 against a proposal to redraw boundary at the Mint Hill school as well as Ballantyne Elementary school. A series … Continue reading
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A Charlotte neighborhood makes top 25 list as most dangerous in the country
The state of North Carolina may not have a football team in the top 25, but it has two neighborhoods that cracked the poll of the most dangerous in the country. The area of North Tryon Street just north of … Continue reading
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Matthews resident Jim Black released from prison
Former N.C. House Speaker Jim Black was released from prison today in Georgia. Black was scheduled to be released in March of 2011, but will spend the last six months of his time in a halfway house. Black pleaded guilty … Continue reading
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