Monthly Archives: November 2010
Want input on how to frame CLUP survey questions?
Call it a survey for a survey. When a group of citizens caught wind of a draft of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan about six months ago, the town staff and Board of Commissioners were forced to pull back the … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Town Hall
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Myrick applauds DEA for banning synthetic marijuana
US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) today praised the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for their decision to make illegal the possession or sale of synthetic marijuana and the chemicals used to manufacture this substance. Earlier this month, Rep. Myrick wrote a … Continue reading
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Rep. Brawley accepting page applications for 2011 legislative session
Want to be apart of history? If you are between the ages of 15 and 19 and are in good standing at your school, you could be a page for Rep. Bill Brawley for the upcoming session of the state … Continue reading
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Athletes from Limoges get to meet N.C. basketball royalty
Jerry Helms, a long-time Mint Hill area resident, gave some athletes from Limoges, France the chance of a lifetime last week. Helms, who has been active in taking Mint Hill sports teams to France, and bringing French teams here, arranged … Continue reading
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Butler Rolls into State Semi-Final
The Butler Bulldogs defeated Richmond Senior 48-21 Friday night in the third round of the 4AA football playoffs. Butler played the visitor role to perfection for the seventh time this season, running their win-streak to 29 games. It was a … Continue reading
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Richmond County takes note of Butler’s online chatter
The Richmond County Daily Journal today gives a slight nudge of motivation to its Richmond County Raiders, the team Butler faces Friday in the sectionals of the 4AA state playoffs. The paper mentions a Twitter post made by a Butler … Continue reading
Posted in Butler High School, Sports
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Mint Hill Police: Watch for suspicious vehicle in neighborhoods
Mint Hill Police have been dispatched to a couple of calls involving a man in a suspicious vehicle in neighborhoods who was watching and taking photos of children. The following is the information received from dispatched calls to police: On … Continue reading
Posted in Around Town, Police
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Independence teacher is awarded grant
Independence High School English teacher, Liz Carriker, was awarded a $2,000 grant from Union Power to improve student writing through a program entitled “Express Yourself.” Carriker is a graduate of Independence High School having grown up in Mint Hill. She … Continue reading
Posted in Independence High School, Schools
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Mint Hill Police checkpoint nets 2 DWIs among other charges
The Mint Hill Police Department hosted a DWI checkpoint in the 11400 block of Albemarle Road on Saturday night between 11 pm and 2:30 am. This was a joint operation involving CMPD, Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, Matthews PD, Pineville PD, … Continue reading
Posted in Around Town, Police
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Changes to Library fines, fees and services will go into effect January 1
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library system has had budget woes for the past couple of years, resulting in library closings and reduced hours. It also meant that towns around Mecklenburg County, including Mint Hill, have had to pitch in funds to help … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Historical Society: International hotspot?
Sue McDonald, administrator of the Mint Hill Historical Society, said they’ve had two visits in recent weeks from international travelers. This week, a baseball team from Limoges, France visited. The team was brought over by long time historical society supporter … Continue reading
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Butler Turns Back Page in Football Playoffs
The Butler Bulldogs defeated Greensboro-Page 35-14 in the second round of the North Carolina 4AA playoffs on Friday night. The win gives Butler a 28 game win-streak, and stamps their ticket to Richmond County for a third-round match-up next week. … Continue reading
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