Monthly Archives: January 2011
Former Matthews resident donates bullet resistant vest for dog
Nell Robinson, a former resident of Matthews, donated a bullet resistant vest for Bosco, a K-9 dog, with the Matthews Police Department. Bosco, who is of Belgium Malonis descent, joined the Matthews Police Department last year. He and Officer Jeff … Continue reading
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Butler Basketball to play at Time Warner Arena
The Butler Bulldogs will compete against Winston-Salem Reynolds High School on Saturday at 2:00 pm at Time Warner Cable Arena in Uptown Charlotte. The Bobcats will host the New Orleans Hornets at 7:00 pm on Saturday. Several Bobcat players and … Continue reading
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Fire victim thanks community for support
A Mint Hill family’s worst nightmare has come with a silver lining. On the evening of November 22, a spark escaped through a crack in the chimney and into the attic of Melissa Blando and her three kids’ home. The … Continue reading
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What’s closed or open this MLK Day?
We already know that CMS will not honor MLK Day so that it can make up for recent snow days. But what else in the county will be closed or open? Here’s a list:
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Organization that throws b-day parties for homeless children gets new name, location
Birthday Blessings is getting a name change and a new local facility. The nonprofit organization which was started to provide birthday parties for homeless children, will become Bright Blessings USA and will move its headquarters to Matthews. The name change … Continue reading
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Mint Hill’s Trip Rogers featured on BBC Ireland
In this week’s paper, we report on Trip Rogers and his duo Thistledown Tinkers who were recently profiled on a BBC Ireland program. Here’s the segment that featured him and Tom Eure. Also, Thistledown Tinkers have a house show coming … Continue reading
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Local moviemaker to screen newest film at CPCC
Mint Hill area filmmaker Jet Eller will give a screening of his new film “Never Feed The Troll” at CPCC on January 22 at 7 pm at the Tate Auditorium. Tickets are $5. Here’s the trailer:
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Myrick reacts to Saturday’s shooting in Arizona
They might be on different sides of the political spectrum, but Sue Myrick put aside ideological differences this week to show support for US Representative Gabrielle Giffords and others who were shot Saturday in Tucson, Arizona. “I am shocked and … Continue reading
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Perry’s Market in Mint Hill robbed at gunpoint
It was a harrowing morning for the employees and customers of Perry’s Market on Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road. Two masked men, one armed with a .22 caliber rifle, robbed the store Saturday at approximately 8 am, leaving with an undisclosed amount of cash. … Continue reading
Myrick Votes To Cut Congressional Budget
US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) voted today for a 5 percent across the board cut in the operating budget of Congress itself, immediately saving American taxpayers $35 million. It amounts to a drop in the bucket, but the symbolism of … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Police: House fire on Willhill Road was arson
View Larger Map Mecklenburg County Fire Marshals determined today that the fire on Willhill Road Tuesday night was an act of arson and Mint Hill Police are asking the community for information. Officers noticed a large amount of black smoke … Continue reading
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Mint Hill family on edge after home is shot five times
View Larger Map Beverly Cannaday of Mint Hill had thought about moving. An incident on Christmas weekend might have been the last straw. A car described as an older, boxy model pulled up in front of Cannaday’s home between 3:30 … Continue reading
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Create a Video makes memories last
Have you driven past Create a Video on Fairview Road in Mint Hill yet? You’ve seen the big sign, but what do they do? I wasn’t sure until they advertised recently in the Mint Hill Times. Create a Video takes … Continue reading
