Monthly Archives: March 2011
Mint Hill man is a finalist in national bowling tournament
James Sampson Dixon of Mint Hill was one of 108 amateur bowlers who won the AMF’s $600 National In-League Tournament, the year’s richest amateur bowling competition. The finalists will compete for approximately $600,000 in prizes at the National In-League Tournament finale to be … Continue reading
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Matthews names employee of the year
Debbie Hartman has been named the Town of Matthews Employee of the Year. Debbie has worked for the Matthews Police Department since 1998. Her fellow coworkers nominated her for this honor because of her compassion and care for women who … Continue reading
Myrick has many questions about U.S. involvement in Libya
It should come as no surprise U.S. Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) was not a big fan of President Barack Obama’s speech last night on Libya. In a statement released today, she said the U.S. needs a clear concise plan as … Continue reading
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Police called to Stoney Glen Drive for a third time in a week
Mint Hill Police are reporting that another robbery took place on Stone Glen Drive. This is the third time in a week that Mint Hill Police were called to this street in response to a robbery or assault. On Monday … Continue reading
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600 trees will line greenway in Matthews
Work is underway to plant more than 600 trees on the Four Mile Creek Greenway in Matthews. The trees will be planted along Four Mile Creek and will deter erosion of the stream bank. The trees will be of various … Continue reading
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Robbery and fight keep Mint Hill Police busy on Stoney Glen Drive
[wpgmappity id="1"] Mint Hill Police were dispatched to Stoney Glen Drive on two separate occasions last week. The street is a part of the apartment development at the corner of Margaret Wallace Road and Idlewild Road. On March 21, a … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Police are updating alarm permits
Mint Hill Police are working on reissuing alarm permits to all residences and businesses in the area due to new software being put to use in July 2011. In order to ensure that all residences and businesses have current permits, Mint Hill … Continue reading
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Task Force recommendations puts Mint Hill library in jeopardy
The Future of the Library Task Force presented its final recommendations to the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Board of Trustees on Monday. It concluded that the library was not overfunded in the past few … Continue reading
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House Majority Whip To Join Myrick In Charlotte
House Republican Whip Kevin McCarthy will join Congresswoman Sue Myrick for a luncheon in Charlotte on Monday, March 28. Congressman McCarthy was elected as the Republican Whip, the third-highest position in House leadership, by his colleagues at the beginning of … Continue reading
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Gas prices in Charlotte area are above the national average
Average retail gasoline prices in Charlotte have risen 0.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.55 per gallon Sunday. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.53 … Continue reading
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Discover Mint Hill ramping up for this year’s festivities
The folks who are putting together Discover Mint Hill this year have just about finalized plans. The event explores the culture and history in the town and will be held April 16 from 9 am to 3 pm at “Discovery … Continue reading
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Commissioners break ground for new town hall
The town of Mint Hill held an informal groundbreaking ceremony for the new town hall last Friday. The event was to coincide with the 40th year that the town was incorporated. Mayor Ted Biggers, commissioners Lloyd Austin, Mickey Ellington, Brenda McRae and Tina Ross as well as … Continue reading
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Matthews offering grants to downtown businesses
The Town of Matthews is launching a Façade Enhancement Grant program for businesses in the Downtown Overlay District. Businesses in this district may apply for funds to improve the facades of their buildings. Projects that may be eligible include: canvas style awnings, … Continue reading
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