Monthly Archives: April 2011
Lottery winner signs check over to mother-in-law
If only all mothers-in-law could be so lucky. Last week, Paula Milwood, a store clerk from Gastonia, was excited to see that her son-in-law scratched off the top prize in the N.C. Education Lottery’s $200,000 Cash game just a day … Continue reading
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Independence alum will speak at Queens U. graduation
Robert Morgan, a graduate of Independence High School, will be the commencement speaker at Queens University’s Graduate Student Commencement on May 6. Morgan was named president of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce in 2005. Prior to his current role, Morgan was president … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Christian rock band releases new album
Mint Hill based contemporary Christian band, Jeff Roy & Seeds of Hope, announced the release of their debut CD, “Now Unto the King” last week. The MP3 can be purchased at Amazon.com. Comprised of members of the Hope Christian Church … Continue reading
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Matthews man wins fishing tournament
John Cook of Matthews caught a five-bass limit weighing 13 pounds, 13 ounces April 16 to win $2,122 in the Co-angler Division of the April 16 BFL North Carolina event in Lake Wylie. He was using a Zoom Speedworm in … Continue reading
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Bluegrass festival announced for the Park on Fairview
The Armed Forces Museum and Archives of the Carolinas is hosting a Bluegrass Festival at the Park on Fairview on May 21. The event is called, “Salute to Our Armed Forces and the 1st Annual Bluegrass Festival. It’s being touted … Continue reading
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Oakboro Cruise-In and Burnout this weekend
The Oakboro Cruise-In & Burnout will be held on Friday, April 22. If the weather is nice, volunteer organizers expect up to 6,000 people to attend. The event offers cars and music in an historic downtown setting and a friendly atmosphere. … Continue reading
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Mint Hill American Legion will field two teams this season
Mint Hill, a town with one of the richest American Legion baseball histories in the area, will have two teams this season. One team will be called Mint Hill Army and the other Mint Hill Marines. Mint Hill was called … Continue reading
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Update on stabbing in Matthews
From Matthews Police: At approximately 6:45 AM on Thursday April 14, 2011, a person was stabbed in hishome on Campus Ridge Rd. The victim and suspect are friends and had been consuming alcohol priorto the assault. The two got into … Continue reading
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Stabbing in Matthews leaves one person in ‘serious’ condition
[wpgmappity id="3"] One person was stabbed this morning in Matthews after a fight at a home on Campus Ridge Road near CPCC, police reported. The two people, who police said were partying all night, began arguing this morning when one … Continue reading
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Mint Hill man places fourth in national bowling competition
James Dixon of Mint Hill finished fourth in his division in the AMF National In-League bowling tournament last weekend in Las Vegas. He took home $5,000 for his efforts. The chase for bowling glory began with 108 finalists, each an … Continue reading
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Dennis Green named Matthews Fire and EMS Chief
The Town of Matthews has a new fire and EMS chief. Dennis Green, a resident of Mint Hill, was named to the post on Monday. Green has worked for the Town of Matthews since 1991 when he was named Chief of … Continue reading
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Weekend accident kills Butler student
A Butler student was killed in a car accident Friday night. Police say that a black Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck driven by Michael Dimaggio had overturned several times on Pleasant Plains Road near Chesswood Drive in Matthews. Continue reading
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Indian Trail woman poses with Taylor Swift and wins contest
An Indian Trail woman will have her picture on the 2011 CMA Music Festival tickets. Mandie Palcic posed for a picture with Taylor Swift in 2008 and submitted it to The Country Music Association in a contest that helps celebrate the … Continue reading
