Monthly Archives: May 2011
Five inducted into Order of the Patriot at Independence High School
Five individuals were inducted into the Order of the Patriot at Independence High School on May 17. Students include: Jasmine Neely, Jimmy Nikitin and Ebony West. Staff who were inducted: Brigette Dingle and Kelly Lewis. The Order of the Patriot … Continue reading
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Korean Appreciation Day in Mint Hill draws more than 300
The organizers of the new North Carolina Korean War Veterans Memorial in Mint Hill held a Korean Appreciation Day at the Park on Fairview Sunday. More than 300 tuned out for the event which was an appreciation for the Korean … Continue reading
Posted in Around Town, NC Korean War Memorial, Non-profit
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Mint Hill and Charlotte: Extreme Makeover wants you!
Remember the house on Sudbury Road in 2008 that was completely remodeled by the crew on Extreme Makeover: Home? The King family had their average home turned into a dream home, and it was all filmed for TV. Here’s amateur … Continue reading
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Highlights from last week’s Mint Hill Highland Games
Finally, the weather was good for the 7th Mint Hill Highland Games last weekend. Didn’t get a chance to go? Here’s some highlights of the event.
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Tonight’s Mint Hill movie on the lawn: Toy Story 3
Last week’s Movie on the Lawn drew one of the largest crowds ever for the event. This week’s movie, Toy Story 3, should do the same. The movie begins at dusk (around 8:15 pm) and you are encouraged to bring … Continue reading
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Mint Hill family will have a “Minute to Win it” on national game show this weekend
A Mint Hill family will appear on the TV game show “Minute to Win It,” Sunday May 15 at 8 pm. The Canter family, mom, dad and three daughters, were flown to Los Angeles earlier this year to participate in … Continue reading
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Students create art to show how they would prevent violence
Students from Matthews Elementary School recently participated in a Silence the Violence Poster Contest. The contest is sponsored annually by the Matthews Police Department. Students are asked to tell a story on how they will work to prevent violence using their artistic skills. … Continue reading
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Matthews town manager delivers budget to the board
There will be no tax or fee increase in the town of Matthews if the town board approves the budget submitted to them Monday by Town Manager Hazen Blodgett. The fiscal year 2011-2012 budget proposed by Blodgett would be $18,517,074. The budget … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Police warn of scammers
Mint Hill Police are reporting that several citizens in the town have called to verify whether the department is soliciting money over the phone. Police say they are not soliciting money over the phone, and the phone calls are the … Continue reading
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Safety issues at Rocky River High School getting more attention
WCNC reported today about the safety concerns Mint Hill Police Chief Tim Ledford has about Rocky River High School. Two weeks ago, Ledford told Mint Hill Board of Commissioners that their radios do not work in the school. He also … Continue reading
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Mike Newsome Accepts Coaching Position at A.L. Brown
On Monday A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis announced Butler’s Mike Newsome would be taking over as head coach of their football team. “It was an extremely tough decision. My wife and I sat down and we discussed the pros and … Continue reading
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Tucker: ‘We have the resources to become energy independent’
Tommy Tucker (R-35), who represents the Mint Hill area in the North Carolina Senate, released this video about an energy bill he is co-sponsoring with Bob Rucho and Harry Brown. The bill, predictably called the Energy Jobs Act, will make … Continue reading
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Town of Matthews seeks committee members
The Town of Matthews Appearance/Tree Advisory Committee has an opening for a new member and the Transportation Advisory Committee has two openings for new members. Meetings of the Appearance/Tree Advisory Committee are held on the third Monday of every month … Continue reading
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