Monthly Archives: June 2011
Bill Brawley says nothing illegal about GOP fundraiser
As Republicans in North Carolina held a fundraiser in Raleigh yesterday, a crowd of demonstrators stood outside calling the event a “pay for play” dinner with lobbyists. Rep. Bill Brawley, who serves the Mint Hill and Matthews area, told WTVD that … Continue reading
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Mint Hill’s Sunday Afternoon in the Park accepting applicants
The Sunday Afternoon in the Park Committee is soliciting artists and musicians to display, perform, demonstrate and sell their products at Sunday Afternoon in the Park, on Sunday, August 28, 2011. The event will be held at the Mint Hill Park … Continue reading
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New West Union County Rotary Club president installed
Chad Hannon was named the Union West Rotary Club Chad president for the coming year. “I joined Rotary back in 2009 with hopes of being able to contribute to our community,” he said. “I am looking forward to the next … Continue reading
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No charges brought against Mint Hill man
View Larger MapThe Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office will not bring charges against the driver of an ATV that killed Evan Wolf last week. Patrick Keaton, 43, of Mint Hill accidentally hit Wolf with ATV at a gathering at Christ Covenant … Continue reading
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Chris Leak’s passing record may not have been broken after all
Chris Leak set many records as quarterback for Independence High School in the early 2000s. One mark, passing for 585 yards in a game in 2002, was recently broken by Will Cooper, quarterback of Broughton High School last year. The … Continue reading
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Cigarettes stolen from Walgreens on Lawyers Road
Mint Hill Police need help locating two suspects who stole cigarettes from Walgreens on Lawyers Road June 17. Police estimate the value of the cigarettes is $500. The suspects entered the business and the male suspect positioned himself behind the counter where … Continue reading
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Matthews Receives Grant for New Community Garden
View Larger MapThe Town of Matthews has received a $3,000 grant to establish a new Community Garden. Currently the Town has one Community Garden which is located at 427 Covenant Church Lane. The grant was given to the Town by the Nourishing … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Matthews
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Town extends deadline for land use plan survey
The town of Mint Hill has extended the deadline to take the land use plan survey to July 11. Town Manager Brian Welch made the decision so that more citizens would have a chance to participate. The former deadline was … Continue reading
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New restaurant coming to Mint Hill
View Larger Map The Mint Hill restaurant scene is growing. Brad Bowen, a resident of the town, is in the process of opening a full service restaurant and bakery called Palmetto Grill and Bakery at the location formerly operated by … Continue reading
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IBM employees volunteer at Blessed Assurance
Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care participated in IBM’s celebration of 100 years as a company on June 11 and 15. More than 75 employees from IBM in Charlotte contributed at 26 area non-profits in the region. As a part of … Continue reading
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Matthews names police and support persons of the year
The officers of the Matthews Police Department have chosen Roy Sisk as the Police Officer of the Year and Hubert Adams, the Police Support Person of the Year. The Matthews Chamber of Commerce presented the awards. Sgt. Roy Sisk joined the Matthews Police … Continue reading
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Two Republicans, two different opinions on CMS budget requests
It was a busy day for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools June 8. In one morning, school officials announced they had enough money to keep most of the full time positions they thought they may lose. And then came the second bombshell: … Continue reading
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Myrick skeptical about U.S. involvement in Libya
Back in the 1980s, covert operations by the US military to help spread Democracy around the world were the cornerstone of Conservative ideals. Even in the early 2000s, as George W. Bush pushed for a war in Iraq that was … Continue reading
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