Monthly Archives: June 2011
Man wrecks truck then flees the scene
WBTV reported Sunday that a man slammed his truck into a tree near the intersection of Arlington Church and Williams roads Saturday night, fleeing the scene on foot before police arrived. Police say he then came back to the scene of … Continue reading
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Bright Blessings offers new program to help homeless children
Bright Blessings, a local non-profit with programs that aid homeless children and their families, announced a unique opportunity for summer visitors to show their support—with a personal touch. The organization, which was started by Mint Hill residents Amy and … Continue reading
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Thieves steal cable nodes in Mint Hill
This time it’s thieves hitting unfinished subdivisions. Last month, Mint Hill Police reported there was an uptick in people illegally dumping trash and vandalizing homes in unfinished neighborhoods in the town. Now the police say they received notice from Time … Continue reading
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Mint Hill area resident’s film garners attention
Mint Hill area resdient Jet Eller said this week his new film, “Never Feed the Troll” was picked up by the Real to Reel International Film Fest at Kings Mountain. Jet recently came back from Oklahoma at the Barebones Fest … Continue reading
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Tucker: design bill lacks ‘teeth’
A bill that would limit the guidelines municipalities can have in dictating the look of homes is now in committee in the state house. If passed, it could have repercussions for municipalities across the state. Senate Bill 731, named the … Continue reading
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Matthews announces a new app for mobile phones
The Town of Matthews has released a mobile application that will allow citizens to have instant access to the Town’s website, to report items such as a pothole or a malfunctioning traffic light. The MyMatthews Application is free and is available for IPhones … Continue reading
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Mint Hill man arrested for growing pot
A Mint Hill man was arrested by police last week for growing about 60 marijuana plants in his home on Heathergate Lane. Christian Munn was arrested for Manufacture/Create marijuana, felony possession of marijuana, Possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, possession of … Continue reading
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Founding Mecklenburg County father gets new grave marker
For a community that has been settled since the 1700s, there are many family names that still survive to this day. One founding father of the community, Sugar Dulin, was honored June 4 with a new headstone at the Philadelphia Presbyterian … Continue reading
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Presbyterian Hospital-Matthews honors the military
Presbyterian Hospital-Matthews held its annual Memorial Day Ceremony last Thursday. The hospital honored veterans and currently-serving military personnel. The ceremony featured an aerial demonstration, wreath laying ceremony, recognition of the Armed Services and service anthems performed by the Sun Valley … Continue reading
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Newly discovered map reveals long forgotten Mecklenburg town
Sue McDonald, administrative director at the Mint Hill Historical Society, said they recently uncovered a soil map from 1910 that shows a long lost town in the area. While looking at the landmarks and towns, they noticed that the … Continue reading
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Manager’s budget calls for decrease in taxes, spending
Town Manager Brian Welch will present the fiscal year 2012 budget to the board of commissioners at next week’s regularly scheduled meeting. After three workshops, the commissioners are expected to approve the budget with few if any changes. Welch is … Continue reading
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