Monthly Archives: July 2011
Former Butler standout signs with the Kansas City Chiefs
Former Butler High School football star Mike Ingersoll will get his shot at making an NFL team. The Kansas City Chiefs inked a deal with Ingersoll yesterday in a flurry of signings around the NFL. Ingersoll, who is from Mint … Continue reading
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Mint Hill gardeners share their bounty with curbside carts
There are perhaps no better gardens in Mecklenburg County than in Mint Hill. From Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road, Lawyers Road, Highway 51 and everywhere in between, gardens spring up with tomatoes, sunflowers, squash, lettuce and watermelons. But what to do with … Continue reading
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Independence looks to get its swagger back
Photos By Tim Long After a very tough 2010 season, the Independence Patriots appear to have rejuvenated their football team. At a 7-on-7 scrimmage last Thursday night at Charlotte Christian School, the Indy squad had the opportunity to showcase their quarterbacks, receivers, … Continue reading
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New TV channel coming to the Charlotte area
WJZY will launch its newest TV station, channel 46.2 Antenna TV on June 25. The channel will be available through a regular TV antenna as well as Time Warner Cable channel 147. The channel will feature classic TV shows such as … Continue reading
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Former Queens Grant Teacher Arrested for Contributing to the Delinquency of Minor
A former Queen’s Grant Charter School teacher has been charged with contributing to the delinquency of minor. Mint Hill Police responded to Stoxmeade Drive in at 4 am on July 7 reference to a vehicle breaking and entering in progress. … Continue reading
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Mint Hill will most likely get a new state senator in latest redistricting map
Mint Hill will no longer be in State Senate District 35 according to the latest Republican-drawn redistricting map released today. Mint Hill’s new district will be 41 which runs mostly along I-485 from Matthews, to Mint Hill to north Mecklenburg … Continue reading
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Myrick applauded for her stance against the estate tax
The American Family Business Institute applauded Rep. Sue Myrick for her support to permanently repeal the Federal Estate Tax. Rep. Myrick and 150 other members of Congress have signed the “Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act” (HR 1259), originally sponsored by Representatives Kevin Brady (R-TX-8) … Continue reading
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Bright Blessings will be featured on NBC’s Today Show Wednesday
A producer with NBC’s TODAY Show has confirmed that a special segment about local nonprofit, Bright Blessings, is scheduled to air next Wednesday, July 13, during the 10 am hour of the TODAY Show. This past February, a TODAY team … Continue reading
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Adrian Gamble will go to Fork Union Military Academy in upcoming year
Adrian Gamble, who signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Virginia last February, will spend the coming academic year at Fork Union Military Academy. The former Independence High School wide receiver was a part of one … Continue reading
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Matthews will launch its new residential roll-out recycling cart program the week of August 8
The Town of Matthews will introduce its new roll-out recycling containers in early August. All households in the Town will receive one new green roll-out recycling cart. The carts are 96 gallons and will be collected every other week on the … Continue reading
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Mint Hill forces a game five against Caldwell County
Mint Hill is still alive. After falling behind 0-2 in a best-of-five Area IV playoff series against Caldwell County, Mint Hill has won the last two to push the series to a decisive game five tonight at Caldwell County. Mint … Continue reading
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Tim Morgan officially announces at-large bid
Tim Morgan officially announced last Thursday that he will run for an at-large seat on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ Board of Education. Morgan has served two years on the board for District 6 which comprises Mint Hill, Matthews … Continue reading
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Mint Hill hangs on in American Legion playoffs
Mint Hill Army will live to see another day. After two disappointing losses to Caldwell County where they were outscored by a combined 25-13, Mint Hill’s bats came alive Wednesday to stave off elimination. Mint Hill beat Caldwell County 13-9, and brought … Continue reading
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