Monthly Archives: August 2011
Fall is upon us: Here are some area festivals celebrating Autumn in the Carolinas
The weather is cooler and the kids have gone back to school. It’s time for fall festivals. The summer was very hot this year. Maybe it’s been a while since you spent a day outside. Pack up the kids, wear … Continue reading
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Patriots Pummel North Meck
A scary first quarter for Independence’s football team quickly turned into a 37-7 rout for the Patriots in Huntersville Friday night. A fumbled handoff on Indy’s first play from scrimmage led to a turnover and the Vikings quickly capitalized, taking a … Continue reading
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Sunday Afternoon in the Park returns this weekend
The popular Sunday Afternoon in the Park returns this Sunday in Mint Hill. The event will be held from 1 pm to 6 pm at the park on Wilgrove, 5233 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Road. Artists, musicians, writers and others will display, … Continue reading
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The Coffee Garden offers more than just a cup of coffee
Whether you’re a student, a community group, or a regular, has something for everybody. The Coffee Garden, owned by Jerry and Suzi Butler, has been located in Stevens Mill Crossing for the past four years. It offers coffee from around the … Continue reading
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A $10,000 challenge grant kicks off Mint Hill Arts fundraising campaign
An anonymous friend has given Mint Hill Arts an important challenge grant of $10,000. This means that for every dollar the group raises (up to $10,000) it will be matched by this donor. Meeting this challenge means MH Arts will … Continue reading
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Indy defeats Hough 38-33 to open the season
Independence’s varsity football team defeated Hough 38-33 Friday night in front of a hostile crowd in Cornelius. The Patriots’ defense was solid early, shutting out the Huskies in the first half. Kahlil Gonzales and Jack Tocho both had interceptions for … Continue reading
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Independence to Host Green & Gold Game
The Independence Patriots will hold their first annual “Green & Gold Game” this Saturday, August 13th. Admission is $2 and gates at the school’s stadium will open at 4:00. All fans and families will have the opportunity to meet the … Continue reading
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Two recent break-ins are related say Mint Hill Police
Mint Hill Police Department say that two recent break-ins at local convenient stores were probably the work of the same people. The incidents occurred last Sunday at Earp’s on Fairview Road and last night at the Kwick Mart on Albemarle … Continue reading
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The Seafarer has a whale of a story
Walking through the front door, the first things you notice are the numerous Andy Griffith, Three Stooges and other classic TV show memorabilia. The next thing you notice is the smell of food from the kitchen and the many smiling … Continue reading
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Tax free weekend helps with the back-to-school blues
It’s time for the North Carolina Sales Tax Holiday weekend to begin. It will happen this Friday, August 5 and runs through Sunday August 7. It’s a good time to save some money on everything from clothes to computers. There … Continue reading
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Emotions run high at recent Mint Hill meeting
Speakers during the Mint Hill Board of Commissioners meeting on July 21 were emotional during the public comments period. They were concerned about the new Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP). Each had an opposition to “urban style, high density … Continue reading
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Bookbags of Love helps give kids a headstart
Bookbags of Love began simplyčteachers found out their students weren’t getting enough to eat on the weekends when they were out of school. There was plenty during the week when they were in school receiving free breakfast and lunches but … Continue reading
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