Monthly Archives: September 2011
Independence Comes Up Short in Thriller
The Independence Patriots Football team dropped a physical game to conference foe Ardrey Kell 23-21 last Friday. After averaging 45 points a game in the first five contests, Indy’s offense had trouble finding any kind of rhythm against the tough … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Area High School Football Previews
Ardrey Kell Knights 2-2 (1-0, Southwestern 4A Conference) at Independence Patriots 5-0 (1-0, I-Meck Conf.) Patriot Stadium in Mint Hill Friday at 7pm Independence’s ‘Season of Redemption’ continues this Friday as the Patriots host Ardrey Kell. It’s the Knights who … Continue reading
Madness in Mint Hill this weekend
There is so much going on at Mint Hill Madness this year that no one can experience it all. The fun is doing as much as you can in the time that you have. You’ll be exhausted afterward but you’ll … Continue reading
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Independence Shuts Out East Meck
The Independence High School football team defeated East Meck 49-0 Friday night. The win improves Indy’s record to 5-0 on the season. Quarterback Evan Guest threw for over 250 yards with five touchdowns. Guest also rushed for two scores. “We … Continue reading
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Independence Football Improves to 4-0
The Independence Patriots defeated their old rival, West Charlotte, 42-21 on Friday night. The win finishes up an undefeated non-conference schedule for Indy. Quarterback Evan Guest threw for 160 yards and three touchdowns. Guest also ran in two scores of … Continue reading
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Presbyterian pushes Mint Hill hospital opening to 2018
At the August Mint Hill Chamber meeting, Roland Bibeau, President of Matthews Presbyterian Hospital, presented the bad news: there will be another delay to building the Presbyterian Hospital on Hwy. 24/27 just outside of Mint Hill. “Things are bad out … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Madness Dog Show returns this year
The Dog Show returns for this year’s Mint Hill Madness on Saturday, September 24. The new sponsor is Monroe Hardware. Mike Witt, the store manager, said that a dozen people have signed up already for this event. “There are fun … Continue reading
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Local Businesses: Forrest and Forrest Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
Forrest and Forrest Cosmetic and Family Dentistry is celebrating its tenth anniversary of providing dental care in Mint Hill and Matthews as a family dental office. Drs. Brad and Stacy Oller Forrest are a husband and wife dental team dedicated … Continue reading
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Independence Football Rolls Vance
The Independence Patriots beat Vance 58-27 Tuesday night in Mint Hill. Evan Guest threw for 128 yards and three touchdowns. Austin Duke caught two touchdowns and amassed over 100 yards of all-purpose yards. RJ Baker and Isiah Robinson combined for … Continue reading
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Chinese lantern plant blooms in Mint Hill
I found some of these blooming behind the Mint Hill Town Hall. Aren’t they gorgeous? They are called Chinese lanterns. You can see why from the shape of the flower. They are also known as winter cherry or bladder cherry. They … Continue reading
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