Independence comes up short against Butler in the battle for the King of the Hill trophy
Independence played a solid game on offense and defence against one of the best teams in the state, but it wasn’t enough Friday as cross-town rival Butler retained the King of the Hill trophy, winning 38-26. The Bulldogs finished the regular season 9-1 and first place in the Southwest 4A, while the Patriots dropped to [...]
Bosco to leave Independence October 31
Mark Bosco came to Independence High School at a time when the school was going through some difficult changes. He surpassed most people’s expectations as principal and now he is leaving on October 31 to accept the post of Executive Director of the Northeast Zone of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.
News Notes
Halloween Hilarity Tea Superstitions, legends and folklore will be served up with harvest tea and treats at the Halloween Hilarity on October 29 at 4 pm and 7 pm. The event will be held at the Ashcraft school house in the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village, 7601 Matthews Mint Hill Road. Call 704-573-0726 for more [...]
Meet the candidates for Mint Hill Mayor
Mint Hill will vote for a mayor again on November 8. There are two candidates—present mayor Ted Biggers and local business owner, Jean Bonner. A mayor sets the pace for the board and presides over meetings. The mayor also cast votes if there is a tie between the commissioners.
Wine and Wellness
InSpire Fitness & Personal Training will host a Wine and Wellness event Thursday, October 27, at 6:30 pm in Mint Hill at 7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Road. Guest speaker will be Niki Hitch. Come for a fun hour of insight that could change your life and the life of your family. Grab a glass of wine [...]
Wainwrights of Mint Hill meet Obama
The Wainwright family of Mint Hill was visiting the Mast General Store in Banner Elk on Monday when they got a surprise visit from President Obama. The president arrived as they were in the store. “The Secret Service were scanning customers and their bags. A PR man was advising everyone that the president would be [...]
FEATURE: Indy kicker works double-duty this fall
By Jamie Jamison The Mint Hill Times Most high school athletes are fortunate to play just one varsity sport during a season. This fall Independence senior Morgan Boyle is playing two!
Snapshots from Independence vs. Rocky River (Homecoming)
Photos by Mark Sward. Visit swardpics.com for more photos.
Football Previews
Rocky River Ravens 3-5 (1-3, Southwestern 4A) at Independence Patriots 7-1 (3-1, Southwestern 4A) Patriot Stadium in Mint Hill Friday at 7pm It’s Homecoming for Independence High School as the Patriots host cross-town rival Rocky River Friday night. The Patriots will try to keep pace with Butler and Ardrey Kell in the Southwestern 4A [...]
Second Half Domination Puts Patriots Past South Meck
The Independence Patriot football team defeated South Meck 42-28 on Thursday night. After trailing 21-7 at halftime, the Patriots scored on all five possessions in the second half to earn the win.
