Daily Archives: February 3, 2012

Discover Mint Hill set for April 21

By Joyce Lavene The fifth annual Discover Mint Hill committee is getting ready for the big event. It will be held on Saturday, April 21 from 9 am to 3 pm. The rain date is Sunday, April 22, 1 to … Continue reading

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2012 volunteer orientation

The Mint Hill Historical Society and Carl J. McEwen Historic Village will hold a volunteer orientation on February 25 from 9:30 am to noon. The meeting will be held in the administration building. Working at the Village is fun and … Continue reading

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Biggers elected to serve as MUMPO chairman

Ted H. Biggers, Jr. was elected to serve as Mecklenburg-Union Metropolitan Planning Organization (MUMPO) chairman for the third consecutive year on January 18.    Mayor Linda Paxton was elected as the vice-chairperson. MUMPO’s coordinates transportation policy for 14 local governmental jurisdictions … Continue reading

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Private family-care homes come to MH

What’s being hailedas a revolutionary family care community dedicated to dementia care is holding a ribbon cutting event  on Thursday, February 23, from 11 am to 2 pm. There will be guided tours of the new facility, food and entertainment. … Continue reading

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Meeting Wrap up: Park tower waiting for more information

By Joyce Lavene The long-term location of the public safety radio tower that was recently sold to the City of Charlotte was discussed at the January 26 meeting.

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Super Bowl by the Numbers

• 35% of people who attend the game write it off as a corporate expense. • 5% of Americans will watch the game alone. • 8 million pounds of guacamole is consumed on Super Bowl Sunday. • 14,500 tons of chips are eaten along … Continue reading

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Williams achieves Eagle Scout

Donald Williams, son of Nichole and Troy Williams, received his rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 144 at Blair Road United Methodist Church in Mint Hil. His project was a stone path for the church between the parking lot and … Continue reading

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