Monthly Archives: April 2012
Reaching Uganda
Volunteering takes many forms. It has diverse motivations and creates different results. In all respects volunteering makes a difference. Mint Hill is a town of volunteers making good change in the world around them locally, nationally, and internationally, with individuals … Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Featured Posts, Good deeds, Non-profit
Tagged Northeast Middle School, Uganda
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Team Mint Hill hikes for a cure
Dr. Earle Sullivan of Mint Hill Dentistry joined a team to raise money for pediatric cancer research by hiking the Foothills Trail along the Appalachian Mountains. Team Mint Hill is hiking for the CureSearch Charlotte event, and includes Sullivan, his … Continue reading
Posted in Around Town, Featured Posts, Good deeds
Tagged Mint Hill Dentistry, Mint Hill hikes
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Local business adopts green practices
The owners of Abbey Rose Florists and Gifts in Mint Hill have taken steps to ensure their business is eco-friendly. The mother-daughter team of Suzanne Wolf and Libby DeYoung have taken the slogan Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to heart, and to … Continue reading
Relay for Life
Mint Hill Relay for Life is May 18 at the Mint Hill Park on Hwy. 218. Teams will spend the night walking for the cure. Each team will have a booth set up to show off their team and sell … Continue reading
Indy Lacrosse fundraiser
The Independence HS Lacrosse program will have a fundraiser on Thursday, April 26 at Pizza and Beyond Express in Mint Hill. A portion of the day’s receipts will help grow the 2012-2013 athletic program. Stop by to dine-in, carry out … Continue reading
Posted in Around Town, Independence High School, Schools, Sports
Tagged fundraiser, Independence High School, indy lacrosse, Lacrosse
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Farmers Market opens May 5
The Mint Hill Farmers Market will open its season May 5 with more than produce. Visitors can listen to folk music and learn about the history of Mint Hill. The market will be open Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm … Continue reading
Board meets for preliminary budget hearing
The Mint Hill Board of Commissioners met Monday evening for a preliminary budget meeting. The board heard from Parks and Recreation, the Planning Board, and the police and fire departments. Parks and Recreation requested various equipment, including a sweeper truck, … Continue reading
Discover Mint Hill offers historic bus tours
[simple_slideshow] Mint Hill residents discovered the culture and history of their town last Saturday at the Mint Hill Historical Society. Discover Mint Hill offered hour-long double-decker bus tours, face painting, gold panning, boiled peanuts, and canned preserves. Visitors participated in … Continue reading
Armed Forces Museum participates at Vietnam Veterans Homecoming
(From the AFMAC website) The Armed Forces Museum & Archives of the Carolinas (AFMAC) hosted an information table at the Vietnam Veterans Homecoming Celebration 2012 event on March 31. The event, held to honor those who served in Vietnam, drew … Continue reading
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NY Port Authority World Trade Center flag flew in Mint Hill
The Charlotte Fire Department’s baseball team played the New York Port Authority last week at Rocky River High School. The two teams are both in their first year. Civil service baseball teams have been around a long time, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Around Town, Featured Posts, Good deeds, Sports
Tagged Charlotte FD, Mint Hill fire department, NY Port Authority
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Discover Mint Hill
This Saturday Mint Hill residents are invited to find out more about their town. Discover Mint Hill offers the chance to learn about history and culture at Discovery Square in the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village from 9 am to … Continue reading
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Board enforces junk vehicle code
The Board of Commissioners continued discussion on an appeal regarding a junk vehicle code violation. The code allows one junk vehicle to sit in the backyard with a cover. Ruthie Marciante’s property on Nelson Road has been declared in violation … Continue reading
Local business supports car consumers, wrestling team
Independence High School’s wrestling team and Manchester Automotive and Tire are teaming up for Car Care Awareness Month. The wrestling team will provide car washes while Manchester offers free vehicle check-ups from 9 am to 1 pm, Saturday, April 21. … Continue reading
Posted in Good deeds, Independence High School, Sports
Tagged Independence High School, Mint Hill, wrestling
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