Daily Archives: April 27, 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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