Monthly Archives: May 2012
June Tunes scheduled for Town Hall lawn
June Tunes will be every Saturday in June this summer on the Mint Hill Town Hall lawn. Concerts will begin at 7:30 pm, and visitors should bring chairs and blankets for comfortable seating. Concerts are as follows: June 2, Sterling … Continue reading
Independence Senior Meredith Avant wins Broad Prize
Independence High School Senior Meredith Avant was one of 28 CMS seniors who have been named 2012 Broad Prize Scholarship winners. The students received the news they won a $20,000 scholarship from the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation during a … Continue reading
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Drug involved shooting
Monday night, Everett Jakeen Chavis, 22, of Charlotte, was shot at a gas station at Idlewild Road and Margaret Wallace Road. Chavis said he attempted to buy marijuana from an individual whom he only knew by nickname. The dealer decided to shoot … Continue reading
Primary results
Over two million voters turned out for North Carolina’s primary last week, 178,533 of which were in Mecklenburg County. Mint Hill residents had the opportunity to vote for the Democratic or Republican presidential and gubernatorial candidates, commissioners for District six, … Continue reading
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Big week for Queens Grant Ball teams
The Queens Grant middle school girls’ softball team won their conference tournament last week, and the high school boys’ baseball team won second. The teams are in the Piedmont Charter Athletic Conference. Both teams played Lincoln Charter in their championship … Continue reading
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Last year corn, this year geese
A goose is nestling in the flowerbeds around the Mint Hill Town Hall Christmas tree. She and her mate are closely guarding their nest of eggs, which should be hatching any day now, according to Town Clerk Beth Hamrick. She … Continue reading
Opening day at Mint Hill Farmers market
Vendors provided a variety of products at the farmers market at the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village last Saturday. Fresh produce, baked goods, and wood working are just a few things available at the market.
Mint Hill Highland Games
[simple_slideshow] The Mint Hill Highland Games had fun for everyone Saturday, May 5 at the Park on Fairview. Men threw heavy weights, Maidens IV performed for crowds, and children participated in Scottish athletics. The Mint Hill Scottish Society presented teh … Continue reading
Chamber unveils Jacks Bryan memorial
[simple_slideshow] The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce unveiled the Jack Bryan Memorial bench at the Korean War Veterans Memorial last Thursday. Members of Mint Hill’s NC Korean War Veteran’s Association, the Town of Mint Hill, and Bryan’s family were present … Continue reading
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Advertising Sales Position
The Mint Hill Times, an award winning family owned newspaper is looking for a full time sales person. Must be self-motivated, energetic and organized. Must live in Mint Hill or surrounding area. Please send your resume to ads@minthilltimes.com
Unofficial Mecklenburg County election results
For a complete list of results click here. PRESIDENTIAL (DEM) Barack Obama NC GOVERNOR (DEM): Walter H. Dalton PRESIDENTIAL (REP) Mitt Romney US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 8 (REP): Richard Hudson NC GOVERNOR (REP): Pat McCrory BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT … Continue reading
Helping Hands knit for charity
Almost a decade ago a group of knitters gathered together at the Mint Hill Library to make hats for premature babies and the homeless. Today there are 25 members of Helping Hands that meet at Hobby Lobby to continue this … Continue reading
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Voters head to polls May 8 for primary
The 2012 primaries are fast approaching. The last day to return absentee ballots is May 7 at 5 pm, and the primary election is Tuesday, May 8 from 6:30 am – 7:30 pm. Districts six and 41 are voting for … Continue reading
