Daily Archives: June 8, 2012

Police looking for suspects in armed robbery

Mint Hill Police responded to an armed robbery call at Mr. Professional Jewelers at 4709 Margaret Wallace Road June 6 at 8:30 pm. The victim stated that two men entered the store wearing masks. The armed suspect held the victim … Continue reading

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Kiwanis Club names May Terrific Kids at Bain

KINDERGARTEN: Michael Oliva, Diana Gulyak, Jaina Hill, Melody Deel, Ethan Blackmon,Stephanie Sanchez-Lopez, Reanne Santero.  GRADE 1: Kate Van Kest ren, Will Andrews, Madalyn Stanfield, Lucas Rudisill, Alex Fickett, Bethany Durham, Amelia A. GRADE 2: Ryan Williams, Alex Salguedo, Haiven Thomas, … Continue reading

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Kiwanis Club names May Terrific Kids at Lebanon Road

KINDERGARTEN: Terry Bethea, Riley Burnette, Ismya Hines, Malak Kadour, Nyat Zerai, Mia Blount, Coraima Roggero. GRADE 1: Amya Edwards, Rayan Altanani, Alexis Vallecillo, Andrew Yarmakowich, Jason Segovia, Nykell Sturdivant, Karen Linares. GRADE 2: Korbin Lambert, Marcello Meaders, Charles St. Bernard, … Continue reading

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Class of 2012 – High school seniors in Mint Hill

High school seniors in Mint Hill are finishing their last week of school and preparing for graduation.  In the coming week Queen’s Grant, Rocky River, and Independence High Schools will turn their tassels and celebrate their accomplishments. Queen’s Grant High … Continue reading

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Bain Elementary wins recycling program in CMS

Charlotte-Mecklenburg School students have collected and recycled 8,000,000 milk and juice cartons, almost a third of all cartons distributed in the schools. Meckleburg County was awarded $18,000 Community Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant from the North Carolina Department of Natural … Continue reading

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New restaurant provides new experiences

A new restaurant and bar is opening next week on Brighton Park Drive off of Matthews-Mint Hill Road.  Dunwellz Custom Kitchen and Pour House took the old Rookies location and will open its doors the week of June 11. “We’re going … Continue reading

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The American POW Experience

The Town of Matthews will show “The American POW Experience,” honoring local Mint Hill and Matthews residents who were WWII POWs. The viewing will begin at 7 pm at the Matthews Community Center. Admission is free.

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Local students win Burger King Scholars award

The BURGER KINGTM Scholars Program named the 2012 $1000 Scholarship Award. Recipients included: Cierra Harris from David W. Butler High School,  Jashawn Berry from Rocky River High School, Taylor Ruettgers from Queen’s Grant High School.

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Lions Club holds annual yard sale at Bi-Lo

(Club will hold a car show Saturday) Bi-Lo co-manager Tonya Ivey said the yard sale they sponsored in collaboration with the Lions Club last Saturday was successful enough to consider making it a monthly event.  She said the turn out … Continue reading

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