Daily Archives: August 3, 2012
Victory Junction provides camp for ill children
Carolyn Mullis spoke to the Chamber of Commerce last Thursday about Victory Junction, a Nascar-themed camp for chronically ill children. The Petty family founded victory Junction in Randleman, N.C after their son died in a racing accident. They donated 84 … Continue reading
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Chamber welcomes new member
The Chamber of Commerce met at Jimmie’s last Thursday. Rich Ferretti welcomed everyone and made some announcements. The Mint Hill Madness committee is looking for volunteers to help with arts and crafts at the festival. He introduced the board of … Continue reading
Kiwanis Club asking for golf sponsorships
The first annual Kiwanis Club of Mint Hill Golf tournament is being held at Emerald Lake September 1. The Kiwanis Club is asking for sponsorships. The platinum sponsor is Wilburn Auto Body, and the gold sponsor is Clear Creek Animal … Continue reading
Students gearing up for annual tax-free weekend
The Sales and Use Tax Division of the N.C. Department of Revenue has announced the dates and regulations for this year’s back-to-school tax-free weekend. The tax holiday is Friday, August 3 through Sunday, August 5. The Department of Revenue first … Continue reading
Korean Children’s Choir performs at KWVM
The Korean Children’s Choir performed at the Korean War Veterans Memorial on Fairview Road last Friday. The choir is touring the United States and Canada, and stopped in Mint Hill July 27, the anniversary of the 1953 armistice. “As you … Continue reading
MHPD announces plans for National Night Out
The Mint Hill Police Department announced its annual National Night Out to take place Tuesday, August 7. The event “will involve over 14,625 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world” to raise … Continue reading
Paws to Read
The Mint Hill Library is hosting their Paws to Read program August 11 and 25. The program invites children ages three to 11 to read aloud to a volunteer therapy dog. Register at the library or online, or contact Jackie … Continue reading
Kilahpalooza
Forty Rod will host Kilahpalooza August 12, 1-10 pm to raise funds for three-year-old Kilah Davenport, a victim of extreme violence. Money raised will be used to renovate the Davenport house for Kilah’s needs.
