Daily Archives: October 4, 2012

Independence DREAM Team to restore neglected trophies

Each year, Noel Hamrick takes her US History class to see the old bomb shelter at Independence High School, leading them out a side door, through a chain link fence, down concrete stairs, and through a hot boiler room. But … Continue reading

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October Sundays bring new classes to Mint Hill Arts

This month, Mint Hill Arts will be offering something entirely new. “A Month of Sundays” is a program at MHA that will feature a different class, taught by a different teacher each Sunday. Sundays in October, from 1-4 pm at … Continue reading

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The Big “I” defense makes big plays in win over Providence

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Friday night’s game against the Providence Panthers got off to a quiet start. After each team had the ball on offense, neither could score. Independence was on the board first when RB Isiah Robinson ran for a 13-yard score with … Continue reading

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Mustangs invade Independence High School

The Charlotte Regional Mustang Club held its annual Mustang and all-Ford show this past Saturday at Independence High School. The Club has been around for 34 years and is affiliated with the Carolina Regional Mustang Club. This was the 32nd … Continue reading

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Rocky River blasts South Meck 42-0 in homecoming win

The Rocky River Ravens celebrated Spirit Week and Homecoming with a solid 42-0 win over South Meck Sabre squad last Friday night. This was the third conference game for both teams. The game was controlled by both defenses in the … Continue reading

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Hospital sets 2016 as date of completion

At Thursday night’s commissioner meeting, Presbyterian Hospital Matthews president Roland Bibeau gave an overview of what the hospital currently offers the residents of Mint Hill and the status of the Presbyterian Hospital to be built at I485 and Albemarle Road. … Continue reading

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Raven seniors stand tall

Think about it. You are beginning a new high school. What do you do? Sports are important to a school, but where do the athletes come from? Will they be any good? Will they want to play for your school? … Continue reading

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Madness brings out crowd

The parade, concerts, food, and rides are packed away, and downtown Mint Hill is back to normal, but last weekend, Madness was in full swing, flooding the streets with parade floats, vendors, food, and patrons. This year’s Madness saw a … Continue reading

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Grassroots meteorologist provides Mint Hill forecast

Mint Hill is home to a weather station that provides a large amount of weather data at the local level. A 34-foot pole stands just a few miles from downtown, measuring temperature, humidity, air pressure, rain, and light, while transmitting … Continue reading

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