The Seafarer has a whale of a story
Walking through the front door, the first things you notice are the numerous Andy Griffith, Three Stooges and other classic TV show memorabilia. The next thing you notice is the smell of food from the kitchen and the many smiling faces that greet you as you come through the door. If the huge whale on [...]
QG teachers finalists for awards
[singlepic=484,320,240,,left]It’s a common fact that an exceptional teacher can impact a child for a lifetime. In an effort to recognize its exceptional teachers, charter school operator, National Heritage Academies (NHA), established the NHA Excellence in Teaching Award. The award is presented annually to recognize and affirm the accomplishments of individual teachers across NHA’s 57 charter [...]
Patriots stunned; Fall to Raiders 30-22
Independence’s magical run of eight consecutive seasons playing in the state championship game is over. All streaks are made to be broken, but not like this. The Patriots were dismantled by a Richmond option[singlepic=407,320,240,,right] attack and could not overcome their own mistakes and mental lapses as they were defeated 30-22 Friday. A banner hanging on [...]
Bulldogs blank Davie County
[singlepic=333,320,240,,left]The Butler Bulldogs bounced back from their first loss of the season to cross-town rival Independence last Friday and took out Davie County 24-0 in the first round of the state 4A playoffs. The Bulldogs were the more dominant team and held the War Eagles to just 12 total yards of offense in the first [...]
This week’s Mint Hill Times
[singlepic=331,320,240,,right]Tim Long reports General Growth Properties may be on the verge of bankruptcy. GGP and Childress Klein are the development companies who are building The Bridges at Mint Hill on Lawyers Road. Representatives from Childress Klein told Town Manager Brian Welch they fully intent to continue with the construction of the mall. Edwin Tetenbaum reports [...]
Bulldogs bury Warriors 57-14
[singlepic=286,400,320,,center] Photo: Mark Sward swardpics.com With a showdown against Independence lurking next week, could it be that the Butler Bulldogs would overlook a winless Weddington team heading into Friday night’s game? Not this time. The Bulldogs proved they are one of the best teams in the state by overpowering Weddington 57-14.
Independence downs East Meck 35-14
Independence remained unbeaten by defeating East Meck 35-14 on Friday, and set up a season finale with Butler next week at Memorial Stadium. The Patriots failed to score 40 or more points for the first time all season, but there was no shortage of offense for Independence. The win moves Independence to 9-0 on the [...]
Independence cruises past Weddington
Weddington and Independence met Friday night as teams headed in opposite directions. The Patriots entered the game 7-0 on the season and ranked first in the region while the Warriors limped in at 0-8. Weddington had allowed 30 or more points in each of its games and the Patriots have scored 40 or more in [...]
Patriots pounce on Providence
Independence got off to quick start Friday against Providence. How quick? Less than three minutes into the game, the Patriots lead 14-0. They put up 31 more points in the first half, an additional 21 points in the second half, and beat Providence 59-13 on a drizzly, sometimes windy night. The victory renewed head coach [...]
In this week’s Mint Hill Times…
It’s the middle of October, and the temperature is still 84 degrees. What’s up with that? [singlepic=230,220,140,,right]This week in The Mint Hill Times: Tim Long reports Town Manager Brian Welch asked town staff to cut unnecessary spending to help deal with the economic situation. Adam Houston reports the Board of Commissioners approved a permit for [...]
Holloman backs away from Clemson
Rock Hill South Pointe safety DeVonte Holloman backed out of his verbal commitment yesterday after hearing news of head coach Tommy Bowden’s departure from the Tigers. Holloman, a former Independence talent, is the No. 2 high school safety in the country this year according to recruiting Web site scout.com.
CMS to grow next year
School started two months ago in Mint Hill and Mecklenburg County, but it’s never too early to start discussing next year. Charlotte-Mecklneburg Schools already expects more students next year, and the system released today 2009-2010 magnet enrollment information and nonmagnet enrollment changes for next school year.
