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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 … Continue reading
New cure for cell phone, driving addiction
People have become so addicted to cell phone use, they need a computer system to tell the caller and texter the message can’t be received because they are driving. Nationwide Insurance unveiled a new technology today with Aegis Mobility and … Continue reading
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Knotts: Win should have been better
Independence extended its streak of scoring at least 40 points to six games, but that is not enough for head coach Tom Knotts. Independence beat Ardrey Kell 42-14 last night. “It was just another game wading through and just getting … Continue reading
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This week, in The Mint Hill Times
[singlepic=200,320,240,,left]The temperature is dropping, and more wet weather is predicted. Fall is almost here. In this week’s Mint Hill Times: Adam Houston reports about a shooting incident on Rivendell Lane. Columnist Leslie Southerland discovers her youngest child is an instigator. … Continue reading
Big I barbeque today
The Independence Athletic Booster Club is having its annual barbeque sale from 11 am to 7 pm today in front of the gym. The booster club is trying to raise funds for the athletic program. Maybe one day, Independence will … Continue reading
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Big day tomorrow at Big I
A lot is going on tomorrow at Independence High. It’s homecoming against Ardrey Kell, kickoff is at 7 pm. But you should stop by between 11 am and 6:30 pm to pick up some Stallings Rock Store Bar-B-Q from the … Continue reading
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HAWK meeting tonight
[singlepic=195,220,140,,right]The local Habitat and Wildlife Keepers chapter has a meeting at 7 pm tonight at the Matthews Community Center. Dr. David Grant will speak tonight about the interesting behaviors of spiders and how they hunt their prey. Grant is a … Continue reading
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Patriots keep Mustangs corraled
[singlepic=194,220,140,,right]It was a short night for Independence quarterback Anthony Carrothers. Carrothers threw for 209 yards and a touchdown on 12 complete passes in the first quarter Monday against Myers Park’s defense. The junior quarterback threw for 296 yards in the … Continue reading
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Monday night (high school) football
[singlepic=191,210,130,,left]Butler and Independence play again at 7 pm tonight. The Bulldogs face Ardrey Kell at Butler, and the Patriots play Myers Park at Independence. Coaches Tom Knotts and Mike Newsome are not happy playing their games tonight. It is the … Continue reading
Independence takes down South Meck
Running back Harold Blythe took over the Independence offense Friday. Blythe scored four touchdowns and rushed for 110 yards on 14 carries. Blythe set a personal record for touchdowns Friday, despite expecting not to play such a vital role in … Continue reading
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Are you ready for some football?
[singlepic=186,220,140,,left]It’s Friday in Mint Hill, and that means everybody’s focused on football. Butler faces Providence at 7 pm tonight at Bulldog Stadium. The Bulldogs took down the Panthers 62-6 last season. Independence travels to South Meck tonight. Kickoff is at … Continue reading
VFW and VFD barbeque Saturday
[singlepic=185,220,140,,right]The semi-annual Veterans of Foreign Wars and Volunteer Fire Department barbeque is only two days away. The event is 11 am to 7 pm Saturday at the VFW post on Bain School Road. Proceeds from the barbeque are divided between … Continue reading
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Boykin, Blanton impressive at next level
Virginia Tech wide receiver Jarrett Boykin, a former Butler player, has started to stand-out to his new coaches, according to an article in The Virginian-Pilot. Boykin is the No. 3 receiver on the Virgina Tech roster. Boykin isn’t the only … Continue reading
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