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Independence ejection free in 2007-2008
The NCHSAA released its list of ejection-free athletic programs for the 2007-2008 school year, and Independence High was one of 125 member schools to achieve the status. The Patriots are joined by East Meck as the only two teams in … Continue reading
Gasoline supply expected to rise
[singlepic=144,320,240,,left]AAA Carolinas expects availability of gasoline to rise throughout the Carolinas. Gasoline prices hit record highs in the region as a reaction to the threat of Hurricane Ike, which struck the coast of Texas, including Houston, Saturday morning. “It’s important … Continue reading
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Mint Hill librarian to retire at end of month
[singlepic=136,320,240,,center] (This story by Adam Houston appeared September 11 in The Mint Hill Times print edition. Click here for subscription information.) The Mint Hill Library will host a tea party September 25 to honor branch manager Neily Trump, who retires … Continue reading
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Lawyers Road sidewalk postponed, again
The Board of Commissioners deferred a decision on the proposed sidewalk connecting The Traditions at Lawyers and Brighton Park. The decision was deferred so the board can determine the safest location for the sidewalk intersection. The project will be discussed … Continue reading
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Patriots quiet Lions’ roar
Lawrence Martin owned the night. Martin caught six passes for 211 yards, two touchdowns and he threw a 51-yard touchdown pass to tight end Sebastian Green on a wide receiver pass. Head coach Tom Knotts said Martin also wasn’t too … Continue reading
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Just another morning in Manhattan
[singlepic=134,220,140,,left]Today marks an historic day in America. The world stopped seven years ago and watched the horror unfold at Ground Zero, the Pentagon, and in a field in Pennsylvania. No American will forget where they were when they heard news … Continue reading
This week in The Mint Hill Times…
The Big I looks good. Butler looks good. Mint Hill has some of the best football in the country, and the Mint Hill Times has it covered. This week’s Mint Hill Times: [singlepic=133,160,80,,right] Adam reports on Mint Hill Library manager … Continue reading
Armed robbery last night
Mint Hill Police are looking for two men who last night held up the B’s Coin Laundry on Margaret Wallace Road. Police say two black males walked up to an employee who was talking to a customer outside the store. … Continue reading
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Dollar General hit again
Just two weeks ago, a man robbed the safe at the Dollar General on Lawyers Road. Last weekend, the store was robbed again. This time it was an African American man—with an accomplice—who grabbed the cash out of the register.
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What’s with the tree clearing?
If you’ve driven on Albemarle Road between Blair and Rocky River Church roads, you may have notice the massive clearing of trees on the northeast side of the street.
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Mint Hill Lions Club 5K results
[singlepic=122,270,190,,center]Jose Aguayo took first place in the Lion’s Club 5K Saturday on Bain School Road. More than 40 runners participated, including Mint Hill Times columnist Dr. Mike Richardson who ran in 33 minutes. More pics and complete race results:
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Mint Hill Police capture alleged rapists
Mint Hill Police arrested Ion Svet, 27, and Gennadiy Rizhkov, 25, Saturday in connection with an alleged rape on Carving Tree Lane. Svet and Rizhkov were caught at 5709 Matthews-Mint Hill Road hiding under a deck one hour after the … Continue reading
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Matthews Alive snapshots
Mint Hill photographer Jim Young found plenty of color at last weekend’s Matthews Alive.
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