Author Archives: Amanda Waters
Former fire chief pleads guilty to embezzlement
Former Mint Hill fire chief, Jeremy Russell, pleaded guilty to one account of embezzlement Tuesday in the Charlotte U.S. District Court. For nearly two years Russell stole $225,000 from the Mint Hill Volunteer Fire Department and the Town of Mint … Continue reading
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Tagged embezzlement, Jeremy Russell, Mint Hill FIre Chief, Mint Hill fire department
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Cyclists gather for Honor the Warriors Bike Ride
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Tagged Honor the Warriors Bike Ride, MFLCF, Park on Fairview, USO
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Fire department receives grants for cameras
By Amanda Waters Staff Writer Last Wednesday the Mint Hill Volunteer Fire Department received grant money for thermal imaging cameras. The insurance company AmWINS, represented by Tom Lott, a member of the fire department, presented the $12,461 check in conjunction … Continue reading
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Tagged AmWINS, Fireman's Fund, grant, Mint Hill fire department
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Charlotte Academy of Music
Regina Ziliani is one of the lucky people who can say she does what she loves every day. She has been playing and learning about music since a young age, and has taught music lessons since 1988. Her teaching career … Continue reading
News Notes & Happenings
Upcoming government meetings The Board of Adjustment is meeting Monday, September 24 at 7:30 pm pending business. The Board of Commissioners is meeting Thursday, September 27 at 7 pm and Thursday, October 11 at 7 pm. The Parks and Recreation … Continue reading
Police asking for information
Police responded to a robbery in progress at Walgreens located at 9209 Lawyers Road last Friday at 9:36 pm. Employees said a tall black male wearing a dark hoodie, baggy jeans, and black gloves entered the store with a handgun … Continue reading
Board presented with public arts ideas
The Board of Commissioners was approached by two organizations last Thursday about displaying public art in and around the new town hall building. On the agenda at the last board meeting, Nicole Bartlett of the Arts and Science Council and … Continue reading
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Tagged Arts and Science Council, Mint Hill Arts, public art
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Mint Hill supports Kilah’s Law
Commissioners passed a resolution presented by the Justice for Coalition to support Kilah’s Law. The board supported the resolution unanimously. So far, eight other towns have passed the resolution, and they aim to present Kilah’s Law to the N.C. General … Continue reading
Moving day for Mint Hill Town Hall
The Mint Hill Town Hall made its official move last weekend to 4430 Mint Hill Village Lane. Movers worked through the weekend to deliver newly ordered office furniture and boxes of files and supplies. The town posted the moving plan … Continue reading
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Aqua N.C. president talks with local customers
Private water service customers gathered in the Mint Hill Town Hall last Friday to hear from Aqua North Carolina president Tom Roberts regarding water quality. Residents of Ashe Plantation have recently become vocal about a problem they say is decades … Continue reading
Therapy dogs help early readers at library
Teresa Faucette is a Therapy Dogs International volunteer and an experienced dog trainer. She believes dogs provide health and emotional benefits for humans, and she wants to spread those benefits to as many people as she can. Her sheltie, … Continue reading
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Tagged Paws to Read, Therapy Dogs International
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