Mint Hill Lions send care package to 220 marines
[singlepic=418,320,240,,center] The Mint Hill Lions Club raised more than $400 to send a care package to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Division stationed in Afghanistan. They are based in Camp Lejeune, N.C. Bob Mann, a Korean War veteran, spearheaded the effort because he heard the marines who are fighting in the mountains of Afghanistan don’t have [...]
M.H. Dentistry hosts open house
[singlepic=415,320,240,,center]Mint Hill Dentistry hosted an open house and Chamber of Commerce Business Before Hours this week.
Myrick says no to auto bailout
From Myrick’s Washington, DC office: (Washington, DC) – US Representative Sue Myrick (NC-09) voted no today on the proposed financial[singlepic=414,270,190,,right] bailout for the automotive industry. The bill, H.R. 7321, provides up to $14 billion in loans to US automakers. It passed by a vote of 237-170. “There is no guarantee this bailout will be the [...]
Record turn out for kids voting
This year’s election was so big that even the kids turned out in record numbers to vote. The races on the voting ballots included President, Governor, Senate, Congress, General Assembly, County Commission and bonds. Kids Voting election activity helps students learn life skills, like gathering information, critical thinking and decision making. Students also gain experience [...]
Queen’s Grant holds annual turkey dinner drive
[singlepic=379,320,240,,right] Queen’s Grant had it’s 5th annual Turkey Dinner Drive this past week. The students and staff brought in enough mashed potatoes, stuffing, yams, green beans, cranberry sauce, gravy, cornbread and brownie mix to fill 100 bags. They also raised $1,000 by having everyone pay a dollar to wear jeans on Fridays. The money raised [...]
New voters way up in N.C.
According to the State Board of Elections, there will be 850,00 new voters registered in North Carolina by November. The latest registration report stated that there are more than six million voters registered in he state. Around 2.7 million have registered as Democrats, and 1.9 million registered as Republicans. 1.3 million are unaffiliated. According to [...]
