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Voters head to polls May 8 for primary
The 2012 primaries are fast approaching. The last day to return absentee ballots is May 7 at 5 pm, and the primary election is Tuesday, May 8 from 6:30 am – 7:30 pm. Districts six and 41 are voting for … Continue reading
Movies on the Lawn
Movies on the Lawn starts this Friday. Movies will be shown on the lawn at the Mint Hill Town Hall Fridays in May at dusk or around 8:30 pm. May 4 is Charlotte’s Web, May 11 Black Beauty, May 18 … Continue reading
Farmers Market opening day
The Mint Hill farmers market’s opening day is May 5. Local vendors, crafters, bakers and growers will sell their goods at the Carl J. McEwen Historical Village every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm until September 29. The Charlotte … Continue reading
Independence softball ready for playoffs
[simple_slideshow] Coach Ken Orsilio has a lot to be proud of this year when it comes to his Independence girl’s softball team. The squad has a record of 16-2 overall and 13-1 in the conference with its last regular season … Continue reading
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Spring Fling for F.U.E.L.
Spring Fling for F.U.E.L – May 12 from 10 am to 2 pm to benefit Bryson’s FUEL (A non profit organization that helps kids and their families with childhood cancer by providing gas cards, copay assistance, care packages etc.). www.brysonsFUEL.org. … Continue reading
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ECU student earns national honor – Independence grad
East Carolina University Junior Sara Graves has been named 2012 Outstanding Undergraduate Student Member of the Year by the Council for Exceptional Children. Graves plans to teach high school after graduating. “I knew I was going to be nominated, but … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Highland Games this Friday and Saturday
The 8th annual Mint Hill Highland Games will take place this Friday and Saturday. The event will be held at the Mint Hill Park on Hwy. 218 from 6-10 pm Friday and 9 am to 5 pm Saturday. Admission is … Continue reading
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Reaching Uganda
Volunteering takes many forms. It has diverse motivations and creates different results. In all respects volunteering makes a difference. Mint Hill is a town of volunteers making good change in the world around them locally, nationally, and internationally, with individuals … Continue reading
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Team Mint Hill hikes for a cure
Dr. Earle Sullivan of Mint Hill Dentistry joined a team to raise money for pediatric cancer research by hiking the Foothills Trail along the Appalachian Mountains. Team Mint Hill is hiking for the CureSearch Charlotte event, and includes Sullivan, his … Continue reading
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Local business adopts green practices
The owners of Abbey Rose Florists and Gifts in Mint Hill have taken steps to ensure their business is eco-friendly. The mother-daughter team of Suzanne Wolf and Libby DeYoung have taken the slogan Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to heart, and to … Continue reading
Relay for Life
Mint Hill Relay for Life is May 18 at the Mint Hill Park on Hwy. 218. Teams will spend the night walking for the cure. Each team will have a booth set up to show off their team and sell … Continue reading
