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Indy Lacrosse fundraiser
The Independence HS Lacrosse program will have a fundraiser on Thursday, April 26 at Pizza and Beyond Express in Mint Hill. A portion of the day’s receipts will help grow the 2012-2013 athletic program. Stop by to dine-in, carry out … Continue reading
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Tagged fundraiser, Independence High School, indy lacrosse, Lacrosse
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Farmers Market opens May 5
The Mint Hill Farmers Market will open its season May 5 with more than produce. Visitors can listen to folk music and learn about the history of Mint Hill. The market will be open Saturdays 9 am to 1 pm … Continue reading
Board meets for preliminary budget hearing
The Mint Hill Board of Commissioners met Monday evening for a preliminary budget meeting. The board heard from Parks and Recreation, the Planning Board, and the police and fire departments. Parks and Recreation requested various equipment, including a sweeper truck, … Continue reading
Discover Mint Hill offers historic bus tours
[simple_slideshow] Mint Hill residents discovered the culture and history of their town last Saturday at the Mint Hill Historical Society. Discover Mint Hill offered hour-long double-decker bus tours, face painting, gold panning, boiled peanuts, and canned preserves. Visitors participated in … Continue reading
NY Port Authority World Trade Center flag flew in Mint Hill
The Charlotte Fire Department’s baseball team played the New York Port Authority last week at Rocky River High School. The two teams are both in their first year. Civil service baseball teams have been around a long time, and the … Continue reading
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Tagged Charlotte FD, Mint Hill fire department, NY Port Authority
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Discover Mint Hill
This Saturday Mint Hill residents are invited to find out more about their town. Discover Mint Hill offers the chance to learn about history and culture at Discovery Square in the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village from 9 am to … Continue reading
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Board enforces junk vehicle code
The Board of Commissioners continued discussion on an appeal regarding a junk vehicle code violation. The code allows one junk vehicle to sit in the backyard with a cover. Ruthie Marciante’s property on Nelson Road has been declared in violation … Continue reading
Local business supports car consumers, wrestling team
Independence High School’s wrestling team and Manchester Automotive and Tire are teaming up for Car Care Awareness Month. The wrestling team will provide car washes while Manchester offers free vehicle check-ups from 9 am to 1 pm, Saturday, April 21. … Continue reading
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Tagged Independence High School, Mint Hill, wrestling
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Two sisters and a love of Lacrosse
Mint Hill is home to two talented, high-scoring lacrosse players–and they’re sisters. Austin and Cassie Brown have been playing sports their whole lives. You may have seen them at the Mint Hill Athletic Association fields. But basketball, baseball, and field … Continue reading
Chamber preview & unveiling of Jack Bryan Memorial Bench
On May 3 – 11 am to 1 pm – NC Korean War Memorial at Mint Hill Park on Hwy 218. The Mint Hill Chamber will unveil the Jack Bryan Memorial Bench to honor former MHCC President , Madness Committee … Continue reading
Local church gives away gas
New Beginnings Community Church gave away gas for 334 cars on Good Friday. Cars lined up on Idlewild Road and Margaret Wallace Road for $15 in gas at the corner Sonoco. In all, the church spent $5160 in gas. It … Continue reading
Fire department, VFW serve BBQ
The Volunteer Fire Department and VFW began cooking 1,600 pounds of BBQ last Friday evening for Saturday’s event. The organizations have worked together to raise money for many years. The event is held on the first Saturday of each April … Continue reading
Mint Hill Arts settles into new space
Mint Hill Arts moved into its new space in the Mint Hill Plaza on Lawyers Road this January, signing a two-year lease with the option to renew. The organization moved after four years in its first space off Matthews-Mint … Continue reading
