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Chili: Taste of the town
The Town of Mint Hill held its sixth annual Chili Cook-Off on Tuesday, March 20 to support the Art and Science Council’s (ASC) Annual Fund Drive. The ASC provides aid to arts, science and history/heritage organizations in Mint Hill and … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Commissioners sworn in for new term
Mint Hill Commissioners were sworn back in on December 8 at the monthly regular board of commissioners meeting. The election results were certified by the town clerk who also gave the oath of office to Mayor Ted Biggers. Lloyd Austin … Continue reading
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Longtime Mint Hill resident struck by truck
Longtime Mint Hill resident Erskine Payne Phillips, 82, was struck by a truck while attempting to cross Matthews-Mint Hill Road at McEwen Funeral Home at around 7 pm last Thursday evening. Phillips had been attending a wake at the funeral … Continue reading
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New hope for The Bridges at Mint Hill mall?
There may be new hope for the mall in Mint Hill. The Howard Hughes Corporation, based in Dallas, Texas has partnered with Childress Klein Properties to look at development possibilities for The Bridges at Mint Hill. Construction of The Bridges … Continue reading
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Madness in Mint Hill this weekend
There is so much going on at Mint Hill Madness this year that no one can experience it all. The fun is doing as much as you can in the time that you have. You’ll be exhausted afterward but you’ll … Continue reading
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Presbyterian pushes Mint Hill hospital opening to 2018
At the August Mint Hill Chamber meeting, Roland Bibeau, President of Matthews Presbyterian Hospital, presented the bad news: there will be another delay to building the Presbyterian Hospital on Hwy. 24/27 just outside of Mint Hill. “Things are bad out … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Madness Dog Show returns this year
The Dog Show returns for this year’s Mint Hill Madness on Saturday, September 24. The new sponsor is Monroe Hardware. Mike Witt, the store manager, said that a dozen people have signed up already for this event. “There are fun … Continue reading
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Chinese lantern plant blooms in Mint Hill
I found some of these blooming behind the Mint Hill Town Hall. Aren’t they gorgeous? They are called Chinese lanterns. You can see why from the shape of the flower. They are also known as winter cherry or bladder cherry. They … Continue reading
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Fall is upon us: Here are some area festivals celebrating Autumn in the Carolinas
The weather is cooler and the kids have gone back to school. It’s time for fall festivals. The summer was very hot this year. Maybe it’s been a while since you spent a day outside. Pack up the kids, wear … Continue reading
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A $10,000 challenge grant kicks off Mint Hill Arts fundraising campaign
An anonymous friend has given Mint Hill Arts an important challenge grant of $10,000. This means that for every dollar the group raises (up to $10,000) it will be matched by this donor. Meeting this challenge means MH Arts will … Continue reading
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Tax free weekend helps with the back-to-school blues
It’s time for the North Carolina Sales Tax Holiday weekend to begin. It will happen this Friday, August 5 and runs through Sunday August 7. It’s a good time to save some money on everything from clothes to computers. There … Continue reading
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Emotions run high at recent Mint Hill meeting
Speakers during the Mint Hill Board of Commissioners meeting on July 21 were emotional during the public comments period. They were concerned about the new Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP). Each had an opposition to “urban style, high density … Continue reading
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Bookbags of Love helps give kids a headstart
Bookbags of Love began simplyčteachers found out their students weren’t getting enough to eat on the weekends when they were out of school. There was plenty during the week when they were in school receiving free breakfast and lunches but … Continue reading
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