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CMS selects Morrison as next superintendent
(From the CMS website) The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education has preliminarily selected Dr. Heath Morrison from three finalists for the superintendency. Contract negotiations are currently under way and once complete, the Board will vote at a regular meeting to officially … Continue reading
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County decides on fire tax for ETJ
The Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners held its final vote April 3 to move forward with the fire tax that would create funding for unincorporated areas. The tax rate has not yet been decided, but Fire Marshal Mark Auten says … Continue reading
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Bestselling author offers writing workshop
New York Times Bestselling author Carrie Ryan (The Forest of Hands and Teeth) will present a 45-minute writing workshop about her books and the writing process, Tuesday, April 17, at 5 pm at the Mint Hill Library. Several attendees will … Continue reading
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News from Queen’s Grant
Queen’s Grant High School hosts walking tours Queen’s Grant High School will host walking tours with principal Dr. Mike Smith. If you’re interested in learning more about Queen’s Grant Charter High School, take the tour Wednesday, March 28 at 10 … Continue reading
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Students at Queen’s Grant High School create murals
Students in the classroom of Suzanne McGroarty’s Honors Biology, AP Biology, Physical and Marine Sciences worked together using their collaborative skills and creativity to create the murals inside of their classroom. The scenes were of a coral reef, kelp bed, … Continue reading
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Independence students design clothes with positive message
By Feven Tewolde (Tewolde is a student at Independence High School and writer for the Patriot News Bureau.) “Are you Ignorant?” is a common phrase that founders Brian Acker, Broderick Cuthberson, and Kavon Shuler use for their clothing line “Ignorant … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Girl Scouts celebrate
By Joyce Lavene The Mint Hill Times Girl scout Troop 1333 began as a Daisy Troop in September 2005. The girls are second year cadettes now and they are celebrating the 100th year of Girl Scouting with other scouts from … Continue reading
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Operation Medicine Drop
Mint Hill, Matthews, Charlotte Mecklenburg and Huntersville Police Departments, along with area non-profit organizations are sponsoring Operation Medicine Drop again this year. Residents are encouraged to bring their expired or unused prescription medications to drop off locations including Arboretum Shopping … Continue reading
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Saturday’s schedule for A Day in the Park
By Joyce Lavene The Town of Mint Hill will host A Day in the Park on Saturday, March 24 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Park on Fairview, 8850 Fairview Road. The event is free. There is no … Continue reading
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Built By Faith
By Michelle Waters Five years ago, the pastors of Morning Star Lutheran Church, Tim Glenham and John Mouritsen, envisioned a new worship center that would accommodate their growing congregation and also strengthen the community. The theme for the building campaign … Continue reading
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Mint Hill police officer shoots man
A Mint Hill police officer shot a man off of Hoodridge Lane Wednesday evening at around 9 pm. An emergency operator received a call from a man claiming to be suicidal. As 911 operators were on the phone with the … Continue reading
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Suspect arrested in purse snatching
The Mint Hill Police Department said Friday Brenton Tarell Samuels was taken into custody by Benedict College Campus Police, where he is enrolled. He was wanted for robbing a 67-year-old woman last week. He will be held at a county … Continue reading
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A Toy story from the past
By Joyce Lavene The 35th North Carolina Volunteer Regiment was camped out at the Carl J. McEwen Historical Village last weekend. It was a cool night and a frosty morning for the soldiers and their families. The renactors also have … Continue reading
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