Author Archives: Tim Long
Butler fourth in SW4A Wachovia Cup standings
[singlepic=189,320,240,,right]Butler is fourth in the Southwestern 4-A Wachovia Cup standings and Independence is eight for the fall. Myers Park holds the top spot in the league thanks to conference championships in women’s tennis, men’s soccer, and men’s and women’s cross … Continue reading
Two weeks to go to nominate employer for award
The beginning of the new year marks the final days for North Carolina National Guard and Reserve members and their families to nominate supportive employers for the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. With 69 nominations from North … Continue reading
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Former Independence star enters NFL draft
[singlepic=521,320,240,,center][Photo by Mark Sward swardpics.com] Hakeem Nicks, who leads UNC all time in catches, receiving yards and touchdown receptions, announced today he plans to enter the 2009 NFL draft. The junior wide receiver helped Independence win four consecutive state championships … Continue reading
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Tips for winter planting from the NC Cooperative Extension Service
In Mecklenburg County, the Cooperative Extension Service is part of Park and Recreation and offers the following tips for gardeners in January:[singlepic=520,320,240,,right] • Fertilize broad-leaved evergreens in the winter or spring. Fertilizing in the late summer induces late-season growth that … Continue reading
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Civics 101 class offered by Kid’s Voting
Want to learn how local government works by attending real government meetings, finding out where government gets its money, who makes decisions and more? Participate in the exciting teen program Youth Civics 101 (YC101)! Sessions include: Board of Education, City … Continue reading
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Nicks final game as a Tar Heel?
[singlepic=492,320,240,,center] Hakeem Nicks, former Independence standout and current junior at UNC, caught eight passes for 217 yards in the Meineke Bowl in Charlotte Saturday. The Heels lost the game to West Virginia, but Nicks, who is contemplating entering the NFL … Continue reading
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Mint Hill feels lucky these days
If you play the lottery, this might be a good time to buy a ticket in Mint Hill. Two weeks ago, a woman won $100,000 from the gas station on Lawyers Road across from Bojangles. This past week, someone else … Continue reading
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Independence student wins Pride Stepping Stone Award
Independence High senior Timothy Johnson won the Pride Stepping Stone Award, which[singlepic=491,320,240,,right] includes a $5,000 scholarship and recognition at the 17th Annual Lowe’s Pride Awards. The Stepping Stone Award honors a Mecklenburg County high school senior who is active in … Continue reading
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Purse snatcher caught
On December 11, 2008, after a successful investigation Detective Lezette, with Mint Hill Police Department was able to secure charges on Charlotte Lewis (W-F-47) and Kayla Chasteen (W-F-22) for stealing a purse and cashing checks. The incident occurred on November … Continue reading
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Police request assistance in locating runaway
[singlepic=490,320,240,,right]On 12-21-2008, Mint Hill Police received information that Samantha Michelle Harper (14 years old) had runaway from her residence in Mint Hill. Her parents have received information from classmates of Samantha that she is possibly staying in Monroe, NC with … Continue reading
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Five Mint Hill Chargers to play in all star game
The Mint Hill Chargers will be sending five players back to Orlando to participate in the AYF/Under Armour All American game on January 4, 2009. The game will be played at the Citrus Bowl right before the Under Armour All … Continue reading
Bears and Bunnies donated to MHFD
[singlepic=487,320,240,,right] District 21 of The Order of the Eastern Star donated 23 stuffed bears and bunnies to the Mint Hill Fire Department today. The program is a state-wide initiative where districts collect stuffed animals to donate to fire departments. The … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Reindeer Raiders make a big impact with small change
Members of Mint Hill Middle’s Junior National Honor Society collected pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters to help the Levine Children’s Hospital — and their efforts really paid off. The schoolwide Reindeer Raiders competition raised $2,527.78 for the hospital in just … Continue reading
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