Author Archives: Tim Long
CMS begins online surplus auction
Want to find that same desk you used to rest your head on in algebra class? Now is your chance as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools begins online auctions of surplus material.
Independence students raise money for bears
[singlepic=486,320,240,,right] Independence High School is giving Teddy bears to hospitalized children. The students and staff of Independence are buying Teddy bears to give to children in the hospital on Valentine’s Day. The Student Council is sponsoring a “Build a Heart” … Continue reading
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Rhynes chooses Marshall U.
Independence wide receiver Michael Rhynes will play next year with Marshall University. Rhynes chose Marshall over Duke, North Carolina and Tennessee and joins former Patriot T.J. Drakeford on the team. Although he was hampered by injuries this past season, Rhynes … Continue reading
CMS cuts $5.3 million–almost half from central office
Surprise! CMS didn’t take the easy way out when the state forced it to cut $5.3 million from its budget. Other districts, including Gaston County Schools, cut money from teacher aid positions and textbooks. CMS was expected to do the … Continue reading
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Mint Hill store sells $100,000 lottery ticket
The NC Educational Lottery announced today that a $100,000 lottery ticket was purchased in Mint Hill by Erika Aguayo: For Aguayo, “Mega Bucks” was her lucky game. The Charlotte woman bought one instant ticket and scratched it off at home. … Continue reading
Mint Hill beauty queen to appear on reality show
[singlepic=472,320,240,,center] Amber Olive, a 10-year-old student at Lebanon Elementary School, recently participated in a new reality TV series called “Little Miss Perfect” on the WeTV network. (The Mint Hill Times profiled Amber in the October 16 edition of the paper.) … Continue reading
Ashe Plantation’s Xmas party for a cause
[singlepic=471,320,240,,center] Sharon Decker and families at Ashe Plantation held their annual Christmas party last week. The neighborhood raised funds to help several needy families for the holidays. Mint Hill Fire Department made the trip out to the neighborhood and brought … Continue reading
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Town hosts breakfast for staff
The town hosted its annual breakfast for staff at Jimmie’s this morning. Commissioners and other board members also attended. Dana Clukey and Margie Nichols took the photos. [slideshow=50]
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Blessed Assurance needs your help
Blessed Assurance Adult Day and Health Care Center began its 10th year of service in July 2008 and has served meals, ministered medication, provided bathing services and fostered the personal independence of 1000s of senior and special needs adults. Consequently, … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Chargers back-to-back national champs!
[singlepic=432,320,240,,center] The Mint Hill Chargers are National Champs again! On Friday they defeated the Monroe (CT) Lions 20-8 in Orlando Florida. It was the culmination of what was a tough week as the team traveled to Orlando last Saturday and … Continue reading
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Advertise in the holiday issue of the Mint Hill Times
We’re thankful for you and your continued support of The Mint Hill Times. We are having a special holiday page on December 24 to give you the opportunity to wish your customers Happy Holidays. Call Michelle at 704-957-9158
CMS to sell surplus property online
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is going high-tech to sell surplus property. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education approved at its Dec. 9 meeting a proposal to sell refrigerators, stoves, bookcases and desks through GovDeals, an online auction service.
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Armed robbery in Mint Hill last night
View Larger Map From the Mint Hill police: On Friday, December 12, 2008 at around 10 pm, Mint Hill Police Officers responded to Tienda El Amigo located at 4709, Suite 112, Margaret Wallace Road in reference to an armed robbery. … Continue reading
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