Category Archives: Featured Posts
Indy teacher sky dives
Long-time Independence High School chemistry teacher, Melissa Bliss, did something crazy before Mother’s Day—she went sky diving. She made a trip down to Skydive Carolina in Chester, South Carolina, where she met up with her tandem partner, the man who … Continue reading
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Relay for Life
[simple_slideshow] The Mint Hill Park on Fairview hosted the Matthews-Mint Hill American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life May 18-19. Teams raised money for the walk and set up booths, selling treats and passing out literature. Throughout the night at least … Continue reading
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Local family celebrates new Naval cadet
Lifetime Mint Hill residents Alton and Kathy Grayson are proud grandparents of a newly accepted Naval cadet. Reid Grayson, son of Brent and Rebecca Grayson, will attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland this fall on a soccer … Continue reading
AFMAC honors ex-POWs with movie
The Armed Forces Museum & Archives of the Carolinas (AFMAC) will present a documentary honoring ex-prisoners of war at three venues. On Saturday, May 26, at the Mint Hill Historical Society’s Ashcraft Schoolhouse, 7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, showings are at … Continue reading
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Mint Hill Fire Chief resigns
The time allotted for public comments during the Board of Commissioners meeting at the Town Hall last Thursday was centered around the resignation of Fire Chief Jeremy Russell. Russell resigned from his position in the town as the Fire and … Continue reading
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Second graders to honor American heroes
Bain Elementary School will hold its annual patriotic performance May 25 at 9 am in the school’s parking lot. Second graders, directed by music teacher Noreen Hofmann and dressed in red, white and blue, will sing eight songs to express … Continue reading
Big week for Queens Grant Ball teams
The Queens Grant middle school girls’ softball team won their conference tournament last week, and the high school boys’ baseball team won second. The teams are in the Piedmont Charter Athletic Conference. Both teams played Lincoln Charter in their championship … Continue reading
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Last year corn, this year geese
A goose is nestling in the flowerbeds around the Mint Hill Town Hall Christmas tree. She and her mate are closely guarding their nest of eggs, which should be hatching any day now, according to Town Clerk Beth Hamrick. She … Continue reading
Opening day at Mint Hill Farmers market
Vendors provided a variety of products at the farmers market at the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village last Saturday. Fresh produce, baked goods, and wood working are just a few things available at the market.
Mint Hill Highland Games
[simple_slideshow] The Mint Hill Highland Games had fun for everyone Saturday, May 5 at the Park on Fairview. Men threw heavy weights, Maidens IV performed for crowds, and children participated in Scottish athletics. The Mint Hill Scottish Society presented teh … Continue reading
Helping Hands knit for charity
Almost a decade ago a group of knitters gathered together at the Mint Hill Library to make hats for premature babies and the homeless. Today there are 25 members of Helping Hands that meet at Hobby Lobby to continue this … Continue reading
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Independence softball ready for playoffs
[simple_slideshow] Coach Ken Orsilio has a lot to be proud of this year when it comes to his Independence girl’s softball team. The squad has a record of 16-2 overall and 13-1 in the conference with its last regular season … Continue reading
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Spring Fling for F.U.E.L.
Spring Fling for F.U.E.L – May 12 from 10 am to 2 pm to benefit Bryson’s FUEL (A non profit organization that helps kids and their families with childhood cancer by providing gas cards, copay assistance, care packages etc.). www.brysonsFUEL.org. … Continue reading
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