Category Archives: Good deeds
Remembering our environment: Earth Day 2013
This Monday, April 22 marks the 43rd annual Earth Day, a day of support for our natural surroundings. It all started in 1970, when Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson witnessed the devastation of an oil spill in 1969 Santa Barbara, Calif. … Continue reading
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Tagged 2013, awareness, Earth Day, environmental, Mint Hill
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2012: The Year in Review
JANUARY Stinson-Wesley takes District 6 school board seat At the beginning of 2012, Rev. Amelia Stinson-Wesley filled the District 6 seat left open by Tim Morgan. Stinson-Wesley was one of 12 candidates vying for the position, and was … Continue reading
Bringing Thanksgiving to those in need
This year, the members of the Mint Hill Madness Beauty Pageant are bringing the spirit of Thanksgiving to those in need. Bringing together all the necessities of a Thanksgiving meal, from whole turkeys to sides and desserts, pageant members gathered … Continue reading
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Tagged good deeds, meals donated, Miss Mint Hill Madness pageant, Thanksgiving
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Mint Hill resident sending Christmas spirit to Jersey Shore
Renee Ribera moved to Mint Hill from Fords, New Jersey 20 years ago but as the largest Atlantic hurricane on record made landfall on the shore of her home state on October 29, it definitely struck home. “It breaks my … Continue reading
Cyclists gather for Honor the Warriors Bike Ride
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Tagged Honor the Warriors Bike Ride, MFLCF, Park on Fairview, USO
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Fire department receives grants for cameras
By Amanda Waters Staff Writer Last Wednesday the Mint Hill Volunteer Fire Department received grant money for thermal imaging cameras. The insurance company AmWINS, represented by Tom Lott, a member of the fire department, presented the $12,461 check in conjunction … Continue reading
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Tagged AmWINS, Fireman's Fund, grant, Mint Hill fire department
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Independence students compete to feed the hungry
This fall, the Academy of International Studies at Independence High School is competing to feed the hungry. The competition is the Student Hunger Drive of the Carolinas, a competition among more than 20 schools to donate food to the Second … Continue reading
Mint Hill Police awarded Top Five in public safety
For the first time, Mint Hill Police Department was awarded the Top Five Communities award for the 2012 North Carolina Traffic Safety Communities awarded by AAA. AAA uses crash ratings from data compiled by the University of North Carolina Charlotte on … Continue reading
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Tagged AAA, mint hill police, public safety, traffic
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Schools, businesses team up to stop bullying
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are teaming up with area businesses, Mecklenburg County Police Department, and CBS Radio for “Stand Up, Speak Out,” a campaign to fight bullying. The program encourages any victims or witnesses to do just what the name suggests—stand … Continue reading
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Tagged bullying, CBS Radio, CMS, Great Clips Salon, Mecklenburg County Police Department, Stand Up Speak Out
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Collins Cleaners supports breast cancer awareness month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Collins Cleaners in Mint Hill is doing their part. For the month of October, Collins Cleaners is running a comforter special, offering half price to clean comforters and donating five dollars of … Continue reading
Therapy dogs help early readers at library
Teresa Faucette is a Therapy Dogs International volunteer and an experienced dog trainer. She believes dogs provide health and emotional benefits for humans, and she wants to spread those benefits to as many people as she can. Her sheltie, … Continue reading
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Tagged Paws to Read, Therapy Dogs International
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Victory Junction provides camp for ill children
Carolyn Mullis spoke to the Chamber of Commerce last Thursday about Victory Junction, a Nascar-themed camp for chronically ill children. The Petty family founded victory Junction in Randleman, N.C after their son died in a racing accident. They donated 84 … Continue reading
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Tagged Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce, Victory Junction
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Kiwanis Club asking for golf sponsorships
The first annual Kiwanis Club of Mint Hill Golf tournament is being held at Emerald Lake September 1. The Kiwanis Club is asking for sponsorships. The platinum sponsor is Wilburn Auto Body, and the gold sponsor is Clear Creek Animal … Continue reading
