Category Archives: Around Town
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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MHPD renovation on track
by Derek Lacey / Staff Writer Renovations are underway, and soon the Mint Hill Police Department will move across the street into their new station in the old town hall. Work began in March at the old town hall, 7151 Matthews … Continue reading
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Tagged government, Mint Hill, Mint Hill police department renovation, police department
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Mint Hill police officer biking 500 miles for fallen officers
by Derek Lacey / Staff Writer This May, more than 100 area police officers will travel 500 miles to Washington D.C. to visit the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial–on bicycles. The Law Enforcement Bicycle Ride to D.C. 2013 will feature area … Continue reading
Queen’s Grant, Mint Hill Police 5K benefits fallen officers
by Derek Lacey / Staff Writer May 12 marks the start of National Police Week, a week to remember what police officers do for our communities, and to remember those officers that gave their lives in that service. Queen’s Grant High … Continue reading
Independence students live and learn in England
by Derek Lacey / Staff Writer This spring break, a group of Independence High School students made the trip across the Atlantic, to England, as part of the exchange program at the school. Students traveled to Worcestershire, England, to stay with … Continue reading
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Tagged Big I, England, exchange students, Independence High School, indy
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Mint Hill commissioners discuss resolution, demolition ordinance, graffiti
by Derek Lacey / Staff Writer Rescinding a demolition ordinance, accepting a resolution, and graffiti took center stage at the Mint Hill Board of Commissioners March 28 meeting. The agenda was short, and the meeting went quickly, as Mayor Ted … Continue reading
Walking by Faith Church purchases land for new church
by Derek Lacey / Staff Writer Walking by Faith Ministry Church has purchased property for a new church, and work is beginning to build a church of their own. The congregation presently meets for Sunday services in the chapel of Albemarle … Continue reading
Spring (gardening) is in the air
It’s official. As of Wednesday, March 20, spring has arrived. That means enjoying the warm weather by getting outside and starting a new garden or changing up the landscape around the house. And if you’re a beginner, a veteran, or … Continue reading
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Tagged garden tips, gardening, growing vegetables, kings greenhouse, Mint Hill, North Carolina, plants, spring, Stallings
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Farmer’s market takes fresh look at helping local farmers and missions
A new, Mint Hill-based farmer’s market is bringing a fresh way to support local farmers and local nonprofits to the Charlotte area. Founders Nick Knock and Leconte Lee combined their passions of health and public service to create go-go fresco, … Continue reading
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Tagged charity, farmers market, farming, gardening, go-go fresco, groceries, Mint Hill, vegetables
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Board makes big Madness change official
The future of Mint Hill Madness took center stage again at the Mint Hill Town Board of Commissioners meeting Thursday, March 14. It is official, there will be no Mint Hill Madness in 2013. Dalton Taylor, a member of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Mint Hill, Mint Hill Board of Commissioners, Mint HIll Madness, Ted Biggers, tina ross
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Residents hear from developers on proposed shopping center
by Derek Lacey / Staff Writer Mint Hill residents gathered at the public library on Wednesday to hear a presentation by developers of a proposed shopping complex on Matthews-Mint Hill Road. The property is a 56-acre lot, with only the … Continue reading
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Bain students have breakfast for lunch to promote healthier nutrition
by Derek Lacey / Staff Writer Sausage, eggs, French toast, grits, and hot apples were all on the lunch menu last Wednesday at Bain Elementary, part of National School Breakfast Week. National School Breakfast Week, March 4–8, is an initiative … Continue reading
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Students help turn T-shirts into new school for needy
by Derek Lacey / Staff Writer T-shirts can send a powerful message, whether it’s voting, working to cure cancer, or in the case of Rocky River High School students, helping to build a school in South Sudan. Students participated in … Continue reading
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