Category Archives: Around Town

“Well Seen and Captured” opens at MHA

Visitors packed in Mint Hill Arts’ gallery last Friday night, February 8, to see more than 140 photographs for the opening reception of MHA’s annual photography-only show, “Well Seen and Captured.” The walls in MHA’s gallery were lined from ceiling … Continue reading

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Library’s Strategic Plan discussed at community forum

Citizens and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library officials met at the Mint Hill branch library for a community forum Thursday, February 7, to discuss the future of the library. The meeting was the last in a series of community forums at various library … Continue reading

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Submit your pet photos!

Submit photos of your pet for publication in our pet issue February 21! Send them to derek@minthilltimes.com by February 18 and we’ll publish them in the paper!  

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Mint Hill Women’s Club Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the Mint Hill Women’s Club will be held Monday, February 11 at 7 pm. Socializing will be at  7:30 pm. Josephine Hicks will speek,  “What to do or say.”  The  local, award winning author and … Continue reading

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Women’s Club hosts noted author, attorney at monthly meeting

The Mint Hill Women’s Club will hold their regular monthly meeting February 11 at 7pm at the Mint Hill Town Hall. The meeting will feature Josephine Hicks, a local, award-winning author and attorney, presenting “What to do or say when … Continue reading

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Police searching for pit bulls after attack

Mint Hill Police are still searching for two pit bulls that have already killed a horse on Dan Hood Road, the same road where a pair of pit bulls attacked Bill Williamson in 2011. Police say the dogs, named Chucky … Continue reading

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Chamber brings business expo to Mint Hill

This Spring, the first Mint Hill Chamber Business Expo will bring together consumers and businesses in Mint Hill in one place.  The expo is free to attend, and is scheduled for March 14, 4-8 pm at Blair Road United Methodist … Continue reading

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Mint Hill weighs future of Madness at January meeting

Mint Hill Madness, the yearly festival that has been presented by the Chamber of Commerce for the last three decades, took center stage at last Thursday’s Board of Commissioners’ meeting.  The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce is relinquishing their management … Continue reading

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Mint Hill fire still under investigation

A fire that occurred last night in the 10000 block of Little Creek Road is still under investigation by authorities. The home was unoccupied at the time of the fire, and was called in by the neighbors. Assistant Chief Moore, … Continue reading

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DaVita Dialysis hosts open house, ribbon cutting

Local doctors and business leaders were on hand at the open house and ribbon cutting for the newly opened Mint Hill branch of DaVita dialysis clinics.  Patients and residents from the Mint Hill area gathered at the clinic, located on … Continue reading

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News Notes and Happenings

Homeowner Assistance Bank of America is hosting a homeowner assistance event at the Charlotte Convention Center, 501 South College Street, from Tuesday January 29 to Thursday January 31, 8 am to 8 pm. Help with loan modification and short sales … Continue reading

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Mint Hill Community Church hosting block party

The Mint Hill Community Church will be hosting a block party at Independence High School, Sunday, January 27, from 1—3 pm. Free hot dogs and chicken will be available, an inflatable will be there, and attendees will have the chance … Continue reading

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Bright Blessings celebrates MLK Day with service marathon

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2013, a group of local volunteers worked through the day to provide help and some happiness to local homeless children. Throughout the day, 140 people worked to wrap books and birthday gift sets, create … Continue reading

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