Category Archives: Government
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
10K signatures and counting for change
Ten thousand signatures and the Davenport family is one step closer to gaining closure for the tragic ordeal young Kilah Davenport suffered last year at the hands of her stepfather. Kilah’s doctors told her family she would not live after … Continue reading
Mint Hill Board of Commissioners hears plans on development
Before the normal Mint Hill Board of commissioners meeting last Thursday, January 10, the town held their quarterly developer’s workshop, hearing presentations from several area land developers. The board heard from Jerry Helms regarding Blair Road Development, Chris Isaacs regarding … Continue reading
Mint Hill Board of Commissioners hears plans on development
Before the normal Mint Hill Board of commissioners meeting last Thursday, January 10, the town held their quarterly developer’s workshop, hearing presentations from several area land developers. The board heard from Jerry Helms regarding Blair Road Development, Chris Isaacs regarding … Continue reading
Town boards ready for new year
The boards of commissioners from several local towns met with the Mecklenburg delegation of the North Carolina Legislators Thursday, January 3, in a called meeting to discuss legislative matters. Town boards from Mint Hill, Cornelius, Matthews, Davidson, Pineville, and Huntersville … Continue reading
Korean War Veterans’ Memorial nears completion
Two and a half years since the groundbreaking ceremony and beginning of construction of the NC Korean War Veterans Memorial in the Park on Fairview, construction is 85 percent complete. The granite sign was first, then came the footings and … Continue reading
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
Town clerk Beth Hamrick retiring after 32 years
November 30 will mark the end of Beth Hamrick’s 32-year career with the Town of Mint Hill. Hired in 1980 as a receptionist, Hamrick’s role has changed over the years. She has served as the secretary to the town administrator, … Continue reading
Posted in Around Town, Breakiing News, Government, Town Hall
Tagged Beth Hamrick, Mint Hill, Mint HIll town commission, Town Clerk
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Mint Hill considers regional consortium
“CONNECT Our Future: Vibrant Communities—Robust Region” is a process that seeks to create a regional growth framework for development among communities across a 14-county wide area in North and South Carolina. The three-year process utilizes input from counties, communities, non-profit … Continue reading
Posted in Around Town, Development, Environment, Government, Politics, Real Estate, Transportation
Tagged Catawba Regional council of governments, Centralina Council of Government, CONNECT, CONNECT Our Future, Cornelius, Jeff Tarte, Jim Prosser, Mecklenburg County, Michael Johnson, Mint Hill, Mint Hill economic development
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2012 North Carolina Election Results
President Barack Obama (D) President Obama won reelection in a convincing victory, clinching 336 electoral votes and 50 percent of the popular vote, wining all swing states except North Carolina, while Republican challenger Mitt Romney secured only 206 electoral votes … Continue reading
Posted in Around Town, Board of Education, Breakiing News, Government, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Politics, Politics 2012, Raleigh, Washington
Tagged election results, governor, mecklenburg county elections, mint hill election results, north carolina election results, Pat McCrory, politics, president, Walter Dalton
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Town Commission holds first meeting in new town hall
Thursday, October 26 marked the first meeting of the Mint Hill Town Commission in the new town hall. The commission heard presentations from either side of the “CONNECT Our Future: Vibrant Communities—Robust Region” program, which is a process for local … Continue reading
Local towns discuss economic park options
On October 3, commissioners from Mint Hill, Matthews, Indian Trail, and Stallings met to discuss the potential advantages of grouping together to further economic initiatives in the community by establishing an economic partnership between the towns. Presentations were given on … Continue reading
News Notes & Happenings
Commission meeting cancelled There will not be a meeting of the Mint Hill Board of Commissioners October 11, due to lack of a quorum available for attendance. Items on the October 11 agenda will most likely be considered at the … Continue reading
