Category Archives: Mecklenburg County
Mint Hill willing to give $175,000 to library–with strings attached
Mayor Ted Biggers said yesterday he told Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Director Charles Brown that he will recommend to the Mint Hill Board of Commissioners tonight to give the library a one time payment of $175,000 to help keep the libraries … Continue reading
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Ezell Farms park meeting tonight
View Larger Map Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation will host an Ezell Farm Steering Committee Meeting on Tonight, June 7th at 6:00 pm in the Assembly Room at the Mint Hill Town Hall to further discuss the athletic field provisions … Continue reading
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Most violations of the new ban on smoking in bars? It’s right here in Mint Hill
Sharky’s, on Fairview Road, has had the most violations of the new smoking ban which recently went into effect. (A list of smoking violations in Mecklenburg County thus far.) According to WSOC TV: Records show Sharky’s Bar and Billiards in … Continue reading
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Latest library news: Towns will get involved, but at what price?
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library sent a press release today with encouraging news: The City of Charlotte, as well as surrounding towns, seem willing to pitch in funds to help keep the libraries open. Only three branches are now slated to … Continue reading
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Mint Hill library news: New hours announced; Manager David Sniffin is laid off
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library announced today that hours for all the libraries will change April 5 as a result of the budget shortfall. The Mint Hill branch hours are as follows: Monday-Wednesday 10 am to 7 pm; Friday and Saturday … Continue reading
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Breaking news: Libraries will stay open with reduced hours
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library voted this morning to keep all libraries open but with reduced hours. Here’s the full list of cuts made by the library:
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Change of heart? Library says it will explore alternatives to closing branches
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is pulling back the reigns on closing libraries. That’s according to a press release sent out today. Library officials said that because of the outpouring of residents who don’t want to see libraries closed, staff and … Continue reading
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Mecklenburg County Commissioner predicts good news regarding library
Mecklenburg County Commissioner Harold Cogdell, Jr said on Twitter Monday that he expects library officials to soon have hopeful words when it comes to closing libraries: If I were a betting man I would bet that the Public Library Board … Continue reading
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Bill James responds to e-mails about library closings
County Board of Commissioner Bill James posted a Facebook entry Saturday responding to some 200 e-mails he has received regarding the library closings. In an attached PDF (which can be read here), James said the County cannot by law raise … Continue reading
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Kids sell lemonade to save libraries
Kids at the Morrison Regional Library at South Park sold lemonade today to raise funds to save the libraries. With a $2 million budget shortfall, it’s going to take a lot of lemonade.
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Mint Hill begins effort to save the library
News of the Mint Hill Library and 11 others within the system closing because of budget shortfalls have sent shock waves throughout the community. E-mails to the Mint Hill Times have called it a “sad day” in Mint Hill. While … Continue reading
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Info session for nonprofits seeking county funds
An information session for nonprofit organizations interested in applying for County grant funding for fiscal year 2011 will take place Monday, February 15, 2010. Staff members from the Mecklenburg County Manager’s Office will host the free session from 10 a.m. … Continue reading
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Parks Helms resigns from ABC Board
It was a matter of time… Here’s his letter to Jennifer Robers: ABC Bd Resignation Letter 011410 Helms
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