Category Archives: Schools
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
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
Two Patriot wrestlers are champions at county tourney
By Frank Smithwick Sports Writer frank@minthilltimes.com Eighteen schools participated in the two-day Al Kessie Mecklenburg County Wrestling Tournament held at Olympic High School this past weekend. The tournament is named after a former coach and athletic director in CMS who … Continue reading
Ravens drop heartbreaker to Sun Valley, 49-46
In a see-saw battle, the Rocky River Ravens boys’ basketball team was beaten on their home court by the Sun Valley Spartans last Friday night 49-46. These two teams met just nine days earlier on the Spartans’ home floor with … Continue reading
Rocky River girls dominate Sun Valley, 49-36
By Kevin Baker Sports Writer kevin@minthilltimes.com The Rocky River Ravens girls’ basketball team defeated the game but overmatched the Sun Valley Spartans last Friday night 49-36 on the Ravens’ home court. This was the second time the Ravens and Spartans … Continue reading
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Two Patriot wrestlers are champions at county tourney
By Frank Smithwick Sports Writer frank@minthilltimes.com Eighteen schools participated in the two-day Al Kessie Mecklenburg County Wrestling Tournament held at Olympic High School this past weekend. The tournament is named after a former coach and athletic director in CMS who … Continue reading
Independence can’t stop Butler’s Stribling from scoring
Last Friday night, two teams about six miles apart met in the second round of the NCHSAA 4AA playoffs: Butler and Independence. It was a home game for Butler, but since their stadium can’t hold the expected numbers, the game … Continue reading
Independence’s cannon a forceful tradition
For nearly 50 years, the Independence Patriots football team has been celebrating every touchdown and field goal with the blast of a cannon, tallying their score on the eardrums of the entire town. The tradition started in 1966, when Independence … Continue reading
New Clear Creek principal named
The Charlotte-Meck- lenburg Board of Education appointed Deborah McSwain Heath principal at Clear Creek Elementary. Heath is currently an assistant principal of instruction at Independence High School. She began her career with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as a language arts teacher at Carmel … Continue reading
Indy wins close first round game, gets rematch with Butler
Friday, November 2, the Independence football team got their wish by narrowly beating NW Guilford in an offensive shootout at home. The win helped set up a rematch of the last regular season game, Butler vs Independence. NW came in … Continue reading
Rocky River ends season with playoff loss
The Rocky Ravens lost 40-14 to the Greensboro Page Pirates last Friday night in the first round of the North Carolina State 4AA football playoffs. “I’m so proud of this team and especially the seniors,” Head Coach Jason Fowler said. … Continue reading
Rocky River falls flat in loss to Myers Park on senior night
The Rocky River Ravens lost 36-13 to the Myers Park Mustangs last Friday night in the final regular season game for both. The game was important for both teams. Myers Park needed a win to qualify for the playoffs, while … Continue reading
Independence holds Butler to second lowest point total of the season
Last Friday, the top two teams in the SW4A conference met for the conference championship, Independence vs Butler at Memorial Stadium. It was a perfect fall night for what turned out to be a great game between two good teams. … Continue reading








