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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
Search underway for missing girl
Kiley Hegger, a 13-year-old South Charlotte girl, has been missing for more than two days and a search is underway. The family suspects that Kiley snuck out her bedroom window in only her pajamas, to meet a person the family … Continue reading
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A special birthday request
Abigael Aycock is 8 years old. Her birthday was February 9. There was a party with friends, family, games, and fun, but one thing was missing: presents. Abby didn’t want any presents for her birthday–not for herself anyway. She … Continue reading
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Tagged A childs place, Aycock, birthday, charity, Charlotte, donations, Mint Hill, party, philanthropy, shoes
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Rise in flu cases leads to new visitation policy at CHS facilities
Carolinas Healthcare System has restricted its visitation policy in all its in-patient care facilities in the greater Charlotte area in response to heightened risk of influenza. Visitations by children younger than 12 years of age is restricted entry to all … Continue reading
Gift of Adoption helps local family
Last week’s paper reported on the new Gift of Adoption headquarters in Charlotte. Matthews residents Todd and Cindy Garner know the difference that non-profit groups like Gift of Adoption can make in people’s lives. The Garner family is comprised of … Continue reading
Adoption in the Carolinas
Adoption in the Carolinas is being made easier with the help of Gift of Adoption, a national non-profit organization headquartered in Chicago and dedicated to providing financial assistance for domestic and international adoptions. Charlotte is the new headquarters for Gift … Continue reading
