Tag Archives: Mint Hill
MHPD renovation on track
by Derek Lacey / Staff Writer Renovations are underway, and soon the Mint Hill Police Department will move across the street into their new station in the old town hall. Work began in March at the old town hall, 7151 Matthews … Continue reading
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Tagged government, Mint Hill, Mint Hill police department renovation, police department
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Queen’s Grant, Mint Hill Police 5K benefits fallen officers
by Derek Lacey / Staff Writer May 12 marks the start of National Police Week, a week to remember what police officers do for our communities, and to remember those officers that gave their lives in that service. Queen’s Grant High … Continue reading
Walking by Faith Church purchases land for new church
by Derek Lacey / Staff Writer Walking by Faith Ministry Church has purchased property for a new church, and work is beginning to build a church of their own. The congregation presently meets for Sunday services in the chapel of Albemarle … Continue reading
Spring (gardening) is in the air
It’s official. As of Wednesday, March 20, spring has arrived. That means enjoying the warm weather by getting outside and starting a new garden or changing up the landscape around the house. And if you’re a beginner, a veteran, or … Continue reading
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Tagged garden tips, gardening, growing vegetables, kings greenhouse, Mint Hill, North Carolina, plants, spring, Stallings
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Farmer’s market takes fresh look at helping local farmers and missions
A new, Mint Hill-based farmer’s market is bringing a fresh way to support local farmers and local nonprofits to the Charlotte area. Founders Nick Knock and Leconte Lee combined their passions of health and public service to create go-go fresco, … Continue reading
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Tagged charity, farmers market, farming, gardening, go-go fresco, groceries, Mint Hill, vegetables
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Board makes big Madness change official
The future of Mint Hill Madness took center stage again at the Mint Hill Town Board of Commissioners meeting Thursday, March 14. It is official, there will be no Mint Hill Madness in 2013. Dalton Taylor, a member of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Mint Hill, Mint Hill Board of Commissioners, Mint HIll Madness, Ted Biggers, tina ross
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First-ever Mint Hill Chamber Business Expo March 14
This Thursday, the first Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce Business Expo will bring together consumers and businesses in Mint Hill in one place. Free to attend, the expo will be held from 4—8 pm at Blair Road United Methodist Church … Continue reading
Effort to save Bain Auditorium continues
by Derek Lacey / Staff Writer The Bain auditorium is still slated for demolition, but Mint Hill residents are working to get it removed from the list. A meeting was held February 19, which saw 70 to 80 people, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Bain auditorium, CMS, Mint Hill, Mint Hill Board of Commissioners, tina ross
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Mint Hill Middle/Queen’s Grant locked down for gun scare
This morning, Mint Hill Middle School and Queen’s Grant community school were briefly placed on lockdown, after Mint Hill Police received a call saying there was a man with a gun near the area. No suspect was found, and Mint … Continue reading
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Tagged CMPD, down, gun, gun threat, lock, lockdown, Matthews, MHPD, Mint Hill, Mint Hill Middle school, mpd, police, Queen's Grant Community school, school, school lockdown
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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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Tagged Charlotte, girl, Kiley hegger, Mint Hill, missing, missing children, police, South Charlotte
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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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Mint Hill shopping center sells for $2.5 million
The Mint Hill Festival Shopping Center, located at the corner of Lawyers Road and Matthews Mint Hill Road, was purchased earlier this month by Sierra Building Group, a Canadian real estate firm. The 59,077-square-foot facility cost Sierra $2.5 million, and … Continue reading
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Tagged big guys pizza, business, center, Mint Hill, Mint Hill Festival, monroe hardware, Shopping, sierra
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February reminds pet owners to brush teeth
Your dog’s bad breath might tell you more than what type of snack he found out in the yard. Bad breath, along with red and swollen gums, brown teeth, frequent pawing at the mouth, and reluctance to eat hard foods, … Continue reading
