North Carolina golf and Trump’s Russian connections
Every North Carolina author would give his or her eyetooth to get a mention at the top of The New York Times’s lead editorial...
World War II transformed North Carolina
What event in North Carolina’s modern history had the greatest impact in making our state what it is today?
The creation of the Research Triangle...
An ancient Greek historian, a North Carolina native, and war with China
While President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping were getting to know each other last weekend, a native North Carolinian was warning that...
The Wilmington Ten and the Women’s March on Washington
“The case of the Wilmington Ten amounts to one of the most egregious instances of injustice and political repression from the post–World War II...
Keep Calm and Carry On
What can Democrats look for Santa Claus to bring them this year?
It has been a bleak holiday season so far.
So maybe Santa could bring...
One campaign’s happy ending
By the time you read this, the election will be over. Some will be licking wounds, others celebrating.
While the candidates have been appearing in...
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Lady Patriots win by 45 over Lady Spiders
The Independence women’s basketball team put up big numbers in all four quarters en-route to a 81-36 non-conference road win Wednesday at Concord High...
Strong second half lifts Lady Patriots to win
On Monday night the Independence women’s basketball team continued the program’s strongest start to a season in recent history with a 61-46 win over...
Lady Patriots hold off Hickory Ridge 47-42
The Independence women’s basketball team won 47-42 in its conference opener Friday night at Independence High School. The victory was the Lady Patriots’ first...
Patriots bounce back with win over Hickory Ridge
The Independence men’s basketball team responded to a three game losing skid by scoring early and often in a game where they never trailed...
Mint Hill residents shopped local Dec. 14th at the 2nd Annual Pop Up Christmas...
With overcast skies and festive music in the air, Mint Hill shoppers came out to support local businesses at the 2nd Annual Pop-Up Christmas...
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Mint Hill residents shopped local Dec. 14th at the 2nd Annual Pop Up Christmas...
With overcast skies and festive music in the air, Mint Hill shoppers came out to support local businesses at the 2nd Annual Pop-Up Christmas...
Changing of the Guard
New Mayor & Commissioners take oath of office.
All Photos by Paul Imirie
Butler defeats Rocky River at Dawg Pound 62-52
The Butler Bulldogs who have a young basketball team this season led the vast majority of the basketball game with one exception during the...
Shop Local: Best last-minute holiday gifts for under $20
It’s December 18. T minus one week until Christmas morning. The Mint Hill Christmas Pop-Up Shop has come and gone. Mint Hill Historical Society’s...
