2018-19 Local High School Basketball Round-up
In the local area we cover three primary basketball programs. The regular season is rapidly coming to an end in the middle of February. ...
Patriots ground the Eagles
The Independence Patriots junior and varsity basketball teams traveled to East Mecklenburg High School Tuesday night for conference games against the Eagles. The junior...
Queens Grant Stallions participate in Special Olympics
The Queens Grant Stallions varsity basketball team visited Huntersville United Methodist Church on February 1st to participate in a Special Olympics basketball clinic. The...
Bulldogs topple Ravens at the Dawg Pound 72-54
The Bulldogs trailed early in the game, however, once they took the lead they never looked back as they swept the next two periods...
Indy tops Hickory Ridge in SW4A Conference Play
The final period of Independence’s 66-55 home win over Hickory Ridge turned into a hard fought free throw shooting contest. With 6:38 left to...
Patriots fall to Greater Atlanta Christian
The Independence men’s varsity basketball team suffered its fourth loss of the season Saturday afternoon falling to Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans in a 61-50...
Lady Patriots fall in close contest to Myers Park 37-34
The Lady Patriots almost pulled off a huge comeback during the second half in an exciting contest after trailing for most of the basketball...
Patriots on top of Southwestern 4A Conference with 42-38 win
The Independence Patriots basketball team now stands alone on top of the Southwestern 4A Conference with a hard fought win over Myers Park 42-38...
Lady Ravens upset Bulldogs at the Dawg Pound 64-61
The Lady Ravens from Rocky River evened up their match-up with the Bulldogs with Friday night's upset win. Previously, Butler beat Rocky River convincingly...
This Week’s Outstanding Athletes
Independence Patriots
Basketball: (14-3 overall, 8-0 in Southwestern 4-A Conference)
Raja Milton - Raja scored 14 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 steals against...
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Family fun around town
Thursday, February 14
Valentine’s Day
Family Story Time will be held at 11:15 a.m. at the Mint Hill Library.
Saturday, February 16
In honor of Black History Month,...
Here’s why you don’t want your child using e-cigarettes
1 in 5 high school students and 1 in 20 middle school students currently use e-cigarettes
By Kristen Barnhardt
As e-cigarette use among teens hits epidemic proportions,...
Make a List
Social media, especially Facebook can be taxing on our mental health.
One way to reduce that is by using the lists feature.
Both Facebook and Twitter...
Mint Hill Police Department receives recognition award
A first year recognition award was presented to Chief Tim W. Ledford of the Mint Hill Police Department. The award was presented by Dale...
Local High School Basketball Roundup
Independence Patriots fall to Bulldogs at home 54-52. The Patriots lost a tough basketball game on their home court on Tuesday night. They defeated...
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Clear Cut Direction helps teen and tween girls to reach their potential
“Clear Cut Direction: Helping you grow.” This is the name and mission of Mint Hill Mom Lea Oglesby’s teen and tween life coaching business.
Oglesby’s...
Queen’s Grant Latin students eat like Romans
At the beginning of February, Queen’s Grant Latin teacher Ben Henkel undertook an unexpected lesson with his Latin students: they made fresh pasta together.
If...
6 Tips from Doctors for a Healthier Heart
(StatePoint) February is American Heart Month, and an excellent reminder that there are many easy steps you can take to improve your heart health.
Unfortunately,...
Matthews American Legion Post 235 Hosts Spaghetti Dinner
Matthews American Legion Post 235 hosted their first Spaghetti Dinner recently at the Masonic Lodge located in downtown Matthews. The Post membership of veterans...
Wayback Burgers open in Mint Hill
On Friday, February 1, Wayback Burgers officially opened its doors to Mint Hill!
The “fast casual” burger joint located in the new strip mall between...
