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Robbery suspects at large
Mint Hill Police suspect the same two men who robbed the Kwick Mart, 10308 Albemarle Rd., July 18 also robbed Earp’s BP gas station, 7930 Wilgrove-Mint Hill Rd., July 31…. Read more
Mint Hill firefighter proposes during department open house
By Kara Lopp The fire service means family. And the Mint Hill Volunteer Fire Department family grew unexpectedly Sunday, May 19, when one of their own became a groom-to-be. Firefighter… Read more
Fire tax revenue less than estimates, county overpays Mint Hill
By Kara Lopp A Mecklenburg County error led to a $182,785 overpayment from the county coffers to Mint Hill. And the county wants the cash back. The overage came during… Read more
Transit changes coming June 3
By Ciera Choate New and altered public transit routes are coming to the community. Charlotte Area Transportation Services, or CATS, will launch the changes June 3, a Monday, which also… Read more
Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly Business Briefs May 24
My Chic Party Boutique Have a girly girl? A new Matthews business is eager to host her next party or girls-only gathering. Mint Hill resident DeAnna Allen recently opened My… Read more
Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly News Briefs May 24
What’s closed for Memorial Day? The Memorial Day holiday Monday, May 27, means closures in both towns. All town buildings in Matthews and Mint Hill will be closed Memorial Day,… Read more
Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly Crime Scene May 24
Matthews police clerk charged with embezzlement Embezzlement charges have been filed against a former Matthews Police Department property clerk. Melissa Guillet, 35, has been charged with three counts of embezzlement… Read more
Matthews artist uses music, testimony to support local and international nonprofits
By Josh Whitener From the time she was young, Julie Starcher’s main goal in life was to be a mom. But after a long and painful 10-year journey, the Matthews… Read more
Best of the Best
By Andrew Stark It’s hard to believe the 2012-13 high school sports seasons have already come to an end for all Matthews-Mint Hill schools. While it’s tough to see them… Read more
Matthews proposes tax, fee increases
By Josh Whitener Matthews residents could soon pay more in taxes and fees. Town Manager Hazen Blodgett is recommending a 2-cent tax increase for the 2013-14 fiscal year, which would… Read more
Nonprofit seeks cash, volunteer leaders to remain intact
By Kara Lopp Mint Hill Arts is in trouble. The nonprofit arts organization needs cash and volunteer leaders to stay afloat. That was the message Mint Hill Arts President Anthony… Read more
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