Hickory FC defeated Mint Hill FC 6-1 to open the season in a friendly (exhibition) game Saturday at Moretz Stadium Hickory jumped out to a 2-0 lead in less the eight minutes and scored three goals in each half in the rout Hickory scored the first goal on an own goal a Mint Hill FC defenseman flicked the ball into the net for the first goal of the 2025 season the first goal of last season for Hickory FC was also an own goal a header by Juan Pablo Correa bounced just short of the goal Jonah Straube nudged it in with his head to give Hickory FC a 2-0 lead Ignacio Juanche tapped a shot in from about 10 yards out with Hickory FC leading 3-0 the 6’2″ Straube expertly nodded another shot high into the net to give Hickory FC a 4-1 lead Jaheim Smith tacked on a goal drilling a left footed shot into the upper left of the goal from about 10 yards out The final goal of the night came from one of the returning players for Hickory FC A low cross from Steven Stone was lifted by a sliding John Osadolor five yards away His shot found the upper part of the goal and Osadolor threw his arms out while on his back in jubilation as Hickory finished with the 6-1 win Hickory FC’s season in National Premier Soccer League Southeast Division play gets underway Saturday on the road at Charlottetowne Hops FC Saturday at 8pm The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has finalized the brackets for the 2025 Baseball… The North Carolina High School Athletic Association has finalized the brackets for the 2025 Softball… The Lenoir-Rhyne Softball team is back in the NCAA Tournament for the 17th time in… Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center staff celebrated May 2 the completion of an emergency department expansion that included the addition of 19 more rooms The $45 million expansion of Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center’s emergency department took a year and a half to complete MINT HILL – Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center has doubled the size of its emergency department The hospital has logged more than 175,000 emergency department visits in its seven years serving the community With emergency department patient volumes increasing year over year the $45 million expansion improves access for more people to get the emergency services when they need it our top priority at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center has been ensuring our patients and their families know they can rely on our expert teams to provide safe and high-quality healthcare,” said Joy Greear president of Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center “This expansion allows us to serve the growing population Our hope is the community recognizes this is much more than a facility upgrade; it is a testament to our unwavering dedication to building a remarkable future for the Mint Hill community.” The emergency department now spans 44,000 square feet two trauma and four behavioral health rooms have been added as well as hybrid procedural space for new radiology and cardiology services Mobile pad support areas have also been relocated and expanded The waiting room and public safety area were also renovated Email notifications are only sent once a day there are no recent results for popular videos there are no recent results for popular commented articles Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: TOP: The Hickory FC fans showed up in droves to support their team Saturday at Moretz Stadium right: The Hickory fan club band showed up in full force for the first home game of the 2025 season Saturday at Moretz Stadium far right: Hickory’s Leo Souza (14) avoids a sliding Mint Hill defender while chasing a loose ball The Hickory fan club band showed up in full force for the first home game of the 2025 season Saturday at Moretz Stadium Hickory’s Ignacio Juanche (28) battles for control against a Mint Hill defender Hickory FC’s season-opening friendly match against Mint Hill FC drew 2,561 fans to Moretz Stadium despite thundershowers in the area on Saturday evening Hickory’s Maxime Wester (44) works the ball against a pair of Mint Hill defenders The attendance mark was more than 700 ahead of the club’s inaugural game last spring Hickory’s Leo Souza (14) avoids a sliding Mint Hill defender while chasing a loose ball The team treated the fans to an offensive clinic against Mint Hill FC Hickory FC scored twice in the first eight minutes and went on to win the game 6-1 The club will open the NPSL season on Saturday at Charlottetowne FC They will return home to face Bristol Rhythm AFC on May 16 Jason Koon is the Sports Editor for the Hickory Record and can be reached at jason.koon@lee.net we were the newest,” said Hickory FC head coach Carlos Rubio “Last year was the excitement of something new Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page NC — The Town of Mint Hill will launch its annual summer concert series with Music and Brews Night You can attend the summer concert series each Friday through September at Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park (8850 Fairview Road) from 6:30 p.m The summer concert series aims to highlight the best of what Mint Hill has to offer combining live music with local food and craft beverages you can expect live performances with bands covering classic music favorites and a lineup of regional breweries Attendees can also enjoy a diverse selection of food vendors such as Blasian Asian The concert series is free and open to the public providing a family-friendly atmosphere for residents and visitors to enjoy live entertainment and support local businesses For more information, follow the Town of Mint Hill on social media @minthillevents or visit their website at www.minthillevents.org View WCCB’s Event Calendar by clicking HERE. Queen City News (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A man with a lengthy criminal was arrested Thursday afternoon after a police chase through south Charlotte.  officers attempted a traffic stop southwest Charlotte just before 1:30 p.m. where the driver refused to stop and sped away The vehicle allegedly was wanted in connection to a shooting.  The pursuit ended in Mint Hill when the suspect’s vehicle struck a CMPD cruiser in the 6000 block of Matthews-Mint Hill Road CMPD says one officer sustained minor injuries.  The nature of Magazine-Izzard’s charges has not been released He’s been charged in recent years with fleeing a police officer obtaining property by false pretense and carrying a concealed firearm.  these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Jr "Junior" and Catherine Peterson Bennett He was also preceded in death by the love of his life as well as his brothers Clyde and Michael Bennett.  Scottie worked as a carpenter and business owner He started his career refurbishing burned-out structures He was blessed to help the church ministry build much-needed churches for island people He enjoyed restoring old cars and going to car shows Scottie loved the park across the road (Veteran’s Memorial of Mint Hill) where he walked 8-10 miles a day He'd have friends over in his ‘smoking garage’ to discuss life and politics he’d been trying to be by her side again Fourteen hours late for their 33rd anniversary he will have told her he just had to see the Daytona 500 flag drop one more time on a perfect Carolina blue sky day.  and daughter Ashley Morton (Joshua) of Charlotte step-daughter Amy Moya-Mendez Swaney of Charlotte and George Moya-Mendez (Kristy) of Rock Hill Scottie and Betsy shared thirteen grandchildren: Alex Eudy He is also survived by his beloved brothers A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday  Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens memorials may be made to Living Faith Baptist Church NC 28215 or Novant Health Hospice of Charlotte Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors NC — Parents of a preschool in Mint Hill are spending their spring break looking for childcare after finding out their kids school will have to leave their current location by mid-June It appears the Blair Road School and the Blair Road United Methodist Church have come to a fork in the road the church and school decided to end their current lease “Right before our spring break was starting wondering how I was going to make plans for summer and fall if we weren’t able to reach a resolution,” explained Lauren Blackshaw Parents Blackshaw and Meredith Carpenter are now spending looking for other options Blair Road School is a pre-school that also offers after school programs for dozens of families in the area “Blair Road preschool not only serve the preschool community but also students across Mint Hill and Matthews because students who are ordinarily in our K-5 school system come here for full day,” said Carpenter The school’s director sent out a letter to parents last Friday saying the relationship between the school and church deteriorated and the church was willing to allow the school which has been there for more than 40 years to stay one more year by agreeing to an increase in rent from $500 to $5,000 A statement on the church’s website states the school was originally created to maintain a collaborative relationship with the church which includes reflecting it’s mission and values Writing the school no longer maintain that close relationship Both the church and school declined to be interviewed Rick Schilling with Blair Road UMC gave WCCB this statement: “The Church remains steadfast in our commitment to serve and support our community with integrity and care the School no longer maintains that close and collaborative relationship and we are deeply saddened that the connection has deteriorated The Church’s legal counsel has attempted to resolve the matter in full with the attorney for the School these attempts have not been met with meaningful or substantive  engagement An attorney for Blair Road School’s gave WCCB this statement: ” As you likely have seen shared among social media posts and email blasts from Blair Road UMC (“UMC”) a conflict has arisen between BRS and UMC that has sparked public discourse regarding payment sought by UMC from BRS a conflict between a Landlord and its Tenant BRS is actively seeking an alternative location for its daily operations so it can continue to provide daycare and summer school options for its many wonderful families started a GoFundMe campaign with the best intentions to help BRS through these times Heimbach and BRS thanks everyone for their outpouring of love and support and hopes to continue providing services for years to come.” MINT HILL, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A daycare that has been around for decades has been given notice to leave a church campus in Mint Hill Blair Road School has been like a second home to Lauren Blackshaw’s 3-year-old daughter.  “This school’s a big part of the community it’s been around for 40 years,” said Blackshaw.  But now the daycare and after-school program it runs are at a crossroads.   I think all parents like to have a plan,” said Blackshaw.  the school rented its building from the church next door The church shared a letter with Queen City News telling the school to vacate the property by June 13.  The church claims its lease with the school ended in 2023 but they’ve allowed the school to stay in good faith while repeatedly trying to renegotiate the lease.  The church also claims the school won’t pay its fair share of expenses for utilities and janitorial services.  the school claimed the church tried to up its rent by 900 percent.  Now parents like Blackshaw are left paying the price “Very anxiety-inducing to try to figure out what’s going to happen next,” said Blackshaw.’  The school says it does not want to close and hopes to be able to find another location.  The school’s attorney sent QCN the following statement Wednesday evening:  “As you likely have seen shared among social media posts and email blasts from Blair Road UMC (“UMC”) Heimbach and BRS thanks everyone for their outpouring of love and support and hopes to continue providing services for years to come.”  The church sent QCN a statement Wednesday:  The Church remains steadfast in our commitment to serve and support our community with integrity and care.  Blair Road School is an independent legal entity from the Church the School was established to maintain a close and collaborative relationship with the Church This included having church leadership represented on the School’s Board of Directors following shared bylaws agreed upon by both parties and operating in a way that reflects the mission and values of the Church.  these attempts have not been met with meaningful or substantive engagement.  Please refer to the attached letter from our attorney for more details regarding the current situation Given that our attorney continues to uncover significant and pertinent information we continue to examine every avenue available to ensure the welfare of the children and church are honored and protected.  Blair Road United Methodist Church remains committed to being a place of grace and faithfulness to our community as we move forward Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity has organized four Rock the Block events Photos courtesy of Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity MATTHEWS – Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity will focus on exterior maintenance and beautification efforts during its next Rock the Block event pressure washing and minor repairs from 9 a.m The nonprofit says these efforts play a role in preserving safe decent and affordable housing for homeowners in the Greater Matthews area The day of service is designed to ensure families can remain in safe and well-maintained homes without the burden of unaffordable upkeep costs This event is held in partnership with the Town of Mint Hill and in collaboration with the Canopy Housing Foundation as part of its annual Realtors Care Day which takes place during National Fair Housing Month is a community-wide project that assists homeowners with exterior home repairs and provides adaptive and safety modifications for those in need Volunteers from the Canopy Housing Foundation will once again join Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity in serving the Mint Hill community through hands-on “Rock the Block is a powerful example of what happens when community partners come together to uplift neighborhoods,” said Natisha Rivera-Patrick president & CEO of Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity “We are proud to return to Mint Hill and continue working alongside the town and Canopy Housing Foundation to preserve affordable housing and strengthen the sense of belonging for local families.” Email volunteer coordinator Liz Sweeney at liz@habitatmatthews.org if you're interested in bringing a Rock the Block event to your neighborhood or would like to get your group involved as volunteers for a future event MINT HILL, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A Virginia man has been sentenced to up to 37 years in prison in connection with the murder of a Mint Hill man in 2019 pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the June 2019 killing of Joshua David Griffin Jr was found dead in his home on the 7900 block of Pinewood Circle in the early hours of June 23 When Mint Hill police arrived at the scene The investigation that followed quickly turned into a murder case leading to Harper’s arrest just days later after Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers located him during a traffic stop who was initially charged with first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon had the robbery charge dismissed during his plea agreement The details surrounding the crime were disturbing with court documents describing the murder as “especially heinous and cruel,” contributing to an aggravated sentence Judge Carla Archie sentenced Harper to a range of 360 to 444 months in prison Harper was credited for 2,107 days already served The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants from April 10 to 16:  MINT HILL – Mint Hill Events has released its 2025 schedule The nonprofit brings family-friendly events This event features local musicians and artists Mint Hill Events will host the first Fetching Fun Festival pet-friendly vendors and the Mint Hill Police Department K9 unit Music and Brews Nights will return to Mint Hill Veterans Park with performances by Wonder Free (May 17) and Groove Machine (Sept Summer concert series events start at 6:30 p.m Family Fun Nights bring the community together for free concerts The 2025 concert schedule includes Work Trip (June 21) Ryan Trotti (July 19) and Black Pearl (Aug Madness Pop-Up will take place from 10 a.m This event showcases small shops and handmade items Mint Hill Madness has been scheduled for Oct The Town of Mint Hill will host a Christmas parade prior to a Christmas tree lighting on Dec A nighttime parade featuring local businesses bands and Santa will travel from Bain School to the Mint Hill Library Santa will return to town hall for the tree lighting Finishing off the year is the Holiday Mingle and Jingle on Dec The event includes a movie night out at the park 30 craft vendors and an immersive Santa experience On the web: www.minthillevents.org MINT HILL – Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center received national recognition for patient care and outcomes It is one of 17 hospitals in the country to receive the 2025 Everest Award for achieving the most significant long-term growth over five years according to an independent quality analysis provided by Premier Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center was also named to the 100 Top Hospitals list in the small community hospital category Premier researchers analyzed nearly 2,600 hospitals in the United States including inpatient and extended care quality “At Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center the well-being of our patients and their families is at the center of everything we do We have long been dedicated to consistently delivering high-quality and safe healthcare so they can focus on living healthier lives,” said Joy Greear “Being recognized as one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the country and among the few to be awarded the prestigious Everest Award is a testament to the commitment and compassion of our hardworking teams.” The Premier’s 100 Top Hospitals program is designed to inspire hospital and health system leaders to pursue higher performance and deliver added value to patients and communities The Everest Award recognizes those who drive the highest rates of improvement Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center was previously recognized by Vizient in the 2024 Bernard A Quality Leadership Study as the top community hospital The Mecklenburg Health Department inspected these restaurants from Feb Violations include: Employees put on gloves without washing hands; a container of raw squid was behind ready-to-eat foods in cooler; a container of cooked pork and a container of cut cabbage were not held cold enough; and containers of beef tripe and a container of pork intestines didn’t have date marks (left) toasts a major award for the hospital Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center celebrated the award with a formal presentation Some team members wore special jackets that commemorate the honor Banners around the hospital campus acknowledge the award MINT HILL – Vizient representatives Heather Mann and David SaNogueira presented Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center on Jan Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center first learned of the award in September 2024 24 was the culmination of months of celebration Novant Health CEO Carl Armato featured the Mint Hill hospital on Carl’s Corner Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center also bought commemorative jackets for all employees and proudly displayed banners all around the hospital 24 in Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center’s community room as team members from all departments – most in their Vizient jackets – gathered to watch the award presentation Thunderous applause greeted Mann as she announced that Mint Hill ranked No 1 out of 364 hospitals nationwide in the Community Hospital category “Having worked in the quality and safety space for most of my career and it doesn't happen by chance,” Mann said “It happens through partnership and hard work starting with leadership working with everyone across your organization to make those results happen congratulations to everyone here and everyone working here who has participated in helping Mint Hill achieve those awesome results!” The award holds deep meaning for hospital team members who take pride in representing Mint Hill and surrounding communities “But the thing that makes me most proud,” Greear said “is the impact we’ve had on this community.” vice dean and chief of hospital operations for NYU Langone Medical Center and a member of the former University HealthSystem Consortium's board of directors – the Quality Leadership Award recognizes and celebrates participating Vizient members who excel in a variety of metrics that demonstrate quality of care Vizient’s Quality and Accountability study measures quality leadership performance of patient care across six domains: mortality Former president Donald Trump will hold a campaign rally in Mint Hill this Wednesday as polls continue to show the presidential race in the North Carolina sitting on a razor's edge The campaign event will take place at Mosack Group, a local manufacturing plant at 11210 Allen Station Dr., where Trump is expected to talk about American production, according to a campaign news release. The campaign is offering tickets to people who register online Trump's visit comes after he held a rally in Wilmington, N.C. on Saturday, where he made no mention of the Republican candidate for North Carolina governor, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. On Thursday, Robinson's campaign was rocked by a lengthy CNN report that linked him to dozens of racist lewd and inflammatory comments made on a porn website between 2008 and 2012 Robinson wrote on the website Nude Africa that he was a "black NAZI," enjoyed transgender pornography and spied on women in public gym showers as a 14-year-old CNN also reported that he disparaged Martin Luther King Jr as "Martin Lucifer Koon" and wrote "slavery is not bad Robinson did not appear at the Wilmington rally with Trump. On Sunday, his campaign announced the departures of four senior staffers deputy campaign manager and finance manager Only three people remained on his campaign — two communication staffers and a director of security Trump's visit comes as polls continue to show him facing an extremely close race in North Carolina against Vice President Kamala Harris. A poll by The New York Times and Sienna College released on Monday showed him leading Harris by roughly 3 points in the state — a slim lead within the margin of error North Carolina election officials began mailing absentee ballots to overseas and military voters last Friday Absentee ballots will go in the mail for all other North Carolina voters on Tuesday Early in person voting in North Carolina will begin Thursday Oct Panda Express has recently opened locations in Kannapolis and Rock Hill It proposed this rendering for a 2,700-square-foot restaurant in Mint Hill MINT HILL – Panda Express hopes to open a Chinese restaurant with a drive-thru window on Albemarle Road between Arby’s and Sam’s Express Car Wash senior real estate manager for Panda Express said the quick service restaurant has grown to about 2,400 locations and 60,000 employees since the 1980s Panda Express is family-owned and operated Panda Express operates 30 locations in North Carolina and three in Charlotte including UNC Charlotte and Charlotte Douglas International Airport “We have a little bit different [setup] than your average kind of QSR,” DiBernardo told Mint Hill commissioners We average about 15 people a shift – probably about 30 to 40 people total a store between associates Mint Hill zoning requires restaurants in general business districts obtain a conditional-use permit for drive-thrus DiBernardo told commissioners the drive-thru will allow customers to grab-and-go their food which would prevent congestion inside the 59-seat restaurant Customers will be able to access the property through an existing curb cut in between the site and Sam’s Express Car Wash a civil engineer with Ingenium Enterprises There’s also a rear access road behind the site that connects to the Arby’s property and empties out into Beaver Farm Road The rezoning request did not receive any pushback from the community during the Nov 14 public hearing but Mint Hill commissioners asked plenty of questions about the brand in addition to details about drive-thru queuing and the location of the dumpster The Mint Hill Planning Board is scheduled to review the plan Nov Commissioners may decide on the proposal as early as Dec Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMINT HILL (WBTV) - One person is dead and another is seriously hurt after a shooting in a Mint Hill neighborhood on Thursday morning which is just off Bartlett Road near Highway 218 and I-485 Mint Hill Police said the shooting happened in the driveway of a home and left a man dead and woman with serious injuries Police said the man and woman were in a relationship and that the shooting is believed to have been a domestic incident Officers said the man’s gunshot wound appeared to have been self-inflicted Officials have not yet released the name of either person involved Related: Person dies after being found shot near busy Charlotte shopping center MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Mint Hill man who was pardoned for his conviction from the Jan Capitol attack was also arrested last fall on child pornography charges According to the federal court documents, the FBI and Mint Hill Police carried out a search warrant in November 2023 for the home of David Daniel related to the Jan. 6 allegations During the search on assault and trespassing charges agents also recovered his iPhone and several other electronic devices.  Federal investigators were made aware that Mint Hill PD had an open case regarding an alleged sexual assault of a minor accused Daniel of taking pictures of her while naked between 2015 and 2019, forcing her to shower with him and performing sexual acts.  A federal search warrant authorized reviewing the electronics seized from the local investigation The federal affidavit says the contents of a laptop were consistent with the minor’s statements during the forensic interview.  there was an open statutory rape investigation in Forsyth County the records indicate sexual images of a second minor were observed.  on possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation of a minor related to sexual assault and trafficking of child pornography 6 charge of assaulting or resisting a police officer The conviction carried a maximum of eight years in prison; however President Donald Trump’s sweeping pardons quickly cleared the vast majority of the Capitol offenders.  Daniel joined another rioters in leading a violent push against a barricaded Senate Wing door and officers who were attempting to hold the door closed QCN Chief Legal Analyst Khalif Rhodes says Daniel’s attorney could argue the pornography charges should be dropped since the images would have never been found if not for the Capitol breach investigation.  Former President Donald Trump spoke at a plumbing equipment manufacturer in Mint Hill on Wednesday afternoon and started his 80-minute speech by speculating whether Iran was behind the two assassination attempts against him this summer It was the third Trump campaign event in a row he's been absent from including Trump's Wilmington visit this weekend and Sen intelligence officials about what his campaign said were specific threats from Iran to kill him The media has reported that the government doesn’t believe the two assassination attempts against Trump — by Americans in Pennsylvania and in Florida — were tied to Iran But Trump wondered if that was true and asked how the family of the alleged Pennsylvania shooter could afford what Trump said was a “big if you do anything to harm this person we are going to blow your largest cities and the country itself to smithereens We’re going to blow it to smithereens,” Trump said to applause we have the president of Iran in our country this week We have large security forces guarding him and yet they are threatening our former presidents and the leading candidate to become the next president — certainly a strange set of circumstances.” Trump spent the rest of his speech on more familiar ground: saying he would impose wide-ranging tariffs to protect American manufacturers and to encourage companies to make products here the Republican candidate for North Carolina governor Republicans have ghosted Robinson since CNN reported he had made racially and sexually offensive comments in an online forum of a pornographic website more than a decade ago Robinson allegedly called himself a “black NAZI” and defended slavery Some die-hard Trump supporters at the Mint Hill event weren’t ready to abandon Robinson they also weren’t ready to wholeheartedly embrace him “You don’t make decisions right away,” he said And right now I’ll let this play out before I make a decision about Mark Robinson." “I’m going to wait and get all my information before I decide whether to vote for Mark,” he said “I met him two weeks ago at the Cabarrus County Fair He said Tuesday that his campaign has hired a law firm to determine where the “false smears” originated But he hadn't taken legal action as of Wednesday afternoon The Harris campaign held a virtual news conference to coincide with Trump’s visit Wiley Nickel criticized Trump for endorsing Robinson and giving him a prominent speaking slot at the Republican National Convention Dale Dalton and Brad Simmons attended the launch of the STS+ service Oct Mayor Brad Simmons speaks near the STS+ service vehicle MINT HILL – Brad Simmons said one of the first meetings he had as mayor five years ago was with Nate Huggins about the benefits of Charlotte Area Transit System’s Special Transportation Service for people with disabilities And when the Metrolina Transit Commission voted in August of this year to expand STS service to Mint Hill the first call Simmons made was to Huggins Huggins founded Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care which not only serves older adults but also adults with disabilities we don’t just simply have our adults come in sit around and drink coffee,” Huggins said 7 launch of the STS program into Mint Hill as historic “The expansion will provide dependable transportation to individuals with disabilities providing these individuals access to things they might not normally be able to travel to entertainment or any community amenities or services throughout the region,” CATS Interim CEO Brent Cagle said “I’m very proud of and appreciative of our CATS team for extending this wonderful service to Mint Hill.” Simmons was impressed how quickly CATS launched the service following the Metrolina Transit Commission’s approval in August “The STS+ area in Mint Hill is beyond what CATS is required to offer by the Americans with Disabilities Act but our doing so shows our commitment to all of our residents,” MTC chair Leigh Altman said “Through engagement with Mint Hill staff and elected officials CATS worked collaboratively on a mobility service option that was responsive to what Mint Hill said it needed and wanted.” Individuals with disabilities must be certified as eligible according to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Visit https://www.charlottenc.gov/CATS/Paratransit/STS-FAQs to learn more Riders can speak directly to a customer service representative at 704-336-7433 MINT HILL, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Former President Donald Trump made an appearance Wednesday in Mint Hill as part of his 2024 presidential campaign Trump was expected at an event at The Mosack Group on Allen Station Road on Sept the campaign noted that the event was taking part in the backdrop of touting the Trump administration-era Buy American Act The appearance is one of several lately across North Carolina from candidates on both sides of the political aisle.  Catawba College Political Science Professor Dr Michael Bitzer noted the Mint Hill stop is part of a larger effort showing North Carolina is a key player in determining the next president.  is becoming the new norm in North Carolina politics,” Bitzer said.  Polls show the presidential race is either in a dead heat or giving a slight advantage to former President Trump over Democratic nominee the recent report of Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson’s alleged personal conduct is also playing a factor with voters Bitzer noted the Robinson news is something other Republican candidates are being forced to either address Bitzer also noted that the local appearance is not out of the ordinary noting that “urban suburbs” are “the most competitive areas of the state.”  Wednesday’s rally is likely to cause traffic issues and delays along with an increased security presence between Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Mint Hill – on the opposite end of Mecklenburg County — lasting from the late morning through the early afternoon.  LGI Homes (NASDAQ: LGIH) announces the grand opening of Ascot Woods The development features spacious 3 and 4-bedroom homes with both one and two-story floor plans Each home includes premium features such as energy-efficient Whirlpool® stainless-steel appliances residents enjoy easy access to downtown Charlotte's amenities and major highways The community is near recreational facilities including Reedy Creek Park and Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park offering various outdoor activities and sports facilities LGI Homes (NASDAQ: LGIH) annuncia l'apertura ufficiale di Ascot Woods una nuova comunità residenziale a Mint Hill Il progetto offre ampie case con 3 e 4 camere da letto disponibili in piani di un piano e due piani Ogni casa include caratteristiche premium come elettrodomestici in acciaio inossidabile Whirlpool® ad alta efficienza energetica armadi superiori da 36 pollici con modanature finestre in vinile a doppio vetro Low-E e apriporta del garage abilitati al Wi-Fi i residenti possono godere di un facile accesso ai servizi del centro di Charlotte e alle principali autostrade La comunità è vicina a strutture ricreative tra cui il Reedy Creek Park e il Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park che offrono varie attività all'aperto e strutture sportive LGI Homes (NASDAQ: LGIH) anuncia la gran apertura de Ascot Woods una nueva comunidad residencial en Mint Hill El desarrollo cuenta con espaciosas casas de 3 y 4 habitaciones con planos de un piso y de dos pisos Cada casa incluye características premium como electrodomésticos de acero inoxidable Whirlpool® de alta eficiencia energética armarios superiores de 36 pulgadas con molduras ventanas de vinilo de doble panel Low-E y abridores de puertas de garaje habilitados para Wi-Fi los residentes disfrutan de fácil acceso a las comodidades del centro de Charlotte y a las principales autopistas La comunidad está cerca de instalaciones recreativas incluyendo el Reedy Creek Park y el Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park que ofrecen diversas actividades al aire libre y instalaciones deportivas LGI Homes (NASDAQ: LGIH)는 노스캐롤라이나 민트 힐에 위치한 새로운 주거 커뮤니티인 Ascot Woods의 그랜드 오프닝을 발표합니다 이 개발은 CompleteHome™ package이 장착된 3 및 4 베드룸의 넓은 주택을 제공합니다 각 주택에는 에너지 효율이 높은 Whirlpool® 스테인리스 스틸 가전 제품 이중 유리 Low-E 비닐 창문 및 Wi-Fi 지원 차고 문 개폐기가 포함되어 있습니다 민트 힐 교외에 위치한 이 지역 주민들은 샬롯 중심지의 편의시설과 주요 고속도로에 쉽게 접근할 수 있습니다 이 커뮤니티는 Reedy Creek Park와 Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park와 가까워 다양한 야외 활동과 스포츠 시설을 제공합니다 LGI Homes (NASDAQ: LGIH) annonce l'ouverture officielle de Ascot Woods une nouvelle communauté résidentielle à Mint Hill Le développement propose des maisons spacieuses de 3 et 4 chambres avec des plans de plain-pied et à deux niveaux Chaque maison comprend des caractéristiques haut de gamme telles que des appareils en acier inoxydable Whirlpool® écoénergétiques des armoires supérieures de 36 pouces avec moulures des fenêtres en vinyle à double vitrage Low-E et des ouvre-portes de garage connectés au Wi-Fi les résidents bénéficient d'un accès facile aux commodités du centre-ville de Charlotte et aux principales autoroutes La communauté est proche d'installations récréatives notamment le Reedy Creek Park et le Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park offrant diverses activités de plein air et installations sportives LGI Homes (NASDAQ: LGIH) gibt die große Eröffnung von Ascot Woods bekannt Die Entwicklung bietet geräumige 3- und 4-Zimmer-Häuser mit sowohl einstöckigen als auch zweistöckigen Grundrissen ausgestattet mit dem CompleteHome™ package Jedes Haus verfügt über hochwertige Merkmale wie energieeffiziente Whirlpool® Edelstahlgeräte 36 Zoll hohe Oberschränke mit Kranzleisten doppelt verglaste Low-E-Vinylfenster und WLAN-fähige Garagentoröffner genießen die Bewohner einen einfachen Zugang zu den Annehmlichkeiten der Innenstadt von Charlotte und zu wichtigen Autobahnen Die Gemeinschaft liegt in der Nähe von Freizeiteinrichtungen wie dem Reedy Creek Park und dem Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park die verschiedene Freizeitaktivitäten und Sporteinrichtungen bieten MINT HILL, N.C., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LGI Homes (NASDAQ: LGIH) is excited to announce the grand opening of Ascot Woods a stunning community located just east of Charlotte in Mint Hill This expansion provides homebuyers with the perfect opportunity to purchase a beautifully designed upgraded home in an ideal suburban setting offering the perfect balance of tranquility and convenience for families ideal for outdoor activities and creating lasting memories with loved ones Ascot Woods features a range of spacious 3 and 4-bedroom homes each thoughtfully designed with modern layouts and today’s most sought-after upgrades The community offers both one and two-story floor plans giving buyers the flexibility to select the design that best suits their lifestyle Each home comes equipped with LGI Homes’ CompleteHome™ package which includes desirable features like energy-efficient stainless-steel Whirlpool® kitchen appliances Other upgrades include programmable thermostats and Wi-Fi-enabled garage door openers – all included at an affordable price Situated in the charming suburbs of Mint Hill Ascot Woods provides residents with quick access to downtown Charlotte’s vibrant dining and entertainment options while maintaining the peaceful charm of suburban living The community is just minutes away from major highways making it easy for commuters to access the area's top employers and universities Ascot Woods offers residents an abundance of nearby amenities including lush parks and recreational areas as is the Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park Sports enthusiasts will also appreciate being close to Bank of America Stadium home of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC “This neighborhood will continue our tradition of offering high-quality beautify designed homes,” stated Tyler Zulli “We can’t wait to welcome new homeowners and hand them the key to their brand new LGI Home!” For more information or to schedule a tour of the community please contact the sales team at 855-795-1127 ext Already have an account? Login CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Interstate 485 in Mint Hill was closed following a fatal crash officers responded to I-485 near Fairview Road Medic said one person was pronounced dead at the scene Traffic officials said I-485 Outer before Exit 44 would be closed for several hours Tuesday morning Drivers were asked to take the Lawyers Road Exit (Exit 47) and turn right turn left onto Allen Black Rd for two miles to Fairview Rd and then back onto I-485 outer The cause of the deadly accident remains under investigation MINT HILL, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A missing endangered alert for a 12-year-old boy from Mint Hill has been canceled Spencer Benjamin is believed to have a cognitive impairment and was last seen on Ring Camera leaving his house at 8811 Billy Smith Lane in Mint Hill Officials say he may look older than 12 and is described as a 5’10” 130-pound black male with brown hair and hazel eyes Benjamin was last seen wearing a navy blue Nike hoodie The alert was canceled for Benjamin around 9:10 a.m Note: Queen City News does not have a reference picture of Spencer Benjamin Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInEditor Note: This story previously included a live stream of Trump’s remarks MINT HILL, N.C. (WBTV) - Former President Donald Trump was back in Mecklenburg County on Wednesday as he continued to push for votes in North Carolina Trump’s latest Charlotte-area appearance comes with just over a month to go before Election Day and in a state that is key to his bid to retake the White House Wednesday’s visit to Mint Hill was at least the sixth time the former president has visited North Carolina since late July He held a rally at Bojangles Coliseum in July and earlier this month spoke to the National Fraternal Order of Police in Charlotte He has also stopped in Asheville and Asheboro and just this past weekend held a rally in Wilmington Trump’s running mate, J.D. Vance, visited Charlotte on Monday Polls continue to show Trump in a tight battle with Democratic nominee Kamala Harris for the state’s electoral votes. A new Elon University poll released Tuesday found that Harris held a one-point lead over her Republican challenger in the Tar Heel State Related: New North Carolina poll finds Trump, Harris in dead heat NC"}}))},2e3);window.dataLayer.push({event:"GAEvent",eventAction:"contentStart",eventCategory:"video",eventLabel:"Donald Trump speaks in Mint Hill NC",eventValue:"HTML Video",id:"21642280",section:"News",updated:"2024-09-25T14:22:06-0400",published:"2024-09-25T13:06:00-0400",contributors:[]}),window?.testify&&window.testify([{sensor:"content-start",dimensions:[{name:"user",value:userNonce},{name:"url",value:document.location.toString()}],measures:[{name:"id",value:"21642280"},{name:"title",value:"Donald Trump speaks in Mint Hill NC"},{name:"updated",value:"2024-09-25T14:22:06-0400"},{name:"published",value:"2024-09-25T13:06:00-0400"}]}])}),e.on("adend",()=>{e.play()})):console.warn("wralvideo returned undefined")}else console.warn("wralvideo has not been loaded yet")},window.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",window.initHeroVideo)NewsDonald Trump speaks in Mint Hill NCRepublican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Mint Hill MINT HILL, N.C. 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