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The Town has something to offer everyone - high school football games, Saturday mornings at the Historical Society’s Farmers Market and the “Mint Hill Madness” fall festival the last weekend in September. The annual event includes a parade, carnival rides for the children, musical entertainment, and the Mint Hill Madness beauty pageant. Our community pride is not just exhibited during special community events but can also be seen every day throughout the year. As Mayor of Mint Hill and on behalf of the Board of Commissioners and the citizens we are elected to represent, it is my extreme pleasure to welcome you into our Town and invite you to experience all that Mint Hill has to offer. See you around Town,
Ted H. Biggers, Jr. Mayor Ted H. Biggers, Jr.
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The Town of Mint Hill was incorporated in 1971, but our history as a community dates back more than two and a half centuries. Although the Town continues to experience exciting growth that includes the revitalization of our downtown area, one constant remains – the extraordinary sense of community.
Welcome to Mint Hill ..................................4-5 Facts & Figures ............................................. 5 Meredith Campbell ................................... 6-7 John Black ................................................ 8-9 The Walker Family .................................
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History of Mint Hill ...................................... 12 Location & Climate ...................................... 14 Drivers License & Registration .....................
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Post Office .................................................. 15 Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce .............. 16-17 Mint Hill Historical Society ...................... 18-19 Government ...............................................
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Bain Elementary School Construction ........... 24 Mint Hill Arts .............................................
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Shop Local, Buy Local ................................
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NC Korean War Veterans Memorial ............ 29 Armed Forces Museum & Archives of the Carolinas .........................................
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Area Map .................................................. 31 Phone Numbers & Links .............................. 32
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Welcome
Whether you have lived in Mint Hill all of your life or are just driving through, you quickly get a sense of how special our community is. With our proximity to the bustling city of Charlotte, Mint Hill residents and visitors truly enjoy a peaceful suburban lifestyle. With an abundance of beautiful residential areas, great restaurants, unique shopping opportunities, top - rate schools, excellent medical facilities, intriguing historical sites, and numerous outdoor activities - the amenities are endless.
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As you turn the pages of this magazine, discover a great place to live, work and play. We invite you to read the articles and meet some extraordinary people who have gone above and beyond by donating their time to help others. We are proud to recognize these individuals as “Shining Stars of Mint Hill�. Thank you kindly for picking up this special publication. We hope that you will find this publication to be useful and informative. Please keep in mind this is only a snapshot of what Mint Hill truly has to offer. You must come spend some time with us to to see what is truly meant by having a hometown feeling.
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MINT HILL Wilmington
Population
22,722
Total Land Area
25 Square Miles
2012-2013 Annual Budget
$10,558,560
Town of Mint Hill Tax Rate
$0.27 per $100 valuation
Mecklenburg County Tax Rate -
$0.8387 per $100 valuation
Form of City Government Mint Hill is located on the eastern side of Mecklenburg County in North Carolina
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Mint Hill Police Department Full-Time Sworn Employees Administrative Positions Volunteers
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Mint Hill Volunteer Fire Department Idlewild Volunteer Fire Department Percent of Population by Age Group Under 5 years 18 years and over 65 years and over
5.5% 75.8% 14.7%
Median Age
41.8 years
In Labor Force (16 years and over)
72.1%
Population Mix White Black or AfricanAmerican Hispanic or Latino Asian
78.4% 12.3% 8.3% 2.5%
Education Level for 25 years and over High school graduate Bachelor’s degree
90.9% 28.5%
Real Estate Office/Business/ Professional Centers Light Industrial/Distribution Retail Centers
10 Centers 3 Parks 11 Centers
New Development “Bridges at Mint Hill” mall “Presbyterian Mint Hill Hospital” Housing Occupancy Total Housing Units 9,149 % of Owner Occupied Housing 93.2% Recreation Public Parks Sports Complex Private Country Club Golf Course Athletic Association
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“...it feels good to give back”
Meredith Campbell Shows True Spirit Written by Rebecca T. Dickinson
Meredith Campbell will redefine “who has spirit” in the 2012-2013 school year. While her friends prepare for Charlotte Catholic High School cheerleading tryouts, student and Mint Hill native, Meredith Campbell, will do something different. Although Meredith will continue competitive cheering on a level 4.2 Charlotte All-Star team, she has chosen not to tryout for her high school team. The five year competitive cheerleader will lend her leadership and
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talent to the Charlotte All-Stars’ special needs squad, Little Angels. According to her mother, Mary Campbell, most cheerleaders on the Little Angels team have Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism, or other physical challenges. “I am proud to see her passion for the sport and for her to be a part of something that can benefit other kids,” Mary said. Little Angels practice on Fridays. In 2010 and 2011, the idea to volunteer was
difficult because Mary’s older son had football games every Friday. Meredith attended games to support her brother. She decided after he graduated that she had waited long enough to help Little Angels. The team welcomes special needs children ages four to 12. Between 20 to 30 volunteers help Little Angels based on the number of cheerleaders signed up. According to Meredith, every special needs athlete is assigned a volunteer coach. “I cheer for Charlotte All-Stars,” Meredith said. “There has been a Little Angels team at our gym, and everyone in the gym really sees them. Watching them, I thought, ‘Wow, I want to be a part of that.’” The team practices and competes from May to February. Little Angels travel to competitions in Charlotte and Atlanta. Meredith and other volunteers encourage and push the Little Angels to their limits. Although she is new to Little Angels, Meredith is not new to cheerleading or volunteering. Mary began coaching her daughter when she was a little girl.
“She has always been self-driven,” Mary said. “She is someone who takes the bull by the horns. She is the most upbeat, happy child who sees the good in others.” There are not many teenagers like Meredith, Mary says. Through Arlington Baptist Church, Meredith went on a mission trip to Chattanooga, Tennessee. She stayed in a church with adults and teens from all over the United States. She joined a group who painted and fixed an older woman’s house. They brought flowers to her and picked up pine needles in her yard. When the group finished, Meredith said the house was the color of applesauce. Meredith was awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award signed by President Barack Obama. According to Meredith, she enjoys opportunities to lead. She volunteers at Charlotte Catholic High School and in the Mint Hill Community.
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John Black inside the Ashcraft School
Saving the Future of History Written by Rebecca T. Dickinson
Everything began with a meeting. When a few Mint Hill citizens saw a for sale sign in front of what was a country doctor’s office in the mid-1980s, they realized their history was endangered. Now retired educator, John Black, helped establish the Mint Hill Historical Society in 1985. “We had some old buildings we wanted to restore,” Black said. “We elected officers. From there, we kept doing things to raise money.” The committee represented something more to Black who served as treasurer and on the board of trustees - than saving the community’s history. He would help rescue part of his own history. Black had lived in Mint Hill since the age of six, and he remembers how the city touched him.
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Dr. Ayer Whitley’s office became the first historical building restored in the society’s Carl J. McEwen Historical Village, according to the website www.minthillhistory.com. The county doctor’s office—that once had the for sale sign in front – was saved. “I remember all these buildings being in operation,” Black said. “I remember the country store when it was in operation. I remember Doctor Whitley in his office. The only thing I wouldn’t remember is the schoolhouse. It was long gone as far as being a schoolhouse even when I was growing up.” The historical village expanded with the Ira V. Ferguson Store, Ashcraft One Room Schoolhouse, and Surface Hill Gold Assay Office. According to Black, the historical society has many components. A farmer’s market has also been added to the village.
No matter what part of the historical society people come in contact with, Black’s face is recognizable. “What I do at the farmer’s market, is talk to people about the museum, ask if you would Ira V. Ferguson Store like to be a member, and if your family would like to donate,” Black said. Members and officers of the Mint Hill Historical Society formed the “Step Into History” committee. Black and the society examine the future of advocacy, rescue, and restoration projects connected to the community’s history. One of Black’s most prominent roles in the historical society is volunteering as a tour guide. Black takes adults, children, and school groups through the historical village. Quick with a story, Black recounts tales and history of each Dr. Ayer Whitley s Office building. Since he worked as an educator and administrative assistant in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Black has enjoyed time with children. Kids who go on the tour show the most interest in Dr. Whitley’s office. “The old instruments that doctor’s don’t use anymore, like when people would go in for examinations, interest children the most,” Black said. Inspired by children, he wrote a book entitled Mary Rabbit’s Prize Pie. As with his memories of Mint Hill, the book features animal characters inspired by people he knew growing up. Teaming with the Jaycees from Charlotte, Black also served as a charter member on Inside the doctors office the once active Mint Hill Jaycees committee in the 1960’s. Volunteer work reconnects Black to the next door neighbor atmosphere of Mint Hill. For more information on the Carl J. McEwen Historical Village, turn to pages 18 & 19.
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Pictured left to right: Matt, Greg, Renee, Luke, and Jonathan,
A Step Beyond Mayberry: The Walker Family Written by Rebecca T. Dickinson Renee Walker wanted to fly to La Paz, Bolivia where her son was diagnosed with E. coli. She placed her faith in a higher power and in how she and husband, Greg Walker, raised their boys. Matt Walker, the oldest son, was sick with E. Coli three times during his mission trip to Bolivia. Renee said he was hospitalized once. “You go, ‘I’m not there to wipe the sweat off his brow, or to see if he is drinking enough,’” Renee said. “You can’t make an easy flight to go meet his needs.” Greg and Renee trusted their son’s decision to volunteer as the first US citizen for Arco Iris, a chapter of HOPE Worldwide, in Bolivia. “We’ll support you, but this mission is your baby,” said Renee of what she told Matt before his trip.
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Matt left his job at an engineering firm, and went to work with underprivileged boys ages eight to 19 in La Paz for nine months. Of all her children, Renee said Matt surprised her the most. He was the son who liked video games, yet when she did have the chance to visit him in Bolivia with youngest son, Luke, she was impressed with how much Matt had grown. “He knew what cabs to take and not to take,” Renee said. One day she sat with a girl enrolled in a certified nursing assistant program, who wanted to become a nurse. Matt translated his mother’s words to the girl that she could become a doctor. The girl’s eyes opened wide. “I learned that you can speak through your eyes,” Renee said.
Jonathan on a mission trip
The Walkers’ destination to international, national and local volunteering began with a connection to Mint Hill. In the community, Renee discovered a home different than the one in which she’d grown up. In a coffee shop one day, Renee recalled a couple looking at real estate in Mint Hill. They asked, “What is it about this place that makes it feel like Mayberry?” When Renee’s parents divorced in the 1970’s, her mother and she relied on government programs. “I knew there was something different than when my parents were together,” Renee said. “I’ve been on both sides, and you never know where people are coming from.” The community spirit in Mint Hill inspired the Walker family. “Mint Hill is small enough that there are places where people can come together,” Renee said. Growing up, brothers: Matt, 24; Jonathan, 22; and Luke, 19, volunteered with their youth group, schools and set up blood mobiles in the Charlotte area. They have served in men’s shelters and with their parents.
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Middle son, Jonathan, took his experience in men’s shelters one step further. He volunteered at Labor Ready for 10 months. According to Labor Ready’s website, the company assists in finding 400,000 temporary jobs for more than 250,000 businesses. “Jonathan got to know a lot of the guys who are unemployed or underemployed,” Renee said. The son who hopes to become a professor one day has also served in Alaska with Americorps, and will serve with the organization again in Denver, Colorado. Youngest son, Luke, attends UNC-Ashville. He joined Renee when they travelled to Bolivia. Luke chose to volunteer with HOPE Worldwide at a hospital in La Paz, and he has served the organization in Charlotte. In the future, he wants to work in medical missions. When asked what inspired her sons, Renee does not take credit. She said people want to give, especially when you present an opportunity. In the future, Greg and Renee Walker will not sit at home. Chances are they will be found helping someone else in and around Mint Hill. Matt and boys from Casa de Paso
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History In the 1730’s, groups of pioneers began to carve communities out of the dense wilderness of the piedmont hills of North Carolina. The Scots-Irish Presbyterian who settled the Clear Creek area made their way south along and early Colonial “highway� known as the Great Philadelphia Wagon Road.
The town of Mint Hill entered into the 20th century with optimism and a progressive spirit. Business and industry in the town expanded to meet the needs of the growing community. Agriculture continued to dominate the still rural area but other industries emerged as crop farming became less profitable. Dairy farming, appearing in the 1930’s, became an important addition John Rogers was said to have been the first settler to the to Mint Hill’s local economy. Commerce grew as well, altering area in 1732. Others soon followed including the patterns of development within the town as the Alexanders, Blairs, Foards, Querys, Stewarts, commercial center moved from Fairview Road Hoods, Blacks, Harrises, Morrises, and to Matthews-Mint Hill Road. Caldwells. Many descendants of Mint Hill was first incorporated these early pioneer families helped Around 1908, R.J. McEwen opened a in 1899. Ten years later that incorporation build the town of Mint Hill and general store on his property at the was dissolved to improve local roads when Mecklenburg still call the area home. corner of Lawyers and Matthewsmacadamized the roads within the unincorporated area Mint Hill Roads. The McEwen of the county. Nearly 60 years later in 1971 , Mint Hill, Mecklenburg County was family opened additional businesspopulation 2,284, was incorporated again in order formed from Anson County in es such as a dress shop and to avoid being swallowed up by 1762. Although named to curry the McEwen Funeral Home. Carl J. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government. favor with King George, many McEwen, a Mecklenburg County county residents possessed a strong Commissioner, was instrumental in desire for independence and change. encouraging growth in Mint Hill by backing Three signers of the Mecklenburg Declaration and developing new businesses, and supporting of Independence were members of Clear Creek Church. civic organizations. General store proprietor John McEwen was Tradition has it that on May 20, 1775, John Ford, Adam a Mecklenburg County and Mint Hill Commissioner who donated Alexander, and John Query added their names to the revolutionland for the first town hall. ary document that declared themselves to be a free and independent people, nullifying the authority of the British King Education was important to the early settlers in Mint Hill. and Parliament. Churches were the first to provide classes and open local schools. Education-minded citizens and ministers taught classes out of Agriculture was the mainstay of Mecklenburg County’s economy. their own homes. Bain Academy was established by John Bain in Clear Creek’s farmers produced an assortment of crops, including 1889 as a church school, one of the few high schools in corn, wheat, oats, and peas. After the railroad arrived in nearby Mecklenburg County. Students came from all over the county to Charlotte in 1852, local farmers grew more cotton and other cash attend Bain and boarded with local families. crops to sell for shipment to larger markets. The fire department was organized on Matthews-Mint Hill Road Business and industry expanded after the Civil War. Enterprising in 1952 on land donated by Carl J. McEwen. It started with 24 citizens established cotton gins, a roller mill, a steam molasses charter members. It was common practice for volunteer firemen mill, a brickyard, and a shingle factory. Commerce grew along to obtain bank loans to purchase their equipment. After going Fairview Road. Henderson’s Country Store, built sometime in the door to door for contributions, the department was able to late 1800’s, sold general merchandise and housed the first post purchase equipment without signing a bank note. office. The area known as Clear Creek evolved into the town of Mint Hill.
Before the Gold Rush to California in 1849, Mecklenburg County was regarded as one of the greatest gold producers of the nation. On a stretch of land along the waters of Clear Creek, roughly 12 miles east of the city of Charlotte and 1.8 miles northwest of Mint Hill, lies the remains of a once thriving and profitable gold mining establishment. The mine’s legal name varied over the course of its history because ownership of the land and the mine changed. Today the area is known as Surface Hill. In the years before the Civil War, there were as many as three shafts at the mine. Underground mining ceased during, and in the years following the Civil War. The gold mine resumed operation in 1892 as the Baltimore and North Carolina Mining Company. The company was leased at various times and, around 1912, was known as the Surface Hill Mining and Milling Company. The mine was enlarged with new shafts and new equipment. According to copies of newspaper articles, a smelter was installed on this property. It was the first smelter to ever be used in North Carolina, with the next closest located in Johnson City, TN. The Assay Office was moved from Charlotte to this mine in 1914. The establishment of this fully equipped assay office, which took the place of the government assay in Charlotte was of great importance to the development of gold mining in this area of the State. Today you can take a step into history at the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village, located at 7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road in Mint Hill. Visitors can walk through the restored Surface Hill Assay Office where miners brought their ore to see if they had struck it rich! You can relive the way people broke down the rocks in the area and then took the rocks and panned for gold. After they found gold, they would go to the Assay office. The Mint Hill Historical Society acquired the Surface Hill Assay Office in 2005. Mint Hill, North Carolina
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location & climate Mint Hill’s proximity makes it a desirable location for business, cultural events, and residential living. The intersection of NC 51 (Matthews-Mint Hill Road) and Lawyers Road is the center of Mint Hill and is known as “the Square”. This is about 18 miles from downtown Charlotte. This was the second of three areas to be developed with commercial centers. The “Square” has been landscaped and provides a friendly appeal to local citizens. The original town was located on Highway 218 and now is the location of the Fire Department as well as shopping centers, banks, restaurants and several of the town’s oldest commercial buildings. The southern leg of Interstate 485 provides 4 interchanges between Blair Road and Idlewild Road for easy acces into town. Access to the major highway systems of I-85 and I-77 are also within minutes of Mint Hill. Surrounding communities include Matthews, Stallings, Indian Trail, Harrisburg, and Charlotte. With Mint Hill’s location just outside of the always-bustling city of Charlotte, commuting residents and visitors take pleasure in the area’s lack of congestion and ease of travel. Local thoroughfares make getting around town a cinch, and nearby the Interstates offer effecient regional travel to some of the state’s metropolitan centers, beaches, or mountains. If you’re looking for a way to save on gas, check out the Charlotte Area Transit’s (CATS) Park and Ride. Park at any Park and Ride location around the region and catch your bus, vanpool or carpool. Charlotte currently operates the largest transit system between Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, GA. The system operates more than 40 local routes, transporting more than 18 million passengers each year. Four airports are located within proximity to the town of Mint Hill. Ranked as one of the top 20 busiest airports in the United States, Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located about 19 miles west of Mint Hill. The Wilgrove Air Park is located approximately 2 miles north of town. The Monroe Regional Airport is located 12 miles to the south and Goose Creek Municipal Airport is located 8 miles to the southeast.
The I-485 loop runs within 1.5 miles of the South Carolina state line, and within 20 feet of the Cabarrus County line at the Rocky River Road exit. The entire Outerbelt is within Mecklenburg County's boundaries, and never crosses into South Carolina or any neighboring counties.
For another option of transportation, Amtrak provides rail service to cities throughout the nation and is located about 10 miles from Mint Hill in Charlotte. Mint Hill has a mild climate characterized by moderate temperature variations and moderate humidity. The average temperature is about 60° ranging from an average winter temperature of 43° to a summer average of 78°. The average annual precipitation is 44 inches, and the average relative humidity is 54 percent. With a relatively comfortable climate most of the time there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy your favorite outdoor activity.
Mileage Chart Matthews, NC ..............................6.4 miles Stallings, NC ................................ 9.1 miles Indian Trail, NC .......................... 10.2 miles Harrisburg, NC ........................... 11.8 miles Charlotte, NC ............................. 14.3 miles Columbia, SC .............................. 107 miles Raleigh, NC ................................ 139 miles Knoxville, TN ............................... 244 miles Atlanta, GA ................................ 258 miles Washington, DC .......................... 402 miles Source: Google Maps Mint Hill, North Carolina
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PROGRAMS & BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO CHAMBER MEMBERS Annual Membership Directory
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Directions • From I-485 North: Exit NC 51 and travel south for 1.3 miles to the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village, located on the right just past Hillside Drive • From I-485 South: Exit NC 218 and travel west for one mile, turn left onto NC 51 and travel .3 miles to the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village, located on the right just past Hillside Drive • From NC 24-27: Follow NC 51 south for 3.5 miles to the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village, located on the right just past Hillside Drive • From US 74: Follow NC 51 north for 5 miles to the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village, located on the left .3 miles from the Lawyers Road intersection
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A HISTORIC VILLAGE
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OUR RESTORED BUILDINGS
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Mint Hill Country Doctor’s Museum
Ira V. Ferguson Store
circa 1890
circa 1900
Built around 1890 for Dr. John McCamie DeArmon, the building was also used by Dr. Ayer Manny Whitley from 1908 until 1951. In addition to seeing patients in the office, both doctors made house calls, first on horseback and later by automobile.
Ira V. Ferguson, the father of seven, built this country store in the early 20th century and ran it for a decade before dying of pneumonia at age 38. He kept milk, butter, eggs, cheese, fruit, vegetables, tobacco and sodas in the cold storage cellar, cooled by a big block of ice. Sometimes he treated his children to NuGrape soda, passed from one to the other while sitting in a circle.
Farm Buildings The meat-curing building, chicken house, outhouse and other buildings reflect the rural nature of early Mint Hill.
Special Events Throughout the year the village is the setting for several special events, including: • Herb and Flower Festival • Discover Mint Hill • Salute to Veterans • Holiday Activities including Christmas Tea and our Village Christmas Shoppe
Volunteers
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Experience
Special talents and skills such as conducting research, cataloging museum items, reconstructing and preserving buildings, serving as guides, and other levels of expertise are always needed and appreciated by the Mint Hill Historical Society.
LIFE IN THE DAYS OF YORE
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The Ashcraft School Surface Hill Gold Mine Assay Office
circa Late 1800’s
circa 1800
Students, ages 5-20, learned to read, recite, write, and cipher at this one-room school built near the Rocky Spring Cemetery on Brief Road in the late 1800’s. They walked to and from school, carried their lunches in buckets, and helped the teacher build fires and fetch water in the morning.
Miners brought their gold to the Surface Hill Gold Mine assay office to determine if they had “struck it rich”. After the discovery of gold in nearby Cabarrus County in 1799, mines sprang up like weeds all over the area, including Mint Hill, which was home to four major mines and others registered in Mecklenburg County.
Gardens The Herb Garden next to the doctor’s office includes plants such as mint and chamomile, used in treating patients. Farmer John’s Garden features flowers, vegetables and Osage orange trees.
Home-grown and home-made can be found at the market, where local vendors, crafters, bakers and farmers sell their goods throughout the summer.
Our Mission To preserve and make available to the public, historical records and artifacts pertaining to historic life in the Mint Hill area, in order to promote interest and pride in the history of the area, while also providing opportunities for cultural education to the community at large.
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Government The Town of Mint Hill was incorporated in 1971. The city provides a traditional mix of general government services, including police and fire protection, library, construction and maintenance of streets and infrastructure, storm water drainage, recreational activities, cultural events, planning, zoning, housing and administrative services. The City of Mint Hill is governed by a nonpartisan mayor and board of commissioners, elected at-large biannually. They all work together to make decisions in order to maintain and improve the safety and well-being of the community and economic development. They hold regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. There are also committees for the Planning Board, Parks and Recreation, and Board of Adjustment which all hold monthly meetings. The public is very much encouraged to attend these meetings. Mint Hill residents have watched their new town hall being constructed since the last few months of 2011. The construction manager, Edifice General Contractors, followed the design and construction criteria to build a facility that is environmentally responsible and provides a healthy place for town employees to work. The site of the modern and larger town hall is located at the Mint Hill Village off MatthewsMint Hill Road. With approximately 19,000 square feet, this new structure will be an integral component of the downtown revitalization plan. It is a source of civic pride which celebrates Mint Hill’s history and keeps pace with current needs and will do the same 50 years from now. The previous town hall structure, which was completed in 1984, will become the home for the Mint Hill Police Department.
>> City Council Meetings 7:00 pm - Second and fourth Thursday of each month >> Board of Adjustment Meetings 7:30 pm - Fourth Monday of each month >> Parks & Recreation Committee Meetings 8:00 am - Second Tuesday of each month >> Planning Board Meetings 6:30 pm - Third Monday of each month All meetings are held at the John M. McEwen Assembly Room 7151 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd. Mint Hill, NC 28227 Please check the website for updates: www.minthill.com
Mayor Ted H. Biggers ..........704-545-9727 ext. 119 Mayor Pro-Tem Lloyd Austin ............. 704-545-9727 ext. 210 Commissioner Carl M. Ellington ...... 704-545-9727 ext. 213 Commissioner Brenda McRae .......... 704-545-9727 ext. 212 Commissioner Katrina "Tina" Ross ...............704-545-6231 Town Manager Brian L. Welch ....................... 704-545-9726 Deputy Town Manager D. Lee Bailey, AICP ................. 704-545-9726 Town Clerk Beth Q. Hamrick ....... 704-545-9726 ext. 113 Deputy Town Clerk Doris Miller .............. 704-545-9726 ext. 112 Program Support Michelle Farrar ......... 704-545-9726 ext. 100 Finance Naida Sergel ............ 704-545-9726 ext. 117 Human Resources Director Robin E. Edwards ..... 704-545-9726 ext. 122 Parks & Recreation Michelle Farrar ......... 704-545-9726 ext. 100 Public Works Director Dwayne Dorton ........704-545-9727 ext. 214 Planner John Hoard ............................704-545-9726 Planner Dana Clukey ..........................704-545-9726 Code Enforcement Officer Margie Nichols, CZO ...............704-545-9726
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The Mint Hill Police understand and accept the importance of developing and maintaining community based partnerships and problem solving, while enforcing the law in a manner that is professional and in the best interest of the Town of Mint Hill. Currently, the Mint Hill Police Department serves approximately 20,000 residents, over 100 businesses, and five schools. As of 2011, the police department has 34 full-time sworn employees, two administrative positions, and four volunteers. The department now consists of four administrative police supervisors (chief, captain, patrol lieutenant, and support services lieutenant), 4 patrol sergeants, four detectives (one detective-sergeant, two detectives, and one narcotics detective), 3 traffic officers (one traffic sergeant and two traffic officers), 3 school-resource officers (SRO), 16 patrol officers, 2 administrative personnel, 2 volunteer police chaplains, and 2 volunteers. Dispatch service is provided by Matthews Police Department. The Mint Hill Police Department will soon be moving across the street to the building that previously served as Town Hall.
Mint Hill Volunteer Fire Department 8813 Fairview Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 Non-Emergency: 704-545-4866 Fax 704-545-0384 www.minthillvfd.com The Fire/EMS service is one of the largest in the area, and is the only local volunteer service providing for Fire, Heavy Rescue and Emergency Medical Services. The department has approximately 75 fire personnel and 25 medical personnel covering 40 square miles with a population of approximately 20,000. Nine pieces of equipment serve the community and volunteer firemen respond to between 2,500 and 3,000 calls annually. With an excellent Department of Insurance rating of 5 on the state level for volunteer departments they have a proven record for quick response time.
Idlewild Volunteer Fire Department 10241 Idlewild Road Matthews, NC 28105 Non-Emergency: 704-545-5561 Fax 704-545-0228 www.idlewildvfd.org This station provides fire suppression and emergency medical and rescue services to the residents of Matthews, Mint Hill and surrounding areas of Mecklenburg County. Each year they respond to approximately 2,000 calls for service, including both fire and EMS related incidents. This department is a private, non-profit corporation.
Mint Hill Carpets, Inc. Commercial and Residential
6908 Matthews-Mint Hill Road • Suite 320 Charlotte, NC 28227
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P.O. Box 690940 Mint Hill, NC 28227 Administration: 704-545-1085 Fax: 704-545-7133 Non-Emergency call to Dispatchers: 704-847-5555 Hours: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday thru Friday
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Healthcare Maintaining health and well-being is integral in the life of Mint Hill residents. The community is home to many established practices offering everything from primary care, physical therapy and chiropractic services to eye and dental care. Led by two major healthcare networks, Presbyterian Healthcare and Carolinas HealthCare System, residents and visitors of Mint Hill can take comfort in knowing that they have access to numerous medical facilities with exceptional reputations. There are also several assisted living facilities and retirement communities that provide residents with the comforts of home while providing medical attention for those who need additional care. Presbyterian Hospital is located just minutes away from Mint Hill, in neighboring Matthews. This 240,000 squarefoot facility with 102 private patients rooms provides a wide range of health services including maternity, surgery,
cardiovascular and cancer care. This facility has earned some of the nation's top honors including Magnet designation, Stroke Center certification and Chest Pain Center accreditation. Their expert medical team delivers the care you need, close to home. In today’s fast-paced society, it makes sense for families to have healthcare close to home and Mint Hill is proud to have the CMC-Mint Hill Medical Plaza which provides exceptional healthcare in a state - of - the - art medical complex. This three-story, 59,000 square-foot building, is located on a 17-acre site along Blair Road, just off I-485. Everything from Pediatrics, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, and an Urgent Care center is offered for you and your family. A 50-bed Presbyterian hospital is planned by Novant Health. The hospital will be located off Albemarle Road and I-485. The first phase will include a free-standing emergency department. Operating rooms and inpatient beds will be added later. Completion of this $90 million facility is scheduled for 2018.
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704-545-3243
7322 MATTHEWS MINT HILL RD • MINT HILL, NC I N F O @ M A N N I N G FA M I LY D E N T I S T R Y. C O M
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Services: Meals served on site and delivered to shut-ins; Referrals to other agencies. No referral needed to come to hot lunch Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. If you need your meal delivered to your home, call 704-336-4812 to register for this service. For home delivery, patient must be under a doctor's care and be homebound. Seniors can also register to get Ensure at low cost, if under a doctor's order to drink this supplement. Program Fees: No fees charged Eligibility: Must be 60 years of age or older
Mecklenburg County Health Department Information Line .................................................... 704-336-4700 Clinic Appointments .............................................. 704-336-6500
Dr. Patty is Certified by: The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery The American Dental Board of Anesthesiology
Serving Mint Hill and surrounding areas 5829-B Phyliss Lane • Mint Hill, NC 28227 We are pleased to be a part of the Mint Hill community and are committed to providing you with the highest quality care possible. We manage a wide variety of problems relating to the mouth, teeth, and facial regions including: • Dental Implants • Wisdom Teeth • Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery • Facial Trauma • Pre-Prosthetic Surgery • Bone Grafting • Extractions • Oral Pathology • TMJ Disorders • Sleep Apnea • Facial Rejuvenation and Skin Care Our highly trained doctors and staff use the latest in surgical technologies and procedures to understand and treat your needs. They do their best to create an environment in which your care is conducted in a warm and friendly manner. Also located: 1851 Wellness Blvd. - Monroe, NC 28110 (just off of Hwy 74 and across from Poplin Place shopping center)
704-291-7333 www.unionoralsurgery.com Dr. Patty and Dr. Valiquette see patients at both locations
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Philadelphia Presbyterian Church 11501 Bain School Rd. Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-336-3144 www.charmeck.org
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Education With the knowledge that excellent education is an invaluable investment in its residents’ lives, the Mint Hill area has ensured easy access to high-quality educational opportunities for students of all ages. The area offers quality public school systems, excellent charter schools, vocational and technical training programs, and access to some of the finest colleges and universities in the region. Those in Mint Hill who wish to continue their education are fortunate to have an abundance of excellent institutions close to home. These include Central Piedmont Community College, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Queens University, Johnson & Wales University, Pfeiffer University, Johnson C. Smith University, and many more. All of which can be reached with just a short drive from Mint Hill. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) General Information 980-343-3000 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) Magnet Schools 980-343-5030 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) School Assignment 980-343-5335 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) www.cms.k12.nc.us
J.H. Gunn Elementary 7520 Harrisburg Road | Charlotte, NC 28215 980-343-6477 Lebanon Road Elementary 7300 Lebanon Road | Mint Hill, NC 28227 980-343-3640 Mint Hill Middle School 11501 Idlewild Road | Mint Hill, NC 28227 980-343-5439 Northeast Middle School 5960 Brickstone Drive | Charlotte, NC 28227 980-343-6920
Charter Schools:(K-8) http://queensgrant.heritageacademies.com
David W. Butler High School 1810 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Matthews, NC 28105 980-343-6300
Charter Schools:(High School) http://qgphs.com
Independence High School 1967 Patriot Drive | Charlotte, NC 28227 980-343-6900
Schools Bain Elementary 11524 Bain School Road | Charlotte, NC 28227 980-343-6915 Clear Creek Elementary 13501 Albemarle Road | Charlotte, NC 28227 980-343-6922
Rocky River High School 10505 Clear Creek Commerce Drive Mint Hill, NC 28227 980-344-0409 Charter Schools (Tuition Free) Queen’s Grant Community (K-8) 6400 Matthews-Mint Hill Road | Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-573-6611 Queen’s Grant Preparatory High School 10323 Idlewild Road | Matthews, NC 28105 704-545-0736
Bain Elementary School is one of the area’s oldest schools and is currently under construction. Bain Elementary's history dates back 120 years ago when Bain Academy was founded by John Bain in Mint Hill. The original building, constructed in 1889 has been condemned for structural problems. The school is an integral part of Mint Hill and the community feels a great sense of ownership and pride in Bain. Town officials are currently researching to see if it is feasible to keep the old structure and revitalize it or tear it down completely. In the meantime, the construction of a new building has begun with a projected completion date of August 2013. The new building will be adjacent to the existing school, a portion of which was built in the 1980s. Mecklenburg County commissioners approved building a new facility as part of a $156.4 million capital projects program. Construction of the new school is expected to cost about $11.5 million with a total project cost of $15.3 million, which includes design work and furniture The newly constructed, energy-efficient school will be a two-story building with approximately 82,000 square feet. As well as the 39 classrooms, there will be computer labs, a media center, and areas specifically for art and music. The cafeteria/gymnasium will have a handicap accessible stage. Flat-screen TV monitors outside the kitchen will display lunch menus and facts about healthy foods. Kids will even be able to climb the rock climbing wall during physical education classes.
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www.minimacstorage.com Mint Hill Arts is designed to be an information and support network for local artists of all mediums and a source of educational and cultural enrichment to the public. Artists of all mediums and skill levels are welcome. Membership is open to all local artists and patrons of the arts. Mint Hill Arts offers a full curriculum of classes for adults and children in oils, watercolor, drawing, jewelry, weaving, and more. There is a gift shop which offers affordable, handmade works by member artists and artisans. The Mint Hill Arts gallery space is available as rental space for wine tasting, corporate and other events.
Shop Local, Buy Local In these tough times, we have to support our local economy. With a conscious effort concentraing on buying good and services from Mint Hill businesses we can keep our local economy alive and help it grow. If everyone takes a minute or two to consciously consider where they are going to purchase that next item or service and make every effort to try to buy locally, then our fragile economy will begin to grow. You can help the existing businesses in town stay alive and viable.
McEwen Funeral Service Mint Hill Chapel Serving the families of Mint Hill since 1918
7428 Matthews ~ Mint Hill Rd.
704-545-4864
www.McEwenMintHillChapel.com
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1205 Lawyers Road, Suite A Mint Hill, NC 28227 Phone: 980-226-5532 www.minthillarts.org
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Festivals & Events There’s plenty to do throughout the year in Mint Hill, with a festival or special event celebrating the unique lifestyle and history of the region.
Herb & Flower Festival ........................................... April www.minthillhistory.com Go home from this festival with homegrown herbs, flowers, and vegetables. You can meet and talk to some of the areas master gardeners, herbalists and composters. Demonstrations will also take place. Discover Mint Hill ................................................. April At Discovery Square at Matthews-Mint Hill Rd. and Bain School Rd. www.discoverminthill.org Discover Mint Hill is a festival hosted by the Mint Hill Historical Society to promote the town and all it offers. Attendees can tour the historical village and have the chance to pan for gold, do laundry the old-fashioned way and watch re-enactors go about daily tasks such as sewing and knitting. Town departments and civic organizations are on hand and festival goers can even ride a double-decker bus for a tour of the town. There’s even a treasure hunt with prizes awarded. Come Discover Mint Hill!! - It’s all about your community! Activities include: Double-decker bus historic tours, treasure hunt, Herb and Flower Festival, Mint Hill Arts Gallery, Historic Village craft demonstrations, programs and tours at your local library, meet Mint Hill’s public safety providers - police and fire, get acquainted with the civic groups, and much more.
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Movies on the Lawn ............................................... May www.minthill.com The town of Mint Hill hosts free movies on the lawn every weekend in May starting at dusk. All the movies are family friendly so bring a blanket or lawn chair or sit on the grass. Check the town’s website for movie showings and further details. Mint Hill Highland Games ..................................... May www.minthillhighlandgames.com As one of Mint Hill’s favorite festivals, this annual event includes gathering of Scottish Clans & Parade of Tartans, rugby demonstrations, animal demonstrations, children’s activities, music, dancing, scottish cuisine, and a vendor village. Mint Hill Farmers Market ................. May - September 9:00 am - 1:00 pm every Saturday At the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village The market supports local farms as a viable part of the community by providing a place for local farmers to sell their fresh produce directly to consumers. This convenient market strives to be a blend of fresh marketplace and gathering spot for all members of the community in Mint Hill and our surrounding neighbors. June Tunes .............................................................. June www.minthill.com Music fills the air in downtown Mint HIll as the town hosts free outdoor concerts This weekly event takes place on the front lawn of Town Hall. All concerts begin at 7:30 pm and are free to the public. It’s a fun event and the perfect way to spend a summer evening with friends and family.
Mint Hill Madness ........................................ September www.minthillchamberofcommerce.com Mint Hill Madness is an annual familyfriendly weekend festival which celebrates the arrival of Fall. It is our community’s largest event drawing 30,000+ into the Mint Hill area. The event takes place in the downtown area of Matthews-Mint Hill Rd. & Lawyers Rd. and offers Live Music & Entertainment, Rides, Carnival Games, Arts & Crafts, Fair Food, Miss Mint Hill Beauty Pageant, Annual Parade & Fireworks! This event is hosted by the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce on the last weekend in September each year. For activity agenda visit: www.minthillchamberofcommerce/Madness or call 704-573-8282.
Veteran's Breakfast ...................................... November www.minthill.com or www.minthillchamberofcommerce.com The Town of Mint Hill & The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce host breakfast every year to honor our local veterans. Christmas Tree Lighting ................................ December www.minthill.com Area residents are invited to enjoy homemade cookies, cocoa & cider served by Town officials as the Town's tree is lit at the start of the holiday season. Christmas Tea .......................................... December Come celebrate the season at the Holiday Tea in the Ashcraft Schoolhouse. It is a wonderful time to visit with friends, enjoy delicious treats and old time charm in the schoolhouse. Call 704-545-4928 to make reservations. You can also visit the Village Christmas Shoppe. Call 704-573-0726 for for more information regarding times and days. Senior Christmas Party ......................... December www.minthillchamberofcommerce.com Every year the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce celebrates the holidays by providing lunch & entertainment to area senior citizens. The event takes place the first Saturday of December and is free to Mint Hill residents. Call 704-573-8282 for details. Mint Hill, North Carolina
Sunday Afternoon In The Park ........................... August www.minthill.com This family friendly event at the Park on Wilgrove features artists and musicians who display, perform, demonstrate and sell their products. Admission is free. This event is hosted by the town of Mint Hill.
Salute To Veterans ........................................ November This tribute to veterans of all wars takes place on Friday for school students and Saturday for the public. Friday's school program focuses on the civil war. Presenters and re-enactors will offer students a hands on experience in history. Reservations are required. On Saturday the public is invited to visit the exhibits of civil war and other military memorabilia. Call 704-573-0726.
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National Night Out ............................................. August www.minthill.com Sponsored by the Mint HIll Police Department, this is a community-police awareness-raising event held the first Tuesday of August. There is food, fun, and games for all ages along with helpful information to help prevent you from becoming a victim of crime. The event is free and open to all residents of Mint Hill.
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Recreation Recreation in Mint Hill and its surrounding area is abounding, offering residents and visitors an array of outdoor pastimes sure to fit every interest. The Mint Hill Parks and Recreation Department maintains two public parks with many amenities including facilities to rent for special occasions. Fairview Park 8850 Fairview Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 Fairview Park officially opened in 1997. This park is over 55 acres in size with amenities for all ages. There are two soccer fields surrounded by an asphalt bike/roller blade path. The park has attracted the interest of many soccer players throughout the area. Other amenities include a full concession stand, large restrooms, racquetball and tennis courts, beach volleyball courts, and a nine hole disc golf course that winds its way through the natural areas of the park. The nature trail is planted with a wide range of plants and trees native to this part of the North Carolina. Wilgrove Park 7750 Jim Harper Lane Mint Hill, NC 28227 The Park on Wilgrove offers a variety of activities. This was the first municipal park in Town dating back to 1974. It currently has a lighted softball field, two lighted tennis courts, two non- lighted courts, natural walking trail that circles the perimeter of the park, several large and small picnic areas, and a large variety of playground equipment for kids to enjoy.
Mint Hill Parks & Recreation Department PO Box 23457 7151 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 Phone: 704-545-9726 Fax: 704-545-0802 Contact: Michelle Farrar 704-545-9726 ext 100
Mint Hill Sports Complex 9700 Brief Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 www.mhaa.us The Mint Hill Sports Complex is maintained by the Mint Hill Athletic Association. This organization provides a source of athletic opportunities for the youth of Mint Hill and its surrounding communities such as baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, and softball to boys and girls ages 4-16. Mint Hill Youth Football 13755 Thompson Place Drive Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-578-2851 www.minthillyouthfootball.com A youth football program in the Mint Hill area for kids ages 6-14. Teams participate in the Greater Charlotte Youth Athletic Alliance as a part of he Atlantic Region of the largest youth football organization in the nation, American Youth Football (AYF) Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation 704-336-7600 or call 311 for camps, programs, leagues, and other activities www.charmeck.org/Departments/Park+and+Rec/Home.htm There are several other parks located near Mint Hill which are maintained by the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation. There are 210 parks and facilities located on more than 17,600 acres of parkland throughout Mecklenburg County. For your fourlegged friends there are several dog parks located throughout the county. The closest one to Mint Hill is Barkingham Park located at Reedy Creek Park, 2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC. This is a four-acre, fenced-in, off-leash area for dogs to run and play. Golf Courses Numerous golf courses and clubs are positioned within a 30minute drive from Mint Hill, with two located in the town. The Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation is an 18-hole, semi private golf club nestled among a mature forest of hardwoods only a few minutes from I-485. Pine Lake Country Club has been providing its members and guests golf and fun for over fifty years. This fullservice country club offers recreational activities such as golf, tennis & fitness, and swimming as well as superb dining options.
Artist rendering of the future museum building
Chapter 265 of the N. C. Korean War Veteran’s Association which is headquartered in Mint Hill and whose membership includes Korean War and Korean service veterans as well as friends and families of those who served and continue to serve in Korea is building the memorial. This memorial is located at the Park on Fairview which is at the intersection of NC Highway 218 and Interstate 485.
The Mint Hill, North Carolina location of the museum is a testament to the significant role the Carolinas have played in securing our country’s freedom and independence. This facility will keep this history alive for present and future generations.
NC Korean War Veterans Association PO Box 690158 Charlotte NC 28227-7002 www.koreanwarmemorialnc.com
Armed Forces Museum & Archives of the Carolinas P.O. Box 1191 Matthews, NC 28106 www.visitafmac.org
Karrie Lawrence NMLS ID # 415260 Assistant Vice President Mortgage Loan Officer www.oldesycamoregolf.com 7500 Old Sycamore Dr. Mint Hill, NC 28227 • 704-573-1000
Olde Sycamore Bar and Grill is open to the public Open 7 days a week - 10am to 3pm Take out available • Dine in dress code required
Join us and enjoy eating on the veranda
Branch Banking & Trust Co. Mailcode: 500-23-01-00 11425 Lawyers Road Charlotte, NC 28227 (704) 954-2234 Fax (704) 573-3734 Mobile (704) 579-3195 klawrence@bbandt.com Mint Hill, North Carolina
The North Carolina Korean War Veterans Memorial is one of a kind. The residents of Mint Hill will soon be able to say they have something that no other town in the state has. Upon its completion, it will honor North Carolinians who fought–and are still serving–to keep South Korea free from tyranny. There were 789 members of the military from N.C. who were killed or missing in action during the war. The N.C. Korean War Veterans Memorial is the only one of its kind in state that will ensure that the soldier’s sacrifice will always be remembered.
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The Armed Forces Museum & Archives of the Carolinas AFMAC, a world-class museum scheduled to break ground in Mint Hill in 2014, will be unique in that it will honor all five branches of the United States military: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. When completed, visitors will experience an educational showcase of 250 years of military history combined with the home front support and sacrifices that have made our nation great. Historical artifacts, interactive displays and thematic environments will bring this history alive!
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Civic Groups Mecklenburg County Council Boy Scouts of America 1410 E. 7th Street Charlotte, NC 28204 704-333-5471 www.mccscouting.org Earp-Williams VFW Post #4059 Veterans of Foreign Wars 1131 Bain Schol Rd Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-841-8097 Eastern Star Mint Hill Chapter #353 P.O. Box 691742 Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-847-6225 Girl Scouts, Hornets’ Nest Council 7007 Idlewild Road Charlotte, NC 28212 704-731-6500 www.hngirlscouts.org Kiwanis Club of Mint Hill P.O. Box 23450 Charlotte, NC 28227 704-545-4237 Matthews-Mint Hill Optimist Club P. O. Box 1481 Matthews, NC 28106-1483 704-560-9202 www.mmhoptimistclub.org
Mint Hill Historical Society 7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-573-2188 www.minthillhistory.com Mint Hill Lions Club 13701 Thompson Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-573-2188 www.minthilllions.com Mint Hill Masonic Lodge #742 10224 Lawyers Road Charlotte, NC 28227 704-545-5583 Mint Hill Scottish Society, Inc. 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Suite 105-251 Charlotte, NC 28227 www.minthillhighlandgames.com Mint Hill Women’s Club P.O. Box 690512 Charlotte, NC 28227 704-545-5354 www.minthillwc.com Rotary Club of Mint Hill P.O. Box 690478 Charlotte, NC 28227 704-545-6231
Mint Hill Arts 1205 Lawyers Rd, Ste. A Mint Hill, NC 28227 980-226-5532 www.minthillarts.org
Arlington Baptist 9801 Arlington Church Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-545-4589
Mint Hill Community 11524 Bain School Road Mint Hill, NC 704-916-9351
Bethel AME Zion 5400 Barnsdale Lane Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-545-0154
Mint Hill Presbyterian 8528 Brief Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-545-5199
Blair Road United Methodist 9135 Blair Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-545-6785
Morningstar Lutheran 12509 Idlewild Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-4502
Church of Jesus Christ of LDS 13925 Thompson Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-541-1466 Cornerstone Baptist Church 8947 Albemarle Road Charlotte, NC 28227 704-537-1097
Faith Baptist 6840 Wilson Grove Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-545-0937
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Having a Party? The Mint Hill Lion’s Club does so much more than sell brooms!
We rent tents, chairs & even two-way radios!
704-641-3431 www.minthilllions.com ALL PROCEEDS DEDICTED TO HELPING CLINICAL EYE RESEARCH AND HEARING DISABILITIES Mint Hill, North Carolina
The town of Mint Hill has over 20 places of worship representing diverse religions. From the historic Philadelphia Presbyterian Church, founded in 1770 to a variety of parishes, services are available for almost anyone’s needs. Here are a few of our places of worship in the local area.
Dulin’s Grove Advent Christian 11200 Arlington Church Road Charlotte, NC 28227 704-545-5893
Mint Hill Athletic Association 7205 Clubhouse Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-545-1180 www.mhaa.us Mint Hill Herb Guild 12303 Bain School Rd Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-545-4928
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Fellowship Baptist 11416 Albemarle Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-545-9668 Henderson Grove Presbyterian NC 51 Highway Charlotte, NC 28227 704-545-3014 Hope Christian Church 11221 Lawyers Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-996-6363 Idlewild Baptist 12701 Idlewild Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-847-6565 Mint Hill Baptist 7835 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-545-0121
Mt Lebanon Baptist 6335 Wilson Grove Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-545-7852 New Beginnings Community 7027 Stillwell Road Matthews, NC 28105 704-545-8814 North Union Chapel Church Of God 12411 Bain School Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-545-9040 Philadelphia Presbyterian 11501 Bain School Rd. Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-545-6172 Shiloh Truelight Truelight Church Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-573-3903 St. John Neumann Catholic 8451 Idlewild Road Charlotte, NC 28227 704-536-6520 St. Luke Catholic 13700 Lawyers Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-545-1224 Wilson Grove Baptist 6624 Wilgrove Mint Hill Road Mint Hill, NC 28227 704-545-5625
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Phone Numbers & Links FIRE • POLICE • AMBULANCE .... 911 Utilities Electric Duke Energy ............................................. 800-877-9898 www.duke-energy.com
Mint Hill Police Department ..................... 704-545-1085 (non-emergency) Mint Hill Fire Department ........................ 704-545-4866 (non-emergency) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (non-emergency) ..................................................... 311 If outside Charlotte ................................. 704-336-7600
Charlotte-Mecklenburg County www.charmeck.org Mecklenburg Co. Area Mental Health ..... 704-336-6404 Mecklenburg Co. Board of Elections ...... 704-336-2133
Union Power Cooperative ......................... 704-289-3145 www.union-power.com
Mecklenburg Co. Manager’s Office......... 704-336-2472
Gas Piedmont Natural Gas ................................ 800-752-7504 www.piedmontng.com
Veterans Services .................................. 704-336-2102
Water Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities ................. 704-336-2211 www.charmeck.org/Departments/Utilities
Homeless Support Services ....................704-926-0617 Women's Commission .............................704-336-3210 Mecklenburg Co. Health Department ..... 704-336-4700 Mecklenburg Co. Department of Social Services ........................ 704-336-3000
Telephone AT&T ......................................................... 888-757-6500 www.att.com
CARE line ................................. 704-336-CARE (2273) Help keep your neighbors safe, report child abuse, abuse of senoirs, or adults with disabilities.
NC Highway Patrol ................................. 919-733-3861 (non-emergency)
Cable Charlotte Time Warner .............................. 704-289-3168 www.twcarolina.com
Mecklenburg Co. Adult Substance Abuse Services ........................ 704-336-6404
Medical Care Carolinas Medical Center ....................... 704-355-2000 www.carolinasmedicalcenter.org
Garbage Collection RCS, Inc. .................................................. 704-545-9726 www.minthill.com
Carolinas Medical Center - Mercy .......... 704-379-5000 www.cmc-mercy.org
Resident Recycling Center Hickory Grove Recycling Center at 8007 Pence Road ................................ 704-376-9359 www.charmeck.org
Crime Stoppers Tip Line ......................... 704-334-1600 Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office (non-emergency) .................................... 704-336-2543
Carolinas Medical Center - Mint Hill Medical Plaza Urgent Care Carolinas HealthCare Urgent Care - Mint Hill .................. 704-863-9600 www.carolinashealthcareurgentcare.org Internal Medicine Charlotte Medical Clinic ................... 704-863-9500 www.charlottemedical.org Pediatrics University Pediatrics ........................ 704-863-9550 www.universitypeds.org Obstetrics/Gynecology Greater Carolinas Women’s Center .. 704-547-0858 www.gcwomenscenter.org Presbyterian Hospital - Matthews ........... 704-384-6500 www.presbyterian.org Presbyterian Hospital - Downtown ......... 704-383-4000 Presbyterian Mint Hill Family Practice .... 704-384-8760 http://practices.novanthealth.org/minthillfp/home/ Levine Children’s Hospital ..................... 704-381-2000 www.levinechildrenshospital.org
Just 1 Call ............................................... 704-432-1111 A one-stop source of information and assistance for senior citizens, adults with disabilities, caregivers and service providers. Mecklenburg County. Park and Recreation ............. 311 or 704-336-7600 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools ............. 980-343-3000 www.cms.k12.nc.us
Miscellaneous Call Before You Dig ................................... 704-376-9359
Three Digit Dialing
Mint Hill Government
Information Line ...................................................... 311 311 is the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County's phone number for non-emergency services and government information: Animals, Taxes, Road Improvements, Garbage and Recycling Pickup, Non-life Threatening Emergencies, Parks, Utility Services, and Storm Water. If you are calling from outside Mecklenburg County or if your cellular carrier will not connect you to 311, dial 704-336-7600.
Town Hall ................................................ 704-545-9726 Mayor - Ted Biggers ................. 704-545-9727 ext. 119 Mayor Pro-Tem - Lloyd Austin ... 704-545-9727 ext. 210 Commissioner - Carl Ellington ... 704-545-9727 ext. 213 Commissioner - Brenda McRae .. 704-545-9727 ext. 212 Commissioner - Tina Ross ..................... 704-545-6231
Social Services ...................................................... 211
Town Manager - Brian Welch ... 704-545-9726 ext. 118
Directory Assistance ............................................... 411
Deputy Town Manager - Lee Bailey ........ 704-545-9726
North Carolina Road Conditions ............................. 511
Town Clerk - Beth Hamrick ........ 704-545-9727 ext. 113
Connecting Line For Speech/Hearing Impaired ...... 711
Deputy Town Clerk - Doris Miller.. 704-545-9727 ext. 112 Parks & Recreation - Michelle Farrar . .................................................. 704-545-9726 ext. 100
Transportation Department of Transportation (DOT) .. 1-877-DOT-4YOU www.ncdot.org
North Carolina Poison Control Voice/TDD/TTY .................................... 1-800-222-1222
Libraries www.plcmc.org
NCDOT DMV .......................................... 919-715-7000 www.ncdot.org/dmv
Federal Do-Not-Call Lists You can register by dialing .................. 1-888-382-1222 or register on-line at www.donotcall.gov
Mint Hill Branch ...................................... 704-545-3932
Driver’s License - Charlotte East Office ... 704-531-5563
Charlotte-Meck. Main Library ................... 704-336-2725
Vehicle & License Plate Renewal Office ... 704-535-2525
Parental Stress Help Line ....................... 800-367-2543
Oganizations
Amtrak ................................................. 1-800-872-7245 www.amtrak.com
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children .................................. 800-843-5678
Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce .............. 704-573-8282 www.minthillchamber.com
Charlotte Douglas International Airport .... 704-359-4013 http://charlottedouglasintlairport.com/
American Red Cross Greater Carolinas Chapter ...................... 704-376-1661 United Family Services ........................... 704-332-9034 Mint Hill, North Carolina
Mint Hill Historical Society ...................... 704-573-0726 www.minthillhistory.com
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) .... 704-336-RIDE www.ridetransit.org
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