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Pictured on the front cover of thismagazine is one of the life-sizestatues of an American soldier atthe North Carolina Korean WarMemorial, located on NC-218and I-485 in Mint Hill’s VeteransMemorial Park. The memorial isto show gratitude for all whoserved in Korea and to honorthe spirit of service, willingnessto sacrifice, and dedication forfreedom by remembering the 788North Carolinians who lost theirlives in the war. (see page 11 for moreinformation)

From places to eat, shop and liveto giving facts, figures and usefulphone numbers, You’ll find thisguide to be your all-inclusivereference about Mint Hill. As youturn the pages, keep in mind, thisis only a brief overview.A special thank you to the adver-tisers who make this magazinepossible. Please show yoursupport of these businesses andshop locally whenever possible.

For over 30 years, people from all ages and walks of life havebeen enjoying the Mint Hill Madness event. Returning MemorialDay weekend in 2016, you can listen to great music, shop local

arts and crafts, eat delicious food, enjoy the thrill of carnival ridesand - most of all - celebrate the founding of this great town.

FEATURES

16-18 APPRECIATING OURFALLEN HEROESThe Soles 2 Remember Run/Walk raises funds for the National Law EnforcementOfficers Memorial Fund

INFORMATION4 Greeting From The Mayor

4-5 This Is Mint Hill

6 By The Numbers - Facts & Figures

7 Climate

8-11 Activities - Things to See & Do

12 Recreation

13 Land for Future Parks

14 Government

15 Fire Departments / Police Department

15 Transportation

19 Nextdoor

19 Drivers License & Registration

20 History of the Town

24-25 Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce

CONTENTS

26-27 Mint Hill Historical Society

31 Civic Groups

32-33 Healthcare

33 Hot Meals Program

33 Mecklenburg County Health Department

34 Education

36 Pet Care & Control Division

37 Dog Treat Bakery Receives Recognition

38 Garbage /Yard Waste /Recycling

39 Library / Post Office / Voter Registration

40 Worship

41 How Green Is Your House?

42 Phone Numbers & Links

43 Area Map

28-30 SCOUTS GIVE BACKTO THE COMMUNITYAn important value and tradition of the Scouts is helping the community.

MINT

I would like to welcome you to Mint Hill,a great place to live, work and play. I amproud to say that Mint Hill was ranked inthe top ten of the Safest Places in NorthCarolina and I can assure you we are striv-ing to be number one on that list.

The Town of Mint Hill was not incorpo-rated until 1971, but our history datesback to 1770 when the settlers establishedthe Philadelphia Presbyterian Church.Although the Town continues to experi-ence exciting growth and revitalization,one constant remains - the extraordinarysense of community.

The Town has something to offer every-one - the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village, agrowing art community, North CarolinaKorean War Veterans Memorial, Movies onthe Lawn, June Tunes, Discover Mint Hilland our Mint Hill Madness festival which isheld Memorial Day weekend. This annualevent includes a parade, carnival rides,arts and craft vendors, musical entertain-ment and the area's largest firework dis-play on Saturday night. Our communitypride is not just exhibited during specialcommunity events, but can also be seenevery day throughout the year.

The productive and involved residents ofMint Hill make the Town a desirable placeto live. The Mint Hill Volunteer FireDepartment, Mint Hill Historical Society,Mint Hill Athletic Association, Mint HillArts, Veterans of Foreign War Post #4059,Mint Hill Kiwanis and Mint Hill Lion'sClub are all valuable resources for Townresidents and visitors alike.

On behalf of the Board of Commissionersand the citizens we are elected to repre-sent, it is my pleasure to welcome you intoour Town and invite you to experience allthat Mint Hill has to offer. I look forward to seeing you around town.

Warm regards,

Ted H. Biggers, Jr.Ted H. Biggers, Jr.

who are choosing Mint Hill’s style ofliving over the hustle and bustle oflarger metropolitan life.To live in Mint Hill is to have the best

of both worlds - a strong communityconnection and small town feel coupledwith the convenience of the nearby cityof Charlotte, NC.

With a tight knit community thatprides itself on taking an active role inits development, Mint Hill has grown byleaps and bounds. The town, onceknown as an agriculture and dairyfarming community, is now a hub ofsteady growth. The town’s business andindustry has expanded through theyears to meet the needs of the growing

Exploring theTown of Mint Hillthrough this publi-cation will revealseveral surprises sure

to delight you. While nopublication can tell all, we hope you willtake the time to browse the pages ofthis magazine and learn about MintHill’s beauty. Come and discover whyMint Hill can offer you and your family“A Better Way of Life”.

Located in the Piedmont section ofNorth Carolina, the Town of Mint Hill ishitting it’s stride. With a population justunder 25,000, the community is hometo a growing population of residents

Greetings from the Mayor

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Welcome to a place to live, work and play...

This isLarge city amenities with a hometown vibe

the perfect place for

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community. The town’s location also provides easy

access to major roadways as well as theCharlotte Douglas International Airport.This makes Mint Hill an ideal locale for thetransportation and logistics needs of grow-ing businesses. The community’s family-oriented image and its residents collectivedesire to support local businesses are addedbenefits to retailers that depend on a stronglocal customer base.

The Town of Mint Hill continues to beone of the best places to raise a family.Safewise ranked Mint Hill as #14 on it’s listof “50 Safest Cities in North Carolina” for2015. Mint HIll also ranked #9 in real estatebrokerage and blog, Movoto's Spring 2015

list of the "Safest Places in North Carolina".Both of these rankings are based on theFBI’s available data on crimes includingviolent and property crimes. The Mint HillPolice Department is very involved with thecommunity and is dedicated to providingthe highest level of service.

Affordable and attractive housingoptions, with acres of nearby green space,make Mint Hill a fantastic location for fami-lies and young professionals.

A year-round calendar of town-widespecial events provides fun in a family envi-ronment. Events include watching movieson the front lawn of Town Hall with Movieson the Lawn, browsing the talent of localartists during Art Around the Block, and

Mint Hill Madness which draws thousandsof people to this weekend long festival.

Recognized for its inviting and dynamicatmosphere, enhanced by excellentschools, sweeping housing options, aforward-thinking government, and plentyof cultural and recreational opportunities,it is no wonder Mint Hill has developedinto one of the leading communities inMecklenburg County. Come see for your-self why Mint Hill is a distinct place ofinfinite promise for the future. n

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Population

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Percent of Population by Age Group (2010)

Under 5 years 5.5%Persons Under 18 Years 24.2%Persons 65 years and Over 14.7%Median Age 39.5

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Population Mix (2010)

White 78.4%Black or African American 12.3%Hispanic or Latino 8.3%Asian 2.5%

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Veterans (2009-2013) 2,009

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Housing

Total Housing Units 2010 9,149Homeownership Rate 2009-2013 80.6% Persons per Household 2009-2013 2.74

51.1%FEMALE

POPULATION

48.9%MALE

POPULATION

$68,140MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

2009-2013

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91.4%HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR HIGHER, AGE 25+

2009-2013

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Total Land Area 25 Square Miles__________________________________________________________________

Town of Mint Hill Tax Rate $0.275 per $100 valuation__________________________________________________________________

Mecklenburg County Tax Rate $0.8387 per $100 valuation__________________________________________________________________

Form of City Government Council, Mayor & Manager__________________________________________________________________

Fire Departments Serving Mint Hill 2

Mint Hill Volunteer Fire Department Idlewild Volunteer Fire Department

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Recreation Public Parks 2Sports Complex 1Private Country Club 1Golf Courses 2Athletic Association 1

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THE OVERALL CRIME RATE IS

40% LowerTHAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE

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Information from United States Census Bureauand www.areavibes.com/mint+hill-nc/crime/

33.7%BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER, AGE 25+

2009-2013

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Mint Hill By theNumbers

28.3 MinutesAVERAGE TRAVEL TIME TO WORK

2009-2013

MINT HILL IS SAFER THAN

81%OF THE OTHER CITIES IN

NORTH CAROLINA

MINT HILL IS SAFER THAN

57%OF THE CITIES IN THE UNITED STATES

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213average sunny days per year

3.9average inches ofsnowfall per year

44.2average inches ofrain per year

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Mint Hill residents enjoy four distinctive seasons. The comfort-able year- round climate is ideal for strolling the first-rate com-munity neighborhoods, visiting the local stores and enjoyingthe beauty of the surrounding landscape. Moderate summertemperatures and humidity encourage numerous outdooractivities. Spring and fall are both spectacular with bloomingflowers to majestic golden leaves of the trees.

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NC KOREAN WAR MEMORIALThe North Carolina KoreanWar Veterans Memorial isone of a kind. This memorialhonors North Carolinians whofought, and are still serving, tokeep South Korea free fromtyranny. This is the onlymemorial in the state thatensures that the soldier’s sacri-fice will always be remembered.This memorial is located at the Mint Hill VeteransMemorial Park which is at the intersection of NC Hwy. 218 and I-485.For more information go to www.koreanwarmemorialnc.com.________________________________

SALUTE TO VETERANSThis is an annual tribute to veterans of all wars. The public is invited to visit the

ACTIVITIESI F YO U ’ R E A FA N O F F U N , M I N T H I L L I S T H E P L A C E F O R YO U

exhibits of civil war and other militarymemorabilia. Call 704-573-0726 or visit www.minthillhistory.com for more information.________________________________

VETERANS BREAKFASTThe Town of Mint Hill and the Mint HillChamber of Commerce sponsors and hoststhe Veterans Breakfast every year to honor our local veterans. For more information go to www.minthill.com.________________________________

CREATIVITY ABOUNDSMint Hill offers several unique cultural treasures for thosewanting to show their cre-ative spirit. Mint Hill Artsis designed to be an informa-tion and support network forlocal artists of all mediumsand a source of educationaland cultural enrichment tothe public. A full curriculum

and other cultural venues that are flourish-ing in Mint Hill. The art crawl featurespaintings, drawings, pottery, and woodcarvings, among many other types of artistic creations. Enjoy live demonstrations by local artists as well as live music. For more information: www.minthillarts.org________________________________

SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN THE PARKLocal artists and community members gather in Mint Hill for this annual event at the Wilgrove Park located at 7750 Jim Harper Lane. The festival is anopportunity for local artists of all kinds -potters, painters, sculptors, musicians andmore - to showcase their work and givecommunity members the chance to meetartists and purchase their work. An averageof 40 to 50 artists are stationed throughoutWilgrove Park with displays of their artwork.

of classes is offered for adults and childrenin oils, watercolor, drawing, jewelry, weav-ing, and more. Mint Hill Arts is locatedat 1205 Lawyers Road, Suite A Mint Hill,NC. For information call 980-226-5532 orvisit www.minthillarts.org. Pottery 51 pro-vides cooperative facilities for students, pot-ters and clay artists. As part of the monthlyArt Around The Block, an open house isheld the first Friday of every month. Pottery51 is located at 7714 Matthews-Mint HillRd, Mint Hill, NC. For information call 919-996-9149 or visitwww.facebook.com/Pottery51.

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ART AROUND THE BLOCKFirst Friday of each month Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.Join local artists and neigh-bors on the first Friday eachmonth in downtown. Thisevent recognizes local art

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CHRISTMASEVENTS

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BIZ EXPOGrow at the Expo! Network, expand andgenerate new leads with local business atthis Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce annual event. This event is open to thepublic, (FREE admission) and allows localbusinesses to showcase their products andservices to the community. Vendor andSponsor booths available on first come,first serve basis.

For more information call 704-573-8282 or visit the website atwww.minthillchamberofcommerce.com_______________________________

MINT HILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF CLASSICThis annual fall event supports Chamberprograms and services. For more information call 704-573-8282 or visitwww.minthillchamberofcommerce.com_______________________________

CARL J. McEWEN HISTORIC VILLAGETake an exciting and educational tripthrough the past at the Carl J. McEwenHistoric Village where visitors can learnabout and see historical exhibits and arti-facts from the town’s past. Walk throughthis turn-of-the-century village of restoredbuildings such as a country doctor’s office,country store, one room schoolhouse, assayoffice, and various outbuildings. For infor-mation visit www.minthillhistory.com_______________________________

MINT HILL FARMERS MARKETCarl J. McEwen Historic Village7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd.Mint Hill, NC. Held each Saturday from May -October.Browse the work of localartisans and buy farm-fresh produce and concoctions.Healthy,organic,andfresh!www.minthillhistory.com

MINT HILL POLICE DEPT.ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENTThe Mint Hill Police Department annuallyhost a Golf Tournament to benefit thePolice Explorers and Volunteers in PoliceService V.I.P.S. As part of the NationalLearning for Life program, Police Explorersreceive hands-on experience about what acareer in law enforcement entails. For moreinformation contact Marnee Moberg at704-531-3196 ormmoberg@oilice,minthill.com_______________________________

COFFEE WITH A COPHave you ever wantedto sit down with apolice officer over ahot cup of coffee andcasually discuss com-munity issues? One of the keys to Coffeewith a Cop’s successis that it removes the

physical barriers and crisis situations thatroutinely define interactions between lawenforcement officials and community members. It allows for relaxed, informalone-on-one interactions in a friendly atmos-phere. This informal contact increases trustin police officers as individuals, which is thefoundation to building partnerships andengaging in community problem solving.So pull up a chair and grab a cup of coffee. Call the Mint Hill Police Department at704-545-1085 for more information.

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MINT HILL MADNESSEvery year thepeople of MintHill celebratethe founding ofthe Town with aweekend festi-val. StartingFriday night ofMemorial Day

weekend. Mint Hill Madness has some-thing for everyone in the family: a parade, delicious food;great music ranging from country to rock,arts and craft vendors, carnival rides,games, and a Fireworks Extravaganza. www.minthillmadnessfestival.org

Mint Hill truly has the Christmas spiritand holiday events abound. Just likeFather Christmas, you too will need tomake a list. There is so much going on,it’s only a matter of where to head first. _______________________________

SENIOR CHRISTMASPARTY

Sponsored by the Mint Hill Chamber ofCommerce, this annual event is open toarea seniors 65 years old + and is free of charge. Live music, entertainment,lunch and prizes are available as wecelebrate our seniors and the holidayseason. For more information regarding the date, time and place, call 704-573-8282 or go to www.minthillchamberofcommerce.com._______________________________

CHRISTMAS TEACome celebratethe season atthe Holiday Teain the AshcraftSchoolhouse atthe Carl J.McEwen HistoricVillage. It is awonderful time

to visit with friends, enjoy delicious treatsand old time charm in the schoolhouse.Call 704-545-4928 to make reservations. You can also visit the VillageChristmas Shoppe. Call 704-573-0726 for for more information regarding timesand days._______________________________

CHRISTMAS TREELIGHTINGArea resi-dents areinvited toenjoy home-made cook-ies, cocoa &cider servedby Town offi-cials as theTown's tree is lit at thestart of theholiday sea-son. Formore infor-mation go to: www.minthill.com.

From the weeklyFarmer’s Market tothe Christmas treelighting,residents of Mint Hill celebrateall that is creative,interesting, unique,and engaging. Sports, arts, and communitythrive here.


MOVIES ON THE LAWN

Movies on the Lawn are a month-longshowing of family friendly movies eachFriday evening in May. Bring a lawn chairand blanket and sit back and enjoy theshow. Movies begin at dusk on the frontlawn of Town Hall._______________________________

JUNE TUNESJune Tunes is a series of free concertsplanned for Saturdays in June. All concertsare scheduled tobegin at 7:30p.m. and will beheld on the frontlawn of the TownHall. Bring your lawn chairs andblankets and enjoy the music.________________________________

NATIONAL NIGHT OUTSponsored by the Mint HIll PoliceDepartment, this is a community-police

awareness-raising eventheld the first Tuesday ofAugust. There is food,fun, and games for allages along with helpful information to help pre-vent you from becoming

a victim of crime. The event is free and opento all residents of Mint Hill.www.minthill.com________________________________

PLAY A ROUND OF GOLFIf you're a golf buff,, tee up at the two localcourses. Pine Lake Country Club’s courseoccupies 155 acres with five fresh waterlakes and manicured grounds with Azaleasand Bradford Pears. Golfers of all skill levelsare offered an enjoyable challenge and awelcomed respite from the hectic pace oftoday's world. Call 704-545-4513 orwww.pinelakecountryclub.com for moreinformation. Olde Sycamore GolfPlantation is a semi-private course. All skill levels and ages can enjoy the beauty of Olde Sycamore located only a few minutes from 1-485. Call 704-573-1000 or visit www.oldesycamoregolf.com for more information. ________________________________

MINT HILL CRUISE-INRev up your engine at the monthly MintHill Cruise-In by marveling at the beautyand crafts manship of many fine automo-biles, from the classic early models to contemporary designs. Held the first Fridayof each month from April thru October atthe corner of NC 51 and Lawyers Roadin the Mint Hill Festival Shopping Center.For more information call 704-573-0252 or 704-907-3601.

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SHOPPING & DININGMint Hill provides a widevariety of opportunities tosatisfy everyone’s dining andshopping needs. Shoppinglocal in Mint Hill couldn’t beeasier. Locally-owned retail

stores are abundant in the area. Here you’ll find boutiques and unique mom andpop shops where quality customer service is the top priority. There are also plenty ofnationally known stores within easy reach.Whether celebrating a special occassion, or just looking for a pleasant night out with friends and family, Mint Hill has a dining option suited for every occassion. From continental fare, international dishesor good ol’ southern food, the choices are limitless.________________________________

SOLES 2 REMEMBERSoles 2 Remember is an annual 5K Run andWalk event hosted by the Mint Hill PoliceDepartment with the help and support oflocal businesses in our area. Our purpose isto help in commemorating the service andsacrifice of law enforcement officers; and toprovide information that will help promotelaw enforcement safety. For moreinformation: www.soles2remember.org orwww.facebook.com/soles2remember________________________________

No matter what the season or time of year, there are an abundance of things you cando here. Look around and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the array of festivals, events,attractions and historic sites that are available and represent cultural identity and aswell as diversity. This list is by no means complete, visit www.minthill.com whereevents are added periodically. Times, dates and locations are subject to change.Please call ahead or visit the websites listed for verification of details.

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DID YOU KNOW?The North Carolina Korean War VeteransMemorial was created to ensure that futuregenerations remember and honor the pride anddedication of those who served, the legacy theycontinued, and the freedom they preserved. Thismemorial will ensure that the soldier’s sacrificewill always be remembered.

There were 788 members of the military fromN.C. who were killed or missing in action duringthe war. The N.C. Korean War VeteransMemorial is the only one of its kind in the state.

The main part of the memorial is encircled witha 188 ft. double wall planter with dwarf hollies.In the center is an eternal fountain in the shapeof the Korean Taeguek which is a part of theSouth Korean flag. Four 11 ft. granite pillars

surround the fountain and include the names of the 788 North Carolinians whomade the supreme sacrifice with their life. Granite benches face each of the fourpillars. Two life-sized statues of American soldiers are a part of the monument.

Chapter 265 of the N.C. Korean War Veteran’s Association which is headquar-tered in Indian Trail, NC were responsible for building the only memorial ofits kind in the state. $700.000, in cash donations and approximately $200.000in pro bono labor and materials came from several sources including thesales of memorial and honor pavers, local businesses, the Town of Mint Hill,Korean churches and Korean Business Associations, and the government ofSouth Korea.

Unlike World War II andVietnam, the Korean Wardid not get much mediaattention in the UnitedStates. The most famousrepresentation of the war inpopular culture is the tele-vision series “M*A*S*H,”which was set in a field hos-pital in South Korea. Theseries ran from 1972 until1983, and its final episodewas the most-watched intelevision history.Source: www.history.com

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Mint Hill residents enjoy access to a wealth of recreation opportu-nities throughout the year. Mint Hill encompasses much in the wayof both active and passive recreation. Comprising the community’slandscape is a medley of amenity-filled parks, multi-use trails, golfcourses and preserved natural areas.

PARK ON WILGROVE7750 Jim Harper Lane, off Wilgrove-Mint Hill RoadMint Hill, NC 28227

This park was the first municipal park in Town dating back to 1974and offers a variety of amenities. Features include a lighted softballfield, two lighted tennis courts; two non-lighted courts; naturalwalking trail that circles the perimeter of the park; several large andsmall picnic areas; and a large variety of playground equipment toentertain children. Three tennis courts, the softball field and Shelter#1 can be reserved. All other shelters are on a first come-first servebasis.


MINT HILL VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK8850 Fairview Road Mint Hill, NC 28227

Officially opened in 1997 as Fairview Park, it was renamed and ded-icated as the Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park in 2013. This park isover 50 acres in size with amenities for all ages. There are two soc-cer fields surrounded by an asphalt bike/roller blade path. The parkhas attracted the interest of many soccer players throughout thearea. Other amenities include three volleyball courts; one softballfield; six tennis courts; a nine-hole disc golf course; three picnic shel-ters, four outdoor handball/practice courts; three horseshoe pits; achildren's playground; an asphalt in-line skating and bike path; aone mile nature trail; There’s plenty of parking with 150 parkingspaces as well as a full concession stand and large restrooms. Anine-hole disc golf course winds its way through the natural areasof the park. The nature trail is planted with a wide range of plantsand trees native to this part of the NC and a variety of bird can beseen for those who enjoy bird-watching. Mint Hill Veterans

Memorial Park Shelter #3 can be reservedwith a completed Shelter Reservation Formand by paying the applicable fees at TownHall. All other shelters are on a first come-first serve basis. There are 6 tennis courtsand two soccer fields that can also bereserved with a completed Non-ShelterReservation form and paying the applicablefees at Town Hall.

MINT HILL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION If you want to show yourteam spirit, go to alocal sporting event.The Mint Hill AthleticAssociation offers ath-letic opportunities for

local kids ages 4-16including baseball, basket-

ball, cheerleading, football, soccer, andsoftball. From grade school to high schoolthere are numerous sports teams to cheeron to victory. These programs are lightingup the scoreboards. Visit www.mhaa.us formore information.

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Creating new parks in a community takes a lot of time to go fromvision to reality. The Town of Mint Hill has already completed amajor step of protecting land from development and preserving itfor future generations by purchasing 27.5 acres located along BriefRoad. After receiving a grant of $335,000 from the Parks andRecreation Trust Fund (PARTF), the town matched the grant andpurchased the land for a final cost of $670,000. Although thedesign of the park facility has not been decided yet, there is astrong need for athletic fields for sports such as soccer, football,and lacrosse. The next steps include planning, surveying andequipping the property.

Beginning in 2008, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreationbegan acquiring land to build future parks. They currently ownover 22,000 acres of community and regional parks, nature pre-serve sites, and greenway connectors. Mecklenburg County isplanning to purchase 140 acres along Fairview Road to hold for afuture regional county park. It is located across from the OldeSycamore subdivision. Mecklenburg County Park and RecreationDepartment’s funding is already in place for the next few years.Planning and development of this land is not included in the 2015-2019 Capital Improvement Plan. It’s likely it could take up to 10years for residents of Mint Hill to have this land become anotherrecreational option, but at least the land will already be obtainedwhen it’s time to build. When the time comes for the site to bedeveloped, input will come from town officials and Mint Hillresidents as to what amenities will be needed and wanted.

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TOWN HALL4430 Mint Hill Village LaneMint Hill, NC 28227Ph: 704-545-9726Fax: [email protected] - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Mint Hill is fortunate to have dedicated public servants workingon behalf of the local citizens. The proactive government is ahands-on entity that continuously strives to make Mint Hill a townworthy to be called home for residents and businesses alike. TheTown of Mint Hill is governed by a nonpartisan mayor and boardof commissioners, elected at-large biannually. They all worktogether to make decisions in order to maintain and improve thesafety and well-being of the community and economic develop-ment. They hold regular meetings on the second and fourthThursday of each month at 7:00 pm. There are also committeesfor the Planning Board, Parks and Recreation, and Board ofAdjustment which all hold monthly meetings. The public is verymuch encouraged to attend these meetings. Please check thetown’s website at www.minthill.com for updates.

The town presents a number of high-quality public services to theresidents and businesses of Mint Hill including police and fire pro-tection, library, construction and maintenance of streets and infra-structure, storm water drainage, recreational activities, culturalevents, planning, zoning, housing and administrative services.

In 2012, Mint Hill administrative staff moved into a brand newtown hall. Located at Mint Hill Village off Matthews-Mint HillRoad, the building projects the vibrant, progressive image of thecommunity.

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Government

____________________________Mayor Ted H. Biggers ........... 704-545-9726

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On average, one law enforcement officeris killed in the line of duty somewhere inthe United States every 58 hours.

Many people take for granted that officers puttheir lives on the line every day. Beginning in 2013,Sgt. Michael Gainey, of the Mint Hill PoliceDepartment, has organized an annual 5K run andwalk called Soles 2 Remember to help raise awarenessand honor the brave men and women law enforce-ment officers who have lost their lives. The sergeantparticipated in a memorial for police officers in down-town Charlotte and felt like it would be nice to bringthat type of appreciation for our fallen heroes to MintHill as well

So far Mr. Gainey has been able to raise over$20,000 for the National Law Enforcement OfficersMemorial Fund (NLEOMF) with the Soles 2 Rememberevents. A number of local businesses have steppedup to sponsor and make generous donations

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to Soles 2 Remember over the past couple ofyears. NLEOMF, a nonprofit organization, was found-

ed in 1984 and seeks to honor and remember theservice and sacrifice of American law enforcementofficers. The NLEOMF does not receive any tax-payer money to fund its day-to-day operations.The fund built and maintains the National LawEnforcement Officers Memorial located inWashington, D.C. Dedicated in 1991, the nation’smonument was built to honor the more than20,000 officers who have made the ultimate sac-rifice for the citizens they are sworn to serve andprotect since the first recorded death of a policeofficer in 1791.

The Mint Hill Police Department hosted the thirdannual Soles 2 Remember event in May, 2015 atPine Lake Country Club and drew over 200 partic-ipants, spectators and law enforcement officers.The Police Department is involved with the eventby assisting with traffic flow the day of the raceand donating a gift to the overall male and femalerunner.

The Soles 2 Remember 5K is held each year to raise funds for the National LawEnforcement Officers MemorialFund, which honors fallen lawenforcement officers.


With each year bigger than the last, Mr. Gainey says he usually spends about 5 months preparing for the race. His goal for the 2016 race is to raise more money for theNLEOMF and attract more participants for thewalk and run events. Gainey eventually wouldlike to have other local law enforcement agencies, such as the Matthews PoliceDepartment and the Charlotte-MecklenburgPolice Departments join in the event.If you are interested in participating, volun-

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In 1701, Surveyor General and naturalist, John Lawson, venturedfrom Charleston inland to the wilds of the backcountry. He found “aparadise” of luxuriant savannas laced with pristine streams and edgedwith majestic forests. John Rogers was said to have been the first settler to the area

in 1732. By 1750, the fearless Scotch-Irish Presbyterians fromPennsylvania headed south in droves down the Indian Trading Paththat later became known as The Great Wagon Road and this commu-nity was called Clear Creek.

Many early communities adopted their names after the mid-nineteenth century railroad stops in their area. Clear Creek did nothave a rail stop so the name may have come from an assay officeestablished in the town during the local gold rush. Or perhaps theMint Hill name was derived from another tradition that says the post-master had an affinity for mint tea.

Churches were established as the center of the community andearly settlers placed a high premium on education. Churches were thefirst to provide classes and open local schoolhouses. Bain Academy,a privately owned institution, was established by John Bain in 1889 asa church school. Students came from all over the country to attendBain, one of the few high schools in the county. Originally chartered in 1899, the town fathers petitioned the state

in 1910 to cancel the town charter upon learning that state road workwould not be done inside of corporate limits. So it remained until

1971 when alarm over the approaching city of Charlotte annexationthreatened the community. The charter was resurrected to protectMint Hill from Charlotte’s sprawl. As Mint Hill entered into the new century, the town’s business and

industry expanded to meet the needs of the growing community.Agriculture and dairy farming continued to dominate the still ruralarea, but other industries emerged as crop farming became lessprofitable. The years have brought many changes to this once ruralfarming area. While opening its arms to diversity and growth, Mint Hillcontinues to retain its country charm. n

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hether you have lived in Mint Hill allyour life or are just visiting, you

quickly get the sense that our community is special. With the abundance of beautifulresidential areas, recreational parks, uniqueshopping, friendly restaurants, top ratedschools and excellent medical facilities –Mint Hill is the ideal suburban lifestyle.Coupled with our close proximity to thebustling city of Charlotte, the amenitiesavailable to our area of North Carolina are endless.

Staying connected is vital to any businessand since 2006, the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce endeavors to connect members with local business, consumersand community leaders. From MonthlyMember Luncheons, and Ribbon Cuttingsto the annual BIZ Expo – we strive to promote the goods and services ourmembership has to offer. We invite residents and business owners to join us as ambassadors of growth by utilizingour tools and resources available onlineand in our visitor lobby.

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MINT HILL HISTORICAL SOCIEAT THE CARL J. McEWEN HISTORIC VILLAG

7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd.P.O. Box 23203 • Mint Hill, NC 28227704-573-0726 • [email protected]

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DIRECTIONS

• From I-485 North: Exit NC 51 and travelsouth for 1.3 miles to the Carl J. McEwenHistoric Village, located on the right just pastHillside Drive

• From I-485 South: Exit NC 218 and travelwest for one mile, turn left onto NC 51 andtravel .3 miles to the Carl J. McEwen HistoricVillage, located on the right just past HillsideDrive

• From NC 24-27: Follow NC 51 south for 3.5miles to the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village,located on the right just past Hillside Drive

• From US 74: Follow NC 51 north for 5 milesto the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village, locat-ed on the left .3 miles from the Lawyers Roadintersection

VisitA HISTORIC VILLAGE

Mint Hill Country Doctor’s Museumcirca 1890

Built around 1890 for Dr. John McCamie DeArmon,the building was also used by Dr. Ayer MannyWhitley from 1908 until 1951. In addition to seeingpatients in the office, both doctors made housecalls, first on horseback and later by automobile.

SeeRESTORED BUILDINGS

Ira V. Ferguson Storecirca 1900

Ira V. Ferguson, the father of seven, built this coun-try store in the early 20th century and ran it for adecade before dying of pneumonia at age 38. Hekept milk, butter, eggs, cheese, fruit, vegetables,tobacco and sodas in the cold storage cellar, cooledby a big block of ice. Sometimes he treated his chil-dren to NuGrape soda, passed from one to theother while sitting in a circle.

Farm BuildingsThe meat - curingbuilding, chickenhouse, outhouse & other buildingsreflect the ruralnature of early Mint Hill.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Throughout the year the village is the setting for several special events, including:

• Discover Mint Hill• Salute to Veterans • Holiday Activitiesincluding ChristmasTea and our VillageChristmas Shoppe

• And Other Events

FeelTHE SPIRIT OFTIMES PAST

Surface Hill Gold Mine Assay Officecirca 1800

Miners brought their gold to the Surface Hill GoldMine assay office to determine if they had “struckit rich”. After the discovery of gold in nearbyCabarrus County in 1799, mines sprang up likeweeds all over the area, including Mint Hill, whichwas home to four major mines and othersregistered in Mecklenburg County.

ExperienceLIFE IN THEDAYS OF LORE

The Ashcraft Schoolcirca Late 1800’s

Students, ages 5-20, learned to read, recite,write, and cipher at this one-room school builtnear 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.

farmers marketHome-grown and home-made canbe found at the market, local ven-dors, crafters, bakers and farmerssell their goods each Saturday from

May through October.

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To preserve and make available to the public, historical records and artifactsertaining to historic life in the Mint Hill area, in order to promote interest andpride in the history of the area, while also providing opportunities for culturaleducation to the community at large.

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Special talents and skills such asconducting research, catalogingmuseum items, reconstructing andpreserving buildings, serving asguides, and other levels of interestare always needed and appreciated.

Join The Herd -Be A Barn RaiserIt’s time to take another ‘stepinto history’ and preserve thealmost bygone era of farmingin the Mint Hill area. It’s timeto raise a barn! The barn willnot only be a place to teachand remind visitors of theimportant role farm-ing had inthe area, but also a place forfamilies to gather and celebrate special occasions, and evena place for a good ol’ fashioned hoe down! We’re askingyou to be a friend of the village and contribute to the BarnRaising! Your donation of any amount will make a differ-ence in preserving the rich history of our community.

Wood Wright ShopUsing hand tools andonly human-poweredmachines this is wherefurniture, barrels, buckets, wagons andwheels were made.

Buggy HouseLook into the buggy house andyou will see a 1917 Chevy, alarge four-seated surrey, a hitand miss engine and a doctor'sbuggy! They are great exam-ples of the history of ruralAmerica from 1880 to 1930.

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Mint Hill’s Boy Scoutshave a long history of giving back to communityScouts truly learn the rewardsof making a difference.

or 105 years, the Boy Scouts have beentraining boys to become responsible menand productive members of their communi-ties. In a world increasingly shaped by“online” experience rather than outdooractivities, the Boy Scouts continue to trans-form boys into men and make a unique andvital contribution to the health and qualityof life for communities across the nation.

Lots of eager kids across the countryparticipate in Boy Scouts when they areyoung, drawn by trips, outdoor adventuresand maybe even the marshmallows aroundthe campfire. There are countless opportu-nities that kids would not have chances totry if it were not for the Boy Scouts. An important value and tradition of the

Boys Scouts of America is helping thecommunity. Take a look around the MintHill area and you will see many improve-ments resulting from many Scout projects.Regular service work at food pantries, localmarathons and special projects offer manyopportunities for Scouts to give back totheir community. Scouts truly learn therewards of “making a difference” in ourcommunity.Scouting builds character and self-reliance

as well as promotes active citizenship.Just last year, numerous Scouts of the

Mecklenburg County Council collectedand sorted over 245,00 pounds of foodfor shelters and food banks in thecommunity. Scouts in the Mint Hill area belong to

the Etowah District of The MecklenburgCounty Council. In 2014, a total of 59young men in the Etowah District earnedthe distinction of Eagle Scout. Eagle Scout is the highest rank possible

in the Boy Scouting program. Since it wasintroduced in 1911, more than 2.25million young men have achieved the BoyScouts of America’s highest rank.Eagle Scout is a big deal. For one thing,

it takes a lot of work to get the position.A scout requires passing all six levels ofScouts, earning 21 merit badges includingfirst aid and emergency preparedness,serving six months in a troop leadershipposition, spearhead a community serviceproject that they organize and managethemselves from start to finish, andpassing the Eagle Scout Board of Review. The project must provide a service to

the community, as well as demonstratethe Scout’s responsibility as a leader.According to Scouting.org, a Scout must"plan, develop, and give leadership toothers in a service project helpful to any

Pictured on page 28 & 29: 1. Alan Palmer and others installing a brick patio and walkway; 2. Ben Fannon and his crew building a cedar arbor; 3. BrandonHawkins completed his Eagle project by building and installing a cupola on the Ashcraft Schoolhouse; 4. Eagle Pole in the Village honoring the Boy Scoutsof America; 5. Engraved rocks of the boys who have completed their Eagle project at the Village; 6. Numerous people showed up for the dedication of theArbor built by Stephen Thomas in memory of Erskine Phillips; 7. Brian Palmer feeling patriotic as he works on a handicap ramp; 8. Chris Chernewych talksabout installing lattice along the base of the Ashcraft Schoolhouse; 9. Clayton Johnston installed brick along the walkways of the Village; 10. Ethan Donaherpresents shelter plans to Mint Hill Historical Society trustees; 11. Jackson Gross built a a service station shelter expansion to the Country Store

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religious institution, any school, oryour community.”

Although many Eagle projectshave been competed throughoutthe town of Mint Hill, The Mint HillHistoric Society’s Carl J. McEwenHistoric Village has been very fortu-nate to benefit from these EagleScout projects.Since 1990, fourteen have been

completed throughout the Villagethat is comprised of many restoredbuildings of importance from thetown’s history. All projects begin with a meeting

between Mint Hill Historical Societytrustees and the Scout to discusswhat could be contributed andhelpful to the Village.

Eagle Scout Projects at the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village1990 - Todd Donaldson restored the pump house on the sideof the country store.

2002 - Les Gulledge from Troop 144 at Blair Road UnitedMethodist Church constructed the handicap ramp on the doctorsbuilding.

2007 - Alan Palmer from Troop 144 at Blair Road UnitedMethodist Church installed the brick patio and walkway at therear of the Administration Building.

2008 - Troy Kling from Troop 144 at Blair Road UnitedMethodist Church continued work on the pump house by movingthe building in front of the pump, repairing and painting the building.

2008 - Brian Palmer from Troop 144 at Blair Road UnitedMethodist Church planned, installed and painted the handicapaccess ramp in front of the Administration Building.

2008 - Ranson Lee from Troop 135 at Morningstar LutheranChurch Boy Scout Troop constructed the vintage Blacksmith Shopwith equipment.

2010 - Sean Fox from Troop 65 at Philadelphia PresbyterianChurch built the gold panning shelter.

2011 - Jackson Gross from Troop 7 at Calvary Church inCharlotte built a lean-to on the side of the country store for aservice station.

2011 - Clayton Johnston from Troop 65 at PhiladelphiaPresbyterian Church installed a brick lined walkway through thevillage.

2012 - Tommy Quist from Troop 65 at Philadelphia PresbyterianChurch built a play area for children to include swings and ateeter totter.

2013 - Tanner Huntley from Troop 144 at Blair Road Methodistbuilt the ground floor of the bandstand behind the schoolhouse asa ‘center of town’ gathering place.

2013 - Stephen Thomas from Troop 198 at Saint Luke’sCatholic Church built an Arbor at the entrance of the walking trailthrough the village.

2014 - Jason Lux from Troop 65 at Philadelphia PresbyterianChurch completed Phase 2 of the brick lined walkway connectingthe handicapped access paths and continuing to the Eagle Pole.

2015 - Max Loelius from Troop 65 from PhiladelphiaPresbyterian Church completed canapes over the three doors atthe Ashcraft Schoolhouse.

2015 - Chris Chernewych from Troop 65 from PhiladelphiaPresbyterian Church, completed the lattice underpinning at theAshcraft Schoolhouse.

2015 - Matt Jackson from Troop 515 from the Latter-Day SaintsMatthews Ward replenished the parking lot gravel and installedsteps to the restroom with pit gravel.

2015 - Ben Fannon from Troop 65 from PhiladelphiaPresbyterian Church, completed the cedar arbor structure at theend of the Farmers Market.

2015 - Brandon Hawkins from Troop 65 at PhiladelphiaPresbyterian Church constructed the Ashcraft schoolhouse cupola.

2015 - Ethan Donaher from Troop 65 at PhiladelphiaPresbyterian Church constructed Phase I of the Farmers Market.shelter.

2015 - Nicholas Sharrett from Troop 65 at PhiladelphiaPresbyterian Church is developing the nature trail with benchesand nature identification.

2015 - Brady Mullis from Troop 144 at Blair Road Methodist isconstructing Phase II of the Farmers Market shelter.

Many people know that being an Eagle Scout is a great honor,even if they don’t fully know

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The Boy Scouts are notthe only Scouts givingback to the community.

Famous Eagle ScoutsGerald Ford, Former United StatesPresident

Neil Armstrong, First man on the moon

Stephen G. Breyer, Associate Justice, United States Supreme Court

Steve Fossett, World record holder, first person to circumnavigate Earth solo in a hot air balloon

Bill Gates, Sr., CEO of Bill and MelindaGates Foundation, father of Microsoftfounder Bill Gates

James A. Lovell, Jr., Retired U.S. Navy officer, former astronaut

The Honorable Richard G. LugarUnited States Senator, Indiana

J. Willard Marriott Jr., Chairman and CEO, Marriott International

H. Ross Perot, Founder of Perot SystemsCorp., former presidential candidate

Mike Rowe, Host of “Dirty Jobs” on the Discovery Channel

William S. Sessions, Former federal judge, former director of the FBI

Steven Spielberg, Academy Award-winning film director

John Tesh, Recording artist and performer

Togo D. West Jr., Former United StatesSecretary of Veterans Affairs

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Projects have included building arbors,a gold panning shelter, a vintage play-ground, a blacksmith shop, ramps for thehandicapped, as well as many otherextraordinary gifts.

In recognition of the immeasurablecontributions of the Scouts for theircommunity service, an Eagle Pole hasbeen constructed in the Village. EachScout’s name and the year his project wascompleted is engraved on a stone andplaced at the base of the pole.The young men who have turned their

envisioned projects into reality to earntheir Eagle Scout merit should feel veryproud of their accomplishments becausetheir contributions are definitely going tobe enjoyed for a long time. n

Pictured on this page: 12. Max Loelius presenting his project Mint Hill HistoricalSociety trustees; 13. Children enjoying the vintage teeter-totter that Tommy Quistbuilt in 2012; 14. Ranson Lee standing in front of the future Blacksmith Shop; 15.Sean Fox standing in front of his completed Gold Panning Shelter; 16. StephenThomas taking the Boy Scout pledge at the dedication ceremony of his Arbor at theentrance of the walking trail; 17. Nicholas Sherrattt presenting his project Mint HillHistorical Society trustees; 18. Troy Kling working on the pump house

Girl Scouts always wants to instill a senseof community in all of its members, and oneway to instill a sense of community is to giveback to the community. Girl Scout Troops areknown for giving back. Any Girl Scout cantell you that it is better to give then receive.Community service projects are one way thatinstills courage, confidence, and character inevery Girl Scout. Girl Scouts in the Mint Hill area belong to

the Hornets’ Nest Council, which is amongthe oldest and largest girl organizations inthe Carolinas. The Gold Award is the highest achieve-

ment in Girl Scouting which combines lead-ership development, career exploration andcommunity service. Only 5.4% of the 2.32million Girl Scouts nationwide earn this highest honor. For more information go towww.hngirlscouts.org


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Habitat for Humanity Matthews1004 Matthews School RoadMatthews, NC 28105704-847-4266www.habitatmatthews.org

Kiwanis Club of Mint HillP.O. Box 23450 Mint Hill, NC 28227704-579-3195

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Mint Hill Herb Guild12303 Bain School Road Mint Hill, NC 28227704-545-4928

Mint Hill Historical Society7601 Matthews-Mint Hill RoadMint Hill, NC 28227704-573-2188www.minthillhistory.com

Mint Hill Lions Club7725 Matthews-Mint Hill RoadMint Hill, NC 28227704-400-8614www.minthilllions.com

Mint Hill Masonic Lodge #74210224 Lawyers Road Charlotte, NC 28227704-545-5583

Mint Hill Women’s ClubP.O. Box 690512 Mint Hill, NC 28227704-545-5354www.minthillwc.com

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Rotary Club of Mint HillP.O. Box 690478 Charlotte, NC 28227704-545-6231

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Led by two major healthcare networks,Novant Health and Carolina’s Healthcare,

residents and visitors of Mint Hill take sat-isfaction in knowing that they have accessto numerous medical facilities with excep-tional reputations. There are also severalassisted living facilities and retirementcommunities that provide residents withthe comforts of home while providingmedical attention for those who needadditional care.

Novant Health Matthews Medical CenterLocated just minutes away from Mint Hill,in neighboring Matthews. This 240,000square-foot facility with 147 beds providesa wide range of health services includingmaternity, surgery, cardiovascular and can-cer care. Their expert medical team deliversthe care you need, close to home. A fifth-floor expansion was recently completedwith the addition of 23 inpatients rooms,nine observation rooms and three hospicebeds. Plans also are underway to add anew 26,500-square-foot women’s centerdue to open in 2016.

1500 Matthews Township Parkway,Matthews, NC 28105704-384-6500; www.novanthealth.org

Healthcare


Experience the hometown feel of Clear Creek as you are greeted with friendly staff and gracious services in a vibrant and caring community. Long and short term care is provided in our 120-bed home-like facility.

Services Include: • 24-Hour Nursing Services • Hospice Services • Speech Therapy

• Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Psychological Services • Respite Care

• Podiatrist/Dentist/Optometrist • Registered Dietician • Private Dining

10506 CLEAR CREEK COMMERCE DR. • MINT HILL, NC 28227 • 704-545-2377

Novant Mint Hill Medical CenterA 50-bed hospital with four operatingrooms along with a 12,500-square-footoutparcel medical office building is in theworks by Novant Health. The hospital willbe located off Albemarle Road and I-485.The first phase will include a free-standingemergency department. Operating roomsand in-patient beds will be added later.Construction could begin by early 2016and be completed to open in 2018.

Novant Health Express (Mint Hill)The Express clinic offers convenient, andaffordable walk-in care, with extendedweekday and weekend hours, to treatcommon illnesses and minor injuries forthose ages two and older. Express clinicsare not equipped with X-ray machines andstaff does not conduct any invasive exams,set broken bones or apply stitches. Mostmajor insurance is accepted includingMedicare.

6816 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Suite 101Mint Hill, NC 28227704-316-3601; www.novanthealth.org


Hot Meals ProgramPhiladelphia Presbyterian Church11501 Bain School Rd.Mint Hill, NC 28227

If you live in Mecklenburg County and you are 60 years of age orhandicapped, you are invited to join us each day in Bigham Hallfor the Hot Meals Program funded by Mecklenburg County. Theprogram begins at 11:00 a.m. with a meal served at 12:00 noon.Volunteers are always needed to work in the kitchen or to delivermeals to the homebound. Call 704-573-2490 for more informa-tion or to register.

Mecklenburg County Health DepartmentInformation Line ................................................... 704-336-4700

Clinic Appointments ............................................. 704-336-6500

Union Oral Surgery &Dental Implant Center

STEVEN R. PATTY, D.D.S.

DIN LAM, DMD, MD

5829-B Phyliss Lane • Mint Hill, NC 282271851 Wellness Blvd. • Monroe, NC 28110

704-291-7333 • Fax: 704-292-1203www.UnionOralSurgery.com

CMC-Harrisburg In today’s fast-paced society, it makes sense for families to havehealthcare close to home. Mint Hill residents have another optionfor emergency care. Carolina’s Healthcare built a free standingemergency facility on Rocky River Rd. This 29,000-square-foot facility offers full service emergency care with doctors who areboard-certified in emergency services and nurses who have receivedspecialized emergency care training. The facility is designed to offerthe same level of care as a traditional emergency room, treating awide variety of conditions including chest pains, stroke, brokenbones, orthopedic injuries and many other medical emergencies.CMC-Harrisburg also includes a full service diagnostic imaging center complete with CT scanner, x-ray, digital radiology and ultrasound services.

9592 Rocky River Road, Harrisburg, NC 28075704-403-9400; www.carolinashealthcare.org

CMC-Mint Hill Medical PlazaMint Hill is proud to have the CMC-Mint Hill Medical Plaza whichprovides exceptional healthcare in a state-of - the-art medicalcomplex. This three-story, 59,000 square-foot building, is located on a 17-acre site just off I-485, along Blair Road. Everything fromPediatrics, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, and an Urgent Carecenter is offered for you and your family.

10545 Blair Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227; 704-863-9500www.carolinashealthcare.org/charlotte-medical-clinic

Student HealthcareNorth Carolina law requires all children in the state to receive certainimmunizations. Records are checked when children enter school or child care. Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools follows the NorthCarolina general statute 130A-152-157 which requires that all students Pre-K through grade 12 must present evidence that theyhave a completed immunizationrecord for their grade within 30school days of admission. If a com-plete immunization record has notbeen provided to the school, thenthe child will be excluded fromschool until a valid immunizationrecord is provided to the school.

There are School Nurses' assignedto every Charlotte MecklenburgSchools (CMS) system. SchoolNurses may be in your child's build-ing anywhere from one to five daysa week. Most schools have a nursein their building anywhere fromone to three days a week. Pleasecheck with your school to find outwhich days the nurse is in yourchild's building. In the event of animportant question or situation, aschool nurse is always available bypager.

Source: http://www.cms.k12.nc.us

Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools (CMS) General Information 980-343-3000www.cms.k12.nc.us

Charlotte-MecklenburgSchools (CMS) Magnet Schools 980-343-5030

Area SchoolsBain Elementary 11524 Bain School RoadCharlotte, NC 28227 980-343-6915

Clear Creek Elementary13501 Albemarle RoadCharlotte, NC 28227 980-343-6922

J.H. Gunn Elementary7520 Harrisburg RoadCharlotte, NC 28215 980-343-6477

Lebanon Road Elementary7300 Lebanon RoadMint Hill, NC 28227 980-343-3640

Mint Hill Middle School11501 Idlewild RoadMint Hill, NC 28227 980-343-5439

Northeast Middle School5960 Brickstone DriveCharlotte, NC 28227 980-343-6920

David W. Butler High School1810 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Matthews, NC 28105 980-343-6300

Independence High School1967 Patriot DriveCharlotte, NC 28227 980-343-6900

Rocky River High School10505 Clear Creek Commerce Dr. Mint Hill, NC 28227 980-344-0409

Charter Schools(Tuition Free)

Queen’s Grant Community (K-8)6400 Matthews-Mint Hill RoadMint Hill, NC 28227 704-573-6611http://queensgrant.heritageacademies.com

Queen’s Grant Preparatory High School10323 Idlewild RoadMatthews, NC 28105 704-545-0736www.queensgranthigh.org

Education is, and always will be, a top priority in Mint Hill. Thecommunity is well equipped withknowledgeable and committedfaculties, active school boards andhighly involved parents, who allcome together to ensure high-quality learning opportunities areprovided to students at all levels.

With the knowledge that excel-lent education is an invaluableinvestment in its residents’ lives,Charlotte-Mecklenburg SchoolSystem (CMS) has ensured easyaccess to a full range of scholastic,and athletic opportunities to pro-vide the very best education andfuture to the community’s youth.

When it comes to higher learning,college-bound students and adultlearners alike have several excel-lent options within the Mint Hillarea.

CMS is one of the largest employers in Mecklenburg County with more than 18,000teachers, support staff and administrators.

Education

Higher EducationCentrall Piedmont CommunityCollege - Levine Campus2800 Campus Ridge RoadMatthews NC 28105704-330-4200www.cpcc.edu

Johnson C. Smith University100 Beatties Ford RoadCharlotte, NC 28216704-378-1000www.jcsu.edu

Johnson & Wales University801 West Trade StreetCharlotte, NC 28202980-598-1000www.jwu.edu/charlotte

University of North Carolina-Charlotte9201 University City Blvd.Charlotte, NC 28223704-687-8622www.uncc.edu

Queens University1900 Selwyn AvenueCharlotte, NC 28207704-337-2200www.queens.edu

Wingate University220 N. Camden Street Wingate, NC 28174 800-755-5550www.wingate.edu



K After School ProgramK Traditional Tae Kwon DoK Strength & ConditioningK Olympic Sparring ProgramK Summer CampK Kickboxing

Whether your are interested in our programs for mental or physical well being, KTA Fitness offers a number of programs that will fit your developmental needsand your busy schedule as well.

Children • Men • Women

6904-510 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd. Mint Hill, NC

www.ktafitness.comCome in and ask how

to receive your FREE CLASS

Mint Hill MarketHwy 51 & Lawyers Road

(next to Dunkin Doughnuts)

11252 Lawyers Rd • Mint Hill704.545.9888

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Local produce grown by local farmers

7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd. #106 • Mint Hill704-573-1517 • www.da-salon.com

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Visit our website for more services and make an appointment!

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools consis-tently produces large numbers ofstudents who earn invitations to theNorth Carolina Governor’s School, thenation’s oldest statewide summer resi-dential program for academically giftedstudents. Thirty-two students from CMS were invited to attendthe 2015 Governor’s School.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is rankedfourth in the nation in the number ofNational Board-certified teachers, with1,995 teachers who have earned the presti-gious certification.

Source: http://www.cms.k12.nc.us


Animal Care & Control Division8315 Byrum DriveCharlotte, NC 28217

Business Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-7pmSaturday & Sunday 11am-5pm

Local Phone .......................................................................... 311Out of County ...................................................... 704-336-7600

All dogs, cats and ferrets four months and older residing in MintHill must be licensed annually. Proof of a current rabies vaccina-tion from a veterinarian is required to purchase a license. Licensefees will vary depending on whether the pet is spayed orneutered. Fees for fertile animals are $30.00 and those for sterileanimals are $10.00 for a 1-year license and $25.00 for a 3-yearlicense. License fee exemptions may apply in certain situations:

• Senior citizens 62 years of age and older may receive a freelicense for their pets, provided the animals have been sterilized.

• If the animal has medical problems that make it unable to withstand the sterilization procedure, a license may be purchased for $10.00 with a statement from a veterinarian.

• Any disabled owner of a dog which is used for seeing, hearing or assistance purposes may receive a free license if the animalhas been spayed or neutered.

We’re more than a Vet becausethey are more than a pet!

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: • Full Service Veterinary Hospital• New Veterinary Supervised Boarding Facility• Wellness Plans with Affordable Monthly Payments

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30-5:30 • Tuesday, Thursday 7:30-8:00 • Saturdays 8-12 (Noon) • Closed Sundays

At Mint Hill AnimalHospital, we take every possible

measure to make you and your petcomfortable with a calm and welcoming

environment. We have been proudly serving Mint Hilland the surrounding communities for 25 years. Our highlytrained and dedicated staff is one of our greatest assets withover 200 years of combined experience.

8101 Fairview Road Mint Hill NC 28227 • 704-545-3422www.minthillanimalhospital.com

• Owners of show animals may receive licenses for $10.00 provided they show proof of participation in at least threenationally recognized shows within the past twelve months.

If you have recently moved to North Carolina and the rabies vacci-nation was given at a vet out of NC then it is still a valid shot(regardless of it being a 1 year or 3 year shot). The fine for failingto display a rabies tag is $50.00 and a $50.00 fine may be levied ifthe animal does not have a valid rabies vaccination.

Animal licenses may be purchased by mail or online from PetData.Customer service representatives may be contacted by phone forquestions and concerns.

For general information and to register your pet on line go towww.petdata.com

PetData Customer Service: 1-877-835-8523PetData Mailing Address: Charlotte/Mecklenburg Police DepartmentAnimal Control DivisionAnimal Licensingc/o PetDataPO Box 141929Irving, TX 75014-1929

Pet Care


+Excellence inVeterinary Care

+ OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF FULL-SERVICE VETERINARY CARE TO THE MINT HILL COMMUNITY

7210 Matthews-Mint Hill Road • Mint Hill, NC 28227Phone: 980-938-0799 • Fax: 980-938-0988

www.sycamoreanimalclinic.netMon-Fri 8AM-7PM • Sat 8AM-1PM

• Acupuncture• Behavior Issues• Cardiology• Dermatology• Dental Care• Emergency• Endocrinology• Eye Care• Flea and Tick Prevention

• Internal Medicine• Laboratory Diagnostics• Nutrition• Pain Management• Pharmacy• Radiology• Surgery• Ultrasound• Vaccinations

Dedicated to making you andyour pets a part of the family

Barks, Bones & Biscuits Bakery, a Mint Hill bou-tique dog treat retailer specializing in healthytreats with all-natural ingredients, was honoredfor its commitment to community service at theGlobal Pet Expo. Robyn Kline, owner of Barks,Bones & Biscuits Bakery, was officially presentedwith the 2015 Award during Global Pet Expo’sAnnual Pet Industry Breakfast on March 5.

The pet industry’s largest annual trade show,Global Pet Expo is presented by the American PetProducts Association (APPA) and Pet IndustryDistributors Association (PIDA). The RetailerExcellence Awards are designed to honor out-standing independent pet stores in 10 differentcategories, and entries are judged by a commit-tee of Global Pet Expo and Pet Business Mediastaff members.

This honor recognizes fellowship, integrity and aclear demonstration that the store is committedto giving back to the community.

Community involvement is a cornerstone of thisbusiness, and they strive to support the commu-nities. Animals are their passion, and they workwith many shelters, rescues and animal organiza-tions to promote the welfare of animals.

Barks, Bones & Biscuits Bakery got its start by par-ticipating at numerous dog-focused events in thearea as a vendor. Robyn would make her all-nat-ural dog treats in her home kitchen and takethem to the dog shows to sell. It didn’t take longfor Kline to realize that there was a want and aneed for her delicious pet concoctions and sheopened a store front on Lawyers Road in Mint Hillin 2013.

Kline is dedicated to offering only the very bestnatural treats, along with an unmatched andhighly personal customer experience in the store.She has always wanted to be involved with thedog community and rescues.

Barks, Bones & Biscuits Bakery has held numerousdog food drives and raffles to raise moneythroughout the years. This past summer theysponsored their own festival called “Dog Days ofSummer”, which included a silent auction, raf-fles, vendors, food, face painting, micro chip clin-ic as well as local rescue groups offering dogadoptions.

Donations of new and gently used collars, leash-es, blankets, beds and toys are always acceptedat the store.

Dog Treat Bakery Receives Recognition for their Excellence in Community Service

We offer many delightful specialty treats sure to please even the most finicky pooch,

as well as specialty gifts for the pet lover.

Huge Selection of Treats Your Dog Will LoveBISCUITS COOKIES PUPCAKES MUFFINS CAKES

HAND DECORATED BIRTHDAY CAKES

Organic ~ Preservative Free ~ Gluten & Grain Free

Healthy Treats for Happy Dogs

Your Dog Will Be Barking For More11300-B Lawyers Road • Mint Hill, NC 28227

Phone: 980-237-8590Tues. - Fri. 10:30am – 6:00pm • Sat. 9:30am - 4:30pm


Garbage & Yard Waste

Curbside Garbage & Yard WastePick up is provided once a week and contractedfor a maximum of 1 roll-out container (provided bythe Town). Garbage and yard waste should beplaced at the curb by 7:00 am and weigh no morethan 75 pounds per pickup. For a more sanitaryservice, garbage should be bagged, but not

required. Garbage only should be placed in the roll-out containers.Appliances (stoves, refrigerators, washers, and dryers) will bepicked up if prearranged by contacting

R.C.S., Inc. ............................................................. 704-376-9359

Items contracted for pickup at the curb are:• Cardboard boxes • Brown paper bags • Magazines• Newspaper • Clothing - bagged • Packing materials• Grass clippings and leaves in bags /cans (10 bag limit)

The following items are NOT ACCEPTABLE for pickup:• Any material not acceptable at the landfill • Rubber tires• Batteries • Building materials • Carpet • Wood blocks• Oil or other petroleum products• Partially filled paint cans • Tree stumps or logs

Limbs & BrushLimbs and brush should be separated from other waste. Theseshould be left not more than five feet in length and not over sixinches in diameter. Never place more than one pile of limbs orbrush, approximately four feet high by four feet wide and five feetin length, at the curb each week. If yard waste exceeds thesespecifications, no service will be provided.

RecyclingRecycling in Mint Hill is picked up on a bi-weeklyschedule. Blue bins should be placed at the curbby 7:00 a.m. the morning of your pick up.

• Plastic bottles and jugs (except #6) • Rigid plastics • Pizza boxes• Wide-mouth plastic containers • Cereal and food boxes• Cardboard boxes (flattened) • Milk and juice cartons and boxes• Magazines • phone books • Paperback books • Junk mail• Mixed paper and newspaper • Glass bottles and jars (rinsed)• Metal food cans, aluminum cans (rinsed) • Empty aerosol cans

DO NOT MIX PAPER AND OTHER RECYCLABLES. PAPER SHOULD BEPLACED EITHER ON TOP OF OR UNDER THE BIN.


Library

This 12,000 sq. ft. facility circulated more than 17,500 items in2014 with 55.73% checked out by our patrons at the ExpressCheck Terminals. The Computer Learning Center (CLC) has 11public computers and 2 express computers that are used daily. There is a wide selection of books, audio cassettes, audio-tapebooks, CD’s and DVD’s.

6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Mint Hill, NC 28227Ph: 704-416-5200www.cmlibrary.org/Locations/branches.asp?id=13

Post Office8920 Lawyers RoadCharlotte, NC 28227Ph: 704-573-0549 www.usps.com

Voter RegistrationMecklenburg County Board of Elections741 Kenilworth Avenue, Suite 202 Charlotte, NC 28204Ph: 704-336-2133 • Fax: 704-343-0537www.meckboe.org

Qualifications to register to vote:You must be: 4 A U.S. citizen4 A resident of North Carolina and

Mecklenburg County for 30 days4 At least 18 years old

Top Reasons Why You Should Vote Voting is a way to speak your mind andlet your voice be heard! Your vote is yourvoice. When we vote, we are actually tellingelected officials and lawmakers how we feelabout education, public safety, social security,health care, and other important issues.

One voice, one vote really does count!Remember: there is power in numbers, andwhen we vote and get our family membersto vote, we can truly make a difference. Ifyou don’t vote for what you believe in, oth-ers will – and you may not like the outcome.

Voting changes communities!Do you ever wonder why one neighborhoodgets passed over for things it needs, whileanother seems to get it all? One big reason isvoting. When we vote, we can get resultsthat we can actually see.


Arlington Baptist 9801 Arlington Church RdMint Hill, NC 28227704-545-4589

Bethel AME Zion 5400 Barnsdale LaneMint Hill, NC 28227704-545-0154

Blair Road United Methodist 9135 Blair RoadMint Hill, NC 28227704-545-6785

Church of Jesus Christ of LDS13925 Thompson RoadMint Hill, NC 28227704-847-5599

Church North Union12411 Bain School RoadMint Hill, NC 28227704-545-9040

Clear Creek Baptist 9015 Ferguson RoadCharlotte, NC 28227704-545-6608

Cornerstone Baptist 8947 Albemarle RoadCharlotte, NC 28227704-537-1097

Dulin’s Grove AdventChristian11200 Arlington Church RdCharlotte, NC 28227704-545-5893

Faith Baptist 6840 Wilson Grove RoadMint Hill, NC 28227704-545-0937

Fellowship Baptist 11416 Albemarle RoadMint Hill, NC 28227704-545-9668

Faith Fellowship FWB13601 Idlewild RoadMatthews, NC 28105704-847-3600

Gospel Light Baptist 10643 Blair RoadMint Hill, NC 28227704-545-3130

Henderson Grove Presbyterian 8724 Blair RoadMint Hill, NC 28227704-545-3014

Hickory Grove Baptist5715 Wilgrove Mint Hill RdMint Hill, NC 2822704-573-0206

Holy Trinity Orthodox9412 Idlewild RoadCharlotte, NC 28227704-537-7382

Hope Christian Church11231 Lawyers RoadMint Hill, NC 28227704-536-6465

Idlewild Baptist 12701 Idlewild RoadMatthews, NC 28105704-847-6565

Idlewild Christian8005 Lawyers RoadCharlotte, NC 28227704-536-6465

Joy Christian Fellowship11516 Idlewild RoadMatthews, NC 28105704-837-4138

Korean Central Baptist8823 Albemarle RoadCharlotte, NC 28227704-567-1565

Mint Hill Baptist 7835 Matthews-Mint Hill RdMint Hill, NC 28227704-545-0121

Mint Hill Community3601 Matthews Mint Hill RdSuite 1Matthews, NC 28105704- 916-9351

Mint Hill Presbyterian 8528 Brief RoadMint Hill, NC 28227704-545-5199

Morningstar Lutheran12509 Idlewild RoadMatthews, NC 28105704-847-4502

Morningstar Presbyterian13000 Idlewild RoadMatthews, NC 28105704-847-0864

Mt. Lebanon Baptist 6335 Wilson Grove RoadMint Hill, NC 28227704-545-7852

New BeginningsCommunity 9229 Lawyers RoadMint Hill, NC 28227704-545-8814

North Union Chapel Church Of God12411 Bain School RoadMint Hill, NC 28227704-545-9040

Philadelphia Presbyterian 11501 Bain School Rd.Mint Hill, NC 28227704-545-6172

Shiloh TruelightTruelight Church RoadMint Hill, NC 28227704-573-3903

St. John NeumannCatholic8451 Idlewild RoadCharlotte, NC 28227704-536-6520

Saint Luke Catholic13700 Lawyers RoadMint Hill, NC 28227704-545-1224

Wilson Grove Baptist 6624 Wilgrove Mint Hill RdMint Hill, NC 28227704-545-5625

WorshipMint Hill spiritual sector is vibrant and diverse. The area’s faith-based community is comprised of a bevy of longstanding houses ofworship - with a number featuring historic architectural styles - and newer congregations housed in modern structures. Membersand nonmembers are all invited to take part in an assortment of worship services and programming such as religious education,support groups, Bible studies, youth activities and more.

Living an eco-friendly lifestyle starts at home.According to the U.S. Department of Energy, res-idential use accounts for more than one-fifth ofthe nation’s total energy consumption. Adoptingan earth-first, energy saving mindset will let youmake adjustments around your home so thatyou can feel good about your family’s contribu-tions to protect the environment.

Green EnergyImproving your home’s energy efficiency is notonly good for the planet, it’s good for your wal-let. After all, wasted energy is money lost inmonthly utility bills. Numerous factors influ-ence a home’s energy efficiency, or lack thereof.Air leaks, outdated appliances or inefficientheating and cooling systems can all negativelyimpact your home’s energy usage.

Structural ImprovementsCorrecting any structural issues can go a longway toward making your home more efficient.Give your home a thorough inspection to iden-tify and repair leaks and cracks around windows,doors and duct work. Remember that poorlysealed attics and basements are also commonculprits of energy loss.

Appliances and Major SystemsUpgrading your appliances and temperaturecontrol systems also helps drive more efficientenergy use throughout the house. Look forENERGY STAR-certified products, which aredesigned to save energy without sacrificing onperformance. Where possible, make purchasesthat will perform double duty, such as high-effi-ciency washing machines that can save on bothenergy and water usage.

Fuel SourcesChoosing the right energy source can also helplessen your impact on the environment. Forexample, using propane-powered appliances inyour home can significantly reduce greenhousegas emissions. According to a recent studysponsored by the Propane Education & ResearchCouncil, propane-powered furnaces emit 73percent fewer greenhouse gases than electricity.Similarly, propane-powered storage waterheaters emit approximately 39 percent lessgreenhouse gas than electric storage models.

Shopping smart to incorporate high-efficiencyappliances and electronics into your home is justa first step. There are many other ways you canmake such products even more sustainable:

w Rely on LED light bulbs, which use a fractionof the energy and last significantly longer than traditional bulbs.

w Use light timers to turn off lights when they aren’t needed.

w Make a habit of powering off lights and other electronics when you leave the room.

w Set a programmable thermostat to adjusttemperatures when you’re away from home.


How Green Is Your House?

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Building Materials, Clothing & Footwear, Full Line ofFeed & Animal Supplies, Hand Tools, Hardware, Hay,Shavings, Unique House & Home Accessories,Decorative Yard and Garden Art, Bird Houses &Feeders, Lawn Equipment, Paint, Plumbing & ElectricalSupplies, Power Tools, Fishing Poles & Tackle, B.B.Guns, Large Selection of Firearms & Ammo...And MuchMore!

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w Wash only full loads of laundry, and usecold water when possible.

w Air-dry dishes, rather than using the heated drying cycle of the dishwasher.

For more information about using propaneand propane-powered appliances in yourhome, visit www.propane.com.


FIRE • POLICE • AMBULANCE .... 911

Mint Hill Police Department ..................... 704-545-1085(non-emergency)

Mint Hill Fire Department ........................ 704-545-4866(non-emergency)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (non-emergency) ..................................................... 311If outside Charlotte ................................. 704-336-7600Crime Stoppers Tip Line ......................... 704-334-1600Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office (non-emergency) .................................... 704-336-2543NC Highway Patrol ................................. 919-733-3861(non-emergency)

Medical CareCarolinas Medical Center ....................... 704-355-2000www.carolinasmedicalcare.org

Carolinas Medical Center - Mercy .......... 704-304-5000www.carolinashealthcare.org

Carolinas Medical Center - Harrisburg ... 704-403-9400www.carolinashealthcare.org

Carolinas Medical Center - Mint Hill Medical PlazaUrgent CareCarolinas HealthCare Urgent Care - Mint Hill

.................. 704-863-9600www.carolinashealthcareurgentcare.org

Internal MedicineCharlotte Medical Clinic ................... 704-863-9500 www.charlottemedical.org

PediatricsUniversity Pediatrics ........................ 704-863-9550www.universitypeds.org

Obstetrics/GynecologyGreater Carolinas Women’s Center .. 704-547-0858www.gcwomenscenter.org

Novant Health Matthews Medical Center .. 704-384-6500www.novanthealth.orgNovant Health Express (Mint Hill) ................. 704-316-3601www.novanthealth.org

Novant Health Pine Lake Family Physicians .. 704-384-9920www.nhpinelakefamilyphysicians.org

Novant Health Carolina Family Physicians .... 704-537-0020www.nhcarolinafamilyphysicians.org

North Carolina Poison ControlVoice/TDD/TTY ................ 1-800-222-1222

Federal Do-Not-Call Lists You can register by dialing .................. 1-888-382-1222or register on-line at www.donotcall.gov

Parental Stress Help Line ....................... 800-367-2543

National Center for Missing &Exploited Children .................................. 800-843-5678

American Red CrossGreater Carolinas Chapter ...................... 704-376-1661

OganizationsMint Hill Chamber of Commerce .............. 704-573-8282www.minthillchamber.com

Mint Hill Historical Society ...................... 704-573-0726www.minthillhistory.com

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Countywww.charmeck.org

Mecklenburg Co. Area Mental Health ..... 704-336-6404Mecklenburg Co. Board of Elections ...... 704-336-2133Mecklenburg Co. Manager’s Office......... 704-336-2472Homeless Support Services ....................704-926-0617Veterans Services .................................. 704-336-2102Women's Commission .............................704-336-3210Mecklenburg Co. Health Department ..... 704-336-4700Mecklenburg Co. Department of Social Services

........................ 704-336-3000

CARE line ................................. 704-336-CARE (2273)Help keep your neighbors safe, report child abuse,abuse of senoirs, or adults with disabilities.

Mecklenburg County AdultSubstance Abuse Services .................... 704-336-6404

Just 1 Call ............................................... 704-432-1111A one-stop source of information and assistance forsenior citizens, adults with disabilities, caregivers andservice providers.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation............. 311 or 704-336-7600

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools ............. 980-343-3000www.cms.k12.nc.us

Three Digit DialingSocial Services ...................................................... 211Information Line ...................................................... 311311 is the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County'sphone number for non-emergency services andgovernment information: Animals, Taxes, RoadImprovements, Garbage and Recycling Pickup,Non-life Threatening Emergencies, Parks, UtilityServices, and Storm Water. If you are calling fromoutside Mecklenburg County or if your cellular carrierwill not connect you to 311, dial 704-336-7600.

Directory Assistance ............................................... 411

North Carolina Road Conditions .............. 511

Connecting Line For Speech/Hearing Impaired ...... 711

TransportationDepartment of Transportation (DOT) ... 1-877-DOT-4YOUwww.ncdot.orgNCDOT DMV .......................................... 919-715-7000www.ncdot.org/dmvDriver’s License - Charlotte East Office ... 704-531-5563Vehicle & License Plate Renewal Office ... 704-535-2525Amtrak ................................................. 1-800-872-7245www.amtrak.comCharlotte Douglas International Airport .... 800-359-2342www.charlotteairport.comCharlotte Area Transit System (CATS) .... 704-336-RIDEwww.ridetransit.org

UtilitiesElectricDuke Energy ............................................. 800-877-9898www.duke-energy.com

Union Power Cooperative ......................... 704-289-3145www.union-power.com

GasPiedmont Natural Gas ................................ 800-752-7504www.piedmontng.com

WaterCharlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities ................. 704-336-2211www.charmeck.org/Departments/Utilities

TelephoneAT&T ......................................................... 888-757-6500www.att.com

CableCharlotte Time Warner .............................. 704-289-3168www.twcarolina.com

Garbage CollectionRCS, Inc. .................................................. 704-376-9359www.minthill.com

Resident Recycling CenterHickory Grove Recycling Center at 8007 Pence Road ................................ 704-376-9359www.charmeck.org

MiscellaneousCall Before You Dig ................................... 704-376-9359

Mint Hill GovernmentTown Hall ................................................ 704-545-9726

Mayor - Ted Biggers ............................. 704-545-9726or 704-545-8588

Mayor Pro Tem - Carl M. Ellington .......... 704-545-9726 or 704-564-4417

Commissioner - Lloyd Austin .................. 704-545-9726or 704-493-0962

Commissioner - Tina Ross ..................... 704-545-9726

Commissioner - Richard Newton .............. 704-545-9726 Town Manager - Brian Welch ................. 704-545-9726Deputy Town Manager - Lee Bailey ........ 704-545-9726Town Clerk - Michelle Farrar ................... 704-545-9726Public Works Director - Tim Garner ......... 704-545-9726Planner - John Hoard .............................. 704-545-9726Code Enforcement Officer - Margie Nichols, CZO ............................... 704-545-9726

Animal ServicesClear Creek Animal Hospitalwww.clearcreekanimalhospital.com ....... 704-537-8405Fullwood Animal Hospitalwww.fullwoodanimalhospital.com .......... 704-545-2235Mint HIll Animal Hospitalwww.minthillanimalhospital.com ............ 704-545-3422Sycamore Animal Clinicwww.sycamoreanimalclinic.net .............. 980-938-0799

Librarieswww.plcmc.orgMint Hill Branch ...................................... 704-545-3932Charlotte-Meck. Main Library ................... 704-336-2725

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