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5 Welcome to Mint Hill

5 Facts & Figures

6 Location

8-9 10 Fun-Filled Things to See & Do

10-13 Mint HIll Chamber of Commerce Biz Expo

14 Area Professional Sports Teams

15 Government

15 Police Department

15 Fire Departments

16-17 Mint HIll Chamber of Commerce

18-19 Mint Hill Historical Society

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contents24 Healthcare

25 Senior Nutrition Program

25 Mecklenburg CountyHealth Department

25 Library

25 Post Office

25 Voter Registration

26 Education

28 Civic Groups

29 Shop Local, Buy Local

30 Worship

32 Phone Numbers & Links

33 Area Map

Sometimes referred to as the CharlotteOuter Loop, Interstate 485 provides 4interchanges for easy access into MintHill. The I-485 beltway runs within 1.5miles of the South Carolina state line,and within 20 feet of the CabarrusCounty line at the Rocky River Roadexit. The entire Outer Loop is withinMecklenburg County's boundaries, and never crosses into South Carolina or any neighboring counties.

4 Mint Hill , North Carolina

Mint Hill’s proximity makes it a desirable location for business, cultural events, and residential living. Theintersection of NC 51 (Matthews-Mint Hill Road) and Lawyers Road is the center of Mint Hill and isknown as “the Square”. This is about 18 miles from downtown Charlotte. This was the second ofthree areas to be developed with commercial centers. The “Square” has been landscaped and providesa friendly appeal to local citizens. The original town was located on Highway 218 and now is thelocation of the Fire Department as well as shopping centers, banks, restaurants and several of thetown’s oldest commercial buildings. The southern leg of Interstate 485 provides 4 interchangesbetween Blair Road and Idlewild Road for easy access into town. Access to the major highway systemsof I-85 and I-77 are also within minutes of Mint Hill.

Surrounding communities include Matthews, Stallings, Indian Trail, Harrisburg, and Charlotte. WithMint Hill’s location just outside of the always-bustling city of Charlotte, commuting residents andvisitors take pleasure in the area’s lack of congestion and ease of travel. Local thoroughfares makegetting around town a cinch, and the nearby Interstates offer efficient regional travel to some of thestate’s metropolitan centers, beaches, or mountains.

If you’re looking for a way to save on gas, check out theCharlotte Area Transit’s (CATS) Park and Ride. Park at anyPark and Ride location around the region and catch yourbus, vanpool or carpool. Charlotte currently operatesthe largest transit system between Washington, D.C., andAtlanta, 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 ofMint Hill. Ranked as one of the top 20 busiest airports in theUnited States, Charlotte Douglas International Airport islocated about 19 miles west of Mint Hill. The Wilgrove AirPark is located approximately 2 miles north of town. TheMonroe Regional Airport is located 12 miles to the southand Goose Creek Municipal Airport is located 8 miles to thesoutheast. For another option of transportation, Amtrakprovides rail service to cities throughout the nation and islocated about 10 miles from Mint Hill in Charlotte.


Mileage ChartMatthews, 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

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As you turn the pages of thismagazine, discover a great placeto live, work and play. Please keepin mind, this is only a snapshot ofwhat Mint Hill truly has to offer.You must spend some time here tosee what is truly meant by havinga hometown feeling.

With our history and location nearthe bustling city of Charlotte, manychoose to locate here out of thehustle and bustle of a larger com-munity. With our great restaurants,unique shopping opportunities,excellent medical facilities andeducational options, it’s no wonderthat our future looks bright andexciting. We hope you enjoy theexperience that begins with thispublication. Thanks for checking usout!

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Population 23,956 2012 estimate___________________________________________________________________________

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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Percent of Population by Age GroupUnder 5 years 5.5%18 years to 64 years 61.1%65 years and Over 14.7%Median Age 39.5

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

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Veterans 2007-2011 2,067___________________________________________________________________________

Education Level for 25 years and over High school graduate 90.9%Bachelor’s degree 28.5%

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Real EstateOffice/Business/ 10 CentersProfessional CentersLight Industrial/Distribution 3 ParksRetail Centers 11 Centers

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HousingTotal Housing Units 9,149Homeownership rate 2007-2011 81.4%

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Median Household Income 2007-2011 $70,371___________________________________________________________________________

Average Travel Tme to Work 28.2 minutes___________________________________________________________________________

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

(Information from United States Census Bureau)

It is believed that Mint Hill was settled around 1750, by

settlers from Pennsylvania and Maryland. In 1770, the

settlers established Philadelphia Presbyterian Church. In

1889, The Bain Academy, endowed by the Church, opened

as a boarding school. It had almost 160 students when it

burned at the turn of the century and was rebuilt in 1904

and turned over to the county school system in the early

1920’s.

Town officials gave up their original charter in 1910

because Mecklenburg County refused to build roads

through incorporated areas and roads were needed. It’s

unclear how the Town of Mint Hill got its name; however,

one theory is that gold coins were made during the gold

rush in the early 1800’s. Diamonds and platinum were

rumored to be found during this time period, too.

Mint Hill is still considered a rare find, as the Town has low

tax rates and a strong sense of community. The productive

and involved residents of Mint Hill make the Town a

wonderful and desirable place to live. The Mint Hill

Volunteer Fire Department, Mint Hill Police Department,

Mint Hill Historical Society, Mint Hill Athletic Association,

Mint Hill Arts, Veterans of Foreign War Post #4059 and

Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce are all valuable resources

for Town residents and visitors alike. We encourage you to

take an active role in these and other service organizations.

On behalf of the elected officials, we welcome you to

discover Mint Hill.

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BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY OUT FOR FUN-FILLED ATTRACTIONS. THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN MINT HILL, YOU’LL HAVE NO TROUBLE FILLING YOUR DAYS WITH ACTIVITIES.

FUN-FILLED THINGSTO SEE & DO IN MINT HILL

1.

10STEP BACK IN TIMETake an exciting and educational trip through the past at the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village where visitors can learn aboutand see historical exhibits and artifacts from the town’s past. Walk through this turn-of-the-century village of restored build-ings such as a country doctor’s office, country store, one room schoolhouse, assay office, and various outbuildings. For informa-tion visit www.minthillhistory.com

2. TAKE IN A GAMEIf you want to show your team spirit, go to a sporting event. The Mint Hill Athletic Association offers athletic opportunitiesfor local kids including baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, soccer, and softball. From grade school to high school thereare numerous sports teams to cheer on to victory. These programs are lighting up the scoreboards.

3. HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE SERVEDThe North Carolina Korean War Veterans Memorial is one of a kind. This memorial honorsNorth Carolinians who fought, and are still serving, to keep South Korea free from tyranny. This is theonly memorial in the state that ensures that the soldier’s sacrifice will always be remembered. Thismemorial is located at the Park on Fairview which is at the intersection of NC Hwy. 218 and I-485.For more information go to www.koreanwarmemorialnc.com. The Salute to Veterans is an annu-al tribute to veterans of all wars. The public is invited to visit the exhibits of civil war and other mili-tary memorabilia. Call 704-573-0726 or visit www.minthill.com for more information. The Town ofMint Hill sponsors and host the Veterans Breakfast every year to honor our local veterans. Formore information go to www.minthill.com.

On The CoverDoc’s Front Porch plays “old-time” music each Saturday at theMint Hill Farmer’s Market. This isan open jam group where localmusicians are welcome to join inthe fun.

Lots of fun for these Boy Scouts as they searchfor gold at the Carl J. McEwen Village


4. RELEASE YOUR INNER ARTISTMint Hill offers several unique cultural treasures for those wantingto show their creative spirit. Mint Hill Arts is designed to be aninformation and support network for local artists of all mediums and asource of educational and cultural enrichment to the public. A fullcurriculum of classes is offered for adults and children in oils,watercolor, drawing, jewelry, weaving, and more. Mint Hill Arts islocated at 1205 Lawyers Road, Suite A Mint Hill, NC. For informationcall 980-226-5532 or visit www.minthillarts.org. Pottery 51 providescooperative facilities for students, potters and clay artists. An openhouse is held the first Friday of every month. Pottery 51 is located at7714 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC. For information call919-996-9149 or visit www.facebook.com/Pottery51.

5. GET OUT AND PLAYRecreation in Mint Hill and its surrounding area is abounding, offering residents and visitors an arrayof outdoor pastimes sure to fit every interest. The Mint Hill Parks and Recreation Departmentmaintains two public parks with many amenities including facilities to rent for special occasions. Parkon Fairview is over 55 acres in size with two soccer fields surrounded by an asphalt bike/roller bladepath. 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 areasof the park. The nature trail is planted with a wide range of plants and trees native to this part of theNorth Carolina. Park on Fairview is located at 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill, NC. Park onWilgrove Park was the first municipal park in Town dating back to 1974. It currently has a lightedsoftball field, two lighted tennis courts, two non- lighted courts, natural walking trail that circles theperimeter of the park, several large and small picnic areas, and a large variety of playgroundequipment for kids to enjoy. Park on Wilgrove Park is located at 7750 Jim Harper Lane, Mint Hill.

6. INDULGE YOUR INNER GEARHEADRev up your engine at the monthly Mint Hill Cruise-In by marveling at the beauty and craftsman-ship of many fine automobiles, from the classic early models to contemporary designs. Held the firstFriday of each month from April thru October at the corner of NC 51 and Lawyers Road in the MintHill Festival Shopping Center. For more information call 704-573-0252 or 704-907-3601.

7. HAVE COFFEE WITH A COPHave you ever wanted to sit down with a police officer over a hot cup of coffee and casually discusscommunity issues? One of the keys to Coffee with a Cop’s success is that it removes the physicalbarriers and crisis situations that routinely define interactions between law enforcement officials andcommunity members. It allows for relaxed, informal one-on-one interactions in a friendly atmosphere.This informal contact increases trust in police officers as individuals, which is the foundation to build-ing partnerships and engaging in community problem solving. Coffee with a Cop is a nationalinitiative supported by the U.S. Department of Justice. So pull up a chair and grab a cup of coffee.Call the Mint Hill Police Department at 704-545-1085 for more information.

8. PLAY A ROUND OF GOLFIf you're a golf buff, tee up at the two local courses. Olde Sycamore GolfPlantation is a semi-private course. All skill levels and ages can enjoythe beauty of Olde Sycamore located only a few minutes from 1-485. Call704-573-1000 or visit www.oldesycamoregolf.com for more information.Pine Lake Country Club’s course occupies 155 acres with five freshwater lakes and manicured grounds with Azaleas and Bradford Pears.Golfers of all skill levels are offered an enjoyable challenge and a welcomedrespite from the hectic pace of today's world. Call 704-545-4513 orwww.pinelakecountryclub.com for more information.

9. CHOOSE LOCAL PRODUCEVisit the Mint Hill Farmers Market onSaturday’s from May - September to browse thework of local artisans and buy farm-fresh pro-duce and concoctions. The local market encour-ages individuals to make healthy food choicesand to support local farmers. Healthy, Organic,and Fresh! The Farmers’ Market is held at theCarl J. McEwen Historic Village at 7601Matthews-Mint Hill Rd., Mint Hill, NC. Go to:www.facebook.com/pages/Mint-Hill-Farmers-Market/121507944536950

10. SHOW YOUR CHRISTMAS SPIRITMint Hill truly has the Christmas spirit & holiday events abound. Just likeFather Christmas, you too will need to make a list. There is so much goingon, it’s only a matter of where to head first. The Christmas TreeLighting event invites area residents to enjoy homemade cookies, cocoa& cider served by Town officials as the Town's tree is lit at the start of theholiday season. www.minthill.com. Celebrate the season at the HolidayTea in the Ashcraft Schoolhouse at the Carl J. McEwen HistoricVillage. It is a wonderful time to visit with friends, enjoy delicious treatsand old time charm in the schoolhouse. Call 704-545-4928 for informa-tion. Every year the Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce celebrates theholidays by providing lunch & entertainment to area senior citizensduring the Senior Christmas Party. Call 704-573-8282 for details.


Whenever Boyd Davis walks into a hometown restaurant during work hours, he wears a bow tie. He says some people think a person, who wears a bow tie, works as an attorney. “I wear a bow tie because I stand out in a crowd plus it makes people smile,” Davis said.Davis is the Assistant Vice President at First Citizens Bank and Treasurer of the Mint Hill Chamber of

Commerce. From his experience, he believes businesses grow when they find new ways to stand out.Davis and other chamber members want to promote hometown businesses through an annual expo.“The business expo focuses on your medium to small businesses,” Davis said. “A lot of times with the

small businesses in a community like Mint Hill, they don’t have the advertising budget or the exposure thatsome of the big companies in Charlotte might have.”

In 2012, chamber board members reexamined its mission. They reviewed what projects and eventshelped businesses and what did not. Six members of the chamber, including Davis, formed a separate committee. After it determined the chamber’s new mission, the committee planned for the expo.

“When I think of a business expo, I think what a great opportunity to network, number one,“ Davissaid, “number two, what a great opportunity for a business owner to expand and grow their business in anew channel, and also generate leads.”

Members planned to host the event at Blair Road United Methodist Church on March 14, 2013. Whenregistration opened, thirty businesses signed up, including three non-chamber members. According to Davis,interest in the expo immediately surged and the chamber created a waiting list.

“We had about forty or fifty total interested business owners,” Davis said. “We were only able to allowthirty because of how we had the structure laid out.”

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Church Family Life Center9135 Blair Road

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The committee planned for the business expo to be afford-able for the vendors. Exhibit fees for chamber members cost $30and non-members paid $55. It cost Sam’s Club, the title sponsor,$500. Three area sponsors, Rely on Local, BB&T and Scott ClarkToyota, paid $250 each. According to Davis, 70 percent of businesses have never participated in a business expo.

The gymnasium at Blair Road provided ample space for vendors. Outside, business owners, chamber volunteers and thepublic had plenty of parking.

“The first area you would see when you walk in is the mainsponsor,” Davis said. “In the corners we had what we call the areasponsors.”

To help vendors, the committee grouped similar businesseswith area sponsors. For example, retail businesses were placedwith other retail vendors, but Davis said vendors will be organizedanother way in 2014.

Expos hosted in cities such as Charlotte become expensive.Larger businesses have more opportunities at expos and in advertising. According to Davis, “mom and pop” businessesshaped Mint Hill, but sometimes they could not afford the sameprospects as larger businesses. The 2013 expo presented something different.

“This gives business owners the opportunity to do some-thing different and get different results,” Davis said. “There are alot of moms and pops, and they really drive this economy.”

In preparation for the event, the committee expanded thethought process of the expo as a three-dimensional project. Theirplans included a workshop for businesses, the expo and makeoverthe chamber’s Web site.

Executive Administrator Sandy Barnett, of the Mint HillChamber of Commerce created the theme “Grow at the Expo!”The logo incorporated a bright green color to emphasize growth.Three goals for the expo connected to the chamber’s mission:network, expand, and generate.

Committee members Sue Wolf, Bruce Petty, Sandy Barnettand Nancy Bradley worked to provide guidelines and workshopsfor business vendors to maximize their exposure at the expo.

“If you’ve never participated in an expo or trade show, youmight not know how it’s going to work,” Davis said. “You don’tknow how you’re going to market your business.”

Three weeks before the expo in February 2013, the freeworkshop for the participating businesses took place.

“How do you market your booth?” Davis said. “Nancy puttogether some helpful tips.”

Ten to fifteen businesses participated in the workshop thatBradley facilitated. Bradley led the event and discussed everythingfrom how a vendor’s booth appearance is important to include adrawing and how to establish a follow-up process. Bradley taughtthem there is a short amount of time to contact a potential customer from an expo after it ends. If a business owner waits too long, the interest of the potential customer is gone.

“We were very happy and very excited,” Davis said.Several people, who volunteered, never participated in an

expo before.”On March 14, 2013, “Grow at the Expo!” introduced 200

people to 30 vendors. The event was free to the public.“At some business expos you have to pay a fee,”Davis said.

Twelve volunteers helped with the event. They set up a stage forvendors‚ big giveaways. The main sponsor, Sam’s Club, had adrawing for a free T.V. People who entered were required to bepresent when the winner was announced.

Davis said drawings are a great way to encourage people tostay the entire time.

Wingate University’s Director of Marketing & Communications,Jeff Atkinson, was the keynote speaker. He announced winners ofdoor prizes. Most vendors provided a key element, such as a prizeor game, to encourage public participation. Prizes included giftcertificates, free flower arrangements and memberships. Theprizes were all donated by the vendors.

Photo’s from page 10: � Nate Huggins talks with Jeff Atkinson about BlessedAssurance Adult Day Care; � Title Sponsor, Sam's Club employees Josue, Adrian,Jamie and Brice; � Big Guys Pizza family: Dawn, Russ Sr. and Janet; � Yadkin BankVP, Mike Cochrane, and employees. Photo’s from page 11: � MHCC AmbassadorJohn Hurst welcomes Director Rodney Rothoff; � Biz Expo cake by Daphne's Bakery

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As the primary sponsor, Sam’s Club hadfour mini-commercials shown during the expo.The area sponsors had one mini-commercial each.A demonstration at an expo encourages participa-tion and keeps people at the event.

Including the workshop, the chamberencouraged business to business relationships. Theevent allowed similar businesses to connect withowners who are similar and different.

Davis said feedback from Mint HillCommissioner Tina Ross encouraged the commit-tee. According to Davis, she called it a “greatcommunity event”. The chamber was excitedwith the expo’s first year, but Davis added it didn’twant to set its goals too high.

“We have momentum to make it a betterevent,” Davis said. “Let’s build on what we’veaccomplished. Everyone was excited with theresults. We didn’t lose money. We were able tomake money.”

From the money the chamber raises atevents like the expo, it invests in events, includingthe expo, that support local businesses.

The expo also exposes non-members towhat the chamber of commerce offers businesses.Out of three non-chamber members at the event,two of them joined the chamber.

“In 2014, the chamber’s top priority is theflow of events,” Davis said. Feedback from the2013 “Grow at the Expo!” revealed a need forsite coordination. Some space was wasted, andnext year volunteers will measure everything atBlair. The committee plans to use a room near thegym for more businesses.

With a better planned layout, the com-mittee, which will still consist of six members,hopes it will become easier for the public andbusiness owners to travel through.

Improved layout planswill allow the committee tobump participants up to 50.Currently, the business expo doesn’t have amain sponsor. Vendors involved in the expolast year can participate this year. The commit-tee has 20 businesses on the waiting list.

The budget will also change.“Our annual budget for the business

expo this year was two-thousand five-hundred

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dollars because of a grant funding gap,” Davis said. “We cutour expenses down because our budget was low. Our expensescame within two-hundred fifty dollars of our target.”

For the 2014 expo, the committee has set a $5,000budget.

Another workshop prior to the expo is also planned.Davis would like to have an electronic template for businesses to give immediate feedback after the expo.

The Mint Hill Chamber of Commerce also underwent amakeover. Working with Mike Habenicht of Kaleidoscopic, abusiness that offers graphic design services to municipalities andbusinesses, the chamber had a new Web site with a multi-phaseplan.

The chamber wanted to make its Web site more accessible on Google. Phase one began in April. Davis said thechamber wanted to reach all businesses in the community.

“He is a community business and chamber member,”Davis said.

Habenicht programmed the Web site so that the chamberappeared first when a person did a Web search on Google. Healso showed chamber board members how to log onto the Website and see how many people have visited. Davis said he wasimpressed at the number of visitors online and how long theystayed on the Web site.

“We’ve got to be able to reach businesses and the community,” Davis said. “What better way to do that is toupdate our Web site.” During the second phase, the chamberwants to create a tab for its business expo. The page for theexpo will be listed like a banner advertisement,” Davis said.

Mint Hill Business Expo is also a Facebook page. Withmore than 900 friends, the chamber posts news about theexpo. Businesses and the public can stay connected to the expoonline.

Sandy Barnett will send an e-blast to participants fromlast year and encourage them to register. A second e-blast willbe sent to other chamber members. The chamber will sendmore information to media outlets and post on the expo’sFacebook page. For more information, visit www.minthillchamberofcommerce.com/event_details.php?BIZ-Expo-28or www.facebook.com/pages/Mint-Hill-Business-Expo/109087539601.

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Carolina Panthers

The Panthers are members of the SouthernDivision of the National

Football Conference (NFC)in the National FootballLeague (NFL). The teamwas established in 1993

and first competed in1995. The team’s home

field is the Bank ofAmerica Stadium, located

in uptown Charlotte.panthers.com

Charlotte Bobcats

The Bobcats play in theSoutheast Division of theEastern Conference in the

National BasketballAssociation (NBA).Basketball legend,

Michael Jordan is theteams chairman and CEO.

They play their homegames at Time WarnerCable Arena in center

city Charlotte.bobcats.com

Charlotte KnightsCharlotte’s baseball team isa AAA affiliate team of the

Chicago White Sox.After 24 years, the historic

Fort Mill Stadium justacross the state line in

South Carolina is no longerhome to the Knights.

The new BB&T Ballpark inUptown Charlotte will now

serve as the home field.charlotteknights.com

Charlotte HoundsCharlotte’s lacrosse team

plays for the Major LeagueLacrosse (MLL) at the

American Legion MemorialStadium. The team made

it’s first postseasonappearance in 2013 in just

its second year of MLLplay. They fell short of the championship by a

score of 10-9.charlottehounds.com

Charlotte CheckersThe Checkers are a minor-

league professional icehockey team and are the

AHL affiliate of theCarolina Hurricanes of theNational Hockey League(NHL). The Checkers play

their home games at TimeWarner Cable Arena

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Charlotte is home to a variety of professionalsports teams.


Mint Hill is fortunate to have dedicated public servants working on behalf of the local citizens. The proac-tive government is a hands-on entity that continuously strives to make Mint Hill a town worthy to becalled home for residents and businesses alike. The Town of Mint Hill is governed by a nonpartisan mayorand board of commissioners, elected at-large biannually. They all work together to make decisions in orderto maintain and improve the safety and well-being of the community and economic development. Theyhold regular meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. There are also committees forthe Planning Board, Parks and Recreation, and Board of Adjustment which all hold monthly meetings. Thepublic is very much encouraged to attend these meetings. Please check the town’s website atwww.minthill.com for updates.

The town presents a number of high-quality public services to the residents and businesses of Mint Hillincluding police and fire protection, library, construction and maintenance of streets and infrastructure,storm water drainage, recreational activities, cultural events, planning, zoning, housing and administra-tive services.

In 2012, Mint Hill administrative staff moved into a brand new town hall. Located at Mint Hill Village offMatthews-Mint Hill Road, the building projects the vibrant, progressive image of the community. Withapproximately 19,000 square feet, the new town hall will accommodate Mint Hill’s projected growth-intown population and town staff-for at least the next 50 years. Built with today’s environmental needs inmind, the building is energy efficient with special attention devoted to providing a healthy place for townemployees to work. 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. Thecompletion of the new town hall marks an end to a project that began towards the end of 2011.

GovernmentTOWN HALL4430 Mint Hill Village LaneMint Hill, NC 28227704-545-9726Fax: 704-545-0802www.minthill.com____________________________Mayor Ted H. Biggers ............704-545-9726

or 704-545-8588____________________________Mayor Pro-Tem Lloyd Austin ............... 704-545-9726

or 704-493-0962____________________________Commissioner Carl M. Ellington ........ 704-545-9726

or 704-564-4417____________________________ Commissioner _Brenda McRae ............ 704-545-9727

or 704-545-7901____________________________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 Michelle Farrar ........ .. 704-545-9726____________________________Deputy Town Clerk Doris Miller ............ ... 704-545-9726____________________________FinanceNaida Sergel .............. 704-545-9726____________________________Human Resources Director Robin E. Edwards ....... 704-545-9726____________________________Parks & RecreationDoris Miller ................ 704-545-9726____________________________Public Works DirectorTim Garner .................704-545-9727____________________________PlannerJohn Hoard ................ 704-545-9727____________________________PlannerDana Clukey ...............704-545-9726____________________________Code Enforcement OfficerMargie Nichols, CZO ...704-545-9726____________________________

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Police DepartmentP.O. Box 690940Mint Hill, NC 28227Administration: 704-545-1085Fax: 704-545-7133

After Hours Non-Emergency: 704-847-5555

The Mint Hill Police moved into the formerTown Hall after renovations to the building werecompleted in September 2013.

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Mint Hill Volunteer Fire Department8813 Fairview Road Mint Hill, NC 28227Non-Emergency: 704-545-4866Fax 704-545-0384www.minthillvfd.com

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Mint Hill HistoricalSociety

AT THE CARL J. McEWEN HISTORIC VILLAGE

7601 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd.P.O. Box 23203 • Mint Hill, NC 28227

704-573-0726 • [email protected]

Directions• From I-485 North: Exit NC 51 and travelsouth for 1.3 miles to the Carl J. McEwen

Historic Village, located on the right just pastHillside Drive

• From I-485 South: Exit NC 218 and travel westfor one mile, turn left onto NC 51 and travel .3miles to the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village,located on the right just past Hillside Drive

• From NC 24-27: Follow NC 51 south for 3.5miles 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, locatedon the left .3 miles from the Lawyers Roadintersection

Office Hours:Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-2PM

Village Tours:Tuesday-Saturday by Appointment

Admission: Children 5 and under - FreeStudents 6-18 years - $1.00Adults 19-60 years - $5.00

Seniors 60+ - $4.00

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 Manny Whitley

from 1908 until 1951. In addition to seeing patientsin the office, both doctors made house calls, first on horseback and later by automobile.

SeeOUR RESTORED

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-curing building, chicken house, outhouseand other buildings reflect the rural nature of earlyMint Hill.


Special EventsThroughout 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

FeelTHE SPIRIT OF

Surface Hill Gold Mine Assay Officecirca 1800

Miners brought their gold to the Surface Hill Gold Mineassay office to determine if they had “struck it rich”.After the discovery of gold in nearby Cabarrus Countyin 1799, mines sprang up like weeds all over the area,including Mint Hill, which was home to four majormines and others registered in Mecklenburg County.

ExperienceLIFE IN THE

DAYS OF YORE

The Ashcraft Schoolcirca Late 1800’s

Students, ages 5-20, learned to read, recite, write, andcipher at this one-room school built near the RockySpring Cemetery on Brief Road in the late 1800’s. Theywalked to and from school, carried their lunches inbuckets, and helped the teacher build fires and fetchwater in the morning.

Home-grown and homemade can be

found at the market, where local vendors,crafters, bakers and

farmers sell their goodsthroughout the summer.

VolunteersSpecial 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.

GardensThe Herb Garden next tothe doctor’s office includesplants such as mint andchamomile, used in treatingpatients. Farmer John’sGarden features flowers,vegetables and Osageorange trees.

Our MissionTo preserve and make available to the public, historical recordsand artifacts pertaining to historic life in the Mint Hill area, inorder to promote interest and pride in the history of the area,while also providing opportunities for cultural education to thecommunity at large.

Step Into History by scanning this QR Codewith your smartphone


Be on the lookout for ourRaising A Barn Fundraiser.

Go to our website formore information.


Mystery shrouds the original truths of the building once knownas Bain Academy.

It is a story of a bachelor, a legendary architect, a church,rebuilding, six generations of students and what one community will doto save its history.

When fire destroyed the original academy in 1903, Mint Hillcitizens united to rebuild.

Now, more than 100 years later, they will do it again.Closed by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), the former Bain Academy structure faced demoli-

tion. Mint Hill Commissioner Tina Ross, travel writer and Historic Bain publicity spokesperson, Carol Timblin;Dan Morrill, director of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission; retired art teacher, June Hoodand the Mint Hill community disallowed it.

HistoryThe building, now called “Historic Bain,” is a landmark in Mecklenburg County. The Bain Restoration

Committee, working under the umbrella of the Mint Hill Historical Society, judged its significance to the community, county and school system.

“I had two children who went to school there and three grandchildren,” Timblin said. “I was activein the PTA.”

During a time when many schools still taught in one room, the former Bain Academy hired teachers,who were college graduates. It was one of two graded schools in Mecklenburg County to prepare its studentsfor college. The curriculum included science and the arts. Hood, who also took classes in the building as achild, later taught art to students in the same building.

“It had a very high rate of highly educated teachers in the graded curriculum,” Hood said.It is also the oldest graded school in CMS’ history.In 1889, an 80-year-old bachelor named John Bain founded Bain Academy’s campus on part of 700

Save Bain:Revitalization Begins

[ By Rebecca T. Dickinson ]

If you are interested in making a tax-

deductible contribution,please send to:

Mint Hill Historical SocietyBain Restoration

c/o Yadkin Valley BankPO Box 691193

Mint Hill, NC 28227

John Bain

acres he inherited, according to Ross. He left it toPhiladelphia Presbyterian Church along with a trustfund to help pay for the school. In the 1920s, thechurch turned it over to the school system. Enoughmoney remained in the trust fund for the school until1935.

“John Bain saw the value of an education,and he wanted the children in this area to have anopportunity for an education,” Ross said. “There areseveral areas around town that reflect his promi-nence.”

In memory of what Bain did for Mint Hill,the oldest male member of Philadelphia Presbyterianstill carries Bain’s cane. After his death, the Bain Trustwas established and it provided $16,240 from 1889to 1935.

After the original school was destroyed byfire, Mint Hill built a new school with the surviving bricks, butmore space was needed.

Throughout Historic Bain’s 124 year history, Mint Hillteachers, students and citizens have seen buildings come and go.Architect Louis Asbury redesigned a new building. With hisdesigns built in Charlotte, he was the first professionally educatedarchitect in NC. According to Timblin, he was also the first architect from NC elected to the American Institute of Architects.

His descendant, Louis Asbury IV, serves on the historicallandmarks commission. He said Asbury built structures, especiallyschools and churches, all over the state. His styles included Tudor,Colonial and Neoclassical Revival.

Besides academic excellence, Asbury put his signaturestyles to work on the two story building. Bain Academy includedan auditorium, gymnasium, library, laboratory, ten classrooms anda bell tower. Timblin said some of the classrooms were for scienceinstruction. Original plans in the 1924 design also included spacefor parking.

“It has very high ceilings in the auditorium,” Ross said.“It’s got tongue-and-groove paneling on the ceilings

underneath the drop ceiling the school system added at some point.”The auditorium and five classrooms remain today.

Damage ControlUntil a few years ago, CMS scheduled demolition of

Asbury’s building because of environmental hazards and structuraldamages caused by age and previous renovations. According toRoss, it is difficult for the Bain Restoration Committee, Mint Hillcommissioners or CMS to put an exact estimate on the renovationof what will become Historic Bain. According to Ross, estimatesfor the total restoration cost have ranged from $60,000 to $1.2million. The cost, she said, is probably somewhere in between.

“We don’t know exactly how much the renovation willcost, and that will be determined in large part by what buildingexperts find once they get in there.”

Estimates of upgrades to the building have been quotedat $250,000.


� An early photo of showsthe 2-story structure withthe bell tower on top;� Students standing onthe steps of the sideentrance; � The sideentrance as it looks today.

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“The primary problem was that there were structuraldefects,” Chamberlain said. “We had a civil engineer come in,examine it and basically told us we had to make the necessarystructure repairs.”

According to Ross, the school district installed an air conditioning system across some of the beams in the auditorium.The beams couldn't support the heavy weight of the unit, whichcaused the beams to sag and pull apart in places.

“Part of the damage was an air conditioning unit thatwas placed in the structure,” Chamberlain said.

“We had a couple of different engineers look at thebuilding, and we don’t really know exactly what it would take tofix it,” Ross said. “In a best case scenario, it would be easilyreturned to its original integrity with the air conditioning removedand the beams raised and pulled back together.”

Wood around doors and window frames has rotted. Leadpaint – commonly used in the Roaring Twenties – is toxic to children and adults.

“It would be important to have the lead paint removed,”Ross said.

In two classrooms, asbestos is in the flooring material.Previous numbers showed the removal of asbestos could cost$3,500.

Although the Town of Mint Hill is interested in saving thebuilding, funds needed for restoration and the removal of environ-mental hazards is not in the budget. The Historic Bain RestorationCommittee is raising money for a feasibility study. It will determinethe total cost, the historical significance of the building and possibly make Historic Bain eligible for grant money.

Chamberlain and Ross said the partnership between CMSand Mint Hill is a positive one.

“The Mint Hill community has shown enough interestthat we feel we should give them latitude to make the restorationhappen,” Chamberlain stated.

The Mint Hill Historical Society has been granted accessto the building, and Chamberlain said there isn’t an imposed time

limit.

The entrance along Bain School Road has welcomed thousands of

students throughout the years


Mystery of the Missing Bell TowerNo one knows for certain what happened to

the building’s second story. Original plans of BainAcademy show a bell tower and two skylights on theroof. According to Ross, the second story wasremoved in the 1950s.

“The second floor has been removed; probably in the very early fifties,” Ross said. “That’sthe best we can tell. The school system doesn’t havea record as to why that second floor was removed.”

Documents of Historic Bain show thesquare-footage for the first and second floors oneyear. The next year reveals a different square-footage,Ross said. It is the amount of the missing secondfloor.

During the past 20 years, the school districthas spent money on new schools and replacing oldbuildings.

“Most of the really old buildings that goback to that generation don’t exist anymore,”Chamberlain said.

According to Hood, CMS tore the second half off when it built new structures on the school’scampus. “When I went there, the entire structure wasthere,” Hood said. “It would’ve been my dream that allof that would be left as it was. It was a very impressivebuilding with the bell tower.”

“The vestiges of those years are few and farbetween,” Chamberlain said.

Although no one knows for certain what happened to the second floor, Ross visited the CMS

director of building services. She received original designs of Asbury’s 1924design. It showed the bell tower, sky lights, second floor and chalkboarddesigns. Ross said the design would become a guide for the committee andhistorical society to use in its future renovation of Historic Bain.

Saving BainAt one time, Hood said the school was the center of the community.

Traveling theatre groups would arrive in town on a day’s notice and give aperformance that night.

“Bain made my world bigger,” Hood said.“If something important happened in Mint Hill, it happened at Bain

School,” Ross said.Historic Bain Restoration Committee plans to make the building the

center of the community again. Ideally, it would become a cultural center forscience, studios for artists, classes for art lessons and seminars.

To raise money for the feasibility study and restoration, the committee created, “Bain Daze.” At the Park on Fairview, Bain Daze hostedentertainers, contests, food vendors, handcrafters and nonprofits onSeptember 21, 2013. According to Ross and Timblin, the event reflected“old-timey” family festivals once held in the community.

“We had things like horseshoes and cakewalks and children’sgames,” Timblin said. Events also included a mustache and beard competi-tion and a women’s Victorian hat contest.

An account has been set up at Yadkin Bank, and before BAIN DAZEthe Restoration Fund was about $7,000. Donations to the Restoration Fundwill only be used for the actual restoration costs, while the BAIN DAZE fundwill be used for the feasibility study. �

� The students of Bain Schoolpose for a group photo at theback side of the building, circa1910-1912; � Unwanted plantgrowth is currently covering partof the structure; � The chimneyon the back side of the school asit looks today.

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Healthcare

Maintaining health and well-being is integral in the life of Mint Hillresidents. The community is home to many established practicesoffering everything from primary care, physical therapy and chiroprac-tic services to eye and dental care.

Led by two major healthcare networks, Novant and CarolinasHealthCare, residents and visitors of Mint Hill can take comfort inknowing that they have access to numerous medical facilities withexceptional reputations. There are also several assisted living facilitiesand retirement communities that provide residents with the comfortsof home while providing medical attention for those who needadditional care.

Novant Health Matthews Medical Center is located just minutes awayfrom Mint Hill, in neighboring Matthews. This 240,000 square-footfacility with 117 beds provides a wide range of health servicesincluding maternity, surgery, cardiovascular and cancer care. A fifth-floor expansion is currently underway which will add an additional32 rooms. Their expert medical team delivers the care you need, closeto home. 1500 Matthews Township Parkway, Matthews, NC;704-384-6500; www.novanthealth.org

In today’s fast-paced society, it makes sense for families to have health-care close to home and Mint Hill is proud to have the CMC-Mint HillMedical Plaza which provides exceptional healthcare in a state-of - the-art medical complex. This three-story, 59,000 square-footbuilding, is located on a 17-acre site along Blair Road, just off I-485.

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A 50-bed hospital is planned by Novant Health. The hospital willbe located off Albemarle Road and I-485. The first phase willinclude a free-standing emergency department. Operating roomsand inpatient beds will be added later. Completion of this $90million facility is scheduled for 2018.


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Senior Nutrition ProgramPhiladelphia Presbyterian Church11501 Bain School Rd.Mint Hill, NC 28227704-336-3144www.charmeck.org

Meals served on-site and delivered to shut-ins; Referrals to otheragencies. No referral needed to come and enjoy a hot lunchMonday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. If you need your mealdelivered to your home, call 704-336-4812 to register for thisservice. For home delivery, patient must be under a doctor's careand be homebound. Seniors can also register to get Ensure at lowcost, if under a doctor's order to drink this supplement.

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LibraryMint Hill’s present library was completed in 1999 and serves thetown of Mint Hill and surrounding communities. Located in the

downtown area, the library offers over a wide selection of books, audiocassettes, audiotape books, CD’s and DVD’s. There are computers, studytables and multiple reading areas offered for the education and entertain-ment of adults and children.6840 Matthews-Mint Hill Road | Mint Hill, NC 28227Ph: 704-416-5200www.cmlibrary.org/Locations/branches.asp?id=13

Post Office8920 Lawyers Road | Charlotte, 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

With the knowledge that excellent education is an invaluable investment in itsresidents’ lives, the Mint Hill area has ensured easy access to high-quality education-al opportunities for students of all ages. The area offers quality public schoolsystems, 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 anabundance of excellent institutions close to home. These include Central PiedmontCommunity College, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Queens University,Johnson & Wales University, Pfeiffer University, Johnson C. Smith University, andmany 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

Charter Schools:(K-8) http://queensgrant.heritageacademies.com

Charter Schools:(High School) http://qgphs.com

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 Drive 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 704-573-6611

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

Afer 18 months of construction, the newBain Elementary School, pictured below,openened it’s doors and welcomed its studentsfor the 2013-2014 school year. The new build-ing is on the grounds of the historic BainAcademy and adjacent to a portion of theschool that was built in the 1980’s.

Mecklenburg County commissioners approvedbuilding a new facility after it was determinedit would cost less to construct a brand newbuilding as opposed to renovating the existingstructure. The project was part of a $156.4million capital projects program. Constructionof the new school was expected to cost about$11.5 million with a total project cost of $15.3million, which included design work andfurniture

This newly constructed, energy-efficient schoolis a two-story building with approximately82,000 square feet. As well as the 39classrooms, there are computer labs, a mediacenter, and areas specifically designated for artand music. The cafeteria/gymnasium has ahandicap accessible stage and can seat 800students. Flat-screen TV monitors outside thekitchen display lunch menus and facts abouthealthy foods. Kids will evenbe able to climb the rockclimbing wall during physical education classes.

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Earp-Williams VFW Post #4059Veterans of Foreign Wars11341 Bain Schol Rd Mint Hill, NC 28227704-841-1472

Eastern Star Mint Hill Chapter #353P.O. Box 691742Mint Hill, NC 28227704-847-6225

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

Matthews-Mint Hill Optimist ClubP. O. Box 1481Matthews, NC 28106-1483704-560-9202www.mmhoptimistclub.org

Mint Hill Arts1205 Lawyers Rd, Ste. AMint Hill, NC 28227 980-226-5532www.minthillarts.org

Mint Hill Athletic Association7205 Clubhouse Mint Hill, NC 28227704-545-1180www.mhaa.us

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

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

Mint Hill Lions Club13701 Thompson Road Mint Hill, NC 28227704-573-2188www.minthilllions.com

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

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

Pottery 517714 Matthews-Mint Hill RoadMint Hill, NC 28227980-219-8657www.facebook.com/Pottery51

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

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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 ofLDS13925 Thompson RoadMint Hill, NC 28227704-541-1466

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

WorshipGospel 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 Church11221 Lawyers RoadMint Hill, NC 28227704-996-6363

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

Idlewild Christian8005 Lawyers RoadCharlotte, NC 28227704-536-6465

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

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

Mint Hill Community11524 Bain School RoadMint Hill, NC704-916-9351

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

St. Luke Catholic13700 Lawyers RoadMint Hill, NC 28227704-545-1224

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

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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 ................................. 704-336-7600

Crime Stoppers Tip Line ......................... 704-334-1600

Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office (non-emergency) .................................... 704-336-2543

NC 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 - Mint Hill Medical Plaza

Urgent 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.org

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center .. 704-383-4000www.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

United Family Services ........................... 704-332-9034

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Countywww.charmeck.org

Mecklenburg Co. Area Mental Health ..... 704-336-6404

Mecklenburg Co. Board of Elections ...... 704-336-2133

Mecklenburg Co. Manager’s Office......... 704-336-2472

Homeless Support Services ....................704-926-0617

Veterans Services .................................. 704-336-2102

Women's Commission .............................704-336-3210

Mecklenburg Co. Health Department ..... 704-336-4700

Mecklenburg 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 Co. Adult Substance 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 Dialing

Social Services ...................................................... 211

Information Line ...................................................... 311

311 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

Transportation

Department of Transportation (DOT) .. 1-877-DOT-4YOUwww.ncdot.org

NCDOT DMV .......................................... 919-715-7000www.ncdot.org/dmv

Driver’s License - Charlotte East Office ... 704-531-5563

Vehicle & License Plate Renewal Office ... 704-535-2525

Amtrak ................................................. 1-800-872-7245www.amtrak.com

Charlotte Douglas International Airport .... 800-359-2342www.charlotteairport.com

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) .... 704-336-RIDEwww.ridetransit.org

Utilities

ElectricDuke 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. .................................................. 704-545-9726www.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 Government

Town Hall ................................................ 704-545-9726

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

Mayor Pro-Tem - Lloyd Austin ................. 704-545-9726

Commissioner - Carl M. Ellington ........... 704-545-9726

Commissioner - Brenda McRae ............... 704-545-9726

Commissioner - Tina Ross ..................... 704-545-6231

Town Manager - Brian Welch ................. 704-545-9726

Deputy Town Manager - Lee Bailey ........ 704-545-9726

Town Clerk - Michelle Farrar ................... 704-545-9726

Deputy Town Clerk - Doris Miller .............. 704-545-9726

Librarieswww.plcmc.org

Mint Hill Branch ...................................... 704-545-3932

Charlotte-Meck. Main Library ................... 704-336-2725

Oganizations

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

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

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