Mint Hill Morning Brief: Cold Sunshine, New Listings and Weekend Arts

Cold, Bright Saturday Across Mint Hill

A blast of winter air settles in over Mint Hill today, with clear skies and gusty northwest winds keeping highs in the low 40s and wind chills even colder. Tonight will be sharply cold, with lows dipping into the low 20s, so neighbors heading out after dark will want layers, hats and gloves.

Independent Film Takes the Stage This Weekend

Local film lovers get a unique option Sunday as an independent film festival, Noir Fest, comes to a venue on Matthews-Mint Hill Road. The two hour afternoon event will showcase work by Black filmmakers, followed by short conversations with directors. Organizers are pitching it as a laid back way to sample new stories without leaving town.

Real Estate: Renovated Home and Open Land Hit the Market

The latest batch of listings includes a fully renovated four bedroom brick home on Spring Harvest Drive, updated on Friday with new mechanical systems and a refreshed interior from kitchen to primary suite. Another active listing on Old Magnolia Lane highlights a sizable residential lot, and a separate 65 acre industrial tract near Truelight Church Road continues to signal long term growth pressure along the outer belt.

Healthcare Communications Job Opens in Mint Hill

On the employment front, a dispatcher position with a medical communications team based in Mint Hill was posted Friday, offering a hybrid work setup and hourly pay in the high teens to upper twenties range depending on experience. The role centers on coordinating air medical communications, making it a potential fit for residents with calm under pressure and previous dispatch or healthcare experience.

School and Family Notes

Mint Hill Elementary wrapped up a PTA spirit night this week and is now pointing families toward a series of districtwide kindergarten enrollment events later in the month. Around town and just over the line in Matthews, weekend calendars feature kid friendly craft activities, live music at neighborhood venues and Sunday dance and film gatherings, giving residents a few indoor ways to ride out the cold.

Sources

• https://www.weatherbug.com/weather-forecast/10-day-weather/mint-hill-nc-28227
• https://www.eventbrite.com/e/noir-fest-independent-film-festival-tickets-1980754799927
• https://www.coldwellbanker.com/nc/mint-hill/9830-spring-harvest-dr/lid-P00800000H2Jbtxv7WnhjKh4WvTqnQQkIE8RBYax
• https://www.land.com/property/6521-old-magnolia-lane-mint-hill-north-carolina-28227/26218623/
• https://mpvre.com/properties/last-mile-industrial-land/
• https://www.marketingmonk.so/jobboard/jobs/dispatcher-mint-hill-medcenter-air-communications-ft-at-american-addiction-centers-ndx6lz
• https://minthilles.cmsk12.org/all-events
• https://allevents.in/mint-hill/music–february