Police officers receive tributes for live-saving actions
Four Huntersville Police officers, Jeff Guertin, Evan Tortorelli, Betty Anderson and Zach Duncan, were each honored during Monday’s town board meeting for on-the-job efforts that save lives. On Sept. 7,...
How puppies, community support power mission to help veterans
DAVIDSON – Several years ago, while husband Robert was serving overseas in the latter stages of a 30-year Army career, Suzy Lutz was taking part in a dog training program...
North Meck community group hosting candidate forums
Unity in Community is helping sponsor three Candidates Racial Equity Forums beginning Oct. 6 for positions representing north Mecklenburg in November’s elections. Those participating in person and virtually will be...
High-speed chase of Statesville shooting suspects ends in Mecklenburg County
A high-speed chase that started in Iredell County ended with a crash and arrest in north Charlotte Thursday. The Iredell County Sheriff's Office said its deputies responded to a vehicle...
Driver rescued from Lake Norman waters by Good Samaritans
MOORESVILLE –Two Good Samaritans helped rescue a driver whose car ended up in Lake Norman Wednesday afternoon. At 3:02 p.m., Mooresville Fire-Rescue said it responded to a call regarding a...
Mooresville first responders land drones that can go inside buildings
MOORESVILLE – The town’s public safety officials have added a new weapon to their arsenal to protect citizens. Actually, they’ve added two of them, but they don’t resemble any of...
Tennis club expands offering of racquet sports
DENVER – From the ashes of a devastating fire in October 2020, Westport Swim and Tennis Club rallied and returned serve, building back better than ever with support from the...
Grants support Lincoln County housing, education and more
LINCOLNTON – The Lincoln County Community Foundation (LCCF) recently awarded $36,000 in grants to 17 local projects. The grants will support programs that address a wide range of community needs...
‘Triangle’ at N.C. 16 turning into ‘jug handle’
DENVER – A pair of long-awaited intersection improvements along N.C. 16 Business are beginning to take shape, with both projects scheduled for completion by the end of the year. The...
COLUMN: Mourning the queen with love for my other country
Like the rest of the world, I’ve been following the hours of coverage of the death of Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II, since Sept. 8. I grieved along with...
COLUMN: Let the Red Line come, then (maybe) tax
The push for an updated design plan for the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Red Line has not altered – at least, not yet – the clear and regularly repeated negative...
Alzheimer’s can’t delete our memories of our father
I had a column idea simmering a few weeks ago around Father’s Day. I knew the topics I wanted to cover and how it should begin – always the hardest part...
FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Mooresville staves off aggressive Hickory Ridge attack
MOORESVILLE – A packed home side of Coach Joe Popp Stadium saw Mooresville High overcome an early deficit turning into an impressive 40-22 win over Hickory Ridge Friday night. Facing...
Games to Watch: Big showdowns in Queen City, Western Foothills, Greater Metro
Friday, Sept. 23 Community School of Davidson at Mountain Island Charter Time: 7 p.m. Breakdown: CSD (3-1) will look to stay alive as a championship contender in the Catawba Shores...
Mooresville Graded Schools ramp up security measures for football games
MOORESVILLE – Several changes have been made to to Mooresville Graded School District's safety protocols for home football games. They come following reported bomb threats at Mooresville High School and...
FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Mooresville staves off aggressive Hickory Ridge attack
MOORESVILLE – A packed home side of Coach Joe Popp Stadium saw Mooresville High overcome an early deficit turning into an impressive 40-22 win over Hickory Ridge Friday night. Facing...
Games to Watch: Big showdowns in Queen City, Western Foothills, Greater Metro
Friday, Sept. 23 Community School of Davidson at Mountain Island Charter Time: 7 p.m. Breakdown: CSD (3-1) will look to stay alive as a championship contender in the Catawba Shores...
Mustangs volleyball team’s mettle tested in marquee conference
DENVER – The reclassification from 2A to 3A for East Lincoln’s athletics programs prior to last season dropped the Mustangs’ volleyball team into a conference with two juggernauts. “Going into...
How can I improve the appearance of my scars?
Scars are the great human condition, resulting from trauma, injuries, burns or surgeries that we encounter through life. Any cut on the skin deeper than the epidermis results in a...
Check out all the homes sold in north Mecklenburg in August
Huntersville ZIP code 28078 Arbormere 8806 Hallowford Drive $429,900 Arrington 11218 Grenfell Ave. $515,000 Barkley 12516 Vantage Point Lane $460,000 Biltmore Park 12129 Bronx Drive $406,000 Biltmore Park 12328 New...
Passion ‘blooms’ into profession enhancing area lawns, gardens
Whether you recently moved to the Lake Norman area or grew up in the Carolinas, trying to choose the right landscaping for your yard can feel a bit like solving...
New playground at Mooresville school comes courtesy local team effort
MOORESVILLE – A school improvement project made possible by a corporate sponsor and involving the dedicated effort of parents, students, administrators and a local business led to a joyous grand opening...
Check out all the homes sold in Mooresville in August
Mooresville ZIP code 28115 Allison Park 850 Emerson Drive $360,000 Ashley Woods 175 Ashley Woods Drive $250,000 Brookside at Ashlyn Creek 158 Holly Ridge Drive $630,000 Cherry Grove 212 Forest...
How to incorporate fitness into your family’s routine
When some families think of getting fit, they imagine gym memberships and hours of time and complicated exercises. While gym memberships and joining fitness centers are certainly good options, they...
New Goodwill opening in Denver this week
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont will open a store in Denver Friday, Sept. 23. The grand opening of this new retail store at the intersection of N.C. 73 and...
How can I improve the appearance of my scars?
Scars are the great human condition, resulting from trauma, injuries, burns or surgeries that we encounter through life. Any cut on the skin deeper than the epidermis results in a...
Check out all the homes sold in eastern Lincoln County in August
Denver ZIP code 28037 Ashley Cove 4644 Mariner Lane $730,000 Benidorm 4487 Ivy Run Lane $517,000 Bridgeport 4848 Maralane Trail $298,000 Bridgeport 4819 Stratford Lane $190,000 Burton Hills 4455 Bouy...
COLUMN: Mourning the queen with love for my other country
Like the rest of the world, I’ve been following the hours of coverage of the death of Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth II, since Sept. 8. I grieved along with...
Public Safety Unit provides added protection for town events
MOORESVILLE – The Mooresville Police Department (MPD) utilizes various personnel and tools in a variety of ways to keep our community safe. One unique way that MPD provides an extra layer...
COLUMN: Let the Red Line come, then (maybe) tax
The push for an updated design plan for the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Red Line has not altered – at least, not yet – the clear and regularly repeated negative...
North Mecklenburg obituaries – Week of Sept. 12
Nancy Hull Scott Kittle HUNTERSVILLE – Nancy Hull Scott Kittle, 80, formerly of Beckley, W.Va., died Sept. 11, 2022. She was born Nov. 14, 1942, in Raleigh County, W.Va., to...
Mooresville obituaries – Week of Sept. 19
Terrence Edward O'Brien MOORESVILLE – Terrence Edward O'Brien, 76, of Mooresville died Sept. 16, 2022. He was born July 24, 1946, in Worcester, Mass., to the late John and Pearl...
Denver-Lincoln County obituaries – Week of Sept. 19
Carl Allen Spencer SHERRILLS FORD – Carl Allen Spencer, 80, of Sherrills Ford died Sept. 18, 2022. He was born Jan. 3, 1942, in Alexander County to the late Floyd...
