Charlotte RV Show features new trends



CHARLOTTE – The North Carolina RV industry will open the Charlotte show with the debut of the next generation of RVs from Feb. 25 to 27 at the Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College St.Enthusiasts will see the latest design trends, including fuel-efficient, high-tech and lightweight RVs.RV expert Dave Solberg will provide seminars.Show hours are Friday 10 a.m. to 9 […]

Group offers special needs workshop for parents



MOORESVILLE – The Connections support group is hosting a workshop, “Bringing the Future Into Focus,” that will help parents write an individual transition plan.The workshop also will include strategies to help students prepare for college or work after high school.The support group meets at 9 a.m. to noon March 12 at Williamson’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 575 Brawley School Road.The […]

Patrick looks forward to Phoenix after making history



MOORESVILLE – JR Motorsports’ Danica Patrick looks to build on the momentum of finishing 14th at the NextEra Energy Resources 250 on Sunday, Feb. 28, at Daytona International Speedway.Not only was it her best finish in NASCAR, but also Patrick became the first woman to lead a lap at Daytona International Speedway in a NASCAR national series race.Patrick’s said her […]

Stand Up North Carolina hosts budget tax analyst



MOORESVILLE – Brian Balfour will speak on “N.C. State Government Looking Forward: Redistricting, Budget and Taxes” at the next Stand Up North Carolina meeting.Balfour serves as the budget and tax policy analyst at the Civitas Institute, a group that promotes conservative policy.Stand Up North Carolina meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at the Charles Mack Citizen Center, […]

Threatt could land at S.C. program



by Denny SeitzAll indications are that Mooresville High senior football player Tyler Threatt will be accepted at Gray’s Military Academy, possibly as early as Saturday, Feb. 26. The post-graduate Christian school will open its doors in August, becoming the first such institution in South Carolina.Two separate workouts/auditions have taken place with 100-plus candidates at each. The team is slated to […]

Letter gave wrong impression of skate park



I recently read a letter in the Mooresville Weekly pertaining to the money “wasted” on the skate park. The person who wrote the letter stated that no one is ever there on the weekdays, and weekends are very slow as well.If the person who wrote the letter took into account that some skaters are in school during the day and […]

Softball tidbits



by Denny SeitzMooresville will not field a junior varsity softball team this season, but head coach Lisa Zevan is hopeful the team will be back in place next season.• Lake Norman High’s Bob Hall has an interesting situation when it comes to his various roles in the I-MECK 4A conference. First, he’s the varsity softball coach at Lake Norman. Second, […]

State wrestling tourney to have local flavor



by Denny SeitzWhen the Class 4A state wrestling tournament begins Friday, Feb. 25, in Greensboro, it won’t be difficult to find a Mooresville connection. In fact, regardless of how the weekend turns out for the wrestlers from Lake Norman and Mooresville high schools this season, there will be plenty more success stories than disappointments.In five of the 14 weight classes […]

Superintendent: Focus on the mission, values



STATESVILLE – As state budget debates begin, Superintendent Brady Johnson told the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education that now is a good time to reflect on district’s mission and values.The mission calls for the district to “rigorously challenge all students to achieve their academic potential and to lead productive and rewarding lives.” Values include being focused on learning, partnerships, results and […]

South Elementary celebrate 100 days of school, raise money



MOORESVILLE – South Elementary School marked the 100th day of school by raising more than $1,000 for the American Red Cross.Students brought in pennies from home to help create a quilt of penny cards on the gym floor. Each card held 100 pennies. Throughout the school day, classes took turns counting out pennies to add to the quilt until the […]