‘The Artist’



by Tim RossWith Hollywood spending millions of dollars on bankable stars, comic book blockbusters, remakes of TV shows and sequels to any film with a hint of box office success, it’s a breath of fresh air to watch a film like “The Artist.” It’s a silent movie – yes, a contemporary film with no words.Writer and director Michel Hazanavicius has […]

Rebirth



Driver returns to track following childbirthby Josh CarpenterAlli Owens returned to Daytona International Speedway in December steering a new set of wheels.The 23-year-old Mooresville driver missed most of the 2011 racing season to get married and have a baby. She returned to the track, pushing her 2-month-old daughter, Braelynn, around the infield.“You could feel the eyes on me,” Owens said. […]

JR Motorsports hires red-hot Cole Whitt



MOORESVILLE – Former Camping World Truck Series driver Cole Whitt will take the wheel of the No. 88 car for JR Motorsports during the 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series season.The annoucement came on the same day that Richard Petty Motorsports announced the hiring of Aric Almirola for its No. 43 car in the Sprint Cup Series. Almirola was originally slated to […]

Second semester yields more opportunities for students



Katie’s CourseAs 2011 comes to an end, so does the first semester of classes at Mooresville High School.Over the next two weeks, students will be feverishly studying for final exams, finishing course work and projects and filling out attendance appeals if necessary. Seniors are preparing and practicing the final presentations for their graduation projects.This is a time of stress for […]

Nobody messes with ‘Scoop’



Defensive Player of the Yearby Aaron BurnsEvery time Deandre Coleman got in his stance and stared at an offensive tackle during the 2011 season, the Mooresville defensive end had one thought in mind: I’m going to make the play.Whenever Coleman didn’t come up with a sack or tackle, his thought process transferred over to the next play. Of course, on […]

Black: Mooresville’s Speed Demon



Offensive Player of the Yearby Aaron BurnsWhen he first lined up at quarterback for Mooresville on Aug. 19 against West Rowan, Deonte Black admitted he was a bit unsure of himself.Black had never started a game as the Blue Devils’ signal-caller, and against a team riding a 46-game win streak, there was plenty of pressure. But Black handled the rush […]

Mother, daughter risk lives to help others in fire



MOORESVILLE – Robin Mattice talked her mother into coming over to her Maple Street apartment Dec. 20 to bake cookies. During her visit, Kimberly Shirley heard a neighbor screaming through the walls.Then came a pounding on their door. “There’s a fire upstairs!” a young woman shouted.“My first thoughts were let’s see if we can put it out,” Shirley recalled. “It’s […]

Recipe: Chicken with mustard cream sauce



CookingThere is nothing like a crispy cooked piece of breaded chicken, especially when it is topped with a great sauce. This mustard sauce is delicious, creamy, tangy and a snap to put together.Makes four servingsChicken flats• 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, about 10 to 12 ounces each• Salt and pepper to taste• 3 cups of all-purpose flour• 3 eggs […]

Robertson a special teams ace



Special Teams Player of the Yearby Aaron BurnsIt didn’t take Lake Norman High football coach Rob McNeely very long to realize Allen Robertson isn’t your typical special teams player. In many cases, kickers and punters skip out on most preseason workouts, and they don’t run in the heat of summer.But Robertson is different. The Wildcats senior took part in Lake […]

Dusenbury: Citizens should vote on debt



MOORESVILLE – Town commissioners are considering a policy that would allow residents to vote on any proposal requiring Mooresville to issue debt in excess of $5 million.Such a policy would have given the public a vote before the town partnered with Davidson to launch MI-Connection. And it could potentially determine if Mooresville joins Charlotte and other Lake Norman towns in […]