Earnhardt Jr. talks about crew chief’s departure



MOORESVILLE – JR Motorsports released this statement from owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. regarding the departure of crew chief Tony Eury Jr.:“Unfortunately Tony Jr. is no longer with the company. I had hoped he would be here for a long time, but as we’ve discussed the direction of JR Motorsports moving forward, it was clear our differences in ideas were too […]

Soup kitchen director announces retirement



MOORESVILLE – Jody Schwandt has retired as the executive director of the Mooresville Soup Kitchen.Schwandt said it was a pleasure serving the soup kitchen’s clients and will always treasure the relationships she forged in the community.“She has been an integral part of our success in creating a warm and friendly environment where everyone who walks through the door feels welcome,” […]

Abercrombie launches film production company



MOORESVILLE – A new film production company is preparing to shoot its first feature film. The majority of “A Friend for Maddie” will be filmed in town.“A Friend for Maddie,” is about the friendship that develops between a 10-year-old white girl from a well-to-do family and an antisocial black homeless woman. Both have been devastated by great personal loss.Actress Karen […]

Business seminar focuses on leadership skills



MOORESVILLE – Vibrant Coaching will present a business seminar, Key Leadershiop Skills for Small Business Owners, at Mitchell Community College’s Mooresville Center.The seminar is offered 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 18 in room 123 of the center, 219 N. Academy St.Participants will explore essential interaction skills and assess their strengths and weaknesses.Register in advance.Details: 704-878-3227 or www.mitchellcc.edu.

Quartet to perform at next Solas Leighis concert



The Tryon Street String Quartet, featuring Charlotte Symphony’s Principal Cellist Alan Black, will perform as part of the Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church’s Solas Leighis concert series.The program will include selections from Mozart, Haydn, Bach and Puccini. A reception follows the concert.The concert starts at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at the church, 201 Fairview Road, Mooresville.Tickets are available at the door. […]

Spaghetti supper to benefit Shepherd Elementary



MOORESVILLE – Saint James Episcopal Church will host a spaghetti supper to raise money for Shepherd Elementary School. Plates cost $6.The event takes place 4-7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the church, 851 Shinnville Road.Drawings for door prizes donated by local businesses will follow the supper.Live bluegrass music will entertain dine-in guests. Call the church office at 704-664-7115 to order take-out […]

Chef Troy to cook Latin foods on TV segment



Chef Troy Gagliardo will prepare Latin dishes for his cooking segment on “Fox News Rising,” which airs 7 to 9 a.m. Sept. 18 on Fox Charlotte.The Mooresville resident will show viewers how to make roasted poblano and beer quesco fundido; ground sirloin/pork tacos with homemade corn tortillas charred tomato and corn salsa; and fried and seasoned homemade corn tortilla chips.Details: […]

Davidson Day’s Grier throws eight touchdown passes



By Cliff MehrtensDAVIDSON – Davidson Day quarterback Will Grier unofficially tied a state record with eight touchdown passes in a 53-21 victory against Monroe Parkwood on Friday.Grier, a junior, completed 30 of 34 passes for a school-record 505 yards as the Patriots improved to 4-1.Davidson Day, a private school, plays in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA), which doesn’t […]

Sheriff: Couple sold pills to undercover detectives



STATESVILLE – Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Statesville couple follow a five-month investigation into the distribution of narcotic pain pills in Iredell County, officials said.They arrested Stacey Nishan Blackwell, 34, and Charity Dawn Blackwell, 40, both of Spear Point Lane, on charges that they were distributing the pills.Undercover detectives bought 90 prescription pills from the Blackwells, officials said. Detectives estimate the […]

Detectives arrest man after undercover drug deal



STATESVILE – Iredell detectives arrested a Catawba man after selling 15 grams of crack cocaine to an undercover detective, officials said.Kenneth Wayne Ryckley, 33, of Long Island Road, was charged with sell/deliver cocaine and maintaining a vehicle for controlled substances. He was held at the Iredell County Detention Center under a $25,000 secured bond.After numerous hours of surveillance, detectives determined […]