Carolina Thread Trail marks its 100th mile



By Jackson SveenDAVIDSON–The Carolina Thread Trail, that stretches out across 15 counties in two states, celebrated its fifth anniversary by marking the 100th mile of public trail Nov. 17 in Davidson.The Carolina Thread Trail also announced a Facebook photo contest, where user of the trails can submit their photos from anywhere along the 100 miles. Prizes will be given for […]

Davidson Day wins football state championship



By Cliff MehrtensARDEN – Two varsity seasons. Two state championships.Davidson Day maintained its football excellence with a 54-38 victory at Arden Christ School in the N.C Independent Schools Athletic Association Division II championship game Friday night. The Patriots (11-2) scored early and often in the chilly mountain air, much as they did all season.Davidson Day’s Will Grier threw four touchdown […]

East Lincoln football wins, reaches N.C. 2A semifinal



DENVER – East Lincoln High forced seven turnovers to help beat Thomasville 28-12 in the third round N.C. 2A football playoffs Friday night.East Lincoln (14-0) will host Madison (12-1) in the semifinal next Friday.Freshman Chaz Surratt had a standout game for East Lincoln. He intercepted two passes and recovered two fumbles on defense, including a 59-yard interception return for a […]

Area residents enroll at Clemson



CLEMSON, S.C. – Several students from Mooresville have enrolled at Clemson University for the fall semester.Students and their majors are as follows: Thanousone Arounlangsy, biological sciences; Emily Ayers, agricultural education; Ryan Barker, engineering; Miles Cawley, engineering; Diane Dotson, wildlife and fisheries biology; Corey Ferguson, architecture; Britta Huibers, engineering; Jessica Johnson, engineering; Daniel Mainous, architecture; Jacob Ross, engineering; and Michael Rupinski, […]

National, state job growth pace expected to stay slow



by Aaron BurnsCORNELIUS – President Barack Obama’s re-election brought with it a major question: How can the state and federal governments help businesses return to the levels of success they had before the economic downturn?The same question is being asked at the local level.But locally, there may be less of a struggle, Wells Fargo economist Michael Brown said after his […]

Davidson Day wins state football championship



By Cliff MehrtensARDEN – Two varsity seasons. Two state championships.Davidson Day maintained its football excellence with a 54-38 victory at Arden Christ School in the N.C Independent Schools Athletic Association Division II championship game Friday night.The Patriots (11-2) scored early and often in the chilly mountain air, much as they did all season.Davidson Day’s Will Grier threw four touchdown passes […]

Couple weds at Lake Norman Regional



MOORESVILLE – Emily Hart and Nathan Higgs were married Oct. 18 in the chapel at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center so the bride’s mother, a patient at the hospital, could see the event in person.The couple celebrated their nuptials with their parents, Danielle and Michael Higgs, and Debbie and Gary Hart, as well as the bride’s grandmother, Bernice Laugel.The date […]