Mooresville Fire-Rescue Battalion Chief Jamie Barrier, middle, received the The Lifesaver Award, among other firefighters from the MFR at the Iredell County EMS Award Banquet ceremony in December.

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The lamb shank at Natural Chicken Grills has a mix of Latin and Arab flavor. The restaurant opened in 2016 and is in the Gateway Business Park plaza.

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Pakistan native, Naveed Iqbal learned his cooking skills from his father, Muhammad Iqbal, in Sargodha, Pakistan
Wizards, Hoopsters square off for basketball fundraiser
MOORESVILLE – Wizards are coming to town in the form of basketball players.In February, Moore Hoopsters, a basketball team made up of administration, staff and faculty from the Mooresville Graded School District and greater Mooresville community, will face off against the Harlem Wizards, a traveling basketball team, on the court to raise money.Bringing the Harlem Wizards to play at Mooresville […]

Community Calendar – Week of Jan. 5
Thursday, January 4Letters of hopeWhat: The library invites the community to make encouraging letters and posters to pass out to friends and family.When: 6-7:30 p.m.Where: North County Regional Library, Community Room, 16500 Holly Crest Lane, HuntersvilleDetails: Registration is required; 704-416-6000 Open mic nightWhat: Bella Love hosts its monthly Open Mic Night for full bands, songwriters, poets and comedians.When: 8-11 p.m.Where: Studio […]
Artist showcased at cafes, galleries
MOORESVILLE – Artist Julie Payne’s work can be found throughout the Southeast. But if you look closely you may just stumble upon a Payne original around town. From her handcrafted mugs that sit at the corner of Tim’s Table downtown to wall pieces at GG’s Art, Frames & Gifts in downtown Statesville, Payne’s pieces have one thing in common: being […]

Community Calendar – Week of Jan. 5
Saturday, January 6Barrel RacingWhat: Carolina Barrel Classic will host a jackpot barrel race.When: 11 a.m. exhibitions, show will not start before 2 p.m.Where: Running Horse Arena, 1002 Upper Spencer Mountain Road, StanleyDetails: www.facebook.com/Carolinabarrelclassic Sunday, January 7Sunday Nature SeekersWhat: Participants can learn how to identify trees in the winter.When: 2-4 p.m.Where: Latta Plantation Nature Center, 6211 Sample Road, HuntersvilleDetails: Free; recommended for […]