The Monitor – December 2019

Mooresville obituaries – Week of Nov. 29

Edward Lansing Bowles Jr. MOORESVILLE – Edward “Buddy” Lansing Bowles Jr., 71, died Nov. 23, 2019, at Duke University Medical Center. He was born Aug. 11, 1948, in Wytheville, Va., to the late Edward and Dorcas Burcham Bowles. He was owner and operator of ELB Renovations. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Branam Bowles; children, John Mingee, Byron Vick and wife, […]

Denver-Lincoln County obituaries – Week of Nov. 29

Deborah Leonard Hinson LINCOLNTON – Deborah Leonard Hinson, 60, died Nov. 24, 2019. She was born April 24, 1959, in Harnett County to the late Sterling and Nadine Auton Leonard. She worked for Hickory Chair.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Hinson, and a brother, Russell Leonard.  Survivors include her children, Jamie Hinson and wife, Mindy, Jennifer […]

3 Games to Watch – Mustangs travel to Asheville, Lincoln Charter at home next week

Saturday, Nov. 30 East Lincoln boys vs. A.C. Reynolds (Coaches vs. Cancer Classic) When: 7 p.m. Breakdown: After traveling to Statesville to open the season, East Lincoln will head to Asheville for the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic after Thanksgiving. The Mustangs advanced to the 2A West Regional finals last year, and return their leading scorer, big man Justin Kuthan. Beyond […]

Denver-Lincoln County community calendar

Nov. 29-30 A Victorian Christmas What: Experience early holiday traditions including open hearth cooking, horse-drawn wagon rides, mulled wine, ornate decorations, a live reading of the Night Before Christmas, Victorian era outdoor games, blacksmithing, Victorian carolers and more. Make a Christmas craft, toast marshmallows around the fire and pose for pictures with St. Nick. “Christmas in the Quarters” will be […]

Denver-Lincoln County crime reports – Week of Nov. 29

LINCOLNTON – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported the following charges, including location and date of arrest, Nov. 19-24: • Ray Kevin Brooks, 46, assault on a female, 2598 Salem Church Road, Nov. 19 • Teresa Strickland Hill, 52, possession of drug paraphernalia, 2325 Shuford Road, Nov. 19 • Joshua Mark Bowen, 35, possession of a controlled substance, two counts […]

Denver Citizen – Nov. 29-Dec. 5

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Mooresville’s Marsh named to board of state organization

Mooresville Graded School District board member Debbie Marsh was recently elected to the board of directors for the N.C. School Boards Association. Her selection came during the delegate meeting of the 2019 annual Conference for Board Member Development. She will serve a two-year term on the board, which sets the mission and goals for the association. Board members also serve […]

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Evernham’s car show is Nov. 30 in Davidson

DAVIDSON – NASCAR Hall of Fame crew chief and car owner Ray Evernham will host the seventh annual AmeriCarna LIVE Car Show Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Ingersoll Rand North American Headquarters and Corporate Center in Davidson. The event benefits IGNITE, the Autism Society of North Carolina’s community centers for young adults with high-functioning autism or Asperger’s Syndrome. AmeriCarna LIVE, […]

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Guest commentary: Here’s why I moved to Mooresville


Mooresville residents will remember the week that Officer Jordan Shelton died. That was when I arrived in Mooresville. The outpouring of sympathy and praise the town showered on its hero and the confidence in the police force confirmed to me that I was in the right place. After my eldest child died of cancer and her sister had debilitating surgery, […]