Former Rite Aid targeted as Mooresville branch library


MOORESVILLE – A new Mooresville Public Library west branch could be ready for opening in the first quarter of 2022 after town commissioners agreed at their recent planning retreat that the project should move forward. The town’s plan is to lease the 11,406-square-foot building that once was home to a Rite Aid store near the intersection of Brawley School and […]

Authorities seek help finding missing woman

Authorities are asking for the public’s health in finding a missing woman with early-stage dementia whose vehicle was last seen in the Mooresville area. Evelyn Edmisten Funderburk was last seen early Tuesday at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. Her car, a 2013 silver Kia Optima with North Carolina plate XVF-8684, was then sighted heading north on N.C. 3 near Kistler […]

Rezoning clears way for major Hambright project 


HUNTERSVILLE – An out-of-the-ordinary mixed-use development – which may, or may not, include the headquarters of a high-profile NASCAR racing team – was described by Commissioner Lance Munger as “a chance to showcase Huntersville” during a town board process that ended with unanimous approval of a muti-faceted rezoning request. The project proposed by developer Jake Palillo targets just over 37 acres […]

Vikings hit the road with another title appearance on the line

The North Meck frontcourt has been a force throughout the season, but the Vikings wing players shined to advance to the 4A semifinals for the second year in a row. In the third round, North (11-0) outlasted South Meck 71-57 Feb. 27, the second straight year eliminating the Sabres in the playoffs. During the last couple of postseasons, a big […]

Lincoln Charter defense stymies Mitchell to reach 1A semifinals


Following another dominant run through the Southern Piedmont 1A, Lincoln Charter’s victories haven’t been any less impressive – perhaps even more so.   The Eagles (15-2) won their third-round game at Mitchell County 80-42 Feb. 27, and are averaging a 37-point margin in the three playoff games. Lincoln Charter put away the Mountaineers (10-6) early with its press, forcing a series […]

Shot fired during altercation outside Denver restaurant


DENVER — A verbal altercation between multiple people led to a shot being fired in the parking lot of East Coast Wings in Denver on Monday, officials said.  Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the call for service at the 100 block of Cross Center Drive at 8:30 p.m. after the parties involved left the scene, and recovered a […]