J.W. McConnell DENVER – J.W. McConnell, 73, died March 16, 2021, at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford. He was born Aug. 3, 1947, in Iredell County to the late Joel Willroe and Berlie Annis McAlister McConnell. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Canipe. Survivors include his wife, Jane Ballard McConnell; daughter, […]
Mooresville obituaries – Week of March 22
Linda Marie Vacanti MOORESVILLE – Linda Marie Vacanti, 71, died March 21, 2021, at her residence. She was born July 16, 1949, in Omaha, Neb., to the late Cleo and Lois Finn Waltermeyer. She was preceded in death by her brother, John Waltermeyer. Survivors include her son, Gabe Vacanti and wife, Megan; sister, Julie Waltermeyer; and three granddaughters. No services […]
Denver-Lincoln County crime reports – Week of March 22
LINCOLNTON – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office reported the following charges, including location and date of arrest, March 16-22: April Danielle Everett, 39, failure to appear, 3800 block of Startown Road, March 16 Eva Marie Stepp, 58, two counts of failure to appear, Lincoln County Sheriff’ Office, March 17 Matthew Tyler Straughan, 31, two counts of possession of a controlled […]
Don’s Dogs a ‘weird mix’ of northern, southern
DENVER — When Don and Shannon Landrum moved to Denver a decade ago, they often went to The Wiener Factory, a popular hot dog cart stationed across from Giovanni’s Pizza & Pasta. Shannon said her husband had always wanted to open his own hot dog cart and wrote a business plan for the idea while attending Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, but […]
North Mecklenburg obituaries – Week of March 22
William Thomas Williams Jr. DAVIDSON – William “Bill” Thomas Williams Jr., 73, died March 15, 2021. He was born March 16, 1947, in Toccoa, Ga., to the late William T. and Beth Lane Williams. He founded the Davidson Clinic and became Chief Medical Officer for Carolinas Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Marguerite Williams; children, Ben Williams and wife, Sun […]
North Mecklenburg crime reports – Week of March 22
HUNTERSVILLE – The Huntersville Police Department reported the following charges, including places and dates of arrest or citation, March 15-21: Jeremiah Alonzo Davis, 29, felony probation violation, Rich Hatchet Road, March 17 Issac Henry Thompson, 38, carrying a concealed gun and felony possession of cocaine, Statesville Road, March 19 Derek Michael Anthony, 30, hit and run causing property damage, Reese […]
Lake Norman restaurant health inspections – Week of March 22
Health departments in Mecklenburg, Iredell, Lincoln and Catawba counties inspected the following restaurants and food-service establishments March 12-18: Huntersville Canteen Office Warehouse (McGuire Nuclear Station), 13225 Hagers Ferry Road – 98.5 Chili’s Grill & Bar, 16623 Statesville Road – 94.5 Duck Donuts, 9931 Rose Commons Drive, Suite C – 95 Hickory Tavern, 9526 Birkdale Crossing Drive – 94.5 Midwood Smokehouse, […]
Mooresville nixes plan for $20 license-plate fee
MOORESVILLE — A proposed $20 annual license-plate fee will not be part of Mooresville’s next budget after all. After a divided town board narrowly endorsed the idea at its recent budget retreat as a way to pay for street repairs not covered by state funding, Town Manager Randy Hemann told commissioners at a March 12 agenda briefing that federal COVID-19 […]