Mooresville swimmer breaks barriers to reach Special Olympics

MOORESVILLE – Amber Hampton’s lifelong dedication as a swimmer has paid off. Living in a community that regularly produces state champions in the pool, the Mooresville 30-year-old has been competing with some of the top Special Olympic athletes in the country. She has her sights set high on medaling in the Special Olympics USA Games once she lands in Orlando, […]

Lake Norman restaurant health inspections – Week of June 6

Health departments in Mecklenburg, Iredell, Lincoln and Catawba counties inspected the following food establishments from May 27 to June 2: Huntersville Bob Evans, 16706 Northcross Drive – 95.5 Hawthorne’s NY Pizza, 16706 Northcross Drive – 98 Showmars, 9605 Sherrill Estates Road – 98.5 Spare Time Entertainment, 16317 Statesville Road – 96.5 Zaxby’s, 16601 Statesville Road – 98.5 7-Eleven, 9701 Sam […]

New buildings, atmosphere taking shape in Birkdale Village


HUNTERSVILLE – Among the sound of hammers, sanders, saws and ambient music, a vision of Birkdale Village as a modern social gathering spot is starting to take shape. As the summer progresses, sections of Birkdale Commons Parkway, at the center of the development, will reopen in stages with new businesses, new amenities and new events to draw in crowds from […]

Sheriff: Men arrested after shooting, stabbing at Denver home

Two men with violent pasts were arrested after reports of stabbing and shots fired into a Denver home Tuesday. Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched June 7 to a physical disturbance call in the 4000 block of Denver Shores Lane where shots were fired into a mobile home. Det. F. Runyon reportedly learned that Erik Ivan Rodriguez, 23, of Lincolnton […]

Mooresville joins other Lake Norman towns with social district


MOORESVILLE – A follow-up vote pertaining to a proposed social district in Mooresville’s bustling downtown retail, dining and commercial area at the Monday town board meeting. The area is bounded roughly by Iredell Avenue to the north, McLelland Avenue to the south, Church Street to the east and Broad Street to the west. Loosely defined, a social district is a […]

Mooresville board approves budget with steady tax rate


MOORESVILLE – Almost without fail, the traditional bi-monthly meetings held by the town board follow a familiar sequence. There’s an invocation, a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, then usually a few special presentations complete with a photo opportunity or two, Town Manager Randy Hemann provides an update of day-to-day town operations, and it’s all usually sprinkled liberally with an […]

Chamber honors retiring superintendent, local medical heroes


MOORESVILLE – The Citizen of the Year Award was given to the outgoing superintendent of Mooresville Graded School District (MGSD), Dr. Stephen Mauney at the Annual Awards Luncheon held by the Mooresville South Iredell Chamber of Commerce.  Mauney is retiring from the position this month after 29 years of teaching, coaching and administrating in MGSD. He graduated from Davidson College […]

Birthdays become brighter for children in need through ‘blessed’ organization


A box of cake mix. A cake pan. A tub of frosting and a handful of candles. A couple of books, a game or two, a stuffed animal – all carefully wrapped and tucked into a large gift bag. These are the typical makings of a child’s birthday celebration, meant to be enjoyed with friends and family. But if that […]

Dollhouse, miniature show coming to Mooresville

MOORESVILLE – The eight annual Dollhouse and Miniatures Show will be held Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m at the Hampton Inn & Suites. The show is hosting east coast dealers from Virginia to Florida and Tennessee. Admission gifts will be distributed to all who attend and door prizes will be awarded hourly. The show is sponsored […]

North Lincoln students earn Blumey awards for ‘In the Woods’

DENVER – Two North Lincoln High School students received regional honors for their performances in the musical production of “Into the Woods.” As part of the Blumenthal Performing Arts’ 2022 Blumey Awards that honor high school musical theater productions around the Charlotte metro, Jared Garcia was named Best Actor playing The Baker and Jillian Joyce as Best Supporting Actress playing The […]