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Mooresville
Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Mooresville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hoptown Brewing celebrated its fourth birthday and reached an $84,000 milestone in donations for local nonprofits through its Sip It Forward program—where guests deposit a wooden token with every pint of blonde ale purchased. The program has supported charities that help with disaster relief, animal rescue, and community support. Mooresville Citizen
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Big Lots store reopened yesterday in Mooresville as local shoppers wonder when additional locations will open—Variety Wholesalers acquired 219 stores out of bankruptcy last year and has not yet announced further reopening dates. Mooresville Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Mooresville Graded School District Board approved teacher salary supplements up to $977 that will be paid in June, set retest dates for May 14-16, and authorized spending up to $293,596.52 for new high school cafeteria furniture. Mooresville High School is planning a 2027 European field trip for up to 80 students with early sign-up costs at $178 per month, and awards were given to students and staff for their achievements. Iredell Free News
- ➤ Iredell-Statesville Schools officials said they face a nearly $3 million shortfall and will make cuts to staff and programs to balance the budget for the upcoming school year — proposals include reducing 12 teaching positions, ending the virtual academy, closing a daycare for infants, and cutting central office roles — while they use their fund balance and local funds to cover the gap. Officials expect these changes to be implemented in the coming months to address the deficit. Iredell Free News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ At the end of 2024, the Davidson Lands Conservancy secured conservation easements on 56 acres including a 12-acre parcel in Mooresville behind Pine Lake Preparatory School—where local residents Mark and Ann Prior preserved their land—and a 44-acre donation near Concord now managed as the Charles A. Cannon, III Memorial Land Preserve, bringing DLC's total to 523 acres of easements and stewardship of over 800 acres. The move protected vital ecosystems, water and air quality, and wildlife habitats for future generations. Mooresville Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Town Board unanimously approved the rezoning of the 187-unit Lanterna development on a 65.3-acre tract—design changes including extra green space and a new traffic signal address neighbor concerns while home building will start later in 2025 with the first home closing in 2027. They also approved a contract for up to $10,210,900 to renovate Moor Park—an old baseball park that will be upgraded in two phases with work done by May 1, 2026—and noted that the Highway 150 widening project and $2.5 million for sidewalks will affect local transport. Iredell Free News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Mooresville resident Cherie Dobish runs Warm Paws, a pool facility that uses water therapy to help older dogs with arthritis and movement issues, and her work with Dani—a rescued, wheelchair-bound dog—has led to noticeable improvement while she plans to train a partner to grow the service. Mooresville Citizen
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lake Norman Wildcats remain in the hunt for a conference championship with two weeks left in the season as first-year coach Sam Fontanez leads a team with a record of 12 wins and 5 losses tied atop the Greater Metro 4A standings with Mooresville ahead of a home-and-home series—players credit a strong pitching staff and steady offense for their success. Mooresville Citizen
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Eggs & Kegs at Boondoggler's Brewing
12-5 p.m. — Boondoggler's Brewing — Vendor fees $45-$75 — Enjoy a family-friendly day with unique vendors, food trucks, and Easter treats.
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Pine Lake Prep vs LCA Girls Varsity Soccer Match
5-6:45 p.m. — Langtree Charter Academy Upper School — Free entry — Cheer on the home team as they battle it out in a key conference soccer match.
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Tacos & Trivia Night
6-8 p.m. — King Canary Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy tacos from Tacos on the Road and show off your trivia skills with friends.
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5th Sin Bistro + Music Bingo
9 p.m. — King Canary Brewing Co. — Family-friendly event — Enjoy burgers and sandwiches while playing bingo with wine and cider.
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Community Pet Food Pantry
3-6 p.m. — Lake Norman Humane — Limited pet food available — Helping local pets stay at home by providing community-supported food assistance.
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Every Saturday Live Music at The Wobbly Butt
Evening — Victory Lanes Entertainment and Events Center — No cover charge — Experience diverse live music while enjoying great drinks and a vibrant atmosphere.
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Open House at 147 Gabriel Drive
12-2 p.m. — 147 Gabriel Drive, Mooresville — $405,000 — Explore a charming home with modern amenities in a desirable neighborhood.
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Trivia Night with Joe Larson
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Hoptown Brewing Company — Free entry — Test your knowledge and enjoy craft beers while competing in trivia challenges.
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CSD Varsity Baseball Game at Pine Lake Prep
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Pine Lake Preparatory — Free entry — Catch an exciting baseball matchup between Pine Lake Prep and Community School of Davidson under the lights.
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Jeff Shaw Live at Comedy Zone Mooresville
7:30-9 p.m. — Victory Lanes Entertainment and Events Center — Cost not specified — Experience an evening of laughter with stand-up comedian Jeff Shaw.
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