Good morning, Mooresville.

Julia Farris, a junior at Fred T.

Foard High School, was named North Carolina’s 2025 Free Spirit Scholar by the Freedom Forum and will represent the state at a summer journalism conference in Washington, D.C.—a five-day event that offers newsroom visits, interactive sessions, and a $1,000 college scholarship.

Abby Miller earned the Girl Scout Gold Award by creating a Traits and Inclusion Mural at The Brawley School in Mooresville—she added a QR code that explains school traits to help stop bullying and foster kindness among students.

On Wednesday, Mooresville officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the $10 million renovation of Moor Park at 691 S.

Broad Street — the project, awarded to G.L. Wilson Building Co. in April, will complete Phase 1 by Spring 2026 at the historic baseball park built in 1919.

County Manager Beth Milton presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners on May 6, showing a plan that balances core services with capital investments and keeps the tax rate at 50 cents per $100 valuation.

Commissioners will review the proposal in budget workshops scheduled for next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Every Saturday Live Music at The Wobbly Butt

8-11 p.m. — Victory Lanes Entertainment and Events Center — No cover charge — Enjoy a rotating lineup of live bands while sipping drinks in a vibrant atmosphere.

Painting With Maria

1-3 p.m. — Hoptown Brewing Company — All materials provided — Unleash your creativity with Maria's fun painting class for all skill levels.

Music Bingo

7-10 p.m. — Michael Waltrip Taproom — Free entry — Test your music knowledge and luck in a fun game of bingo.

Sushi Rollin' 101

6:30-8:30 p.m. — King Canary Brewing — Cost not specified — Create your own sushi while learning traditional techniques with GringoNinja.

Wednesday Night Trivia at Hoptown

7-9 p.m. — Hoptown Brewing Company — Free to play — Enjoy great beers and food while testing your trivia knowledge with friends.

Payton Velligan Band Performance

6:30-9 p.m. — LangTree Lake Norman — Free entry — Enjoy a night of captivating multi-instrumental music with the Payton Velligan Band.

Climbing and Conversation

5:15-7:15 p.m. — Cliff Hangers — $20 day pass — Engage in a friendly climbing session welcoming all skill levels and backgrounds.

Open House at 119 W Maranta Road

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — 119 W Maranta Rd, Mooresville — $474,900 — Explore a spacious 4-bedroom home in a charming neighborhood with a large screen porch and private yard.

Up Yonder Dinner Meeting

5-7 p.m. — Hickory Tavern — Email required for RSVP — Connect with fellow diners for an evening of good food and conversation.

Weekly Team Trivia

7-8:30 p.m. — Overflow — Free entry — Engage in five rounds of exciting team trivia and compete for prizes.