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Mooresville
Thursday, May 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Mooresville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jenny Reilly—who served in ministry for over 30 years—and her husband Dan began the first Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. franchise at 135 Cross Center Road, set to officially open Friday, May 16, and will donate all proceeds from their special 'Moving Mountains' soap to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Mooresville Citizen
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Statesville woman, Dewan Lafaye Alexander, 48, was arrested on May 11 when an Iredell County deputy stopped her Honda for an expired registration—she admitted to smoking marijuana and a search found ecstasy and marijuana, leading to felony drug charges and a $3,500 bond. Iredell Free News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Beginning July 1, the N.C. Department of Revenue will enforce the new Transportation Commerce Tax on taxis and transportation network companies—providers will collect 1.5 percent on exclusive rides and 1.0 percent on shared rides while filing tax returns directly with the department. The tax was passed in Session Law 2023-134 and service providers must register before the new rule takes effect. Iredell Free News
- ➤ Mooresville town officials approved a waiver at their May 5 meeting to let representatives of the Courtyards at Brumley Farms present revised plans for the Epcon project, which proposes 108 single-family homes for a 55-and-over community and includes a major highway intersection upgrade—traffic improvements will feature a new four-way signalized intersection and a second right-in, right-out-only access point. The meeting also recognized local achievements such as plans for a law enforcement memorial and honors for Lake Norman High School sports and show choir teams—no new review date has been set for the development proposal. Mooresville Citizen
- ➤ Mooresville officials held ceremonial groundbreaking ceremonies last week on a project to restore historic Moor Park—located on south Broad Street—and create a venue for summer baseball and other activities. The town said the $10 million-plus project is expected to be completed next May. Mooresville Citizen
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Weekly Team Trivia
7-8:30 p.m. — Overflow — Free entry — Engage in five rounds of exciting team trivia and compete for prizes.
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Wednesday Music Bingo Night
9-11 p.m. — The Kilted Buffalo — Free to play — Keep the midweek energy alive with a fun twist on bingo featuring your favorite tunes.
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Thursday Karaoke Night
10 PM - 12 AM — The Kilted Buffalo — Free entry — Dive into a night of singing fun at Mooresville's favorite karaoke spot.
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Community Pet Food Pantry
3-6 p.m. — Lake Norman Humane — Free assistance — Support local pets by helping to feed furry friends in need.
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Hoka Brand Day at Charlotte Running Company
10 AM – 3 PM — Charlotte Running Company - Lake Norman — Free entry — Experience the latest HOKA shoes with demos and enjoy exclusive swag.
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Summer Junior Golf Camps
8:30-11:30 a.m. — Linwood Farms Subdivision — Contact for pricing — Perfect your swing with expert coaching in summer camps for junior golfers.
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Bunco Night at Hoptown Brewing
7-9 p.m. — Hoptown Brewing Company — Low stakes — Experience fast-paced fun and dice rolling at this lively Bunco event.
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