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Mooresville
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Mooresville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Iredell County Fraternal Order of Police held its annual ceremony in Statesville on Thursday to honor the 12 officers who died protecting communities, with a rose on each empty chair and memorial flags, and local police honor guards in attendance (including participants from Mooresville and Statesville). Iredell Free News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ An Iredell County second-grader is among several student artists from kindergarten through fifth grade named winners in a calendar contest, with gift cards from the N.C. Farm to School Cooperative and School Nutrition Association of North Carolina as prizes (winners were announced recently). Statesville Record & Landmark
- ➤ Northview Academy celebrated the academic achievements of 26 Class of 2026 graduates on Friday at Mac Gray Auditorium, where teachers and administrators commended the students' hard work. Principal Jon Weavil (emphasizing that success is measured by character) urged the graduates to remain curious and determined. Iredell Free News
- ➤ An Iredell County second grader was named a winner in a calendar art contest for kindergarten to fifth grade students, earning gift cards from the N.C. Farm to School Cooperative and the School Nutrition Association of North Carolina. Local schools celebrated the young artist's success. Mooresville Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The N.C. Governor’s Highway Safety Program launched the annual Click It Or Ticket campaign to boost seat belt use this Memorial Day holiday weekend. It runs until May 31 and local law enforcement will increase patrols—while pausing most interstate lane closures to ease heavy travel. WHKY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ NC officials outlined safe fireworks residents will be allowed to set off for Memorial Day (Monday, May 25), urging Mooresville community members to follow local regulations for a secure celebration. Statesville Record & Landmark
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Spay/Neuter Clinic at Lake Norman Animal Shelter
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM — Lake Norman Humane — Reservations required — Ensure your pet's health with a safe spay/neuter service.
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Wednesday Music Bingo Night
9-11 p.m. — The Kilted Buffalo — Free to play — Enjoy a lively music bingo night with prizes and great drinks.
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Friday Karaoke Fun at Kilted Buffalo
9 PM – 12 AM — Kilted Buffalo Langtree — Free to sing — Enjoy a lively night belting out your favorite tunes with friends in a fun atmosphere.
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Lake Norman Humane Community Day
11 AM – 5 PM — Lake Norman Humane — Free entry — Enjoy local vendors, games, food trucks, and activities for the whole family.
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BUNCO Night at Hoptown Brewing
7-10 p.m. — Hoptown Brewing Company — Free entry — Roll the dice, sip brews, and enjoy an entertaining evening with friends and neighbors.
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Public Speaking Confidence Workshop
6:30-7:30 p.m. — New Victory Lanes — Free entry — Enhance your public speaking skills and leadership abilities in a supportive environment.
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Spay/Neuter Clinic at Lake Norman Animal Shelter
6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Lake Norman Humane — Reservation required — Ensure your pets are spayed/neutered with quick transport to a local clinic.
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