Good morning, Mooresville.

The national 2025 Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by *Coker Tire* will make an overnight stop in Mooresville on June 28, with a car show on Broad Street starting at 5:10 p.m. as the race reaches the city at 5:25 p.m.—the event is organized by *Mooresville Downtown Commission*, which last hosted the race in 2021.

Over 30 middle and high school students attended a babysitting camp at Statesville High School last week to learn CPR, first aid and childcare skills with hands-on practice using an infant simulator doll.

The Iredell-Statesville Schools Career Technical Education program hosted the camp — teachers instructed students in emergency care and resume building to prepare for babysitting work.

Mooresville Graded School District was selected—one of 24 nationwide—to join the Future of High School Network led by the Carnegie Foundation, which will help the district test new learning models and tools for measuring student progress.

It will explore fresh ways to support growth and better prepare students for a changing world.

Mooresville commissioners unanimously awarded a $1,596,280 contract to Beatty Construction LLC to design and permit a three-level downtown parking deck at 100 N.

Church Street that will add 512 parking spaces and include retail space and a police annex. The board said the design will blend with the downtown area while meeting ADA rules and safety standards (with estimated construction costs of about $20 million).

Site clearing and road construction on the Timber Road extension are visible at the N.C.

115 intersection, creating a new east-west link to U.S. 21 via Deerwood Lane in Mooresville—part of a 119-acre project that includes plans for 300 apartments, 253 single-family homes and future commercial development. The $18 million project, which received a $15 million state grant, began in late 2024 and will be finished by the end of 2025.

Iredell County held its annual opioid settlement funds meeting during Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting to present program updates and invite public feedback.

The meeting highlighted successes such as over 600 client interactions and 27 stable living placements and announced upcoming teen-focused mental health training—supporting local prevention efforts.

Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a lawsuit in bankruptcy court today to stop 23andMe from selling North Carolinians’ genetic data—this action follows the company’s bankruptcy filing and a 2023 data breach that affected millions.

Several state attorneys general joined the suit and affected consumers can file claims until July 14.

Chasing Phoenix Live Performance

9:30 PM - 3:30 AM — Miciah's Bar & Live Music — Check for entry fee — Experience a vibrant mix of live music that promises something for everyone.

Radio Nowhere Band Debut Show

9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — Miciah's Bar & Live Music — Free entry — Catch the debut performance of Radio Nowhere at a fresh local spot in Mooresville.

Up Yonder Dinner

5-7 p.m. — Kickback Jack's — Contact for cost — Enjoy an evening of delicious burgers, wings, and ribs with good company.

Sips & Succulents

6-8 p.m. — King Canary Brewing — Drink specials available — Sip refreshments while crafting a beautiful succulent arrangement to take home.

Sit. Stay. Laugh. with Eddie Ifft

7:30-9 p.m. — Victory Lanes Entertainment and Events Center — $20.50 — Enjoy a night of laughter with the comedic stylings of Eddie Ifft.

Walter Finley Band Live Performance

6:30-9 p.m. — LangTree Lake Norman — Enjoy an evening filled with live country music from the award-winning Walter Finley Band.

Live Music at The Wobbly Butt

8-11 p.m. — Victory Lanes Entertainment and Events Center — No cover charge — Enjoy a variety of live bands and an upbeat atmosphere every Saturday night.

Live Music with LouAmes

3-6 p.m. — Boondoggler’s Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy an eclectic mix of live music presented by Amy Churchill & Louis Rodriguez.

Lobster Dogs at King Canary Brewing

4-9 p.m. — King Canary Brewing — Enjoy delicious rolls and drinks — Indulge in tasty lobster, crab, or shrimp rolls paired with refreshing beverages.

BFF Truck + Trivia Night

5-9 p.m. — King Canary Brewing — Taproom open for drinks — Enjoy delicious food from BFF Truck and test your knowledge with trivia under the stars.