Good morning, Mooresville.

The Exchange Club of Troutman honored local service by awarding Johnny Sherrill for his Vietnam memorial and Jackson Miller as Youth of the Year while outgoing President Amy Suggs donated her gift funds to Guardians of the Children—new officers were installed to continue its community efforts.

Statesville's Southern Distilling Company won Best in Class Wheated Bourbon at a national competition.

Owner Pete Barger said the win was not the first and will not be the last—he expects more awards soon.

Officers in Troutman stopped Ashley Lashay Wike on Monday, June 23 at 12:30 a.m. on Oswalt Amity Road and found meth in her vehicle—she now faces felony charges for possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver methamphetamine along with charges for drug paraphernalia and traffic infractions, and she was held on a $20,000 bond with a court date set for July 2.

The Iredell County Public Library invites local families with county roots to update family histories for Heritage Volume III—submissions with clear pictures in a two-column Word format are due before the end of 2025 to mark the 250th Anniversary celebration.

Iredell County will publish 500 copies of a book on county history as part of the America 250 celebration.

The project follows the three commemorative themes from America 250 NC — Visions of Freedom, Gathering Voices and Common Ground.

Iredell County ranked 25th for local school funding per student—spending $2,637 for 26,210 students based on 2022-23 data—while its revenue per student was $12,126 and its tax revenue effort ranked 77th in North Carolina.

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.

Lowe's YMCA Annual Summer Celebration

6-9:30 p.m. — Lowe's YMCA — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display.

Union BBQ at King Canary Brewing Co.

4-9 p.m. — King Canary Brewing Co. — Enjoy barbecue from Union BBQ Truck while sipping craft beers.

Love & Butter Pizza at King Canary Brewing

2-9 p.m. — King Canary Brewing — Enjoy delicious pizza from Love & Butter food truck along with a variety of beverages.

Ady's Pita Food Event

1-6 p.m. — King Canary Brewing — Cost varies — Enjoy delicious falafel, kababs, and refreshing craft drinks with your pups welcome outdoors.