Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
Good morning, Mooresville.
Visit Mooresville announced the purchase of two North Main Street buildings to serve as the new headquarters for Mooresville Travel and Tourism Authority, coinciding with the closing of Alexander Zachary Jewelers at 175 N.
Main St. Renovations will begin in early 2026 + the space is planned to feature interactive exhibits that tell Mooresville’s story.
An Iredell‑Statesville Schools board member is hosting a seminar for parents on screen addiction and warned (We should not be using gizmos as substitute teachers and babysitters) that screens should not replace real teaching and caregiving.
Iredell-Statesville Schools announced that LaShanda Pressley is the new principal at Lake Norman Elementary School and she will begin her role on November 15—she was previously the assistant principal at Flat Rock Middle School.
Iredell County commissioners approved a $46,547 economic development incentive for VICCI Inc, an alliance between Riley Motorsports in Mooresville and Kellymoss Motorsports that plans to invest up to $3.05 million in a 157,000-square-foot building with job creation, while the board also approved a full build-out design for a new regional farmers market at the county fairgrounds with site work set to begin in March or April and a grand opening planned for 2027 — additional restroom estimates will be reviewed soon.
The Civil Air Patrol held a search and rescue exercise at Lake Norman and Lake James parks to simulate a response to a fictional Hurricane Yugo that followed a similar path as Hurricane Hugo from September 1989 — the exercise tested crew readiness and coordination.
Every Saturday Night Live Music at the Wobbly Butt
Evening — Victory Lanes Entertainment and Events Center — No cover charge — Enjoy live music from various artists while sipping on drinks and dancing the night away.
Halloween Adult/Youth Tournament
9 a.m.–12 p.m. — Victory Lanes Entertainment and Events Center — Entry from $25 — Join the spirited tournament fun this Halloween season.
Monday Music Bingo Night
7-9 p.m. — Gold Leaf Cigar Lounge — Free to play — Enjoy a fun-filled evening with music bingo and great prizes.
Hoptown Run Club
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Hoptown Brewing Company — Free entry — Embrace the community spirit while enjoying a run and a beer at Hoptown's weekly run club.
Wednesday Music Bingo
9-11 p.m. — The Kilted Buffalo — Free to play — Enjoy a lively night of Music Bingo with friends, beats, and great prizes.
Music Bingo Night
7-10 p.m. — Hoptown Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night of music bingo with Ralphie featuring sing-alongs and great vibes.
Soul Fire's Halloween Music Night
7-9 p.m. — THE BARREL — Free entry — Enjoy live soul, blues, country, and spooky tunes this Halloween night.
Live Music Every Saturday Night at The Wobbly Butt
8-11 p.m. — Victory Lanes Entertainment and Events Center — No cover charge — Experience a vibrant atmosphere with fresh music from different bands every week.
Monday Music Bingo
7-9 p.m. — Gold Leaf Cigar Lounge — Free to play — Enjoy smooth vibes and prizes while participating in Music Bingo Night.
Bunco Night at Hoptown Brewing
7-9 p.m. — Hoptown Brewing Company — Low stakes, high fun — Enjoy a lively evening of dice rolling with food options nearby.
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