Mooresville NC News

                                          The community honored local veterans as the  parade  made its way down Main Street. 

Raleigh, NC – Senator Vickie Sawyer (Iredell, North Mecklenburg) along with Town of Mooresville Commissioner and CRTPO Chairwoman, Lisa Qualls are excited to announce that the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) awarded the contract for the much-anticipated highway widening project on Highway 150. At today’s NCDOT Board Meeting, the contract was awarded to Blythe Development, based in Charlotte, NC, for a total of $249,369,373.    Senator Sawyer and Chairwoman Qualls traveled to Raleigh to witness the NCDOT board vote to approve the contract which is the beginning of the highly anticipated project.   “This critical project aims to alleviate congestion and improve safety along one of the region’s most heavily traveled corridors. Our community has long awaited these enhancements, and we are committed to work with NCDOT as they oversee the construction,” commented Senator Vickie Sawyer   Chairwoman Lisa Qualls expressed her gratitude to the NCDOT for their dedication to th

Voting lines at War Memorial 220 N. Maple St. Mooresville,

  MOORESVILLE, NC – On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Mooresville Police Officer David Stephen Brashear, 45, of Mt. Holly, North Carolina, was arrested on misdemeanor charges. These charges include Resist, Delay, and Obstruct; and Accessing Computers. This investigation was initiated by reported misconduct involving a woman following an encounter at a local establishment. The investigation revealed that Brashear misused government issued devices and databases. Mooresville Police Department is committed to maintaining community safety and security. As this may not be an isolated incident, anyone with additional information regarding Mr. Brashear should contact Captain Jaime Quinn at 704-664-3311.

Mooresville Fire-Rescue, Mooresville E-911 Communications, and Mooresville Police Department continue to aid western North Carolina communities devastated by Hurricane Helene.   Mooresville Fire-Rescue’s (MFR) Swiftwater Rescue Team continues searching buildings and debris piles for survivors and victims, surveying and documenting damage, and distributing water and food to residents in Ashe County. To date, the team has rescued 11 people and two animals in Ashe County. The team will remain in Ashe County until it is safe for residents and their first responders.   “This work is very strenuous. These men spend most of the time walking and climbing through dangerous debris piles, searching for any survivors or victims,” said MFR Chief Curt Deaton. “They see things they won’t ever forget. For some of our team, they’ve been there for 10 days straight now, working around the clock. I am extremely proud of all 18 members and know the work they are doing is crucial to

  Mooresville Police Department will host a drug and syringe take-back event   Saturday, October 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cannon Pharmacy, 521 East Plaza Drive, Mooresville , as part of the US Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.  This initiative is designed to help the public prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs and syringes. The public can dispose of personal prescription medications and syringes at Cannon Pharmacy on October 26 or drop them off at the Mooresville Police Department’s drug drop box, located at 2487 Charlotte Highway, 24 hours a day.

MOORESVILLE, NC – The Mooresville Police Department (MPD) is seeking accountability concerning the lack of severity in sentencing of former Mooresville police officer Matthew Beebe.  Timeline of the Investigation On Friday, July 28, 2023, information was provided to MPD Command Staff that an officer allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor. MPD immediately began investigating the allegations and suspended the officer pending the outcome of the investigation. Based on information obtained during the investigation, MPD obtained search and arrest warrants on August 1, 2023.  With assistance from Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, Officer Matthew Beebe, 38 of Sherrills Ford, was arrested and charged with four counts of (F) Third Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. Beebe was placed in the Iredell County Detention Center under a $60,000 secured bond. “As I stated in the original press release when this occurred, the Mooresville Police Department acte

  MOORESVILLE, NC – Mooresville Police Department (MPD) Traffic Unit Officers are investigating two traffic crashes over the weekend which resulted in four individuals being transported, two for serious injuries. On Sunday, September 22, 2024, at approximately 11:58 a.m., MPD Officers responded to a reported a traffic crash on the 350 block of Cabarrus Avenue. After arriving on the scene, Officers discovered that the driver of a passenger car had crossed the center lane and collided head-on with a small SUV. The driver and a passenger from the small SUV were transported for minor injuries. The driver of the passenger car, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was transported to CMC Main and remains in serious condition. Driver impairment is suspected, and the investigation into this incident is ongoing. On Sunday, September 22, 2024, at approximately 7:53 p.m., MPD Officers responded to a reported a traffic crash at the I-77 northbound entrance on Highway 150 (Exit 36). After arriving on the

 MOORESVILLE, NC – Mooresville Police Department (MPD) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect vehicle in a hit and run traffic fatality. On Sunday, September 15, 2024, at approximately 12:02 a.m., Mooresville Police Department (MPD) Officers responded to a reported pedestrian traffic crash on Rocky River Road between Milroy Lane and Royalton Road. After arriving on scene, Officers discovered a female had been struck by a vehicle which left the scene. Shaelyn Ellen Bell, 20 from Mooresville, was pronounced deceased at the scene due to injuries sustained during the crash. During the investigation, a piece of the right, front bumper of a white 2023-2025 Kia Seltos was found at the scene. Police believe this vehicle is connected to the incident and are currently investigating vehicles which could have been in the area at the time. If you have seen this vehicle or if you have any information regarding this hit and run, please call or text Cpl. Sharpe at 704-420-1105.

Nominated Mooresville Filmmaker Benny Vink releases the trailer of his film "A Father's Hearts"  This film is produced in the Mooresville area. This short drama will be available at the end of 2024. In the meantime, Benny Vink will teach at film making and acting to teens at the  Masterworks school of the Arts   in Mooresville.  A Father's Heart - short drama trailer Rachel wants to live without her dad instead of the locale affordable college close to home she wants to go to a college far away. One morning she decides to cut all her ties with her dad and go on her big adventure.