Mooresville NC News

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Effective immediately, the Town of Mooresville is transitioning to enhanced Stage 2 water conservation measures to reduce nonessential water use and protect long-term water supply reliability. These measures align with surrounding municipalities that also draw water from the Catawba-Wateree System. The following restrictions apply to all customers served by the Town’s water system:   Mandatory watering schedules: Now through May 31: Outside irrigation is restricted to 6 p.m. - 6 a.m., daily. The Town will issue warnings to residents and businesses who water outside these windows. Starting June 1: Irrigation shifts to a mandatory two-day schedule (Tuesdays & Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.). A written warning by the Town will be provided for the first offense, and fines will be imposed beginning with the second offense. These measures apply to: In-ground irrigation systems  Hose-end sprinklers  Automatic irrigation systems    Oth...

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Based on the authority given by Chapter 3, Section 307.1.1 of the North Carolina Fire Code, Mooresville Fire-Rescue in conjunction with the NC Forestry Service is lifting the burning ban that prohibits open burning within 100 feet of a structure or anywhere in the town limits effective May 8, 2026, at 8 a.m.   As a reminder, outdoor open burning of yard waste, such as leaves, branches, and plant material, construction materials, lumber, and other products, including trash, newspapers, or other non-vegetative material, is prohibited at all times under Mooresville Municipal Code Section 10-12. Burning in fire pits (commercial or constructed) can resume. The fire department reminds everyone to always use caution anytime open burning occurs.     For questions, please contact Mooresville Fire-Rescue by calling 704-664-1338.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – In response to the ongoing drought conditions in the region, the Town of Mooresville is implementing mandatory water use restrictions beginning May 8, 2026. These restrictions follow Stage 2 Low Inflow Protocol (LIP) guidance from the Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG). Residents and businesses that are within the Town limits and connected to the Town’s water system must comply with the following mandatory Stage 2 water conservation rules set by the Town’s emergency water conservation ordinance: Irrigation using sprinkler systems is limited to:  7 - 11:00 a.m.  6 - 10:00 p.m. Outside of these hours, all sprinkler use is prohibited Violations may result in fines on your utility bill and potential loss of service: Residential  $100 per violation Commercial  $200: 1 st violation  $500: 2 nd violation  $1,000: further violations Town of Mooresville is asking its residents to continue conserving water by avoiding the watering of yards and p...

 Mooresville Police Department to Dedicate Fallen Officers Memorial During 2026 National Police Week MOORESVILLE, N.C. – The Mooresville Police Department (MPD), in partnership with the Exchange Club of Mooresville/Lake Norman, will hold its annual National Police Week Memorial Ceremony Tuesday, May 12 at 9 a.m. at MPD headquarters, 2847 Charlotte Highway, Mooresville. As part of the ceremony, MPD will formally dedicate the Mooresville Police Fallen Officer Memorial, which honors the lasting legacies of three Mooresville police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our community:  Chief James Earl Rimmer  Lt. Larry Vernon Barger  Officer Jordan Sheldon The ceremony, which takes place during National Police Week (May 10-16), is open to the public. ###

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – The Town of Mooresville is appealing the April 15, 2026, court order regarding Gray Local Media, Inc. v. Town of Mooresville, which sought the public release of Town Hall surveillance video. Following the advice of legal counsel, the appeal is based on strong concerns about the broad scope of the decision and future implications for the safety and security of municipal buildings. In the current order, all surveillance videos captured in any part of public buildings statewide could be considered public records. This includes video of any person in or around any public building including a police department, fire department, or courthouse. The expansive breadth of this order poses safety and security risks for public service workers and the community at large. On April 6, 2026, the Town Board publicly discussed and took action regarding past individual actions of Mayor Chris Carney by passing a vote of no confidence and requested that the Mayor resign. “We want to be ...

  Last night, town commissioners adopted a resolution expressing a vote of “No Confidence” in Mayor Chris Carney and a request that Carney resign from office.

Town of Mooresville Issues Moratorium Designed to Address Capacity of South Iredell Pump Station   MOORESVILLE, N.C. – The Town of Mooresville has issued a moratorium on development approvals specifically in the South Iredell Pump Station service area. This moratorium will ensure public health, environmental protection, and system reliability, providing time to design, permit, and construct needed infrastructure improvements. Under the newly adopted moratorium, which will last for up to 35 months, the Town is suspending development approvals for all new residential subdivisions, multi-family complexes, and non-residential projects. Certain exceptions apply, including projects with existing building or special use permits, approved site-specific vesting plans, and developments where substantial prior expenditures have already been made. Additionally, projects that do not impact the capacity of the pump station will be exempt from these restrictions. “The Town is pro...

X MOORESVILLE , N.C. – The Town of  Mooresville  has  named   Shane   LaCount  as  Mooresville   Fire - Rescue ’s  new   Fire   Chief .  LaCount  will begin his  new  position on March 30, 2026 .   Chief   LaCount  follows Curt Deaton, who retired after 30 years of service. “With a deep-rooted commitment to our department and a wealth of institutional knowledge, as well as extensive technical expertise,  Chief   LaCount  brings a proven track record of leadership to the role,” said Town Manager Tracey Jerome. “The Town, and its residents and businesses, will benefit greatly from his experience and strong leadership.”   “I’m honored to be able to continue the standard of excellence and lead such an exceptional organization as  Mooresville   Fire - Rescue ,” said  LaCount . “To be entrusted with carrying that legacy forward is both a privilege and a...

**UPDATE** The Mooresville Police Department Traffic Unit has determined the victim was the front seat passenger of the low-speed vehicle (golf cart). During the course of travel, the passenger fell from the vehicle while it was making a left turn. Golf Cart Incident in Mooresville MOORESVILLE, NC – On March 23, 2026, at 5:14 p.m., Mooresville Police Department responded to a golf cart accident at the intersection of Swamp Rose Dr. & Golden Star Ln. involving several juveniles. One of the juveniles was seriously injured and later succumbed to those injuries. This incident is still under investigation, and the Mooresville Police Department will not release further details at this point. Our thoughts are with the families impacted during this difficult time.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Last week, MSI Defense Solutions welcomed Town of Mooresville leadership and local media to its Mooresville facilities to showcase the company’s anti-drone and missile defense solution, which is currently deployed and protecting U.S. Armed Forces. EAGLS™ (Electronic Advanced Ground Launcher System) is a lightweight, mobile, and radar- enabled counter-UAS system detects, tracks, and neutralizes unmanned aerial systems, or drones. Brought from concept to deployment in under 180 days, the system is built locally in Mooresville. “EAGLS reflects the region’s unique combination of engineering talent, motorsports-driven manufacturing expertise, and a culture of rapid problem solving,” said Nguyen Trinh, CEO of MSI. “That is a real testament to the skills we have here in Mooresville. We’re going to continue doing great things.” According to Town officials, EAGLS epitomizes the Town’s goal of being a hub for advanced defense manufacturing and innovation. It showcases how a c...