Mooresville NC News

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...

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Thirty years ago, Curt Deaton stepped into Mooresville Fire-Rescue (MFR) Station No. 1 as a full-time firefighter. On March 27, he retires from MFR after a distinguished career, serving the past 14 years as the department's fire chief.  “Chief Deaton’s dedication has benefited our residents, our businesses, and our visitors for the 30 years he has served the Town of Mooresville,” said Tracey Jerome, Mooresville Town Manager. “His leadership has helped to ensure that Mooresville Fire-Rescue is ready for the future, and for that, we are extremely grateful. We wish him the very best now, and in the future, as he begins his next chapter.”  During Deaton’s tenure as fire chief, MFR was awarded, and still holds, an ISO Class 1 rating from the North Carolina Department of Insurance. He was instrumental in the opening of fire stations 5 and 6 and led the design and purchase of the department's first tractor-drawn aerial....

  MOORESVILLE, NC – On February 22, 2026, at 10:30 p.m., a Mooresville Police Department officer encountered two male subjects standing outside a parked car in the area of Selma Burke Recreation Center after hours. During the officer’s investigation, one subject, Nazir Cartrell Lowe, 20, of Salisbury, North Carolina, was detained. The second subject ran away on foot and eluded officers. He was later identified as Xavier Deion Lowe, 26, of Clemmons, North Carolina. MPD officers searched the subject’s car and discovered 430.6 grams of suspected marijuana. Nazir Lowe was later charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver schedule VI, felony possession of schedule VI, and maintaining a vehicle for the sale of a controlled substance. He was transported to the Iredell County Detention Center where he received no bond. Arrest warrants for Xavier Deion Lowe have been obtained for similar narcotics offenses. Anyone with information on the location of Xavier Lowe is asked to conta...

MOORESVILLE, NC — The Mooresville Police Department (MPD) has launched its new Drone First Responder (DFR) program is designed to get eyes on the scene faster and enhance public safety. The DFR program equips MPD with six drones — three stationed at MPD Headquarters and three at One Mooresville Center — that can respond to incidents within a 3.5-mile radius at speeds of up to 55 mph. This capability provides aerial coverage and critical support before officers and first responders arrive on scene. A trained operator, based in the Mooresville Police Department headquarters, will launch and pilot the drone when the nature of a 911 call warrants it. The pilot communicates with officers on scene or en route, to deliver real-time situational awareness. This new technology positions MPD to respond more effectively to high-risk situations, locate missing persons and fleeing suspects, and assist investigators with traffic and crime scene documentation. “Part of our mission is to be prepared...

  Mooresville Police Arrest Individual for Solicitation of a Child by Electronic Device MOORESVILLE, NC – On January 22, 2026, officers with the Mooresville Police Department arrested Michael Wilson Lesswing, 55, of Lincolnton, North Carolina, on charges related to Solicitation of a Child by Electronic Device and Solicitation of Prostitution of a Minor. The investigation revealed that the suspect used an electronic communication device to engage in inappropriate and unlawful communicationwith a minor. Lesswing initiated a conversation to have sexual relations with a minor at a predetermined location. He arrived at that location and was subsequently taken into police custody without incident. MPD detectives worked diligently to identify the suspect and gather evidence, which ultimately led to the arrest. Michael Wilson Lesswing was charged with Solicitation of a Child by Electronic Device and Solicitationof Prostitution of a Minor. The suspect was transported to the Iredell County D...

MOORESVILLE, NC – On January 4, 2026, the Mooresville Police Department received a call for service in reference to an armed robbery at Dollar Tree located at 221-R Norman Station Blvd. Responding officers viewed surveillance footage from inside the store that showed a male suspect entering the store, approaching the employees, and producing a handgun. The suspect demanded the employees give him all of the money in the safe in the store office. Once the suspect had the money, he took the store’s phone and left the store.   Through investigation, it was learned that multiple armed robberies occurred at various Dollar Trees in other jurisdictions within the week prior to this robbery. Detectives  determined that the suspect vehicle was a dark colored Honda sedan. Through further investigation, detectives identified a suspect through this lead. Warra...