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Gov. Cooper extends Phase II

During a press briefing at 4 p.m. on August 5, Gov. Roy Cooper stated that North Carolina will stay in Phase II for an additional five weeks. Phase II was previously set to expire on August 7. The mask mandate is also still in place during this time, requ...

Town of Mooresville 2020 Citizens Academy postponed

The Mooresville Citizens Academy, which typically runs throughout the months of September and October, has been postponed due to COVID-19. With the many hands-on and group activities that the Academy offers, social distancing would not be feasible while g...

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Lowe's offer grants to small businesses

Thanks to a $55 million significant commitment grant from Lowe’s, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) will be providing emergency grant assistance to small businesses who are feeling financial pressure because of the COVID-19 pandem...

Executive Orders 124 and 142 to end, state requiring repayment for deferred utility charges

MOORESVILLE, NC – In March, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order #124 which allowed utility customers to defer payment of their utility bills without penalty oflate fees or being disconnected to help protect customers impacted by COVID-19....

Iredell County Board of Elections advises about absentee ballots

The 2020 election is approaching, and the Iredell County Board of Elections office has information about absentee mail-in ballots to share. To request an absentee mail-in ballot, submit a completed Absentee Request to the Iredell County Board of Elections...

Town offers residents a new way to communicate with Text My Gov

The Town of Mooresville values communication with our residents and strives to quickly provide answers and address concerns. With that in mind, the Town has started using Text My Gov as a way to guide residents to resources and report potential issues. Te...

Gov. Cooper's Executive Order 147 extends Phase II, adds mask requirement

During a press briefing at 3 p.m. on June 24, Gov. Roy Cooper issued an Executive Order that extends Phase II until 5 p.m. on July 17, 2020.  Additionally, the Executive Order mandates that people wear face coverings when in public places, indoor...

Town of Mooresville Phase II Reopening Plan

With the announcement of the state entering Phase II last week, the Town of Mooresville would like to update residents about changes for Town facilities and activities. More details can be found at https://mooresvillenc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5108/Reopen...

North Carolina Moves into Phase II on May 22

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen announced that North Carolina will move into Safer at Home Phase 2 of lifting COVID-19 restrictions on Friday, May 22 at 5 pm. After two weeks in Phas...

Mooresville Public Library to reopen May 18 with COVID-19 precautions

When the Mooresville Public Library re-opens its doors to the public on May 18, new measures will be put into place to protect staff and patrons from COVID-19.

Library staff will have their temperature taken each morning before reporting for work, and they...

Building preparations during Phase I

As we prepare to enter Phase I of the governor’s three-step plan to reopen the state, the Town of Mooresville would like for facilities to consider flushing your plumbing system prior to your customers or employees occupying the building again.

W...

Town of Mooresville Phase I Reopening Plan

The table in the link provided gives a higher-level view of the Phase 1 Reopening Plans for the Town of Mooresville. Each facility has a separate plan with regards to appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning routines to ensure the faci...

Gov. Cooper signs Executive Order 138, easing restrictions on travel, businesses and gatherings

On May 5, Gov. Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 138, which will begin to ease restrictions on travel, businesses and gatherings. This order begins Phase I of the state’s three phase plan to open North Carolina gradually to prevent hot spots of ...

Two COVID relief bills signed into law

Governor Roy Cooper today signed the following COVID-19 relief bills into law:

• Senate Bill 704
• House Bill 1043

“I am signing into law two critical relief bills that will provide assistance to families, schools, hospitals and small businesses as our...

Briarcliff Road closure to begin May 13

Beginning May 13, Briarcliff Road will be closed to through traffic, due to the replacement of an existing culvert in association with the road improvements. This project is slated to last through mid-July, and the closure, as well as a planned detour, is...

Main Street resurfacing project to begin May 4

On Monday, May 4, a contractor for the Town will begin resurfacing Main Street between Iredell Avenue and McLelland Avenue. One lane will remain open during the work and there will be a detour set for the other lane. All downtown businesses that are open ...

Gov. Cooper extends Stay At Home order through May 8

Governor Roy Cooper today issued Executive Order No. 135, extending North Carolina’s Stay At Home order through May 8. The orders extend closure of restaurants for dine-in service and bars, and closure of other close-contact businesses are also ...

Virtual Town Board meeting and Public Comment instructions

The next Mooresville Town Board meeting will be held on April 20 at 6 p.m.

 In order to comply with the Stay-At-Home Executive Order from Governor Roy Cooper, and to continue following outlined recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control ...

Police seek assistance to identify suspects

The Mooresville Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying individuals suspected of Felony Larceny, related to an incident at Power Outlet, 752 North Broad Street, on April 11. Anyone with information as to the ide...

Gov. Cooper signs Executive Order 131, adding mitigation measures to retailers, care facilities

On Thursday, April 9, Governor Cooper signed Executive Order 131, which added additional mitigation measures to retailers and long-term care facilities, as well as processes to expedite unemployment claims. To view the order, visit https://mooresvillenc.g...

Town of Mooresville Public Services Awarded National Accreditation

The Town of Mooresville’s Public Services Division has been awarded accreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA). The APWA is a 501(c)3 organization that serves public works professionals, providing educational opportunities t...

Mooresville Police Department’s K9s Hansel & Valor have received donation of body armor

Mooresville Police Department’s K9s, Hansel and Valor, have received bullet and stab protective vests, thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.  K9 Hansel’s vest was embroidered...

Iredell County announces repairs will temporarily impact the Mooresville Transfer Station

Iredell County announced today the planned partial closure of the Mooresville Transfer Station in order to conduct major repairs. Construction is set to begin on Saturday, April 18 and continue through Sunday, April 26. During this time, the facility will...

Household Hazardous Waste Event postponed due to COVID-19

Iredell County Solid Waste has decided to postpone its annual Household Hazardous Waste event on April 25 at the Public Operations Center in Mooresville, due to COVID-19. The event will potentially be rescheduled, and we will make an update when that info...

Gov. Cooper signs order that prohibits utility shut-offs, urges banks to offer relief measures

On Tuesday, March 31, Governor Roy Cooper issued an Executive Order that assists North Carolinians by prohibiting utility shut-offs and late fees, urging utility reconnection; providing guidance on eviction restrictions; and urging financial institutions,...

Gov. Cooper signed Executive Order No. 122 to help schools, local governments access state surplus

Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 122 to help schools and local governments access state surplus property to help bridge gaps during the response to COVID-19. The Order also provides transfer or donation of personal protective equipment (PPE)...

Town of Mooresville Extends COVID-19 Closures/Cancellations

Town of Mooresville facilities will remain closed and events will be cancelled until at least April 29, consistent with the Governor’s Executive Order issued today. This includes Town Hall, Public Services Administration, all indoor recreational...

Governor Cooper issues Executive Order 121, a statewide Stay At Home order

On March 27, at 4 p.m., Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order 121, which issued a statewide, 30-day stay at home order starting Monday, March 30 at 5 p.m. The complete order can be read at https://www.mooresvillenc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5018/EO121-...

Governor Cooper Announces Texting Tool to Access Food for Children

Governor Roy Cooper announced on March 27 that parents who need food assistance for their children can text FOODNC to 877-877 to locate nearby free meal sites. The texting service is also available in Spanish by texting COMIDA to 877-877. For more informa...

Iredell County Solid Waste institutes facility changes in light of COVID-19

Iredell County Solid Waste is taking steps to reduce the potential spread of the COVID-19 virus, including instituting social distancing measures, eliminating cash transactions, and suspending the acceptance of construction and demolition materials at cer...

Mooresville Maintaining Town Operations but Closing Town Hall and Public Services Operation Center

MOORESVILLE, NC – Following the confirmation of an instance of community spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) by Governor Roy Cooper, and in order to continue to comply with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the...

Governor and N.C. DHHS orders limitations for operations of restaurants and bars

In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic and the increasing number of cases in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 118, which limits the sale of food and beverages, and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary M...

April Planning Board Meeting Cancelled due to COVID-19

Due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and the declared State of Emergency, the Planning Board meeting is being cancelled in the interest of public safety and welfare. More information can be found at https://www.mooresvillenc.gov/DocumentCen...

Small Business Administration Grants Gov. Cooper’s Request for Disaster Declaration

The U.S. Small Business Administration granted Governor Roy Cooper’s request for a disaster declaration for small businesses that are suffering economic losses due to the new Coronavirus, COVID-19.

“Many small businesses are desperate r...

ICATS will suspend fixed route public transportation until further notice

The Iredell County Area Transportation Service will suspend fixed route public transportation until further notice, including Mooresville Main. For more information and to read their press release, visit https://mooresvillenc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5006/...

Iredell County Health Department reports first Iredell County COVID-19 case

The Iredell County Health Department was notified on the afternoon of March 16, 2020, of the first presumptive positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the county. The results have been sent to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (...

Proclamation for the Declaration of A State of Emergency for COVID-19

The Town of Mooresville has declared a State of Emergency for COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The text of the proclamation can be found below, and the link to the proclamation can be found at https://mooresvillenc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5000/State-of-Emergency.

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Town of Mooresville indoor Recreation facilities, Library to close

Governor’s Executive Order to be followed at Town Board meeting

Tonight’s Town Board meeting will continue as scheduled at 6 p.m., but social distancing guidelines and the Governor’s Executive Order limiting public gatherings to 100 will be followed. As always, the Town live streams the meetings (h...

Town cancels afterschool programming as COVID-19 precaution

As COVID-19 (Coronavirus) increasingly impacts the country, the Town of Mooresville is continuing to follow the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

In an effort...

Town cancels events as precaution against COVID-19

The Town of Mooresville is continuing to take precautionary measures to keep both its employees and residents safe and healthy. This includes following guidelines about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Nor...

Iredell County Health Department postpones Community Meeting

The Iredell County Health Department has made the decision to postpone the Thyroid Cancer & Structural Coal Ash Facilities Community Meeting scheduled for March 19.

In a press release, the ICHD stated that "The health and safety of our participant...

Coronavirus Facts and Resources

In order to keep the public informed, the North Carolina government has already begun to put measures in place to monitor, prepare for and respond to the disease. A COVID-19 Task Force was proactively established by Governor Cooper last month and it is in...

Town Announces New Planning & Community Development Director

Town Manager Randy Hemann announced today the selection of Danny Wilson as the new Planning & Community Development Director for the Town of Mooresville. Wilson has more than 12 years of experience in local government, economic development, planning, ...

$4.4 million grant announced for Mazeppa Road Flyover Rail Crossing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Representative Ted Budd (R-NC-13) announced a $4.4 million U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant for the Mooresville Mazepp...

Grant Awarded for Infrastructure Investments in Mooresville

The Department of Transportation awarded three North Carolina Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grants totaling more than $51 million on Nov. 6, one of which will further a Mooresville project.

Senators Tillis and Burr organized ...

Mooresville Police retires K-9 Cyrus

“Whenever we’re out in public, Cyrus attracts a lot of attention,” said Corporal Ed Gallagher of his Mooresville Police Department K-9 partner. “It’s not every day you see a fully black German Shepherd. He...

Towns Approve Sale of Continuum

Tonight, in separate meetings, the Town Boards of Mooresville and Davidson reviewed an Asset Purchase Agreement from TDS Broadband Service LLC and approved the sale of Continuum, pending voter approval in November, in the amount of $80 million.The Towns i...

Academy St. and McLelland Ave. Light Change

Due to the ongoing work on McLelland Avenue, the light at Academy Street and McLelland Avenue will be put on "flash," turning into a flashing red signal, starting August 14 and continuing for the reminder of this project. It is anticipated the w...

Mooresville Police retires K-9 Baks

K-9 Baks, who has served on the Mooresville Police Department since 2016 with his handler, Officer Josh Barlow, began his well-deserved retirement after serving his last shift on July 24.

Officer Barlow originally began working with Baks in 2013, while he ...

Changes to Town Water and Sewer Deposits

As of February 1, the Town of Mooresville will be changing the required deposit amounts for new water and sewer customers or those transferring their services within Town limits.Previously, the Town determined the amount of required deposit according to w...