Open in NewsBreak

Hiddenite

See all locations
Customize your news
49°F
publisher avatar

Events

Charlotte Observer

partner publisher · 118.3K followers
article img

Asphalt as a souvenir? NASCAR fans seek chunks of historic NC track as keepsakes

One of the small North Carolina racetracks that helped give birth to NASCAR is being repaved for the first time in 34 years, and chunks of the old track have become a hot commodity among racing fans. Hickory Motor Speedway apparently understands that kind of devotion to the sport, and it intends to oblige the unusual requests. The track is about a 45-mile drive northeast from uptown Charlotte. “We greatly appreciate all the interest in the paving project and the possibility of an historical souvenir. However, we request your patience and understanding while the project is undergoing and until completion,” the track wrote in a Nov. 9 Facebook post. “At this time we are working to determine the best way to provide for those who desire the opportunity for an historic souvenir from Hickory Motor Speedway’s decorated past. With the track being an active construction site please refrain from entering the speedway at this time. We will do our best to keep everyone updated.” An open house is being considered for such fans, but only after the paving project is completed, officials said. The speedway opened in 1951, and is considered “one of stock car racings most storied venues,” NASCAR

Hickory, NC · 7h

Realtor.com News & Insights

partner publisher · 29.6K followers
article img

Meet the Marine Veteran Flipping Historic Homes in North Carolina—and Making Sure They Qualify for VA Loans

Adam Miller has been renovating historic North Carolina homes for 15 years, and makes sure to bring them up to code to qualify for VA loans.

Davidson, NC · 4d

Charlotte Observer

partner publisher · 118.3K followers
article img

Vietnamese sandwich and bubble tea restaurant opens in Lake Norman retail center

Co-owners Tracy Quach and Luynh Nguyen have brought the authentic flavors and ingredients of their native Vietnam to Lake Norman with their new bánh mì and bubble tea restaurant, Vietopia . The establishment opened Oct. 1 in the former R&B Tea space in the Winslow Bay Commons (SuperTarget) shopping center at N.C. 150 and Bluefield Road in Mooresville. “When we took over the shop, we wanted to create something special that you could not find around here,” Quach told CharlotteFive at the restaurant Wednesday. Bulgogi Beef ($9.50) is the most popular menu item, Quach said. The bánh mì item includes beef with a secret sauce, pickled Daikon, carrot, cucumber and cilantro. “Very fresh,” Quach said. “Everything homemade.” Other bánh mìs include the Vietnamese Cold Cuts ($9), pork, liver pate and Vietnamese ham; the Mooresville ($9.75), pork, ham and pate; the Vegetarian ($8), tofu and vegan ham; the Shredded Chicken ($9) and the Roasted Pork ($9.50). The Vietnamese baguette with each bánh mì “has a hollow inside, not too dense, a little crispy on the outside, and best when you eat it warm,” Quach said. Fresh spring rolls (pork, shrimp, beef and tofu selections) are $6.50 for two rolls and $9.50

Mooresville, NC · 1d

WSOC Charlotte

partner publisher · 226.1K followers
article img

Mooresville school extends remote learning due to mold in building

Students at a school in Mooresville will be learning from home for the rest of this week as the school works to clear out this mold.

Mooresville, NC · 1d

lakenormanpublications.com

website

Eagles advance in soccer playoffs with ‘next man up’ mentality

DENVER – Watching Lincoln Charter handle its business in a 3-0 defeat of Brevard in the third round of the 4A soccer state playoffs on Nov. 9, adversity isn’t the word that would come to mind for most. For the casual observer, it would likely come as a shock to find out the Eagles delivered such a performance without the team’s leader in goals and assists.

Denver, NC · 1d

lrbears.com

website

Brent Owen named Top 50 Most Impactful Division II Head Coach by Silver Waves Media

HICKORY, N.C. - Head men's basketball coach Brent Owen has been named one of the Top 50 Most Impactful Division II Head Coaches by Silver Waves Media. Owens joins Catawba's Rob Perron and Lincoln Memorial's Tony Jasick as the South Atlantic Conference representatives on the list. Brent Owen was named...

Hickory, NC · 1d

Queen City News

partner publisher · 170.4K followers

Iredell-Statesville Schools extends closure for Coddle Creek Elementary amid mold concerns

The district said its goal is to return to the regular school schedule Monday, Nov. 16.

Iredell County, NC · 1d

focusnewspaper.com

website

City Of Hickory To Kick Off The Holidays With Downtown Parade & Tree Lighting, 11/20

Hickory – The City of Hickory invites residents and visitors to kick off the holiday season at the annual Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting on Friday, Nov. 20, in downtown Hickory. Sponsored by Lowes Foods since the event’s inception, this cherished community tradition features festive parade entries, holiday music, family-friendly activities, and the lighting of downtown’s Christmas tree.

Hickory, NC · 1d

Salisbury Post

partner publisher · 8.3K followers

Dream realized: Groundbreaking for veteran park held in Cleveland

Veterans Day in the town of Cleveland was doubly meaningful as not only veterans were celebrated, but also seeing the dream for a veteran park becoming a reality as the […]

Cleveland, NC · 18h

iredellfreenews.com

website

Iredell Health breaks ground on new primary and urgent care clinics in Mooresville

Iredell Health System announced Tuesday plans to open Perth Primary Care and Iredell Urgent Care – Perth Road in Mooresville by next fall. These new practices will be located on Kingshall Road off Perth Road. This addition comes in response to the significant growth in the Lake Norman area.

Mooresville, NC · 2d

lakenormanpublications.com

website

MSI Chamber welcomes new businesses to the area

MOORESVILLE – The Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce recently held ribbon-cutting ceremonies for several businesses new to the area. Healthcare costs are unsustainable. At SmartChoice Business Solutions, we have solutions. Every year, group premiums climb, and every year a bigger slice of your employees’ paychecks disappears before they ever see it. We specialize in payroll tax savings programs that provide enhanced benefits to both company and employees. We use federally compliant, state-approved hybrid wellness plans. We reduce healthcare costs, cut turnover and save you on taxes – all without spending a dime out of pocket. You don’t even pay us. Prices are locked in for two years. Imagine not dreading Open Enrollment and bracing for the blowback on another increase in premiums. Call 919-360-7908.

Mooresville, NC · 1d

Davie County Enterprise Record

partner publisher · 3.2K followers

School district names new DCHS assistant principal

Davie County Schools has named Nathan Hennings an assistant principal at Davie County High School, effective Dec. 14. Hennings, with a master’s degree in educational leadership and a North Carolina […]

Davie County, NC · 1d

lastcar.info

website

CUP CHAMP: 1961: Jimmy Pardue

North Wilkesboro, North Carolina driver Jimmy Pardue picked up his first LASTCAR Cup Series Championship in 1961, breaking George Parrish’s single-season last-place record in 1955 by scoring five last-place finishes in forty-four starts during a fifty-two-race season. Pardue edged second-place Curtis Crider, soon to become the 1963 LASTCAR Cup Champion, and defending LASTCAR Cup Champion Junior Johnson. Johnson’s three finishes upped his career total to 11, giving him the most last-place finishes in NASCAR Cup Series history.

North Wilkesboro, NC · 1d

lakenormanpublications.com

website

HEARTS announces fall and winter cultural events

HUNTERSVILLE – Upcoming events in Huntersville, Denver and Statesville by HEARTS Collaborative bring new life to old places through community gatherings, historical presentations, seasonal teas, community service days and living history demonstrations across historic locations in three counties. Held at landmarks including the historic Hugh Torance House and Store,...

Denver, NC · 1d

lakenormanpublications.com

website

Lincoln Landmarks secures grant for Brevard’s Chapel Church project

DENVER – Lincoln Landmarks, Inc., a preservation nonprofit based in Lincoln County, has announced it has received a $50,000 grant to support the restoration of Brevard’s Chapel in Denver. Built in the late 1870s, the structure is not only historically and culturally important, but also architecturally important as...

Denver, NC · 2d

The Yadkin Ripple

partner publisher · 1.1K followers

Ham fest fun, classroom grants, and U.S. 601 roundabouts

In this week's news, some overnight closures are expected as construction crews work in Yadkinville, Jonesville hams it up over the weekend, and teachers awarded funding for classroom projects. On Saturday the local culinary tradition of country was celebrated with a new festival in Jonesville. Teachers across Yadkin County were awarded grants for special projects to help students in the classroom. Overnight closures expected this week as crews work on the new roundabouts on U.S. 601 (State St.) in Yadkinville. Read these stories and more in this week's edition of The Yadkin Ripple.

Yadkin County, NC · 1d

focusnewspaper.com

website

A Lenoir-Rhyne Christmas Celebrates University History And Holiday Traditions

Hickory – Lenoir-Rhyne University will present its annual holiday concert, A Lenoir-Rhyne Christmas, Dec. 3-5 in Grace Chapel. Tickets are on sale at tickets.lr.edu for $15 per person. The annual musical celebration brings together sacred choral music, instrumental ensembles and familiar carols to welcome the Christmas season. Four performances...

Hickory, NC · 1d

lakenormanpublications.com

website

Board seeks more open, informative growth management discussions

MOORESVILLE – In various forms, growth is, and is likely to remain, the predominant topic in Mooresville, and town commissioners are supportive of a revised approach to address it, emphasizing transparency, public input and better community-wide understanding of what local governments can and cannot do. At the board’s Nov....

Mooresville, NC · 2d

iredellfreenews.com

website

Troutman Council again delays acceptance of Falls Cove roads

During Monday’s agenda briefing, the Troutman Town Council again delayed a vote on taking over roads in Falls Cove phases 5 and 6 until the proposed upgrades are completed by developers. The council removed the item from Thursday night’s agenda until the Autumn Leaf Road entrance is extensively striped...

Troutman, NC · 1d

iredellfreenews.com

website

Students at Lake Norman and Mooresville high schools collect more than a ton of food for FeedNC

What started as a friendly competition to build on the longstanding football rivalry between Lake Norman High School and Mooresville High School is becoming an annual tradition of students working together to fight hunger in their community. Now in its third year, the FeedNC Cup brought together 140 students from...

Mooresville, NC · 2d