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CONCORD, N.C. (WGHP) – That familiar voice when you’re listening to NASCAR races on the Performance Racing Network is wrapping up his play-by-play duties at the end of this NASCAR Season.  Doug Rice has enjoyed his front-row seat in NASCAR as the lead announcer for the PRN since 1988. Rice, who grew up in Asheville, […]

Priscilla Presley will share what life was like with the King of rock ‘n’ roll and will answer your questions.

Emergency crews are responding to the end of Duke Access Road, where the Neck Road Boat Ramp is located.

The chef-driven, vegan doughnut shop announced on social media it will shutter its 1,600-square-foot location after roughly five years.

MOORESVILLE – The town board will hold a public hearing at its June 3 session to discuss and receive citizen comments about the proposed municipal budget for the next fiscal year that maintains the current property tax rate while adding nearly three dozen town staff members, funding numerous capital improvement projects and coping with rising costs in multiple categories.

The driving rain could hardly hide the tears on the faces of Asheville High's players. The emotions were evident as they walked off the field following a 2-1 double-overtime loss to Mooresville in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 4A girls soccer playoffs. The sting of defeat was raw, with some players burying their faces in their shirts and others hugging each other as they huddled one more time.

MOORESVILLE – With the shock still lingering from the April 29 altercation in Charlotte that resulted in the deaths of four law enforcement officers — including two with Mooresville ties – the Exchange Club of Mooresville/Lake Norman and the town held National Police Week ceremonies inside town hall on May 15. The program honored all law enforcement officers, remembered those killed in the line of duty and included a special tribute in the form of chairs adorned with flags to recognize Mooresville police officers – Chief of Police James Rimmer (Dec. 7, 1938), Det. Lt. Larry Barger (July 13, 1974), and K9 Officer Jordan Sheldon (May 4, 2019) – who died while serving the community. A welcome from Exchange Club President Marlo Mikeal and comments from Mayor Chris Carney and MPD Chief Ron Campurciani were part of the program, which included an honor guard presentation, the “National Anthem” sung by Laura Roach, prayers from the Rev. David Giles and Rev. Terry Cherry, the placing of a commemorative wreath, “Amazing Grace” on bagpipes by Mooresville firefighter Jordan Dumform and “Taps” on the bugle by Tristan Sneary. In their comments, Carney referenced the tragedy two weeks earlier as a reminder of the “worst-case scenario” when officers put their lives on the line to protect others. And Campurciani expressed a mix of sadness and pride, saying recent events had put “a big shadow over Mooresville,” but he knew, after mourning and saying goodbye to their colleagues, police officers got up the next morning, put on their uniforms and went back to work. “They don’t want medals or awards, just appreciation for the effort, the sacrifice they make everyday to protect you,” he said. “And they will be there, because they care. Because they are police officers.” -- Photos by Lee Sullivan.

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Nestled alongside the long and winding roads that intersect Iredell and Rowan counties is a collection of race shops colloquially named "Mooresville Motorsports Center." One of those shops on Performance Road is Young's Motorsports, a race team that competes in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and Craftsman...

CONCORD, N.C. – Part-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver and U.S. Air Force veteran Keith McGee is embracing being an inspiration and a ‘beacon of hope’ for other veterans. While several military veterans have competed in NASCAR competition including NASCAR Hall of Famer Red Byron and future...