Mooresville sinkhole could be finally fixed [Video]

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Mooresville Mayor Chris Carney shared details on how the town plans to fix a massive sinkhole that forced a decades-old business to close in February, years after it formed and became the talk of the town. 

Carney said the town plans to buy the property along West Plaza Drive where Tire Masters operated and use grant money to repair a failed storm drain that caused the sinkhole to form. The plans were first discussed during a special meeting Wednesday. 

Carney said he’s confident the town will get enough money to buy the property and cover the cleanup. Duke Energy accepted responsibility to test and clean up the stream, with work expected to begin next month, according to Carney, who said Duke will test the water where it flows into Lake Norman. 

“We’re at a place where we can …