🌱 Mooresville Patch: Everything Going On Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hi all. Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel here with your fresh copy of the Mooresville Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. In this issue, you'll find updates on...

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But first, today's weather:

Rain and a thunderstorm. High: 51 Low: 37.

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Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. Randal Lynn Powell (Iredell Free News)
2. The technology of the new Porsche 963 hypercar/GTP prototype in ... (Porsche Newsroom)
3. NC legislators demand answers to dramatic proposed spikes in Lake Norman water bills (Charlotte Observer)
4. Wonderful Hidden Gem New York State Diner Moves In Hudson Valley (Hudson Valley Post)
5. Warrant: 4-year-old N.C. child subjected to exorcism, deprived of food (Mooresville Tribune)
6. Helio Castroneves recalls ‘Days of Thunder’ moment to win the 2022 Rolex 24 at Daytona (NBC Sports)
7. Harold Threatte Obituary (1950 - 2023) (Legacy.com)
8. Timothy Thompson Obituary (1961 - 2023) - Mooresville, NC ... (Legacy.com)
9. Lindsay Varga Obituary (2023) (Legacy.com)
10. Tuesday’s Girls Rewind: No. 3 Independence dumps No. 7 Charlotte Catholic (Charlotte Observer)
11. Kenneth Stoltzfus Obituary (1959 - 2023) - Apple Creek, OH ... (Legacy.com)
12. Clarence Sponaugle Obituary (2023) - Charleston, SC - Charleston ... (Charleston Post & Courier Recent Obituaries)
13. Jeffrey Eugene Teeter (Iredell Free News)
14. Mary Lynn Johnston (Iredell Free News)
15. 🌱Brawley Middle IB Team Moves On To Washington D.C. +Real Estate News (Patch)
16. New year brings a grim wave of mass killings across America (Mooresville Tribune)
17. UNCP announces Chancellor's, Honors List for Fall 2022 | The ... (The Pine Needle)
18. Boot Barn Expands With Front Row (SPEED SPORT)
19. Is the Cleveland Clinic Ohio’s biggest employer again? State’s top employers in 2022, ranked from 1 to 100 (cleveland.com)
20. Rowland to head Mooresville building permitting and inspections ... (Mooresville Tribune)
21. Swimming advisory issued in Lincoln County (Spectrum News)
22. Obituary: Michael Dale Martin (Door County Pulse)
23. Randy Wayne Stabin (Santa Barbara Independent)
24. Croatan's Steffy captures 138-pound title at Carolina Women's ... (Carolinacoastonline)
25. Gail Broome Obituary (1945 - 2023) - Kershaw, SC - The Lancaster ... (Legacy.com)
26. Classified documents found at former VP Pence's Indiana home ... (Mooresville Tribune)

Today in Mooresville:

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Ella says, "Makes sure you slows down and leaves extra room while driving today!" 🌧🚗✅ Thanks, Ella, for the reminder! Reduce chances of hydroplaning in rainy conditions by reducing speed and avoiding hard breaking. Leave extra followin..." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: "Interested in learning more about the Mooresville Police Department? We are now accepting applications for our 2023 Citizens Police Academy! Learn more about Academy requirements and topics covered at mooresvillenc.gov/government/departm..." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "A good reminder from Ella as you drive to work or around Town today!" (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Join us for this FREE program at the Selma Burke Recreation Center, and the Winnie Hooper Recreation Center." (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Knitting experts, beginners, and everyone in between are invited to join us for Knitting Group on the first and third Thursday of every month at the Main Library! Upcoming dates include February 2 and February 16 at 1 p.m. #libraryprogra..." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: "Charlotte Dog and Cat Pet Supplies https://www.facebook.com/charlottedcpetsupplies" (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: "Iredell County Parks & Recreation" (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Big Indian Loop: "Looking for recommendations for reliable cleaning lady with flexible schedule and attention to details. - Thank you in advance." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Piedmont Point / Bell St: "Hi. - I live in Mooresville. My house needs insulation.. It's a small house. 780 square feet. For sure in the attic. Any recommendations as to who to call and how much it could cost? Thanks" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Belle Chase: "Just had a wonderful experience with New Bloom Landscaping They took an UGLY side yard and made it really beautiful - Eli and crew left our place better than they found it" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Harris Village: "I’m 13 in the 8th Grade trying to help with your pet! - I have tons of experience with dogs text me for more details!" (Nextdoor)
• Corporal Brandon Winstead, Catawba County Sheriff's Office: "⭐️The Buchanan Sisters have done it again!!⭐ - These ladies love our K9s so much and we are forever grateful for their friendship! Susan and Sandy donated another ballistic vest for our newest K9, Drax. Thank you so much Ladies! #Tongu..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Harbor View / Landing: "Hi cat lovers! - I am looking for opinions and recommendations for the best kind of litterbox for controlling smell in the house. We used to let our cats out, (we have 3, all rescues) but with all I keep hearing about coyotes I am afraid..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, 801/Park Ave: "Kinetic is having a deal for 39. - 99 fiber internet. Does anyone already have this ? Is it decent and is there other costs on top of the 39 like some device ? Or is it really 39.99 total ? Yes I could call them so they can lie to me lol." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Water Oak At Lake Norman: "Is looking before changing lanes just a suggestion these day? - Two days in a row I've had to swerve and or hit my breaks to avoid being hit. 🤨" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Belle Chase: "We just had New Bloom landscape turn an UGLY side yard into a beauty - Eli and crew were professional, hard working and really cared about the job Well done, reasonable and clean up was outstanding" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Central Mooresville: "New Step aerobics class begins tomorrow 1/25/23! - Class is 6PM- 7PM at the Selma Burke Community Center. Your first class is free!!!! Comment on this thread or on my other pages to reserve your bench. Find my content on Instagram : #sta..." (Nextdoor)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Mooresville Patch newsletter? Contact me at celeste.wetzel@patch.com