🌱 15-Year-Old Struck By Lightning + Tee Off For Veterans Coming Up

Welcome back, Mooresville! I'm here in your inbox this warm morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today we have these stories and more:

• Lightning strikes.
• Golf for Veterans.
• Wellness month.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and humid. High: 91 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories in Mooresville today:

1. What are the chances of being hit by lightning? Fifteen-year-old Brynnlee Steger, a lifeguard at the pool in the town of Landis, was struck by lightning in front of her mother, during the Monday's severe storms. She was reportedly in the process of going to get an umbrella on the pool deck when she heard thunder and then got struck by a lightning bolt. Her mother was there, and she and Steger's boss carried her to safety where she was going in and out of consciousness. According to Yahoo News, "[Steger] suffered nerve damage and will need physical therapy." (Yahoo News)
2. Save the date for the 14th Annual Tee Off For A Veteran Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Warrior Golf Club on Sept. 16 and 17. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the event will be donated to local Veteran Charities including St. Judes Hemby Children's Hospital in Charlotte. Currently, organizers are looking for hole sponsors, auction items, gift cards and donations. For more information email BH@ChemtechIS.com. (Tee Off For A Veteran via Facebook)
3. Did you know that August is National Wellness Month? In honor of this, Feed NC’s new program, Building Healthy Habits, is designed for health, wellness, and supporting healthy kids! To learn more about this program click here. (Feed NC via Facebook)

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From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "It's K9 Axle's birthday! Enjoy your special day, hard-working boy!" (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "A 'warm' thank you to the Hands-On Group from St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Mooresville for the donation of beautiful hand-knit hats and for taking a tour of the facility. We enjoyed having you! " (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Over the summer, our West Branch held a vote to see what we would be naming our three plastic dogs! The winners of that vote were Daisy, Speedy, and Scooter! You can check out their new embroidered bandanas the next time you visit." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Has a librarian made a difference in your life? Nominate them for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award for a chance to receive $5,000 and the honor of a lifetime. " (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "The One Mooresville Center is open to the public! Earlier this week, the Town board of commissioners, mayor, community partners, and Town staff celebrated the opening of OMC with a ribbon cutting." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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