🌱City To Celebrate 150th Anniversary + Active Shooter Response Drills

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A thunderstorm in spots. High: 74 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories in Mooresville today:

1. Planning ahead and being prepared is always a good thing. That's why the town of Mooresville has its schedule set and ready to go for 2023, and the town's 150th anniversary. Kicking things off on New Year's Eve night the celebration begins with New Year’s Fireworks—December 31, 2022 to ring in the new year with a very special family friendly event in historic downtown Mooresville. Next its onto the Party Like It’s 1873 Festival & Immersive Experience, which will be held on March 3, 2023. Followed by the Liberty Park Grand Re-Opening, which will be held in June of 2023 and then the Stars and Stripes on Main Parade, in July 2023. The Bands & Brews Event, will kick off fall in September 2023, followed by the Mooresville Motorsports Festival in October 2023 and the grand finale will take place in December 2023 with Classic Christmas in Mooresville. Hope to see you at each and every event to celebrate this special town and all of its rich history! (Iredell Free News)
2. With school starting soon, safety within school buildings is paramount. That's why Mooresville Police Department's Crime Prevention and Community Outreach Officer Dave Harding spent a morning last week teaching the staff at Central United Methodist Church preschool Active Shooter Response and lockdown procedures. MPD officers have been hard at work teaching staff at MGSD schools, Langtree Charter and Pine Lake Prep lockdown and active shooter response procedures. MPD takes the safety of our community, very seriously and strives every day to provide exceptional police services." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
3. Businesses in the Mooresville area are searching to fill openings on their staff, and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings added within the past week. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time or temporary work, plenty of employers in Mooresville are hiring. Here are a few of the latest job openings in the area, compiled by Patch and ZipRecruiter.(Patch)

Today in Mooresville:

• Grades 9-11 Yearbook Photos - Pine Lake Preparatory (All day)
• Volleyball v. South Rowan - Mooresville Senior High School (4:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Feed NC: "A new week and possibly a new future? Feed NC’s Workforce Development Program is now accepting applicants for our Fall Session starting Sept. 19. Learn valuable skills, get priceless experience, receive industry certifications, and get the j..." (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cherry Grove: "Hello Mooresville Friends! - Just 1 week away! Please make your appointment for the next Blood Drive! The One Blood Big Red Bus will be in the Cherry Grove neighborhood parking lot on Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Franklin Grove: "Anyone's cat? It was in my backyard at 3 a.m. this morning. I've also had numerous front camera notifications on a couple of other cats in my bushes. People, keep your animals inside at night! I don't appreciate my front flower areas smelling." (Nextdoor)

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— Karena Garrity

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