🌱Lack Of Funds Forces Animal Rescue To Close + Hurricanes And Pests

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Mooresville Daily, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days...

First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 86 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories in Mooresville today:

1. Piedmont Animal Rescue in Mooresville has been forced to close, reportedly due to lack of funding. According to a Fox46.com article, "leaders (of the rescue) cited a major uptick in animal surrenders and a drastic decrease in adoptions over the summer months due to vacations. The center also cited economic uncertainty as a reason for donations being down at the moment. The non-profit rescue center said the closure is temporary and is closed until further notice. Donations can be made on the rescue center’s website. "(Fox46.com)
2. According to an article on Benzinger, "this year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts another storm uptick. Along with the expensive damage and devastation that hurricanes leave behind, the wreckage caused by these natural disasters displaces a host of animals and pests. In need of food and shelter, rodents, ants, cockroaches, spiders and mosquitoes attempt to seek refuge in homes with structural damage and moisture, as well as backyards with standing water. EarthKind®, makers of naturally smarter® plant-based pest prevention products, provides guidelines on preparing homes against displaced critters during this hurricane season." (Benzinga)
3. When you're looking for some new digs, hunting down every new listing in the area can take hours of tedious browsing online. That's why we've gone ahead and done the prepwork for you.
   Here's a list of the five newest houses to go up for sale in and around the Mooresville area — including a home with 3 beds and 2 baths for $400,000, and another with 3 beds and 4.5 baths for $850,000.(Mooresville Patch)

From my notebook:

• Local History of Mooresville NC: "New from local history and archives at MPL: Did you know that there was a special edition of the Mooresville Tribune published in 2005 to celebrate 100 years of learning with Mooresville Graded School District?" (Local History of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "Meet our Workforce Program students! We hope you’ll join us in welcoming them to the Feed NC family with open arms!" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Harbor Cove: "My neighbor is turning 99 years young in two weeks. She enjoys reading all sorts of books. Can we reach 99 books as her special birthday gift from the local community?All donations are welcome for a drop off at my home. Feel free to include a birthday note. Let’s see if we can achieve this goal. I will continuously update you on this mission. Thank you!! Her name is Louise. Let’s include an invitation to drive by and beep in front of her house. It’s for Saturday, July 23, at 167 Harbor Cove Lane. The party begins at 4 p.m. How cool it would be to hear 99 honks. LOL!! I am sure there will be balloons on the mailbox." (Nextdoor)

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— Karena Garrity

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