🌱Arrest Made After Shots Fired + Congrats To Teacher Akari Bailey

Good morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Mooresville Daily. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. In this issue, you'll find updates on:

• Mooresville Police Department make arrest!
• The North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame gets a new resident!
• Congratulations to Mrs. Akari Bailey.

But first, today's weather:

Periods of rain. High: 59 Low: 44.

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Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. According to a Facebook post from the Mooresville Police Department: "On December 29, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Mooresville Police Department Officers responded to a call of shots fired in the area of Cascade Gardens Apartments at 707 Cascade Street in Mooresville. Upon arrival, a 16-year-old juvenile male suffering from a gunshot wound was located. The victim was transported by Iredell County EMS to CMC Main in Charlotte for treatment and is expected to recover from his injuries. Responding officers secured the scene and detectives responded to begin an investigation. During the investigation, detectives learned that neither the victim nor the suspect were residents of the Cascade Gardens Apartments but had agreed to meet there under the false pretext of conducting a transaction that originated online. ... Travarion Demetrius Covington, 19, of Mooresville was identified as the suspect that shot the victim. ... The second suspect taken into custody is a 17-year-old juvenile from Mooresville. ... Anyone who has information about this incident or the identity of the third suspect, please contact the MPD at 704-664-331 and speak with Sgt. G. Lawing or Det. D. Cooper." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
2. There is a new resident at the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame. According to the Mooresville Chamber of Commerce Facebook post, "the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame is happy to welcome its newest member of the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame and museum. ... Darrell Waltrip's No. 66 Ford Taurus Farewell Tour car." (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
3. According to the Mooresville Chamber of Commerce Facebook post, "Congratulations [goes] to Akari Bailey for receiving the ESL Teacher of the Quarter Award from the ESL Department. Bailey supports our multilingual students at East Iredell Elementary School and Collaborative College for Technology and Leadership- CCTL. She was recognized with this award for demonstrating continuous leadership and commitment to our ESL students, community, and staff." (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Reminder: Due to the inclement weather forecasted for today, the town of Mooresville's 150th Anniversary Kick-Off Fireworks Spectacular will be postponed to Saturday, January 14. " (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Don’t drink and drive this holiday season. Mooresville Police Department and other law enforcement agencies in North Carolina are currently running their annual holiday Booze It and Lose It campaign." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Children ages 3-6 years will have an opportunity to create, discover, and learn about how animals and people stay warm in the winter at this month's Preschool STEAM. This program will take place at our Main Library on January 5 at 10:30 a.m." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "At this table … we serve generosity. If you feel called to give generously this holiday season, we invite you to click the link for a special song, recipe and to donate to FeedNC. Your donation will help local neighbors in need with groceries." (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Bitter cold and fewer hours of sunshine can cause some people to struggle with their mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call 988 for help." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Beginning January 17, LaunchCLT is hosting a 10-week CO.STARTERS program to help aspiring entrepreneurs develop and fine-tune your ideas. You’ll identify your assumptions about why and how your businesses will work." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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