🌱 Art Lovers Are Needed In Mooresville + Taxes And Retirement

Hello all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including updates on:

• Art lovers, Mooresville needs you!
• Accident involving two houses and a car.
• Taxes and retirement.

But first, today's weather: Humid with clouds and sun. High: 87 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. Would you like to help transform Mooresville into a vibrant piece of art? You can, by joining the Public Arts Committee! The town of Mooresville is seeking people who are deeply passionate about the arts and want to actively help the community’s creativity. To apply click here. (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
2. On Wednesday, Michael Sherill, 52, was killed after crashing into two homes in Mooresville. According to Fox 46 Charlotte, "Police say the single-vehicle collision happened around 4:30 p.m. on English Hills Drive near Mott Road. Investigation revealed Sherill ran off the roadway, hit two residences leaving behind ‘heavy structural damage,’ and was pronounced deceased at the scene." (Fox 46 Charlotte)
3. Join the North County Regional Library for an informational seminar covering Taxes In Retirement on Aug. 17 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. or Aug. 22 from 6 to 7 p.m. The seminar will cover up-to-date and comprehensive information regarding retirement taxation helping those who attend to develop a successful retirement tax strategy. Hope to see you there! (Patch)

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From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "We have to travel Highway 150 too, and we know it can be a hot mess. While we can't fix all the traffic issues, yesterday we were able to help out a little. A resident sent us this photo of two officers helping a stranded truck on Highway 150." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Please note that the bench and halo swings at Liberty Park have been temporarily removed for structural repairs. We hope to have them reinstalled by early September. We appreciate your patience and understanding." (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "School season is upon us! And with that comes all the added time (and stress) spent commuting to and from school for classes, clubs, and after-school activities. Are you wondering when the next time you get a night out will be? We can help! Register your children for Kids/Teens Night In hosted at the Selma Burke Recreation Center. We'll provide dinner, crafts, socialization, and, most importantly, FUN! Space is limited, so please make sure to register early." (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Adults are invited to join us on Aug. 15 and 22 at 11 a.m. at our Main Library for Memory Café. We are partnering with Anita Perry, CDP, Memory Care director of Terrabella of LKN for a comfortable, social gathering." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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• Taxes in Retirement Seminar on August 17th and 22nd at North County Regional Library (August 17)
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• As temperatures increase, so does roach activity! (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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