🌱Bacteria In The Water Making Some Sick To Death + Free Popsicles

Hi all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town today, including:

• Free popsicles today! What could be better?
• Sean Letts Memorial this Friday.
• Bacteria in the water is making some people sick to death.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 86 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. Cool off with Destination Recreation at Liberty Park today, Aug. 1. Come for the Popsicle Party from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.! This is a free community event, and all are welcome to attend. Hope to see you there. (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
2. Sean Letts, who attended the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, is being remembered this Friday, Aug. 4, with the Sean Letts Memorial for the Hy-Tech Concrete Sportsman. Pit gates will open at 5 p.m. Grandstands open at 6 p.m. and racing will begin at 7:15 p.m. (Niagara Frontier Publications)
3. Death in the waters! North Carolina has seen three residents die in July from infections caused by Vibrio, a bacteria naturally found in warm seawater and brackish water. According to the Mooresville Tribune, "Of 47 Vibrio cases among North Carolina residents since 2019, eight have been fatal, health officials said. Vibrio infection[s] have increased in recent decades and the range of waters associated with infection has spread north due to increasing water temperatures, officials said." (Mooresville Tribune)
4. Beat the summer heat and take a dip in one of the state's most scenic swimming holes including the one right in your own backyard in Mooresville, Carrigan Farms. For the entire list that was compiled by the WXII12 Winston-Salem click here. Enjoy! (WXII12 Winston-Salem)

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• Feed NC: "As the size of our facility has grown, so has the need for more volunteers! We have so many openings to fit your schedule so why not donate your time to make a difference?" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Are you a Mooresville high schooler looking to make a difference in your community? Join the Mooresville Youth Council for one of two Interest Meeting information sessions this week! Aug. 1 | 6-7:30 p.m. | MPD Community Room,
  Aug. 3 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Town Hall (413 N. Main St., Mooresville) At the interest meeting, MYC members will introduce you to the mission, vision, and goals of the Mooresville Youth Council. You will have the opportunity to learn about our ongoing projects, past successes, and upcoming initiatives. The MYC team will be there to answer any questions you may have and guide you through the process of becoming an official member." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: "The Mooresville Chamber Podcast with Kayce Staehle of Consignment LKN https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mooresville-south-iredell-chamber-connection-07-24-23/id1627132222?i=1000622830771" (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: "Did you know a vehicle is stole every 32 seconds? Remember to lock your vehicle, even if you'll "only be just a minute!" #VehicleTheftPreventionMonth" (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. 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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