🌱Bobby Compton N.C. Main St. Champion of 2022 + Pride Flag Criticized

Hello all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today. In today's issue, we'll touch on...

• Comments against the LGBTQ community.
• Congratulations Bobby Compton!
• When will the Chick-fil-A in Lake Norman Open?

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Here are the top three stories in Mooresville today:

1. In a 40-minute sermon he gave at the Trinity Baptist Church in Mooresville Sunday, North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson reportedly included comments against the LGBTQ community. According to WSOC CHarlotte, "Robinson criticized the Pride flag and pastors who accept LGBTQ members." (WSOC Charlotte)
2. There's been some hinting that the Lake Norman Chick-fil-A will open soon, after being closed for close to four months. Renovations that were completed during the closing include a new traffic pattern that will hopefully alleviate the back up problem at Rolling Hill Road-N.C. 150 intersection. New double drive-thru lanes and interior and exterior renovations are all part of the new, fresh look. Stay tuned for more information.(AOL)
3. Mooresville's Board of Commissioner member Bobby Compton has been named a N.C. Main Street Champion of 2022! Commissioner Compton has played a key role the Town of Mooresville for more than 40 years – from his role as firefighter, then Fire Marshal for Mooresville Fire-Rescue to serving as a commissioner since 2011. Compton is the Board’s liaison to the Mooresville Downtown Commission and helps ensure Mooresville’s Main Street remains a thriving place for businesses. Congratulations Bobby! (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)

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From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Our Officers and staff are dedicated to serving our community, helping those in need and keeping our residents and visitors safe! Three MPD Officers recently assisted an I-77 motorist who had an unexpected flat tire and was unable to full and was unable to fully exit the roadway. The motorist shared the story online and tagged MPD. To the motorist and daughter, it was our honor to help you make it to your destination safely!" (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "Our first delivery today in this new location was picked up by Steve and MaryAlice Gilbert from Food Lion River Highway." (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "From Local History & Archives at MPL: Did you know that Tina Stewart Fleming was the first female police officer in Mooresville in the early 1990s? She was also the first female officer in the town’s DARE program at local schools." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "Thank you Davidson College Presbyterian Church for your Easter basket donations!" (Feed NC via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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