🌱Changes Are Coming To The DMV Soon + Have Fun Racing This Weekend

Hey, friends. It's Wednesday in Mooresville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Hope you all have a great day. Today we'll cover...

• Changes at the DMV.
• Weekend racing fun!
• Mooresville Board of Commissioners briefing on Friday.

But first, today's weather:

A shower in the a.m.; cloudy. High: 63 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. There are changes coming to DMV's throughout North Carolina including; appointment scheduling, office hours, and technology. The goal of these changes is to expand walk-in availability at the over 115 offices across the state. Officially starting on May 1, appointments will be restricted to morning hours only through 11 a.m.. After 12 p.m. services will be on a walk-in basis only. (BladenOnline.com)
2. Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Why not get racing Friday, February 17 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at The Pit Indoor Karting at 346 E. Plaza Dr, It's the “QCCC 500” A Go Karting Event! Showcase your driving skills and demonstrate your racing prowess against our fellow members. Ladies are encouraged to participate. No prior skills are required. Prizes and trophies will be awarded. There will be an 8 lap warm-up segment, followed by a 10-lap time trial to qualify for the 12 lap finals. The cost is $57 per person. Hope to see you there! (Queen City Corvette.com)
3. A notice from the Town of Mooresville that the Board of Commissioners will hold an Agenda Briefing virtually beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, February 17. The livestream can be viewed by visiting mooresvillenc.gov/live The purpose of these meetings is to provide the Board of Commissioners with an opportunity to address town staff and ask questions regarding agenda items and presentations that will be heard during the Regular Meetings, held on the first and third Mondays of each month. Such items will include public presentations, consent agenda items and regular agenda items. The Monday, February 20 meeting will be held in person at 6 p.m. at Mooresville Town Hall and simultaneously livestreamed. The public is invited to attend. (Town of Mooresville)

Today in Mooresville:

• Sibling Lottery - Pine Lake Preparatory (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Public Library: "Join other teen cosplay fans who want to make items, explore, and learn about cosplay on February 18 at 1 p.m. at our Main Branch." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: "Teen dating violence is common, with about one in 12 high school students experiencing physical dating violence. Female students experienced higher rates of physical and sexual dating violence than male students. February is Teen Dating Violence Month." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: "Interested in becoming a Police Officer? You can apply in person at the Town of Mooresville’s pop-up job fair on February 17 at the Goodwill Career Center (124 4th Crescent Place, Statesville) from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Karena Garrity

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