🌱 Congratulations Kali Morton + Race Fans: Limited Edition Announced

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Mooresville Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll learn about...

• Race fans, there's a new, limited-edition item out, just for you.
• Congratulations Kali Morton.
• Get ready to rock.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and warm. High: 89 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories in Mooresville today:

1. Race fans, the limited-edition NASCAR Truck body of the No. 38 Ford F-150 NASCAR has been officially announced by ARRMA RC and Front Row Motorsports. According to SpeedwayMedia.com, "The body is a fully licensed replica of the ARRMA sponsored Front Row Motorsports truck to be driven by Zane Smith this weekend at the World Wide Technology (WWT) Raceway. Pre-orders are available now for the body that fits on the ARRMA 1/7 Infraction 6S BLX. You can pre-order on the link here: www.horizonhobby.com." (SpeedwayMedia.com)
2. Kali Morton was one of 56 players named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III All-America Team. A junior pitcher at Pfeiffer University, Morton is from Mooresville. Quite the athlete, she has amassed a number of accolades on the field including earning Third Team honors, registering 175 strikeouts on the season, being named league pitcher of the week three times, to the All-USA South First Team and to the USA South All-Tournament Team. She was also tabbed the NFCA National Pitcher of the Week on April 18 and was named an NFCA All-Region selection last week. In addition, according to the Mooresville Tribune, "Morton earned a pair of wins in the NCAA Division III Regional Tournament, helping the Falcons to a championship game appearance before falling to No. 20 Rowan." (Mooresville Tribune)
3. Mark your calendars for June 17, and get ready to Rock! This year's Rock the Park lineup is in celebration of Mooresville’s 150th Anniversary and is sure to get you grooving all summer long. The kick-off will be on June 17 with Craig Morgan at Liberty Park Reimagined. Hope to see you there! (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)

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Today in Mooresville:

• Summer Reading Kick-Off at the Mooresville Public Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Feed NC: "Please join us in thanking our Nurture Through Nature Sponsor, The Dale Jr. Foundation!" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Feed NC: " Tired of being stuck in a mundane daily grind? Spice up your mornings with our TEA-RRIFIC volunteer position at FeedNC! We need your magic touch, Mondays through Fridays from 8:45 to 11:15 a.m." (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "The Mooresville Golf Club has been nominated as the 'Best Golf Course' in Lake Norman. Join us in voting for them! To vote, visit the link in their post and scroll down to question No. 13. Thank you in advance!" (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Are you interested in a pre-need arrangement at the Willow Valley Cemetery? Our Cemetery staff can help you with everything you need to know about preplanning your funeral services. Visit https://www.mooresvillenc.gov/government/departme..." (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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