🌱 This Could Be The Hottest Weekend Of 2023 + Small Plane Crash

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• Plane crash results in minor injuries.
• Good luck Kyle Larson.
• It's going to be HOT!

But first, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 95 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. On Thursday afternoon, two people were taken to Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville following a plane crash involving a small passenger plane in Catawba County. The pilot and passenger reportedly had minor injuries. (WRAL News)
2. Mooresville resident and NASCAR driver Kyle Larson is going for his second Richmond Raceway win of 2023 on Sunday. According to SpeedwayMedia.com, "The 30-year-old driver has earned two wins, four top-five finishes and eight top-10s in 17 NASCAR Cup Series starts at the Virginia short track. Over the last three Richmond races, Larson has posted the second-most laps run inside the top five (622) behind only teammate William Byron (648)." (SpeedwayMedia.com)
3. Get ready for a very hot weekend. Reportedly the heat index will be well over 100 degrees and temperatures are expected to be the hottest they have been for all of 2023. Stay hydrated and stay cool! (WCNC.com)

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Today in Mooresville:

Friday, July 28

• Mavis Tires & Brakes Brings Convenience and Affordable Service to Salisbury (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "It’s hot. And let’s face it, no one REALLY wants to be running outside. Even though our uniforms are a poly/cotton/rayon blend (not the classic polyester, phew! They’re still not super breathable." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: "We saw this while out on patrol today! Randy Marion Chevrolet Buick Cadillac Randy Marion Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Randy Marion Buick GMC." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "Mooresville Fire and Rescue came to FeedNC Tuesday morning and helped us unload all the rescued food! They really are Firemen in the sense that they asked if we needed help; the answer was YES and they came right away for a couple of hours." (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Summer Reading is coming to a close, but it isn't over yet! Patrons of all ages still have until Aug. 5 to log their summer reading on beanstack for the opportunity to earn prizes." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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