🌱Dr. Jason Gardner New Superintendent + Street Repaving Project

Morning, neighbors! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Mooresville Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town...

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Partly sunny and humid. High: 91 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories in Mooresville today:

1. Dr. Jason Gardner has been named the new superintendent of the Mooresville Graded School District by the Board of Education. The current interim superintendent of the Rowan-Salisbury Schools, Gardner will reportedly start his new position as soon as he is released from his current district. According to the Mooresville Tribune, "Gardner has enjoyed a long and very successful career in public education spanning more than 20 years in North Carolina. He has worked as a chief academic officer and executive director of elementary education at the Rowan-Salisbury Schools over the last six years, Gardner has played a pivotal role in helping RSS substantially improve the number of schools meeting or exceeding growth. Prior to joining RSS, Gardner spent a total of four years as a principal and assistant principal in MGSD. In addition, he previously served as a teacher and assistant principal in the Iredell-Statesville Schools. Gardner began his career in 2002 as a teacher in the Gaston County Schools. In addition to his K-12 experience, he has also worked as an adjunct professor at Catawba College and Wingate University."(Mooresville Tribune)
2. Looking for a job? Businesses across the Mooresville area are looking for new employees, and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings added within the past week. Looking for full-time or part-time work? Here's our weekly roundup of recently posted jobs in the Mooresville region, as powered by ZipRecruiter, to help in your job hunt. Check out the job listings for more information, or to apply. (Mooresville Patch)
3. Heads up residents! According to a Facebook post from the Town of Mooresville, the town will be re-paving streets in the Reed Creek Subdivision and Dry Dock Loop area during the weeks of July 12 and July 18. The Town’s paving contractor will be on-site throughout the weeks paving and directing traffic. During this time, please be mindful of the construction activities throughout the area. Please ensure vehicles are parked off the streets during re-paving.(Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)

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Today in Mooresville:

• Taxes in Retirement Seminar (6 p.m.)
• Upper Campus Information Session - Langtree Charter Academy (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "MPD Officer Benjamin Kuzmunich is dedicated to making his community a better place, one interaction at a time. Officer Kuzmunich studied Criminal Justice at Jamestown Community College and has been with MPD since August 2020." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mitchell Community College: Join us today at 6 p.m. for a virtual enrollment information session! This session will provide an overview of academic programs, enrollment steps and student resources and supports. Come with your questions. Visit mitchellcc.edu/events to register. (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Casa de Montecristo Mooresville: Low Country Boil with Drew Estate Cigars July 16! Live music on the patio! Tickets on sale now!" (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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