🌱Elizabeth Hamilton Of Mooresville Is Missing + Race Car Driver Dies

Hello, friends. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Mooresville Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

Warm with partial sunshine. High: 94 Low: 74.

Here are the top three stories in Mooresville today:

1. Twenty-five-year-old Mooresville resident Dylan Joseph Powell died in an accident that occurred on Tuesday night, when his car ran off Faith Road and struck several trees, the Mooresville Police Department said in a news release. He was the only one in the car. According to the Mooresville Tribune, "based on evidence collected at the scene, it appears that speed and possible impairment contributed to the accident, the police department reported. The investigation is ongoing. Officers are examining evidence recovered at the scene and awaiting toxicology reports for the driver." (Mooresville Tribune)
2. Have you seen 19-year-old Elizabeth Lynn Hamilton of Mooresville? According to a wsoctv.com article, she is missing and the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help to find her. She was last seen leaving her mom’s house Wednesday night and reported missing on Thursday morning. The concern is high since Hamilton left her cellphone and wallet, which had her ID and debit cards. She also didn’t take her medications and other personal items, the sheriff said. Hamilton is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes." If you see her please call the police immediately. (wsoctv.com)
3. In case you hadn't heard, former NASCAR driver and three-time US Auto Club national champion driver Bobby East, died earlier this month. He was reportedly stabbed to death at a Southern California gas station. He was 37. According to the Mooresville Tribune and AP article, the Westminster Police Department issued a statement identifying Robert John East of San Dimas as the person stabbed in the chest at a 76 gas station. The statement said the stabbing suspect, Trent William Millsap, was shot and killed in Anaheim as officers tried to arrest him. Police say they have no motive for the stabbing and the investigation into both deaths is ongoing. (Mooresville Tribune)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Public Library: "Are you an adult who already speaks French but would like to practice and meet other people interested in speaking French and French culture? Join us on the 4th Thursday of each month for our French Conversation Group!" (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Harris Village: "Found dog - golden retriever - Does anyone recognize this sweet girl? We found her sitting along the side of Presbyterian road last night around 8:30pm. No collar, but she is microchipped…so we’ve confirmed her name. Unfortunately, he..." (Nextdoor)
• Iredell Health System Opportunities: Looking for a job and a great place to work? Our team is hiring! Click the link below to view all of our available positions. http://ow.ly/SvgI50JZswy (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Communications Team, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission: "Wildlife Commission to Host Introduction to Falconry Workshop. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will host an Introduction to Falconry Workshop sponsored by the North American Falconers Association and The North Carolina Falconers Guild on Aug. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its headquarters located at 1751 Varsity Dr. Raleigh, NC. " (Nextdoor)

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