🌱 Father Dies In Home Explosion + Apple Picking Season Coming Up

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Mooresville Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in the community today, including...

• Home explosion takes father's life.
• It's almost apple-picking time.
• After-school program offered.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and humid. High: 92 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories in Mooresville today:

1. The home explosion that took place early Tuesday morning in Mooresville, took the life of 61-year-old Robert M. Farley, the father of Tennessee Titans defensive back Caleb Farley. According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, "Gas must have accumulated over a long period of time and likely found its way to an ignition source, which caused the explosion. The blast, [has been] ruled accidental. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
2. Fall is right around the corner which means it's apple picking time at Carrigan Farms. The autumn activity begins Sept. 5. Mark your calendars and gather friends and family. (Subscription: Mooresville Tribune)
3. If you are looking for an extra hand with the kiddos after school, the Mooresville Park and Recreation Department is offering its Afterschool Program. According to a recent post on the Mooresville Parks and Recreation Facebook page, "[The after-school program] is a great way for your children to unwind after a long day of school. We offer a variety of recreational activities, as well as homework help and a healthy snack. We also provide school pick-up from Park View Elementary (Selma Burke and Winnie Hooper Afterschool programs) and Rocky River Elementary (War Memorial afterschool program)." (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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Today in Mooresville:

Thursday, August 24

• Homeschool Hub: Not-Back-to-School Event (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Town of Mooresville NC: "The Town of Mooresville joins MFR in praying for the family and friends of those involved in the house explosion this week." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: "Join us for Cone with a Cop in the front parking lot of Mooresville Police Department (2847 Charlotte Highway) on Saturday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No speeches, no agendas, just a chance to enjoy a cool treat and conversation." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "He’s got jokes, but he’s even better at coordinating our loyal and hardworking volunteers…meet Paul Mihelich! Join him all over FeedNC as a volunteer, by clicking this link…https://www.feednc.org/iwanttovolunteer" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "ATTEND OUR OPEN HOUSE TODAY! The Town’s new Building Permitting & Inspections Department is holding an open house from 10 a.m.–2p.m. at One Mooresville Center (750 W. Iredell Ave.)." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "We'd like to invite children and their families to join us for Time for Tots and Movers & Shakers! Our program times for the Main Branch have changed, so please check the dates below before joining us!" (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "College applications will open soon! Teens can get a bit of help this year with our College and Scholarship Essay Assistance program! This program will give teens an opportunity to submit either a college application essay or scholarship." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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