🌱Give To The Mooresville Giving Tree + Earnhardt Full-Time

Hey, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Mooresville Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including:

• The giving tree in Mooresville!
• The Earnhardt name is back full-time.
• Cops and animals!

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Heavy morning rain; cloudy. High: 47 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mooresville:

1. According to the Mooresville Tribune, "during December, Mooresville Public Library locations are collecting new hats, scarves and gloves for the Christian Mission and canned food for FeedNC. Donations can be hung on one of their giving trees, or the canned food can be placed in a box and put under the tree. Youth Services at the Main Library at 304 S. Main St. will have a diaper tree to collect diapers and wipes for the Iredell Partnership for Young Children pamper pantry. The West branch library is at 614 Brawley School Road." Please give if you can! (Mooresville Tribune)
2. The 2023 NASCAR season will mark the return of the Earnhardt name full-time. According to Beyond the Flag, "Jeffrey Earnhardt [is] set to compete in the Xfinity Series. Alpha Prime Racing recently confirmed two part-time drivers, Ryan Ellis and Sage Karam, for its No. 45 Chevrolet during 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. It has since announced a full-time driver of the No. 44 Chevrolet. Jeffrey Earnhardt is set to pilot that car throughout the 2023 season." Congratulations Jeffrey!! (Beyond the Flag)
3. According to the Mooresville Chamber of Commerce and the Mooresville Police Department Facebook page, "it’s time for another episode of Heroes at Lake Norman Humane! Officer Kerrick took a few minutes to pose with the loving Sprite (female bulldog mix) and majestic Opal (black and white cat). If you are interested in adopting these sweet babies or any other animals, stop by during Lake Norman Humane - LKNH's adoption hours of Tuesdays-Fridays 12-5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 12-3:30 p.m. at 2106 Charlotte Hwy. in Mooresville – no appointments necessary!" Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: "Mooresville Police Department" (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

Today in Mooresville:

• Celebrations Around the World, Grades 1, 3, 5 (12:00 AM)
• English II & Biology EOC Exams - Mooresville Senior High School (12:00 AM)
• MS Choral Concert - Pine Lake Preparatory (6:00 PM)
• Speaker Series: John Hart (6:03 PM)

From my notebook:

• Town of Mooresville NC: "Be an everyday hero & apply to be Mooresville Fire-Rescue's next firefighter! Details on requirements and how to apply below." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "The Popular Annual Finance Report, or PAFR, is now available on the Town website. This report breaks down the 2021-2022 fiscal year – including Town finances, what structures/buildings were added, highlights of community events, and ongoing capital projects. You can pick up a copy of the PAFR at Town Hall and other Town buildings as well as read it online
  https://mooresvillenc.gov/.../Finance/PAFR/2022%20PAFR.pdf." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Let's Kick-off the New Year with a Fireworks Spectacular! Stay updated on all the festivities by following Mooresville's 150th Celebration page!" (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: "Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont"Ready or not, here we come! GOTR GP is growing yet again this upcoming season by hosting our first ever season in GUILFORD COUNTY! Do you want to see GOTR at your school or a park near you? Reach out to lindsay.peiffer@girlsontherun.org and we'll help you get the ball rolling! (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Join other teen cosplay fans who want to make items, explore, and learn about cosplay on December 17 at 1 p.m. at our Main Branch." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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