🌱 Have A Cone With A Cop Event + Paint A Happy Harvest

Hello all! I'm here right on time with your Saturday edition of the Mooresville Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Today we'll cover these stories and more:

• Watch out for railroad crossing closures.
• Have a cone with a cop.
• Paint your own happy harvest.

But first, today's weather: Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 84 Low: 58.

Here are the top stories in Mooresville today:

1. Take note residents! The town of Mooresville has announced that there will be upcoming Railroad Crossing closures and detours. On Sept. 11 and 12, Norfolk Southern will close the crossing at Iredell Avenue and N. Broad Street to perform needed updates on equipment. Once this work is complete, work at Norfolk Southern will begin at the W. Wilson Avenue crossing, between N. Broad and N. Main streets. The entire project is expected to be completed by Sept. 13, weather permitting. There will be detours in place during this work so plan accordingly. (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
2. Would you like to get the know the police officers at the Mooresville Police Department better? You're in luck! There is a Cone with Cop event happening on Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the front parking lot of the Mooresville Police Department (2847 Charlotte Highway). This is a great opportunity to enjoy a sweet treat and get to know the cops who work to keep your neighborhoods safe. Hope to see you there! (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
3. Get into the fall spirit and paint your own "Happy Harvest" scene at the Paint & Sip event at Mooresville Arts! This fun event will be held on Sept. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be wine and light refreshments. Click here for more information and to sign up. (Mooresville Arts)

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From my notebook:

• Feed NC: " Today marks Reed Vought, FeedNC’s operations director’s, last day with us! Please join us thanking him for all his years of service, hard work, organization, and support for this organization." (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "We've partnered with the South Iredell Senior Center to bring adults ages 60+ a fun game of Bingo on Sept. 7 at 11 a.m. at West Branch! West Branch | 614 Brawley School Road, Mooresville." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "Please note, Feed NC will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, in honor of the Labor Day holiday. We will open for regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 5." (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Help turn Mooresville into a vibrant piece of art by joining the Town of Mooresville’s Public Arts Committee! We are seeking passionate people with a desire to bring public art to the town for all to enjoy. " (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)

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