🌱Helping Families Buy Diapers + MGSD Remains A Strong District

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 84 Low: 65.

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Here are the top five stories today in Mooresville:

1. With inflation on the rise and the cost of goods everywhere going up, buying diapers is becoming increasingly difficult for many families. One organization in Iredell County is helping out. According to WSOC Charlotte, "the organization Pampered Pantry held a diaper drive this month, with help from several local businesses serving as drop-off locations. If you would like to help the organization provide for families in need, you can drop off diapers, wipes, children’s books, and financial donations at the following locations: Mooresville ICPYC Mooresville Office: 249 Williamson Rd., Suite 102 Keller Williams Realty: 118 Morlake Drive, Suite 100 Randy Marion Chevrolet Buick Cadillac: 220 W. Plaza Dr Statesville Easter Seals UCP NC: 619 Sullivan Rd. ICPYC: 734 Salisbury Rd. Peak Eye Care: 843 N Center St. Randy Marion Chevrolet Statesville: 601 Gaither Rd. Randy Marion Ford Lincoln: 1030 Gateway Crossing Drive." (WSOC Charlotte)
2. According to the Mooresville Tribune, "coastal recreational anglers can keep suing the state of North Carolina over accusations that government regulators have devastated near-shore fishing stocks in violation of the state constitution, the state Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday.
   The Coastal Conservation Association of North Carolina and more than 80 individuals sued the state in 2020, alleging it had failed its fiduciary duty to protect the state's fisheries from overfishing. Their complaint cited constitutional provisions giving people the right to hunt and fish and making it the state's policy “to conserve and protect its lands and waters for the benefit of all its citizenry.” The constitutional right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife was approved by voters in November 2018. The “conserve and protect” language cited in the lawsuit was added to the constitution in 1972." (Mooresville Tribune)
3. Mooresville Graded School District doing well. According to the Mooresville Tribune, "MSGD made overall gains in achievement as it tackles learning loss due to the pandemic. Out of 115 public school districts in North Carolina, MGD continues to be a strong district within the state: Ranked No. 1 for graduation rate (greater than 95%). Ranked No. 4 for grade five end-of-grade science test. Ranked No. 5 for grade three end-of-grade reading test. Ranked No. 8 for grade five end-of-grade math test. Ranked No. 16 overall for students testing proficient or advanced on state end-of-grade or end-of-course tests. The district’s overall composite score grew by 5.4% percent compared to 2021, and it made proficiency gains in 16 out of 18 tested areas." (Mooresville Tribune)

Today in Mooresville:

• Wacoal Fit for the Cure Event on September 7th at the Belk in Valley Hills Mall (9 a.m.)
• Volleyball v. Pine Lake - Mooresville Senior High School (4:30 p.m.)
• Men's Soccer v. East Rowan - Mooresville Senior High School (5:30 p.m.)
• 8th grade Wash., DC parent Meeting - Pine Lake Preparatory (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Visit Mooresville NC: "Announcing the new easy way to find things to do in Mooresville - the Mooresville Widget app! Find events, places to eat, new bars to try, and save them in the app so you won’t forget. Head over to our website." (Visit Mooresville NC via Instagram)
• Mooresville Police Department: "Ella says, "Whethers you use a key, a key fobs, or da cell phone apps, remember to LOCK YOUR VEHICLE, pleases and thanks you." Since January 1 2022, 93 vehicle breaking and entering incidences involving 157 vehicles have been reported." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Join us to celebrate the completion of an amazing renovation of our fields at Mazeppa Park!" (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "NC Works will be coming every second Tuesday of the month during the lunch hour to speak with our members about job searching, training opportunities, and employment opportunities." (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "We only have pies for you. Peach pies that is. Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop is supporting Feed NC during the month of September with each peach pie sold! Buy a peach pie and they will donate $1 back to our organization!" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Join us on Facebook Live on Monday, September 12 at 7 p.m. for virtual trivia! Prizes will be available for the winner. #mooresvillelibrary #libraryprograms #mooresvillenc #virtualprogram" (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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