🌱 Impaired Driver Kills One On Interstate 77 + Congratulations MPD

Hello there, Mooresville. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In this issue, you'll find news about...

• Bands, Brews & BBQ Festival in downtown Mooresville.
• Deadly crash on Interstate 77.
• Congratulations MPD!

But first, today's weather: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 78 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. Mark your calendars for now for the September celebration of Bands, Brews & BBQ Festival in downtown Mooresville. The event will be held on Sept. 16, at 215 N Main St., Mooresville, from 4 to 9 p.m. Hope to see you there! (Mooresville 150.com)
2. A deadly crash occurred on Tuesday night on Interstate 77 near Mooresville. Police said a Ford F150 driven by Bret Edward Shove, 48, of Wilkesboro did not reduce its speed enough near Exit 33 and struck the broken down 2016 Toyota Scion of Misty Leigh Shook, 47, that was stopped in the HOV lane. Shook was reportedly pronounced dead at the scene and Shove was charged with driving while impaired. (Subscription: Mooresville Tribune)
3. Congratulations to the Mooresville Police Department, which according to the Mooresville Tribune, "was awarded national accreditation on July 29, by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in the Communication program." Great job MPD! (Subscription: Mooresville Tribune)

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Today in Mooresville:

Thursday, August 3

• Professional Women's Network Meeting (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Yesterday, our K9 teams had a very special visitor during their training. Mitchell — in his junior officer outfit — got to see several of our K9s in action with obedience and bite work demonstrations. " (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "The Town of Mooresville is hiring! Check out our current job openings and apply online at MooresvilleNC.gov/HR Available Positions." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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