🌱 It's Going To Be A Chilly Weekend! + ‘Blazing’ Race Team

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Mooresville Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now, including...

• A chill is in the air!
• Pets in need of homes this holiday season!
• A "blazing" race team!

But first, today's weather:

Morning rain; cloudy, chilly. High: 42 Low: 20.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mooresville:

1. It's going to be a cold weekend! According to a Facebook post from the Town of Mooresville, "this Christmas is expected to be one of the coldest we’ve seen in North Carolina in decades! And while Santa and his elves are used to this weather, the pipes at our homes are not! The Mooresville Public Utilities Department wants to make sure you know how to prevent frozen pipes. Click this story for prevention tips and what to do if your pipes freeze: https://www.mooresvillenc.gov/news_detail_T4_R71.php. Note: The Mooresville Public Utilities Department has staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist with water or sewer emergencies. Call 704-664-4278 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. After hours or on holidays/weekends, call 704-664-3311. Please note that Town offices will be closed December 23 and 26." Stay safe and warm this holiday season! (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
2. Want to add a shaggy ball of four-legged love and affection to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Maybe it's the right time to adopt a pet! Many pound animals are still looking for their forever home and shelters are still working to place pets with families. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Mooresville area — are still waiting for their forever homes. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week’s list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you’re looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. (Mooresville Patch)
3. According to jrmracing.com, "JR Motorsports' Late Model team has been on fire the last several seasons, and its performance in 2022 was nothing short of blazing. Carson Kvapil, Josh Berry and team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. combined to win eight races in 27 starts, notching 23 top-five and 27 top-10 finishes from February to November. Kvapil, in his first full season as driver of the No. 8 iRacing Chevrolet, impressed from the start. In three starts at the end of the 2021 season, the 19-year-old got a jump on 2022 by finishing fourth, third and second in the big season-ending events at Florence (S.C.) Motor Speedway, Hickory (N.C.) Motor Speedway and again at Florence. The second-generation star was the logical successor to Berry and the late-season starts served as a springboard for his championship-winning tour in 2022." (jrmracing.com)

Today in Mooresville:

• Winter Break - Mooresville Senior High School (12:00 AM)
• Wrestling-EB Memorial - Mooresville Senior High School (12:00 AM)
• Beautification Committee - Town of Mooresville (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Thank you Rodney Parker for being a kind citizen of Mooresville! He has been donating bikes for 18 years." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: "Santa had a special mission today! When Santa heard our pal Vinny--who has been a big supporter of local first responders this year--wasn't able to make it to the recent Breakfast with Santa event, Santa enlisted the help of MPD to make a quick visit to Vinny's house before he heads back to the North Pole. To say Vinny was surprised is an understatement! Merry Christmas to Vinny, family, and friends! We wish you and everyone a happy and SAFE holiday season! " (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "DISPOSAL OF LIVE CHRISTMAS TREES Christmas trees are collected at the curb on normal yard waste days, typically the day after garbage collection. All tinsel, ornaments and tree bases MUST be removed prior to placing the tree at the curb...." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Thank you so much to John Hart for being an excellent final speaker for our Fall Speaker Series! We'd also like to thank everyone who joined us for any of our three fall speakers. Although this series is over, we have plenty to look forw..." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Both Mooresville Public Library locations will be closed from December 23-26 for Christmas. We hope everyone has a lovely holiday. #mooresvillenc #mooresvillelibrary" (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: "Lake Norman Regional Medical Center" (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: "Mooresville Police Department" (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: "New Things is at New Things" (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: "Iredell-Statesville Schools" (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: "Clean Eatz (Mooresville NC)" (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: "Hospice of Iredell County" (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Karena Garrity

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