🌱 Lake Norman On TV + Race News Update + National Coffee Day

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening these days in town. Today's briefing includes updates on...

• Lake Norman weekend life.
• Race news!
• Get your favortie coffee ready for Friday.

But first, an exciting local announcement from our sponsor, Mooresville Realty:

Mooresville Realty is proud to partner with the Town of Mooresville all year for their 150th celebration.

And now, today's weather: Sunshine. High: 82 Low: 53.

Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. You can watch “A Weekend in Lake Norman” on Thursday at 9 p.m. on PBS NC. This episode will kick off the show's 21st season. (Subscription: Mooresville Tribune)
2. NASCAR Talladega results are in, and Ryan Blaney will advance to Playoffs Round of 8 by 0.012: In other race news, Spire Motorsports is moving into the building that housed Kyle Busch's truck team in Mooresville. (autoweek.com)
3. Rise and shine! Mark your calendars! Friday, Oct. 6 is National Coffee Day. How will you celebrate? Find out what coffee shops in the area are doing to celebrate. (Subscription: Mooresville Tribune)

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From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Please do not call 911 tomorrow when your cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs go off at 2:20 p.m. FEMA & FCC are conducting a nationwide emergency alert test." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: "Mooresville Police Department answered 5,737 calls for service in September 2023. These calls include a wide range of situations in which an officer is dispatched--wellness checks to crime reports to traffic crashes and more." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Middle school and high school students can enjoy a variety of afterschool activities in the meeting room at our West Branch on Oct. 10 and Oct. 17 at 3:30 p.m. during Mix It Up! Choices include LEGOs, puzzles, and card and board games." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning 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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