🌱MGSD Job Openings + New # 68 Brandbilt Chevrolet Driver + Crime Map

Hey, neighbors. It's Sunday in Mooresville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 83 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories in Mooresville today:

1. Racing news! According to Speed Sports, "Kris Wright will become the new driver of the # 68 Brandbilt Chevrolet beginning next weekend in the NASCAR Xfinity series event. Wright joins BMS with experience in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with 34 starts, 17 ARCA Menards Series starts, and seven NASCAR Xfinity Series starts between 2020 and 2022." (SPEED SPORT)
2. Looking for a job? There are several openings available with the Mooresville Graded School District. According to Iredell Free News, "the MGSD is both nationally and internationally recognized as a premier public school district ranking as one of the top 10 districts out of 115 local education agencies in the State of North Carolina for overall student achievement in K-12th grades. MGSD is known for reforming and revitalizing public education through digital conversion efforts where every child and every teacher utilize technology to enhance teaching and learning in K-12th grade at both home and school." There are licensed and classified positions available. View All Openings HERE." (Iredell Free News)
3. Do you like to keep up to date about crime stats in our community? Here is a great way to get all the information you need in one place. LexisNexis has an interactive Community Crime Map. You can search by address, time frame, type of crime and more! Check it out at communitycrimemap.com. " (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Public Library: "One of our teen volunteers made these digital posters to promote reading!" (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "Feed NC has the most incredible, hard working and loyal volunteers! We are blessed to have you and honored to work along side you!" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mount Ulla: "Our buddy is still missing. - We are located off 150 near lazy 5 ranch. Please if you see him message me on here or call 704-876-5344!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Point: "Pet Fair at Petco Mooresville today! (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Carolwoods: "Seeking Good loving home for Sunny, an 8-year-old male cat. He's very very sweet and loving and is indoor/outdoor and litter box trained. He doesn't last long outside on real hot days. He does know his name and he loves cat treats!" (Nextdoor)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Karena Garrity

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