🌱Miles Atkins Is Not Seeking Re-Election + Road Resurfacing Project

Hey, everybody. It's Friday in Mooresville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community. In this issue, you'll get updates on:

• Miles Atkins is not running for re-election.
• A family of racers.
• Road resurfacing project starting soon.

But first, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 92 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. For the past 12 years, Miles Atkins has been the mayor of Mooresville however, his name will not be on the ballot come November. He has announced that he will not be seeking re-election. (Fox 46 Charlotte)
2. Racing cars is in their blood. Race fans everywhere know the Earnhardt name and Mooresville's own Jeffrey Earnhardt, who is keeping the family's famous love for racing going. According to Dominique Clare, "He is Dale Earnhardt Jr’s first cousin once removed. He is a professional American stock car racing driver who competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series." (Dominique Clare)
3. The Streets Resurfacing Project is set to begin the week of July 10. According to the Town of Mooresville's Facebook page, "The project consists of applying crack seal, removing striping (eradication), and micro-surfacing. Crack seal and strip removal is scheduled for July 10-21, weather permitting." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)

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From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "The Town of Mooresville is a Vision Zero community with a goal of eliminating all deadly and serious injury crashes on our roads. During Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month, the Vision Zero Taskforce joins forces with Mooresville Police Department to encourage everyone to join the initiative by putting down the distractions, sharing the road, and remaining vigilant when driving." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "We have another job opening! The Town of Mooresville is hiring a Civil Engineer I." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Local History of Mooresville NC: "From Local History & Archives at MPL: Today, Friday, July 7, at 3:45 p.m., 'Black Mooresville: The Untold Story' will be screened at the Charlotte Black Film Festival (CBFF)! The festival is being held July 6 - 9 at University Hilton Place." (Local History of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Are you interested in learning tennis basics or improving your current skills? Have a little one you want to introduce tennis to? Check out the many tennis lessons and tennis camps offered through Mooresville Parks and Recreation!" (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Karena Garrity

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