🌱 Mooresville Native Deployed To Japan + More Racing This Weekend

Hello and happy Thursday. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening these days in Mooresville. Today we have these stories and more...

• Mooresville native,Airman Christopher Armstrong deployed to Japan.
• Looking for a new furry friend?
• More racing!

But first, today's weather:

Periods of sun. High: 78 Low: 47.

Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. A native of Mooresville, Airman Christopher Armstrong, is serving in the U.S. Navy as a member of a helicopter squadron forward deployed to Japan. Armstrong attended William Amos Hough High School. He graduated in 2017. According to the Mooresville Tribune, "Armstrong now serves in Japan as part of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces. These naval forces operate with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Service members in this region are part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, which has the largest area of responsibility in the world." Good luck Christopher!(Mooresville Tribune)
2. If you’re wanting to add a fluffy ball of love and affection to your household, you should check out these Mooresville area shelters for a pet you can take home. Millions of pets are given to animal pounds each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Of those, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Shelters often look after other animals in search of a permanent home as well, including pigs, birds and even horses. However, only half of all shelter animals — about 3.2 million — are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. 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 rounded up this week’s list of animals available for adoption near you. If you're a cat person, meet Babs, a Domestic Short Hair up for adoption. Or if dogs are more your thing, there are several great dogs available, too. (Mooresville Patch)
3. Get ready for the Solid Rock Carriers CARS Pro Late Model Tour, which will make a trip down to South Carolina for a 100-lap feature at Dillon Motor Speedway this weekend. For more information on the CARS Late Model Stock Tour and the CARS Pro Late Model Tour, visit www.carsracingtour.com. (Racing America)

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Today in Mooresville:

Thursday, June 8

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From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Last night, we celebrated the Mooresville Police Department’s 2023 Citizens Academy graduates! These residents have spent their Tuesday nights at our department since mid-March learning more about how MPD protects and serves our community." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Good morning from Liberty Park! Who else can’t wait for Liberty Park Reimagined on June 17?! Full event details are on the Mooresville's 150th Celebration page!" (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "Make a difference by giving your time! FeedNC is in need of volunteers for a variety of positions throughout the week. Whether you choose to volunteer once, once a week, or several times a month, we appreciate your time and generosity." (Feed NC via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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