🌱Mooresville Police Warn About Scam! + Congrats Downtown Commission!

Hello, hello! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with the most important things happening in town today. Today's briefing includes updates on:

• Scam alert!
• Congratulations Mooresville Downtown Commission!
• Spring Fling Car Show!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 85 Low: 59.

Here are the top stories in Mooresville today:

1. The Mooresville Police Department has become aware of another scam! The MPD has been alerted to a series of scam calls currently affecting residents. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a Mooresville Police Department officer who says a warrant will be issued for your arrest if you do not pay X amount of dollars, please do not provide any payment. This is a SCAM, and the caller is in no way associated with MPD. (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
2. For the second year in a row, The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) a 501(c)(4) organization has been designated as a Nationally Accredited Main Street America program. According to Iredell Free News, " N.C. Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders said,“Our local Main Street programs help drive North Carolina’s economy by working with Commerce’s community developers to increase the economic vitality of their downtown districts, helping attract new jobs, more small businesses, and additional investment across the state.”' Congratulations MDC! (Iredell Free News)
3. Mark your calendars! The Spring Fling Car show presented by the Mooresville Lion's Club will be held on June 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Feed NC's new location at 2456 Charlotte Highway in Mooresville. Advanced registration is $20, registration the day of will be $25. (Mooresville Lions Club via Facebook)

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Today in Mooresville:

Saturday, June 10

• Your Home Matters (11:00 AM)
• Mind, Body & Soul EXPO (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Ella says, “I is saying it agains for da peoples in da back… In da car is NO PLACE to practice STAY!” Great reminder, Ella! NEVER leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle. It only takes a few minutes—especially in this heat!" (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: "Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Thursday June 15th @ 5pm!" (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "We need volunteers on June 17th. This will be one of the Town's biggest celebrations, and we need all hands on deck to help make this a fantastic and successful event!" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "Wanting to help children? We’re asking for a donation of crayons to allow our tiny guests the opportunity to express their creativity while visiting Donoghue’s Open Door! Click the link below to purchase and give the gift of fun!" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "School-age children and their families are invited to come learn what they can do to help keep Mooresville and our planet clean on June 15 at 2 p.m. at our Main Library. " (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll see you around!

— Karena Garrity

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