🌱MPD Detectives Get Promotions + Lights Of Love Today!

Hello, neighbors. Karena Garrity here with your fresh copy of the Mooresville Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll learn about...

• MPD detectives get promotions!
• Lights of Love happening today!
• More houses on the market!

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower; warmer. High: 65 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mooresville:

1. "Congratulations to Mooresville Police Department Detectives Dyvig and Saladino on their promotions, and happy retirement to Mooresville Fire-Rescue Senior Firefighter Clingenpeel! Thank you all for how you have served and how you continue to serve our community!" (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
2. Don't forget that today is "Lights of Love in Mooresville." "Lights of Love is an annual, free community gathering hosted by the Iredell Health Foundation to honor a caregiver or in memory of a loved one. Proceeds from this event fund the Cancer Patient Support Fund. Did you know cancer has been the leading cause of death in Iredell County for over a decade? Almost everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer. To support those fighting, remember lives lost, and celebrate battles won, the Iredell Health Foundation is hosting its first Lights of Love, benefitting the Cancer Patient Support Fund for Iredell Health System. This event is a free community gathering to honor a caregiver or a loved one. Proceeds from Lights of Love will assist anyone undergoing treatment and needing help with transportation, lodging, support group activities, and/or discretionary support. There will be two Lights of Love events, one in Mooresville and one in Statesville. Lights of Love in Mooresville Lights of Love in Mooresville will take place from 6 – 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Iredell Mooresville (653 Bluefield Road). The event will feature music, refreshments, Tree of Love lighting, pictures with Santa, and other children’s activities. The event in Statesville will occur the following day on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 6 – 8 p.m., at Iredell Memorial Hospital (557 Brookdale Drive). Lights of Love in Statesville will feature music, refreshments, and the Tree of Love lighting. Both programs will include a cancer survivor speaker and an honorary family that will “light-up” the Mooresville and Statesville campuses." (Iredell Health.corg)
3. The local real estate scene is never boring, and there are a variety of homes to choose from these days. Let Patch be your go-to source for listings and upcoming open houses in the Mooresville area. Keep reading to see what's been listed in your area, along with any open houses being held in the near future. Want more photos and details? You can click on any property to learn more.Mooresville Area Real Estate Roundup (Mooresville Patch)

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Today in Mooresville:

• Mooresville Downtown Commission Meeting (12:00 AM)
• School Improvement Team Meeting - Mooresville Senior High School (3:00 PM)
• Chorus Concerts - Pine Lake Preparatory (6:00 PM)
• Environmental Protection Commission - Town of Mooresville (6:30 PM)
• Wrestling v. Hickory Ridge - Mooresville Senior High School (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Public Library: "Preschool STEAM was super cool this month with plenty of fun snow themed activities! After reading a book about snow, kids got the opportunity to participate in a snowflake dance, create a snowstorm in a jar, and play in several winter themed centers." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Thank you to everyone who came out and made the Grand Reopening of Mooresville’s renovated Skate Park a huge success! #grandreopening #mooresvilleskatepark #mooresvilleparksandrec #skateboard #skateboarders #mooresvillenc #funthingstodo." (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: "A melodic reminder to lock your car. Shoutout to LaGrange Police for their sweet, sweet harmonies that we won't even attempt to recreate." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Join us on Facebook Live on Monday, December 12 at 7 p.m. for virtual trivia! Prizes will be available for the winner." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: "Business and Income Tax Seminars https://www.ncdor.gov/business-and-income-tax-seminars" (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: "Wednesday, December 14, 10 AM – 11 AM Cannabis Cultivators Ribbon Cutting" (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a native of Connecticut, who currently resides in the Tri-Town community of Chester, Deep River and Essex. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town 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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