🌱MPD Dog Whisperer + Animal Rescue Takes Dog Left On Side Of Road

Hello again, everybody! It's Sunday in Mooresville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community today. Because community news matters!I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; warmer. High: 81 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. According to the Mooresville Police Department Facebook post, "Mooresville Police Department can serve our community through the support of many individuals who may not currently wear a uniform. One of these individuals is Leigh Walther. One of the first things you’ll notice about Leigh Walther is that she loves dogs. LOVES them. Around MPD, she’s known as Aunt Leigh or Leigh the K9 Whisperer. As the wife of Sergeant Dan Walther who leads MPD’s School Resource Officer team and is a K9 handler for K9 Bella, the Walthers are often called on to dog sit for MPD K9s while their handlers are out of town.Walther is not only a Blue Line Spouse, but she is also a former police officer of 10 years. She currently serves as a full-time special investigator for a large insurance company. Thank you, Leigh Walther, for all you do! MPD is lucky to call you a Blue Line Spouse, Aunt Leigh, and a member of our community!" (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
2. Mooresville's Piedmont Animal Rescue has taken an injured dog that was left on the side of the road into its program and will be overseeing its recovery. According to a Statesville Record & Landmark article, "the dog's owner, Bethany Marie Beaver, 21, is facing a felony animal cruelty charge. She was issued a $15,000 bond. The charge against Beaver comes about a week after the dog was found near Abington Road and Valley View Circle. The dog was suffering from a laceration. A tip led to Beaver’s arrest, according to a news release from Caldwell County. The injury was described as severe but Caldwell County authorities said the dog is expected to fully recover following surgery." (Statesville Record & Landmark)
3. A new electronics repair shop, Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions™, has opened in Mooresville at 124 Argus Lane in the The Village at Byers Creek. According to PR Newswire, "the store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics, from smartphones, tablets and computers to game consoles, smart speakers, drones and more. The company's repair experts have fixed millions of devices and can help with most any tech mishap, and many basic repairs can be completed in 45 minutes or less. The store is locally owned by Larkin Hawkins and Casey Higgins. This will be Hawkins first location, while Higgins owns additional locations in Concord and Huntersville." (PR Newswire)

Today in Mooresville:

• Saenchai Seminar - Lake Norman Muay Thai (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Public Library: "Transparent Language Online provides a fun, effective and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking to build their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in a foreign language. Combining robust courses, supplemental vocabulary, extensive grammar resources and mobile apps, Transparent Language Online has over 110 languages to choose from, including English for speakers of over 30 languages, there is something for every learner. You can access this resource for free through the Mooresville Public Library at www.nclive.org/transparentlanguage" (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Midway Lake: "We will be having our 4th Annual Fall Festival on Saturday September 17. Admission is $5 per person. Kids 13 and under are free or a donation of canned goods. At 2 p.m. Christian music artist Andy Cherry will be singing. All proceeds will benefit the Community Chest Food Pantry. There will be music, crafts, cake walk, games, 50/50 raffle, silent auction and fun for all ages. If you would like to set up a vendor booth please call Pastor Jonathan Smith at 704-997-8777. We are located at 274 Langtree Rd Mooresville" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brook Glen: "Free adoptions!! - Iredell county animal control this weekend! Please don’t let these babies be put down!!!!" (Nextdoor)

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— Karena Garrity

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