🌱NASCAR Driver Cody Ware Arrested + Looking For A New Job?

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Mooresville Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community today. In today's issue of the newsletter, we have these stories and more...

• Cody Shane Ware arrested!
• Tennis courts resurfacing project!
• Looking for a new job?

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Here are the top three stories in Mooresville today:

1. Twenty-seven-year-old NASCAR driver, Cody Shane Ware was arrested on assault charges and has been suspended from racing. According to WGHP Fox8 Greensboro, "[Ware] was arrested on assault and strangulation charges this month out of Mooresville, according to NASCAR officials and the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. The aggravated assault was reported at 10:39 p.m. on Monday, April 3, at a residence located in the 2200 block of Brawley School Road in Mooresville, the incident report states. Although the alleged crime occurred on April 3, online records show Ware wasn’t booked into jail on charges until one week later on April 10.The charges listed were assault by strangulation – inflicting serious injury and assault on a female. The total bond was listed at $3,000."(WGHP FOX8 Greensboro)
2. Tennis anyone? The Mooresville Parks & Recreation Department wants residents to know that the tennis courts at Bellingham Park are set to be resurfaced starting April 17. The courts will be closed two weeks while this project is being completed. The courts are scheduled to reopen May 1st! (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
3. Businesses across the Mooresville area are searching to fill openings on their staff, and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings listed within the past week. Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time or temporary work, plenty of employers in the Mooresville and environs are hiring. Here are the newest jobs available in the region, as compiled by Patch and ZipRecruiter. Click any job listing below for more information, or to apply. (Mooresville Patch)

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From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Mooresville Police Department is thankful for our Telecommunicators, who are the first people you speak to when you call for help. This week is Public Safety Telecommunications Week – a week-long celebration to highlight their dedication to our community and saving lives. Interested in becoming a MPD Telecommunicator? Apply online at MooresvilleNC.gov/HR." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Selma Burke Recreation Center transforms into Earth Day on April 22 with free family-fun activities and games! The Town of Mooresville’s events are focused on the environment." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: " The playground resurfacing project at Academy Street Park will begin at noon today, Tuesday, April 11. We will update you as work progresses and completion is anticipated. Thank you" (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Karena Garrity

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