🌱Natural Gas Leak Caused Deadly Explosion + Gunman Arrested & Charged

Hello all. I'm back with your new copy of the Mooresville Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Get ready for a good time.
• Natural gas leak, cause of explosion.
• Gunman arrested.

But first, today's weather: Some wind and rain. High: 83 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Mooresville today:

1. As part of Mooresville's 150th Celebration, a special Meet and Greet experience has been arranged with the U.S. Olympic Bobsled Team. The event will take place at the Bands, Brews & BBQ Festival Presented by DeBotech, Inc. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 16, from 4-9 p.m. These incredible, elite, athletes represent Team USA, and this is your chance to meet them and learn how Mooresville is an integral part of bobsled racing. (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
2. It has reportedly been determined that the cause of the deadly house explosion that killed NFL star Caleb Farley's father, was a natural gas leak. According to The Killeen Daily Herald, "The fire marshal’s office said Tuesday the point of origin for the explosion remains unknown but is believed to have started in a bedroom. The explosion was also described as an accident and foul play is not suspected." (The Killeen Daily Herald)
3. Thirty-four-year-old Tailei Qi was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder after he walked into a classroom building at the University of North Carolina on Monday and allegedly shot his faculty adviser and left. According to the Mooresville Tribune, "The attack paralyzed [the] campus. Chapel Hill police arrested Qi without force in a residential neighborhood near campus within two hours of the attack, UNC Police Chief Brian James said at a news conference." (Subscription: Mooresville Tribune)

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Today in Mooresville:

Wednesday, August 30

• $5 Dress Down Day — Pine Lake Preparatory (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Do your children, grandchildren, or other young residents in your care know how to call 911? While dialing 9-1-1 may be easy, it can be a scary experience for children during an emergency situation. Telecommunicators (also known as dispatchers) are here to help 24/7!" (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "Who is that flower lady? What a way to make things look good! Thanks for your help and knowledge with florals to make FeedNC and Donoghue's Open Door a beautiful place to enjoy great food!" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "Volunteering for the Bands, Brews & BBQ event! The next big City of Mooresville event is Saturday, Sept. 16, Bands, Brews & BBQ. This is set to be the biggest one yet!" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: "Did you know Last year, there were 462 alcohol-related fatalities on North Carolina roads and 16 of those deaths came during the Labor Day period." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— Karena Garrity

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