🌱New Principal For Mooresville High School + NASCAR Tech Celebrates

Good morning, everybody. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Mooresville Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and delightful. High: 79 Low: 59.

Here are the top three stories today in Mooresville:

1. According to an article put out by Speedway Media, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), welcomed 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott and two-time NHRA Funny Car Champion Ron Capps to the campus to celebrate UTI’s collaboration with NAPA Auto Parts, which recently became UTI’s preferred auto parts supplier. Students, staff, NAPA employees and suppliers heard more about the ongoing need for automotive technicians and NAPA’s investments in the future of the aftermarket, ensuring the next generation of skilled automotive technicians receive state-of-the-industry training. They later joined an unveiling of the campus’ new NAPA-branded transmission classroom. (SpeedwayMedia.com)
2. Congratulations to Samone Graham who has reportedly been named the new principal of Mooresville High School, effective July 1. A native of Mooresville and school alumnus, Graham earned a Bachelors of Science degree from Winston-Salem State University and a Masters in School Administration from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. She was a science teacher at MHS for 12 years before moving into an assistant principal position in 2018. Congratulations Samone! (Iredell Free News)
3. Want to add a furry ball of four-legged love and affection to your family? Look no further than these Mooresville animal shelters for a pet available for adoption. Many shelter animals are still looking for their forever home and animal shelters are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets with families.(Patch)

Today in Mooresville:

• 2022 Graduation - Mooresville Senior High School (8:30 a.m.)
• First Annual Rescue Roundup - Piedmont Animal Rescue (10 a.m.)
• Memorial Day Sightseeing Cruises (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Public Library: Experience the 1912 voyage of the doomed Titanic through poetry, storytelling, and historical photos with award-winning author Allan Wolf. He'll present an interactive author talk based on his novel, "The Watch That Ends the Night: Voices from the Titanic." (Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville: "Town offices will be closed on Monday in recognition of the Memorial Day holiday. All residential garbage and recycling collection will be delayed one day this week. Thank you and we wish you a safe holiday." (Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Love art? Let’s travel! Join us for a guided tour of Charlotte’s renowned art world. We will visit a variety of art galleries and studios, look at murals and sculptures, and talk with artists while strolling through the art district." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Woodlands: "Is anyone missing this handsome cat? Found him while looking for Jagger. No collar, very friendly." (Nextdoor)
• Content Editor Justin Adams, City of Sandy City: The new Bell Canyon Preservation Trailhead is now open. The site contains over 130 parking stalls, year-round bathrooms, a helipad for rescue/fire operations." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Karena Garrity

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