🌱NC Zoo Rhino Passed Away + Government Jobs With Sign On Bonuses

Hey, everybody. It's Monday in Mooresville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

Warm with plenty of sunshine. High: 85 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. Iredell County Government has a number of career opportunities currently available, many of them are offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus. These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information or handicapping condition in employment or the provision of services. Appy for all positions here. (Iredell Free News)
2. Sad news for animal lovers! Fifty-four-year-old Olivia the rhino has passed away. According to the Mooresville Tribune, "Olivia was one of the most elderly residents of the North Carolina Zoo. A Southern white rhinoceros, Olivia had been at the park for 35 years. She came to the zoo in 1987 with a friendly male rhino named Stanley who passed away in 2019." Olivia will be missed! (Mooresville Tribune)
3. On the hunt for a new home, and want to get a better understanding of what's available near you? Perhaps you could use some assistance finding the perfect place for you and your loved ones? Not to fear! To keep you up to date, we here at Patch have compiled a fresh batch of five new listings nearby. Here's a list of the five latest houses to hit the housing market in and near the Mooresville area — such as a listing with three bedrooms and two bathrooms for $150,000, and another for $950,000. (Mooresville Patch)

Today in Mooresville:

• Town Board Meeting - Town of Mooresville (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Thank you to our Police Officers and Officers everywhere. We appreciate you." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: "This morning members of B-Squad attended a Prayer Car-avan service at the new police department parking lot. The community impact team from Trinity Baptist Church and The Republican Women of Lake Norman came to pray over our police officers, staff, their families and the new police department. Thank you so much!" (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "We're excited to partner with the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame to present “The Mooresville Motorsports Celebration” on Tuesday, October 4 at 5 p.m. in Downtown Mooresville! Join us for this free, fun event." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Applying for Federal Student Aid can be a confusing process. Join us for a one-hour virtual session on September 25 at 3 p.m. to hear from financial aid specialist Amanda Miller. She will be answering common FAFSA questions, as well as addressing some of the key changes that are coming to the form.." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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