🌱Open Senate Seat Goes To Ted Budd + Youth Soccer Takes A Big Win

Good morning, Mooresville. I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Mooresville Daily, full of all the local news you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• Republican Ted Budd won North Carolina’s open Senate seat.
• They played their hearts out to win!
• Add to your family and save a life!

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Here are the top three stories today in Mooresville:

1. According to the Mooresville Tribune, "Republican U.S. Rep. Ted Budd won North Carolina’s open Senate seat on Tuesday, defeating Cheri Beasley while extending a losing streak for state Democrats seeking a spot in that chamber. Budd, a three-term congressman, will succeed retiring GOP Sen. Richard Burr, who entered the Senate in 2005. As a candidate endorsed by Donald Trump and ready to embrace the former president’s support, Budd will provide a more hardline conservative voice in the Senate than Burr, who voted in 2021 to convict Trump at his impeachment trial related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot." (Mooresville Tribune)
2. According to Iredell Free News, "FC Athletico’s Fiorentina won the championship in its age bracket over the weekend during the NCFC visitRaleigh.com Showcase Series, a nationally recognized event for the level of competition it attracts. Fiorentina (U11) competed in one of the top brackets. In pool play, they tied one match and won two, including a 4-1 defeat of the No. 1-ranked team in North Carolina, to advance to the championship game on Sunday. In the title game, Fiorentina faced top-ranked Prince William Courage (Va.) with Fiorentina winning 2-1. The Fiorentina players were motivated to win for their head coach, Tinashe Mugabe, who couldn’t attend due to a family emergency in his hometown in Zimbabwe, and “they played their hearts out to make it happen,” according to one parent. Fiorentina is coached by Tinashe Mugabe and Charlton Mhlauri. The team manager is Jesse Atkinson." (Iredell Free News)
3. If you’re looking to add a fuzzy ball of love and affection to your life, you should check out these Mooresville area animal shelters for a pet you can take home. Consider beginning at a local animal pound like Piedmont Animal Rescue, where Charlie the dog is waiting patiently. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week’s list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you’re looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family."(Mooresville Patch)

Today in Mooresville:

• Planning Board - Town of Mooresville (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Attention Parents! Winter Youth Basketball Registration is open and will end promptly on November 21 at 5:00 p.m. For more information or to complete registration for your child, head over to our new webpage." (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Kaitlyn Dorroh (Adam's Cape Adventures), author of "Adam's Cape: The Missing Crew," joined us to talk about the family beach trip that inspired her book and how being dedicated to your writing can pay off in the end." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Thank a local veteran in person during a Free Veterans Day Breakfast in Downtown Mooresville tomorrow. Up to 100 veterans and residents can attend the breakfast on November 10th at the American Legion (1450 N. Main Street). " (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Who is your favorite book character? Cast your vote at the Mooresville Public Library West Branch by Thursday, November 10!!" (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small-town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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