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Good morning Mooresville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a late-night I-77 race turned into a felony arrest
  • Which 2025 moments put Mooresville and Iredell County in sharp focus?
  • See the Iredell moments Mooresville first responders quietly trained through

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 44 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny, temps: high: 50, low: 35.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 52 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mooresville police apprehend driver after high-speed pursuit on I-77 (wsoctv.com) — Mooresville police say a traffic stop on I-77 early Sunday turned into a high-speed chase that began in town and ended in Salisbury. Officers arrested a 20-year-old Statesville man, charged him with felony fleeing to elude arrest, and seized the sports car he was driving.
   

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2. See the top 14 photos from around Iredell County in 2025 (statesville.com) — A year’s worth of powerful images from around Iredell County highlights everything from solemn plane-crash investigations in Statesville to joyful school and community events. One standout shot features Mooresville Fire-Rescue staff using sonar on Lake Norman during a training search, underscoring the department’s preparedness and the region’s close connection to the lake.
   

3. Iredell County's year in photos: A snow day, protests, a tense trial, a plane crash and more (statesville.com) — Photos from across Iredell County this year highlight everything from winter snow and school construction to protests, a high-profile DWI trial, and a deadly plane crash. One image features Mooresville Fire-Rescue staff training with sonar on Lake Norman, underscoring how local first responders prepare for emergencies close to home.
   

4. Greg Biffle's Family Seeks Donations to Continue the NASCAR's Champions Legacy (firstsportz.com) — Mooresville readers learn how the late NASCAR champion Greg Biffle helped build Lake Norman Humane’s facilities in town, supporting thousands of rescued animals. His family is now asking fans to honor both Greg and his daughter Emma by donating to the Red Cross and local animal shelters, aiming to carry forward their strong humanitarian and animal-welfare legacy.
   

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