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In today's newsletter:

  • Why no charges followed a gang-related shooting on Lark Glen Drive
  • Will Mooresville’s MLK “Mission Possible” return to Charles Mack Center?
  • How a Mooresville native became Marshall volleyball’s iron-woman playmaker

Also on today's calendar: An Evening of Christmas - Free Concert with Robert May and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sun followed by clouds, with a high of 53 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rain; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 52, low: 46.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 53 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• No charges filed against minors accused of gang-related shooting in Mooresville (wbtv.com) — Mooresville police say no charges were filed after minors allegedly fired shots at two people near Lark Glen Drive and Selma Drive in what investigators called a gang‑related situation. Surveillance video showed a juvenile shooting and running to a nearby apartment where officers later found three guns, including one stolen and another with an altered serial number.
   

• MLK Day Celebrations, Observances and Parades in Charlotte 2026 (charlotteonthecheap.com) — Mooresville residents can look ahead to the Mission Possible: Dream Bigger MLK Day event on January 19, 2026, which previously took place at the Charles Mack Center on North Main Street. The roundup also highlights parades, services, and celebrations in Charlotte, Davidson, Concord, and Kannapolis, offering multiple ways to honor Dr. King across the region.
   

• Three Herd Volleyball Student-Athletes Named to CSC Academic All-District Team (herdzone.com) — A Mooresville native, senior setter Bella Thompson, has been honored on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team after starting every match and leading Marshall volleyball in assists. She’s joined by two teammates from Huntington and Colorado, underscoring both academic strength and on-court performance for the Thundering Herd.
   

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