🌱 Police Officer Arrested + Listen To The Entertainers Tonight

Hi all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Mooresville Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick review of the most important things going on in town these days, including updates on:

• Former Mooresville Police officer arrested.
• NASCAR hall of fame.
• Tonight's entertainment.

But first, today's weather: Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 80 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Mooresville today:

1. It was announced on Wednesday that a former officer with the Mooresville Police Department, Matthew Edward Beebe, 37, of Sherrill’s Ford, was reportedly arrested on four counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. According to WSOC Charlotte, "Detectives found child sexual abuse material on Beebe’s phone, MPD Chief Ron Campurciani said in a news conference after the arrest." (WSOC Charlotte)
2. Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus will enter the NASCAR Hall of Fame together during an induction ceremony scheduled for Jan. 19 in Charlotte. The two accomplished drivers were voted in on Wednesday. According to the Mooresville Tribune," Johnson, [is] one of the most accomplished drivers in the sport's history, and his crew chief Knaus combined to win a record-tying seven Cup Series championships. They will be joined by longtime driver Donnie Allison, a member of the pioneer ballot, as part of NASCAR's Class of 2024." (Mooresville Tribune)
3. Tonight, Aug. 4, Liberty Park Summer Concert Series, presented by Randy Marion, will welcome The Entertainers, who play beach music, R&B the top 40 and a little bit of everything in-between. Food Trucks are set to open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Liberty Park opens for seating at 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.ourtownstage.com. (Town of Mooresville)

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From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "MPD spent Tuesday evening at Willow Valley Park celebrating the Eastern Heights Community's National Night Out. We had a wonderful time enjoying the fellowship and delicious food prepared for the occasion. Thank you, Eastern Heights." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Local History of Mooresville NC: "From Local History & Archives at MPL: Have you ever wondered which church in Mooresville is the oldest? Is it First Baptist or Central Methodist or even First Presbyterian? The answer: Reid’s Memorial Presbyterian Church." (Local History of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "How do you like your coffee? We like ours with community, tours of FeedNC, and you! Join us two Friday mornings a month to enjoy hot coffee provided by a local coffee shop and talk about how we can make a greater impact on our community." (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "The Town of Mooresville is hiring! Check out our current job openings and apply online at MooresvilleNC.gov/HR" (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)

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— 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 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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