🌱Roger Penske To Get Autosport Gold Medal + MPV Gives Out Awards

Hi all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Mooresville Daily — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening locally. In today's issue, you'll find...

• Team Penske has something else to be proud of!
• Mooresville Police Department hands out awards!
• Congratulations, Rani Holland.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mooresville:

1. Team Penske, the Mooresville, N.C-based squad has collected many accolades over the years and now the founder, Roger Penske has another to add to the list. The 85-year-old is set to receive the Autosport Gold Medal in London, England. According to Motorsport.com, "Few figures in global motorsport have made as much of an impact as Penske, 85, who receives the award that was created to recognize the handful of very special individuals who have not only contributed a massive amount to the sport during a long career but who will also leave a lasting legacy." Congratulations Roger! (Motorsport.com)
2. The Mooresville Police Department held its employee appreciation luncheon and award ceremony. According to a Facebook post about the event, "Officer of the Year went to Officer Whitman. Civilian of the Year went to Lee LaBelle. Telecommunicator of the Year went to Samantha Jones and the Dash Award went to SRO Parker. We are so proud of all of our employees. Congratulations to those who received an award today!" (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
3. According to the Mooresville Tribune, "at the Mooresville’s Board of Commissioners Monday night meeting, Mayor Miles Atkins recognized Rani Holland for her appointment to N.C. Water Treatment Operators Certification Board. Holland was selected to serve as one of the eight members of the board by Gov. Roy Cooper. She has served as a water treatment operator in Mooresville since 2015." Congratulations Rani! (Mooresville Tribune)

Today in Mooresville:

• Wrestle for the Cure - Mooresville Senior High School (12:00 AM)
• Thanksgiving Break - Mooresville Senior High School (12:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Mooresville NC: "Congratulations to the winners of our Mooresville Photo Contest! We asked for photos that show people enjoying all the great things that Mooresville has to offer - and you delivered!" (Visit Mooresville NC via Instagram)
• Feed NC: "Can't start a new job without a new do ! Thanks so much to our partners at Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology for donating free haircuts to all of our workforce students!" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Teens are invited to join us for guest speaker Timeka Ruffin, a representative from the College Foundation of North Carolina, on November 29 at 6 p.m. at our Main Branch. Timeka will present on how to apply for aid." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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