🌱 Sam Mayer Drives For Another Season + Donate Blood Now

Morning, friends! I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Mooresville Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening locally, including updates on:

• Another season for Sam Mayer.
• Help raise scholarship money.
• Donate blood.

But first, today's weather: Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 82 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. JR Motorsports has signed Sam Mayer for another season in 2024. According to Essentially Sports, "Sam currently sits at the 5th spot in the driver standings going into the first round of the playoffs at Bristol." (EssentiallySports)
2. Help support future NASCAR Technical Institute students by stopping by the school on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. for a fundraiser event to raise scholarship money for students who may not be able to afford the tuition. According to WCCB Charlotte, "There will be a DJ, food trucks, raffles, tours of the facility and of course, CARS!" Hope to see you there. (WCCB Charlotte)
3. The current blood supply at the Red Cross is at “critically low levels” causing the organization to seek out donors assertively. According to the Mooresville Tribune, "The organization, which provides about 40 percent of U.S. blood and blood components, announced on its website Monday that this national blood shortage is potentially threatening the medical care of patients who might have an emergency need for blood or those who depend on lifesaving blood transfusions for conditions such as cancer or sickle cell disease. Volunteers can make appointments online to give blood or platelets at the website RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS." (Subscription: Mooresville Tribune)

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Today in Mooresville:

Wednesday, September 13

• Upper School Club Day — Pine Lake Preparatory (All Day)
• 8th Grade Wash., DC Parent Informational Meeting (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Mooresville PD would like to recognize the incredible women who protect and serve our community with unwavering dedication and bravery. Thank you to our sworn officers, telecommunicators and support staff for your commitment to making our town a safer place." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Wonderful news for Mooresville Fire-Rescue. MFR will receive a $590,000 Homeland Security Grant." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "Time is running out to apply for the Culinary or Warehouse Workforce Development Programs! You’ll receive real-world experience, receive the correct certifications, and learn the skills you need to advance in your respective field!" (Feed NC via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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