🌱School Bus Laws in NC + Looking For A New Job?

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First, today's weather:

Warmer with a stray t-storm. High: 86 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories in Mooresville today:

1. Do you know the school bus law in North Carolina? Now that school has begun the big yellow school buses are out and about and there are consequences if you don't follow the law around these vehicles. According to the Mooresville Tribune, "North Carolina law states:
   When a school bus is displaying its mechanical stop signal or flashing red lights and the bus is stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers, the driver of any other vehicle that approaches the school bus from any direction in the same street, highway, or public vehicular area shall bring that other vehicle to a full stop and shall remain stopped. The driver of the other vehicle shall not proceed to move, pass, or attempt to pass the school bus until after the mechanical stop signal has been withdrawn, the flashing red stoplights have been turned off, and the bus has started to move. (N.C.G.S. 20-217(a)).The statute goes on to say that a school bus includes: a public school bus transporting children or school personnel; a public school bus transporting senior citizens (as authorized by law under an agreement to use school buses to provide transportation for the elderly); or a privately owned bus transporting children. The statute says that this section applies only if the school bus has a plainly visible sign with the words “school bus” on the front and rear. (N.C.G.S. 20-217(b))." (Mooresville Tribune)
2. Though the economy has yet to fully recover from the devastation caused by the pandemic, opportunities are still out there including in the Mooresville area and across greater North Carolina. But there are still local job opportunities available, as businesses hire to address the demands of the new normal. Looking for work? You may be in luck. Patch and ZipRecruiter have you covered, with our weekly list of new opportunities close to home. To learn more about a job or how to apply, click on the job title.Local Jobs: Check Out Who's Hiring In The Mooresville Area (Mooresville Patch)
3. The Mooresville Police Department highlights Corporal Aaron Moore, who believes in being a servant leader. According to a MPD facebook post, "Moore, in all aspects of his life, strives to serve others with compassion and respect. “My recognition of the joy you can get from serving others began as a youth,” shared Corporal Moore. “I participated as a Boy Scout and worked hard to set high standards. I earned the Eagle scout rank at the age of 13, way back in 1984.” Corporal Moore continued in Scouting as a member of the Order of the Arrow. Corporal Moore served in the United States Army as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division (C co. 2/505 PIR). Although he enlisted as an Infantryman, he quickly moved through my company’s communications section. He was eventually given the responsibility of running the company's communications shop.“Throughout the years, I’ve come to recognizing the importance of talking to someone who is trusted,” shared Corporal Moore. “It is now my personal mission to be there as a listening ear when someone needs it. I see the importance of being able to identify when someone may be struggling emotionally and take the steps necessary to let them know someone cares.”Thank you for all you do to serve our community, Corporal Moore! MPD is lucky to have you on the force!" (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)

Today in Mooresville:

• Required Teacher Workday - Mooresville Senior High School (12:00 AM)
• Mooresville Young Professionals Meeting (9:00 AM)
• US Open House - Pine Lake Preparatory (5:30 PM)
• Men's Soccer @ Concord - Mooresville Senior High School (5:30 PM)
• Town Board Meeting - Town of Mooresville (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Town of Mooresville NC: "Did you know that September is National Suicide Prevention Month? Learn more about actions we can all take to prevent suicide at 988lifeline.org The 988 Lifeline is now active! When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected ..." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Children can join us for Inspired Art on September 10 at 10 a.m. This week we will be doing rock painting! Come explore color, use your imagination, and create a new piece of art for your house! #libraryprograms #mooresvillelibrary #moor..." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Mooresville Police Department will hold a ribbon cutting of their new facility on September 27 at 3 p.m. Join us as we celebrate this special occasion!" (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Harbour at The Point: "White dog found on bayberry creek circle - In the Farms. Anyone loose a white dog please Post. She is safe at a friends house. Sorry no pic yet." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Windward Point: "Lost dog found !! - 10:00 pm on 9/4/22 in Autumn Grove Neighborhood in Mooresville !!" (Nextdoor)

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— Karena Garrity

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