🌱See You In Downtown Mooresville Today? + NASCAR News For Race Fans!

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Mooresville these days. Today's briefing includes news about:

• Candy grab event before Halloween!
• Is Cher coming to Mooresville?
• David Gilliland Racing gets a new name and more!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 63 Low: 46.

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Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. Don't miss out on today's annual Halloween Candy Grab event happening in Downtown Mooresville. Kids and adults alike have a great time every year visiting the Downtown businesses that are handing out candy. So dress up and have fun in the heart of Mooresville! The event runs from 3-5 p.m. but thousands of pieces of candy will be handed out and the event will end promptly at 5 p.m. Hope to see you there! (corneliustoday.com)
2. Do you love Cher and local entertainment? Then you are in for a treat! According to the Mooresville Tribune, "The town of Mooresville Arts & Events recently announced that the “Our Town Stage” indoor concert series will kick-off this season with the Vegas-style show “The Beat Goes On — A Cher Tribute." The event will take place from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Joe V. Knox Auditorium at the Charles Mack Citizen Center. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show starts promptly at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $29 to $39. The international touring show “The Beat Goes On” features American singer-actress Lisa McClowry’s portrayal of the Goddess of Pop in a one-woman, Broadway-style, live-stage show. In addition, the show incorporates a live band, LED walls, video, multiple costume changes, dynamic dialogue, humor and fun audience participation." Hope to see you there! (Mooresville Tribune)
3. When you’re looking for some fresh digs, keeping tabs on all the latest listings can be a tedious job. That’s why we’ve gone ahead and done the prepwork for you.
   Here’s a sampling of the latest batch of new homes to go up for sale in the Mooresville area — such as a house in the Conover area with 3 beds and 2 baths for $320,490, and another in the Conover area with four bedrooms and three bathrooms for $373,490. Click on any address for additional photos and details. Enjoy! (Mooresville Patch)
4. According to NASCAR, "David Gilliland Racing ushered in a new era Thursday, rebranding its name to TRICON Garage and shifting from Ford to Toyota as the team’s primary manufacturer. Beginning in 2023, TRICON Garage will have a brand new look and refocused energy in pursuit of its first Craftsman Truck Series championship. The organization broke the news Thursday in a live broadcast from their team shop, located in Mooresville. For the team, many of the operations will remain the same, spearheaded by longtime owner David Gilliland and David Wilson, president of Toyota Racing Development (TRD). Gilliland has owned and operated the team since 2018, making strides in the Truck Series as well as the ARCA Menards Series and employing race-winning drivers like Ryan Preece, his son Todd and more." (NASCAR)

Today in Mooresville:

• NC Theatre Conference Regional High School Play Festival (12:00 AM)
• Meredith College Visit - Mooresville Senior High School (10:00 AM)
• Boos & Brews Street Festival - Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce (4:00 PM)
• Football Senior Night - Mooresville Senior High School (7:30 PM)
• Varsity Football v. Lake Norman - Mooresville Senior High School (7:30 PM)
• Tanger Outlets Blowing Rock to Host Classic Car Cruise-In, Oct. 29 (1:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Happy 6th birthday, K9 Valor! We are lucky to have you and wish you a fun filled day! #MPDK9s #K9Life" (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: "K9 Bella is ready for cooler temperatures. Is it REAL fall yet?!?!? #K9Life #MPDK9s #FalseFall" (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "From Local History & Archives at MPL: Fun for all ages! Our 14th annual exhibit of Mooresville's Mini-Reflections #Miniatures Club is on display now in the Williams Wing at the library." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll see you around.

— Karena Garrity

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