🌱Shred Those Papers! + Congratulations Gifted Student Hanna Lee

Hello all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Mooresville Patch newsletter — here to impart all the most important things happening locally. Today's briefing includes updates on...

• Perfect timing for the Home and Garden Show!
• Congratulations Hanna Lee!
• Shredding event!

But first, today's weather:

Warmer with decreasing clouds. High: 62 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mooresville:

1. Iredell County's Home and Garden Show will be held on April 14 and 15 in downtown Statesville. This is the only event of this type in Iredell County. Solve all of your projects in one place, in just one weekend. (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
2. Violinist Hanna Lee, a sophomore at Pine Lake Prep School, received an invitation to attend the Governor’s School for a month-long, gifted student summer program. Congratulations Hanna! (Mooresville Tribune)
3. On April 15 Mooresville Police Department is holding its annual "Shredding Event" from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot at 2847 Charlotte Highway, rain or shine! (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "K9 Bella is ready for Cadbury Bunny tryouts. From all of our K9s, officers, and staff, we wish you a happy and SAFE holiday weekend!" (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Need a new job? Stop by the Town of Mooresville Career Fair on April 12! We’ll have representatives from Police, Fire-Rescue, Parks & Recreation, Public Utilities and other departments at the Career Fair. Details: April 12 10 a.m. – 12 p.m." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "April is Mooresville Library Appreciation Month! We’re celebrating by showing some appreciation for the awesome individuals who help us run our programs and promote our events! " (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Karena Garrity

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