🌱Spaghetti Dinner For All + Lightening Strikes On Camera

Hi all. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Mooresville Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in town. Including news about:

• Spaghetti dinner in January!
• Lighting strikes truck and it was caught on camera.
• Adopt a new furry family member.

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Mostly sunny. High: 65 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories in Mooresville today:

1. Who doesn't love spaghetti? A spaghetti supper will be held at the Mooresville AR Presbyterian Church, 659 Carpenter Ave. on January 27 from 5-7:30 p.m. According to Mooresville Tribune, "the meal will be carry-out and dine-in. The cost is $10 per plate, which along with the spaghetti will include salad, bread and dessert. There will be a choice of different sauces available — meat, nonmeat and chicken Alfredo." Hope to see you there! (Mooresville Tribune)
2. Was it Lighting McQueen in real life! According to KTVU Fox, "A truck was hit by lightning Wednesday, causing sparks to fly and the moment was caught on camera. A dramatic video captured by JR Motorsports on Jan. 4 shows the moment when the bolt hits the truck in the Mooresville shop’s parking lot, causing the vehicle’s headlights to turn on. The American professional stock car racing team shared the video, joking that they were "starting the year off with a bang."According to JR Motorsports, the lightning struck a truck and then ran along a fence around the building. They said that though the truck had no "visual damage, it will not start!" (KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco)
3. If you’re looking to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your family, start with these Mooresville area animal shelters for a pet who needs a home. Over 6 million companion animals are given to animal shelters each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only half of all shelter animals — about 3.2 million — are adopted each year, ASPCA data shows. This means millions of animals — some right here in the Mooresville area — are still waiting for their forever homes. With help from our friends at Petfinder, Patch has compiled this week’s list of animals available for adoption near you. Whether you’re looking for cuddles or companionship, one of these animals could be the perfect fit for your family. Click on any listing for more information about a pet or to start the adoption process. (Mooresville Patch)

Today in Mooresville:

• Preschool STEAM (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Training is a HUGE and essential part of any K9 team! Our seven K9s and handlers worked on obedience, bite work, and tracking today in order to keep their skills sharp and to better serve our community." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "CPR saves lives. Do you know how to do CPR?" (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Visit Mooresville NC: "Are you brave enough? Start the new year with a Polar Plunge in Lake Norman. It's only a 'numb-er' of things you can do this weekend in Mooresville. Link in bio. Statesville Record & Landmark #polarplunge #lakenorman #forc..." (Visit Mooresville NC via Instagram)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Baby and Me is a program for children ages six months to eighteen months and their caregivers. This month, this program will be held on January 9, 23, and 30 at 10 a.m. at our Main Library. " (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Karena Garrity

About me: Journalism is in my veins. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small-town community and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.

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