🌱Spencer Boyd Supports Veterans + K.C. Shaw Deserves Congratulations

Hello all. I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Mooresville Daily, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Here's the lowdown.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and humid. High: 87 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories in Mooresville today:

1. Honoring veterans, Spencer Boyd continues his efforts to support the men and women who have served in the line of duty. According to an article on Cowboy Lifestyle Network, "veterans (no longer serving) and retired first responders (law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs) can win a hunting experience of a lifetime thanks to long-time Boyd partner, Record Rack premium wildlife feed (brand owned by Cargill, Inc.). Nominations for heroes are now open to submissions for the annual Bucks for the Brave charitable event. "I’m proud to bring light to Record Rack’s efforts in the veteran and first responder community, said Boyd. (Cowboy Lifestyle Network)
2. If you're wanting to add a fuzzy ball of love and affection to your family, start with these Mooresville area shelters for a pet to adopt. Millions of companion animals are taken in each year by adoption agencies nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all shelter pets are adopted each year, ASPCA data shows. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin the search for your new fur child is at Feline Network Rescue, where Ginnette the cat is waiting patiently or another local rescue center. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed. (Mooresville Patch)
3. Let's hear it for Mooresville's K.C. Shaw and Lake Norman’s Aly Wadkovsky! They made an impact in Monday’s East-West All-Star basketball games in Greensboro. According to the Mooresville Tribune, "in the boys West 92-90 victory, Shaw had a team-high 16 points for the West. He also pulled in eight rebounds. The girls game also ended with a West victory. The West All-Stars won 62-55. Wadkovsky had a game-high 15 rebounds for the West and scored six points." Congratulations players! (Mooresville Tribune)
4. Shopping for a house online can sometimes leave you wanting. To get a true feeling for a house, you really have to visit it yourself. That's why open houses are so handy: A chance to try before you buy! Ready to see what's out there? For your convenience, we've made a list of the five latest homes to hit the open-house circuit in the Mooresville area. (Mooresville Patch)

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Today in Mooresville:

• Planning Board - Town of Mooresville (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "The splash pad at Hope Park will close temporarily. The YMCA will be making repairs to the well system later this week. This is the water source that supplies the splash pad. During these repairs the splash pad at Hope Park will be closed." (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "It's not too late to participate in any of our Summer Reading passive programs! Color a sea animal to hang on our ever-growing ocean-themed pillars, take a picture in our mermaid photo spot, guess which animals are hiding in our boxes." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Join us for a Scavenger Hunt at Cornelius Road Park this Friday, July 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. We can't wait to bring the fun to you! #destinationrecreation #WeBringTheFunToYou #corneliusroadpark #MooresvilleParksandRec" (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Hey teens, come check out our Virtual Art and Animation on July 18 at 2:30 p.m. to learn learn the step-by-step process that will help you become the animator and artist you strive to be! Registration is required: https://bit.ly/MPLartcl..." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Iredell County Partnership for Young Children: Don't forget to check out the #StatesvilleStoryStroll this summer. It will be up through the end of July! Rainbow Fish is one you don't want to miss. (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Feline Network Rescue undefined, Neighbor: "Feline Network Rescue of NC Award-winning kittens ! (they would get our vote if they were in a contest) Contact us at ncfnrescue@gmail.com" (Patch Neighbor Posts)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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