🌱 Students Made Threatening Phone Calls + Celebrate In Downtown

Hello again, everybody. It's Wednesday in Mooresville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community. Today's issue includes updates on...

• Students behind threatening phone calls.
• Congratulations deputies.
• Celebrate in downtown Mooresville.

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And now, today's weather: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 80 Low: 55.

Here are the top stories in Mooresville today:

1. On three different days in September officials at Selma Burke Middle School and East Mooresville Intermediate School received threatening phone calls. According to WBTV, "The calls [said] that if classes weren’t canceled for the rest of the school year, a bomb would be placed in the schools, according to a news release. On each of these days [the schools were] evacuated and the facilities were searched with explosives detection K9s." After extensive investigation, it has been discovered that the calls were made by two juveniles who attended the schools. "In accordance with North Carolina Statues involving juveniles, information from the investigation and the involved juveniles will be forwarded to Juvenile Court Services for requested review for possible charges of communicating a threat of mass violence on educational property. The juveniles will also face school disciplinary action as determined by MGSD." (WBTV)
2. Four have been selected for the Deputy Candidate Program: Chad Lail, Jacob Greene, Alex Sharpe and Dickinsin Moua (bailiff). Congratulations deputies! (Subscription: Mooresville Tribune)
3. Go to downtown Mooresville on Oct. 6 and get Uncorked & Artsy! There will be lots of art, wine, beer and music. Tickets are $25 per person and include 16 tastings of wine or craft beer and a souvenir glass. Hope to see you there! (Downtown Mooresville)

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Today in Mooresville:

Wednesday, September 20

• Wear Green for Start With Hello (uniform bottoms) (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Town of Mooresville NC: "At yesterday's Board of Commissioners Meeting, the Town honored the first and second female Eagle Scout recipients in Mooresville. Scout Master and Commissioner Tommy DeWeese read proclamations honoring Eagle Scouts Tess Stang and Sarah Cook, both of Troop 1166." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Have you tried restarting your computer?” In all seriousness, we’re shouting out our Innovation & Technology Department on this IT Professionals Day." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "Thank you to Coleman & Dastrup — Dentistry Elevated and your patients who helped raise a generous donation to support FeedNC. We value your friendship with FeedNC and your continued support throughout the year!" (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: "Guess what's coming up in less than 3 weeks? Afternoon Out is back on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2-5:30 p.m. in Downtown Mooresville! Join us for an afternoon of FREE family-friendly fun, games, food, prizes, and more!" (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "Parents of homeschoolers are invited to join us for Getting Your Homeschooler Ready for College! Join us for a virtual program to hear Amanda Wares from North Carolinians for Home Education provide information." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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