🌱 Successful Students Are Celebrated + William Byron Won

Hello again, friends. It's Tuesday in Mooresville and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town, including news about:

• Successful students.
• Free Lake Norman Philharmonic.
• William Byron.

But first, today's weather: Heavy thunderstorms. High: 81 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories in Mooresville today:

1. The Career and Technology Education (CTE) program celebrated the success of its students in the SkillsUSA competitions at the recent Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education meeting. MGSD had 18 high school students participate in the 2023 SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference in April. Fourteen students won medals for their achievements and 25 students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. Congratulations students on your hard work. Well done! (Iredell Free News)
2. Mark your calendars for the return of the Lake Norman Philharmonic (LKN PHIL) to Charles Mack Citizen Center on Sunday, June 4, at 4 p.m. Conducted by Maestro Eduardo Cedeno, reportedly this concert will feature some very special ensemble performances. Admission to this fantastic event is free to the public so all can enjoy. Hope to see you there! (Digital Journal)
3. The Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway, which was held on Sunday, May 14, was won by William Byron. Congratulations Byron, great job! (Mooresville Tribune)

Today in Mooresville:

• 7th Grade to Whitewater Center — Pine Lake Preparatory (All Day)
• US: English II EOC — Pine Lake Preparatory (All Day)
• PROBUS Club of Lake Norman — May Meeting (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Town of Mooresville NC: "Explore garbage trucks, street sweepers, fire trucks, and more during our annual Touch a Truck event on May 20! Details: May 20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Town of Mooresville Public Operations Center (2523 Charlotte Highway). There will be giveaways during the event. Staff can also help answer any questions you may have. We hope to see you there!" (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "Did you know Feed NC offers ESL classes? This 12-week course is designed to teach the fundamentals of the English language to Spanish speakers. By the end of this program, graduates will be able to have successful conversations in English." (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Patch: "Who's Hiring In The Mooresville Area? Check Out New Local Jobs." (Mooresville Patch)
• Mooresville Patch: "5 New Homes For Sale In The Mooresville Area." (Mooresville Patch)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Karena Garrity

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