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Hello, everybody. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Mooresville Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Including news on...

• Fun weekend events ahead!
• Still looking for a job? They are out there!
• Road closures, be ware!

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 57 Low: 31.

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Here are the top stories today in Mooresville:

1. Businesses in the Mooresville area are looking to fill openings on their staff, and we've rounded up some of the best local job openings added within the past week. Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time or temporary work, plenty of employers throughout Mooresville are hiring. Here's our weekly roundup of recently posted jobs in the Mooresville region, as powered by ZipRecruiter, to help in your job hunt. Click any job listing below for more information, or to apply. (Mooresville Patch)
   
2. This weekend grab the kids, family and friends and head over to Downtown Mooresville on Sunday, October 23 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. for the Mooresville Police Department Afternoon Out event. The family-friendly community event is free and designed to bring law enforcement and the community together for fun activities, games, food, and prizes. Learn more about local businesses and organizations and watch engaging demonstrations. All are welcome! Hope to see you there! (Downtown Mooresville)
3. According to a press release from the North Carolina Department of Transportation there will be new lane construction in town. "The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will be implementing a new traffic pattern on an Iredell County road starting [this] week. Crews will begin constructing a right turn lane on Perth Road at N.C. 150 in Mooresville. The following lane closures will take place on Perth Road from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning over the next two weeks: • From Byers Commons Drive to N.C. 150 on Perth Road • N.C. 150 at Perth Road Work is expected to be completed in two weeks. Motorists should use caution and allow extra time for delays. For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media." (Town of Mooresville)

Today in Mooresville:

• College Application Week - Mooresville Senior High School (12:00 AM)
• Volleyball Conference Tournament - Mooresville Senior High School (12:00 AM)
• Mitchell Community College Visit - Mooresville Senior High School (8:00 AM)
• Elon University Visit - Mooresville Senior High School (9:00 AM)
• Johnson C Smith University Visit - Mooresville Senior High School (9:00 AM)
• UNC Asheville Visit - Mooresville Senior High School (1:30 PM)
• Men's Soccer @ South Iredell - Mooresville Senior High School (5:30 PM)
• Honor Society Inductions - Pine Lake Preparatory (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Join Destination Recreation Saturday, October 22 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Bellingham Park for Disability Awareness!" (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: "Join Special Olympics Lake Norman Saturday, October 29 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. for Boo Bash 2022! We can't wait to see you there! #boobash2022" (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Feed NC: "We’re half-way through the Tackling Hunger Month and your donation is needed as more and more individuals and families are flocking to Feed NC in desperate need of nutrition and supplies as inflation continues to rise. " (Feed NC via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Karena Garrity

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