🌱Universal Technical Institute, Military Friendly School+New Homes

Good morning, Mooresville. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news on...

• UTI earns special designation.
• Fishing tournament winner!
• New homes on the market!

But first, today's weather:

Warm with clouds and sun. High: 71 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories today in Mooresville:

1. Once again Universal Technical Institute in Mooresville has earned the Military Friendly School designation. It has been recognized for student retention and job placement rates. The designation is given to top educational institutions throughout the country that work to embrace military students. Congratulations UTI! (Speedway Digest - Home for NASCAR News)
2. Taking the win at the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) tournament on Lake Norman, Gastonia, North Carolina resident, Michael Stephens caught his five-bass limit weighing in at 18 pounds 5 ounces earning him a prize purse of $4,884. According to BassResource.com, "the tournament was the first event of the season for the BFL North Carolina Division. (BassResource.com)
3. The local real estate market is never boring, and there are a variety of homes to choose from these days. Let Patch be your go-to source for listings and upcoming open houses in and around the Mooresville area. Keep scrolling to see what's been listed in your area, along with any open houses coming up in the days ahead. You can click any property below to see more details. Without further ado, here's a look at properties in the Mooresville area. (Mooresville Patch)

Today in Mooresville:

• Mooresville Downtown Commission Meeting (12:00 AM)
• 8th Grade to Wash., DC - Pine Lake Preparatory (12:00 AM)
• School Improvement Team Meeting - Mooresville Senior High School (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Parks & Recreation: " Don't miss your chance to sign your child up for the Spring Break Soccer Camp hosted by legendary instructor Fil Wilkinson from Charlotte Independence Soccer Club. Registration ends March 3. " (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "The Town of Mooresville is conducting a study to identify community needs and priorities for federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). And we need the community's help!" (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• 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 March 6, 13, 20, and 27 at 10 a.m. at our Main Library. " (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Town of Mooresville NC: "Town of Mooresville MEETING NOTICE The Town of Mooresville Board of Commissioners will hold an Agenda Briefing in person beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Mooresville Town Hall located at 413 N. Main Street." (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)

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— Karena Garrity

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