🌱Will Vehicle Emissions Be A Thing Of The Past + Have A Great Weekend

Hello, friends! I'm back with your new edition of the Mooresville Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. In this issue, you'll find news about...

• Get artsy this weekend.
• You may not need to get emissions done again.
• Pick something fun to do this weekend.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 80 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories in Mooresville today:

1. 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)
2. Annual vehicle emissions inspections are going to be a thing of the past in 18 of the 19 North Carolina counties thanks to an exemption in the state budget. According to the Mooresville Tribune, "The exhaust screenings would be mandated exclusively for vehicles registered in Mecklenburg County if the federal Environmental Protection Agency ultimately signs off on the change. The budget provision gives the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality a year to draft a plan for how the state would maintain federal air-quality standards." (Subscription: Mooresville Tribune)
3. Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here is a list of activities and events happening this weekend in the area. The list was compiled by corneliustoday.com. (corneliustoday.com)

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From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "The Town of Mooresville Citizens Academy participants learned more about MPD, toured the department, watched a K9 demo, and got to meet Ella. Thank you, Officer Scott & K9 Hansel and Officer Ramey & K9 Kato, for the demo!" (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Police Department: "Officer Dave spent Tuesday afternoon Instructing Lake City Church staff on Active Shooter Response training. The training was the first step in a comprehensive security plan being developed for Lake City Church." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Mooresville Public Library: "From Local History & Archives at MPL: Save the date! Everyone is invited to join us for the first screening of 'Black Mooresville: The Untold Story, Parts 2 and 3' at the Charles Mack Citizen Center on Thursday, Oct. 26, starting at 4 p.m." (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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 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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