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Good morning Mooresville! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Mooresville schools just topped North Carolina in key measures.
  • Which Mooresville offices and services are closed this Labor Day?
  • Will you join Mooresville's Walk to End Alzheimer's this month?

Also on today's calendar: The 9th Annual Iredell County Walk For Recovery and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Very hot; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 97 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and not as hot, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
  • Monday: Decreasing clouds and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. MGSD boasts No. 1 graduation rate in N.C.; all district schools hit academic growth targets (iredellfreenews.com) — Families in Mooresville can celebrate that the Mooresville Graded School District now holds the No. 1 four‑year graduation rate in North Carolina and met growth targets at every school. Local campuses like Mooresville Middle, Selma Burke, and East Mooresville Intermediate also led Iredell County in math growth, reflecting strong instruction and support for multilingual learners heading into the new school year.
   

2. See Labor Day schedules for local governments in Catawba County, surrounding areas (hickoryrecord.com) — Mooresville residents should plan ahead for Labor Day, as Iredell County government offices, public health sites, and Social Services locations in Mooresville will all be closed Monday, along with county transit routes. Nearby libraries, animal services, and several town offices across the region will also adjust hours, though some recreation facilities and pools will remain open for limited holiday schedules.
   

3. Walk to End Alzheimer's set for Sept. 26 (lakenormanpublications.com) — Mooresville residents are invited to join the Walk to End Alzheimer's at Liberty Park on Saturday, September 26, with check‑in at 9 a.m. and the opening ceremony at 10 a.m. The event supports Alzheimer's care, research, and local families, and organizers encourage forming teams, fundraising, or volunteering to help address the disease's significant impact in Iredell County and across North Carolina.
   

4. Lennar Homes seeking approval for sewage treatment plant for proposed 244-home development (iredellfreenews.com) — Iredell County officials will consider a special‑use permit on September 17 for a private sewage treatment plant serving a proposed 244‑home subdivision off Old Mocksville Road, affecting nearby Mooresville‑area residents. Neighbors are already voicing concerns about traffic and school crowding, and the public can attend the Board of Adjustment meeting at the Agriculture Extension Center to learn more or speak out.
   

5. Attorney representing client in case against Mooresville mayor disciplined by state bar: What we know (wbtv.com subscription) — A lawyer representing former Mooresville assistant police chief Frank Falzone in his lawsuit against the town and mayor has been disciplined by the North Carolina State Bar and faces a possible two‑year suspension if conditions aren't met. While the misconduct stems from a separate custody case, Mooresville readers may want to track how this could affect the ongoing lawsuit alleging retaliation and misuse of internal affairs processes.
   

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Other local events
    Monday September 7
  • NO SCHOOL: Labor Day
    Pine Lake Preparatory Mooresville, NC 28115
    • Tuesday September 8
  • SES Chick Fil A Spirit Night
    Mooresville Graded School District Mooresville, NC 28115
    4:00 pm
  • Grades 9-12 Open House
    Pine Lake Preparatory Mooresville, NC 28115
    5:30 pm
    • Thursday September 10
  • Mooresville: DJ Night →
    Dive Bar Mooresville, 152 N Main St, Mooresville
    9:30 pm
    • Wednesday September 16
  • Mooresville: Karaoke →
    Dive Bar Mooresville, 152 N Main St, Mooresville
    9:30 pm
    • Thursday September 17
  • Mooresville: DJ Night →
    Dive Bar Mooresville, 152 N Main St, Mooresville
    9:30 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • The 9th Annual Iredell County Walk For Recovery →
    South Iredell High School Gym, 299 Old Mountain Rd, Statesville
    3:00 pm
    • Saturday September 26
  • LOL Comedy Show 2026 →
    The Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 N Main St #2527, Mooresville
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Retail Store Management Internship Summer 2027 - Charlotte in Mooresville. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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