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Good day Mooresville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which felony arrests Mooresville Police reported in late August
  • How will MGSD's new $88 million budget affect local schools?
  • Why a Mooresville man found an ancient-style weapon in his driveway

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

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. MPD Felony Arrests: August 16-31 (iredellfreenews.com) — Mooresville residents can see a detailed list of recent felony arrests reported by the Mooresville Police Department between August 16 and 31, including charges ranging from drug offenses to breaking and entering and identity theft. The report also notes several suspects with Mooresville addresses, underscoring ongoing local enforcement activity.
   

2. MGSD Board approves $88 million budget for 2026-2027 budget, receives clean audit report (iredellfreenews.com) — Mooresville's graded school district has approved an $88.1 million budget for 2026-27, outlining how local school taxes and state funds will support salaries, benefits, and new programs. Leaders also received a clean audit and detailed a skills-focused middle school program at NF Woods, while approving a Dollywood band trip and honoring standout students and staff.
   

3. Mooresville man wants answers after finding sharp metal object in his driveway (qcnews.com) — A Mooresville resident is warning neighbors after stepping on a sharp metal caltrop that mysteriously appeared in his driveway, sending the object through his sandal and into his foot. He's reported it to the Iredell County Sheriff's Office, and authorities are comparing it to similar tire-puncturing devices found elsewhere in North Carolina, urging people to watch where they walk and drive.
   

4. Lake Norman Philharmonic (middletownlifemagazine.com subscription) — Mooresville residents are invited to a free Lake Norman Philharmonic concert at Liberty Park Amphitheater on Friday, October 2, at 7 p.m., part of the town's celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Expect patriotic favorites, guest soloists, local choir performances, and food trucks starting at 6:30 p.m., all supporting Mooresville's growing arts scene.
   

5. Tracing the origins of Iredell County Fair; Kiwanis Club marks 80th anniversary of hosting (statesville.com) — Mooresville's early "street fair" and community fairs played a key role in launching what became the Iredell County Agricultural Fair, now celebrating its 90th year. A local historian traces the long, stop‑and‑start effort to create a true county fair and explains how the Statesville Kiwanis Club came to host it for the past 80 years.
   

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Ok Mooresville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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