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šŸŒ± How a Statesville race shop is powering Robert Wickensā€™ comeback

Good morning Statesville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Statesville race shop is powering Robert Wickensā€™ comeback
  • Meet the bluegrass band featuring a rising mandolinist from Statesville
  • What do Statesvilleā€™s own drought rules mean for your water use?

Also on today's calendar: Iredell County Animal Services 6th Annual Open House and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high of 89 and low of 57 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Saturday: Hot, temps: high: 92, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Windy and cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 39 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. With Wickens' return for Long Beach, DXDT ready to take another step forward (racer.com) ā€” A professional IMSA GTD team now based in Statesville is gearing up for this weekendā€™s Long Beach street race with driver Robert Wickens returning for sprint duty. DXDT Racingā€™s move from Utah to Statesville in 2020 has helped it tap the Charlotteā€“Mooresville talent pool, and leaders say the expanded shop and hand-control tech are key steps toward future championships and possibly a two-car program.
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2. Intricate influences: Carolina Detour to play Merlefest (smokymountainnews.com) ā€” A young bluegrass band with a mandolinist from Statesville, Carolina Detour is gearing up to play MerleFest and other major festivals while working toward its first album. Sixteen-year-old fiddler and vocalist Lake Carver leads the group, which blends traditional bluegrass with fresh takes on modern songs. Their performances across the region highlight Western North Carolinaā€™s rich musical roots.
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3. Water restrictions issued in Carolinas as drought worsens (wsoctv.com) ā€” Statesville residents should know that while new mandatory drought restrictions target Iredell Water customers, the City of Statesville operates its own system with separate rules residents must follow. As extreme drought worsens across the Carolinas, utilities are limiting outdoor water use, encouraging conservation, and warning that stricter measures may come if conditions donā€™t improve.
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4. Elizabeth 'Betty' Burwell (iredellfreenews.com) ā€” Statesville friends are invited to honor Elizabeth ā€œBettyā€ Burwell at services Friday, April 17, at Rocky Hill Baptist Church, with visitation at 2 p.m. and service at 3 p.m. Betty, who passed away in Statesville, was a devoted Christian, active in local churches and community service, and leaves behind a large, loving family and many friends.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Still searching for help I called animal control they were supposed to call me back I have not heard from him yet.
    This sweet precious girl is at my house everyday all day sleeping under my ramp or in my carport she knows when it's feeding time cuz I'll go to theā€¦ (Nextdoor Branchwood)
  • Great manis and pedis!!
    Very affordable and extremely friendly! So glad we switched! (Nextdoor Gaither Rd)
  • Chilli's posted a job opening for Busser - Statesville Chili's in Statesville. Apply here.
  • Charter Spectrum posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time in Statesville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Statesville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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