🌱 Patch AM: Why Mooresville school finance leaders say state rules are holding them back

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:

• Why Mooresville school finance leaders say state rules are holding them back
• Which NASCAR legends join Mooresville's Walk of Fame next week?

Also on today's calendar: Lake Norman Philharmonic - Free Community Concert and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
• Sunday: Rain and a t-storm; cooler, with a high of 66 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NC school finance officials call for more flexibility in funding rules (newsfromthestates.com) — Mooresville Graded School District's chief financial officer told a state commission that rigid funding rules and duplicate reporting requirements are wasting time and limiting how local schools can use money where it's needed most. Alongside other district leaders, she urged lawmakers to simplify North Carolina's school finance system and avoid late state budgets that leave districts like Mooresville guessing about raises and program funding for months.
   

• Two NASCAR legends to be inducted into Mooresville's Walk of Fame (iredellfreenews.com) — Downtown Mooresville will host a free Motorsports Celebration on Tuesday, October 6, featuring food trucks, a classic car show, and the Walk of Fame induction of NASCAR legends Dale Jarrett and Ron Hornaday Jr. The ceremony starts at 5 p.m. on Main Street, highlighting Mooresville's racing heritage and the local N.C. Auto Racing Hall of Fame on Knob Hill Road.
   

📸 Around Mooresville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mooresville

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 2
• Lake Norman Philharmonic - Free Community Concert →
  Liberty Park, 255 E Iredell Ave, Mooresville
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Books & Bites! →
  Fred & June's Books, 162 North Main Street, Mooresville
  6:30 pm
• Friday Karaoke at Kilted Buffalo Langtree →
  The Kilted Buffalo, 119 Landings Drive, Mooresville
  9:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• All Ages Creation Corner (West) →
  West Branch, 614 Brawley School Road, Mooresville
  10:00 am
• Inspired Art →
  Main Library, 304 South Main Street, Mooresville
  11:00 am
• All Ages Creation Corner →
  Main Library, 304 South Main Street, Mooresville
  2:00 pm
• Festival of Food Trucks →
  Mooresville NC
  5:00 pm
• Acoustic LJTT @ Zanzibar →
  Mooresville NC
  8:00 pm
• Little Johnny Trailer Trash at Zanzibar →
  Zanzibar, Mooresville
  8:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Lemurian Dragon Awakening: A Shamanic Sound healing →
  Ahlara International Spa and Healing Center, 155 Joe Knox Ave, Mooresville
  3:00 pm
• Indian cooking class Mooresville NC →
  Mooresville, Will be shared, Mooresville
  4:00 pm
Monday October 5
• Town of Mooresville – Board of Commissioners Meeting →
  Mooresville NC
• Teen Volunteer Kits →
  Mooresville NC
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Just beautiful tonight!
  May you all have a peaceful slumber this evening! (Nextdoor Neel Ranch)
• Found dog on Timberland Loop near Red Oaks subdivision.
  Has a shock collar on, wouldn't let me come close even with a treat. (Nextdoor Red Oaks)

• TJX posted a job opening for Retail Associate- Seasonal in Mooresville. Apply here.
• CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Mooresville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mooresville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Davidson

• FanFare: Beatles, Ballet & Bratwurst (wdav.org)
• Room for 246 More? Manufactured Home Community Planned Near Belleview (voiceofsouthmarion.com)
• Madison Phillips '23, '24MED Named Davidson County Schools' Exceptional Children Educator of Excellence (ncsu.edu)

Troutman

• Ira 'Wayne' Elledge (iredellfreenews.com)

Cornelius

• What's Your Budget? Coming soon ... (corneliustoday.com)

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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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