🌱K9 Valor​ Is Back On The Job + Hot Luxury Real Estate In Lake Norman

Hello again, everybody. It's Friday in Mooresville and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community. Today you'll learn about:

• K9 Valor is back on the job with the Mooresville Police Department.
• Apply now to be the next Chief Human Resources Officer for the Mooresville Graded School District!
• Driver Matthew DiBenedetto will be signing autographs.

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy; breezy, cooler. High: 52 Low: 33.

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Here are the top four stories today in Mooresville:

1. The Mooresville Police Department welcomed back to duty, K9 Valor! According to a MPD facebook post, "officers and staff, family and friends gathered to celebrate K9 Valor's first day back on the job since a health scare last fall, which almost took his life. Due to his recovery, he was unable to complete his annual certification until yesterday when he passed with flying colors! We are so happy to have you back, hardworking boy! We missed you!" (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
2. Are you a detail-oriented individual who has excellent problem-solving skills? Are you able to work with a diverse population and build effective working relationships? Do you want to be part of a highly-ranked school district that considers itself a family? According to a Facebookpost from the Mooresville Graded School district, "if you answered yes to these questions, apply now to be the next chief luman resources officer for the Mooresville Graded School District! Follow this link for more information and to submit your application: https://mgsd.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=250." (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
3. NASCAR fans take note! According to a Facebook post from North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame, "Driver Matthew DiBenedetto will be signing autographs at the Hall of Fame and museum in Mooresville on Monday, January 23 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted and presented to Pharos Parenting of Iredell County. You can check them out at Pharosparenting.org." Hope to see you there! (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
4. The Wall Street Journal calls North Carolina's Lake Norman "one of the hottest areas for luxury real estate." According to the Wall Stree Journal article, "luxury real-estate markets across the country are propelled by the biggest local industries, whether it's high finance in New York, big oil in Texas, Walmart in Bentonville, Ark., or Hollywood in L.A. On North Carolina's Lake Norman, there's no disputing the driver: It's Nascar. The Lake Norman area, located roughly 20 miles north of Charlotte, N.C., has long been home to some of Nascar's most successful drivers, thanks to its proximity to the Charlotte Motor Speedway and the headquarters of some of the sport's best-known teams. Over the past decade, some of the wealthiest drivers have plowed their winnings into building and buying some of the state's most luxurious residences, helping to propel the local market to new heights." (The Wall Street Journal)

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Today in Mooresville:

• Winter Weekend Stock Up Sale at Tanger Outlets Blowing Rock (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department: "Many thanks to Statesville Police Department for helping with certification of several of our K9s today! One part of K9 certification is obedience, in which K9s must successfully follow verbal commands of their handler while off leash." (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Local History of Mooresville NC: "From Local History & Archives at MPL: Continuing with the #Mooresville150 and our look back at #textiles and the Mooresville Cotton Mill, today's images come from inside the mill." (Local History of Mooresville NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville Chamber of Commerce: "HealthReach Community Clinic. HealthReach Community Clinic is excited to unveil our brand new 20th anniversary logo to celebrate two decades of service to Iredell County residents in need of free medical care and medications!
  This is only just the beginning, and we couldn't have made it this far without YOUR support! THANK YOU! " (Mooresville Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a native of Connecticut, who currently resides in the Tri-Town community of Chester, Deep River and Essex. I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love my small town 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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