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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:

  • Are drivers on Mooresville's NC 150 being deliberately targeted?
  • Mooresville parents now face murder charges in infant's malnutrition death
  • Why Mooresville's mosque debate has Muslims and neighbors speaking out

Also on today's calendar: The Harbour COMMUNITY YARD SALE and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 67.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. NC 150 drivers concerned about objects being thrown at their cars in Mooresville (charlotteobserver.com) — Drivers on NC 150 in Mooresville are reporting rocks or metal objects being thrown at their cars, shattering windows and sunroofs near Caldwell Road and Statesville Avenue. One passenger narrowly avoided a serious head injury, and at least one nearby business is sharing surveillance footage with police. Authorities are investigating whether these frightening incidents are connected, while affected residents work through insurance claims.
   

2. Sheriff: Mooresville couple charged with first-degree murder in death of their three-month-old daughter (iredellfreenews.com) — A Mooresville couple living on Brawley School Road has been indicted on first-degree murder charges in the May death of their three-month-old daughter, following an Iredell County Sheriff's Office investigation. Detectives say the infant was severely malnourished and dehydrated, and an autopsy ruled the death a homicide caused by caregiver neglect. The parents remain jailed without bond, while the grandparents still face felony child abuse-related charges.
   

3. North Carolina Muslim Leader Responds to Attempts to Block Construction of House of Worship (interfaithalliance.org) — Mooresville residents recently packed a town hall meeting over the Islamic Center of Lake Norman's approved construction project, turning a local zoning issue into a heated debate on religious freedom. Muslim scholar Dr. Hadia Mubarak described feeling unsafe walking to Mooresville City Hall, yet also uplifted by interfaith supporters who spoke out. She urged commissioners and neighbors to uphold constitutional protections so local Muslims can build and worship freely.
   

4. Congressman Wants Surveillance Cameras To 'Get The Flock Out' Of His District – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — A national debate over Flock automated license plate readers includes a troubling example from Mooresville, where a local officer allegedly accessed camera footage repeatedly to monitor her boyfriend's ex-wife. Congressman Harrigan argues these systems create a "surveillance state" and wants strict limits similar to federal intelligence rules. Supporters say the cameras help solve crimes, leaving Mooresville residents weighing safety against privacy concerns.
   

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    I'm trying to help a family rehome this beautiful baby. He's very sweet and mild tempered. He's definitely a ladies man. He's has been an outside dog… (Nextdoor Harbor View / Landing)
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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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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