🌱 Utility Payments Go Digital + Mooresville Lowe's Gives Workers $55M

Good morning, everybody. I'm Nicole Fallon-Peek, filling in for your usual curator Karena on today's Mooresville Daily. Now, let's get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town.

First, today's weather:

A heavy thunderstorm. High: 76 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories today in Mooresville:

1. Mooresville Utility Bill Pay will soon see some major upgrades. As of Thursday, Aug. 25, the city will be switching over to the Paymentus platform to facilitate online payments. Users can pay their utility bills online or by phone via debit, credit, ACH/eCheck, or by linking with digital wallet options like Venmo and PayPal. More information on paperless statements is expected to go out in the coming weeks. (City of Mooresville)
2. Lowe's Home Improvement, based in Mooresville, is handing out $55 million in bonuses to its hourly retail workers. The move is intended to help many employees mitigate rising costs due to inflation. "These associates have the most important job in our company," said CEO Martin R. Ellison. "We deeply appreciate everything they do to serve our customers to deliver a best-in-class experience." (KISS 95.1 FM)
3. The NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville marks its milestone 20th anniversary! The institute prepares students to enter careers in skilled trades, including racing, welding, and computerized machining. According to campus leadership, the Mooresville program is the only technical school endorsed by NASCAR. (Spectrum Local News)

Today in Mooresville:

• Two Mile Workout At South Iredell Senior Center (9:00 AM)
• Zodiac Tray Craft With Personal Reading At Nailed It DIY Studio (6:00 PM)
• Jukebox Rehab At Apps & Taps (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Loved the Mooresville Public Library's summer reading decorations? You can enter to win its stunning coral reef! Anyone with a Mooresville library card can enter by putting their name in the giveaway box at the library. (Mooresville Public Library via Facebook)
• Calling all Mooresville house hunters: One of these five newly-listed properties in the area might be your dream home. Get the details in Patch's latest real estate roundup. (Mooresville Patch)
• Mark your calendars for Mooresville Parks & Recreation's 46th Annual Working Fingers Craft Show, happening Nov. 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m at the Charles Mack Citizen Center. If you're interested in becoming a vendor, you must complete this application by Aug. 29. (Mooresville Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.