Good morning, Mooresville.

Teachers and staff at Third Creek Elementary held a pep rally Friday to boost student confidence and reduce test anxiety as End-of-Grade exams approach; teachers raced in fun inflatable costumes—Kaleb Hill won the race and received a trophy.

County Manager Beth Milton presented the proposed 2025-2026 budget to the board on Tuesday.

The general fund totals $343,847,360 based on a 50-cent tax rate per $100 and includes education funding increases, capital projects, and staff retention measures—workshops are scheduled for next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday with final approval expected in June.

Mooresville officials broke ground on the Moor Park renovation project today + the first phase will be completed in 2026 as part of a legacy that honors local heritage.

Pine Lake Prep freshman Mason Madji set four North Carolina weightlifting records and placed third overall in his division at the U.S. Junior Powerlifting Nationals on April 26th in New Orleans—he set records in his squat, bench press, deadlift, and total weight while competing in the Junior men 13-15 age group at the 90-kg level.

Painting With Maria

1-3 p.m. — Hoptown Brewing Company — All materials provided — Unleash your creativity with Maria's fun painting class for all skill levels.

Music Bingo

7-10 p.m. — Michael Waltrip Taproom — Free entry — Test your music knowledge and luck in a fun game of bingo.

Sushi Rollin' 101

6:30-8:30 p.m. — King Canary Brewing — Cost not specified — Create your own sushi while learning traditional techniques with GringoNinja.

Wednesday Night Trivia at Hoptown

7-9 p.m. — Hoptown Brewing Company — Free to play — Enjoy great beers and food while testing your trivia knowledge with friends.

Payton Velligan Band Performance

6:30-9 p.m. — LangTree Lake Norman — Free entry — Enjoy a night of captivating multi-instrumental music with the Payton Velligan Band.

Climbing and Conversation

5:15-7:15 p.m. — Cliff Hangers — $20 day pass — Engage in a friendly climbing session welcoming all skill levels and backgrounds.

Open House at 119 W Maranta Road

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — 119 W Maranta Rd, Mooresville — $474,900 — Explore a spacious 4-bedroom home in a charming neighborhood with a large screen porch and private yard.

Up Yonder Dinner Meeting

5-7 p.m. — Hickory Tavern — Email required for RSVP — Connect with fellow diners for an evening of good food and conversation.

Weekly Team Trivia

7-8:30 p.m. — Overflow — Free entry — Engage in five rounds of exciting team trivia and compete for prizes.

Wednesday Music Bingo Night

9-11 p.m. — The Kilted Buffalo — Free to play — Keep the midweek energy alive with a fun twist on bingo featuring your favorite tunes.