Good morning, Mooresville.

Celeste Henkel Elementary celebrated its 100th year when students returned to campus yesterday, with principal Frank Saraco recounting its history and Boggs Landscaping refreshing the grounds; the school will mark the centennial in the coming year (with a Sept.

15 celebration and a time-capsule project) to honor its legacy.

The MGSD Board met to address student safety after eight bus crossing violations in the first five days of school.

District leaders proposed a (six-month pilot) to close Magnolia Street during class changes while town officials offered a plan with gated signals to ease public safety concerns.

Raven Melvin, daughter of Patrick Melvin (a 26-year veteran), has been named the 2026 Katherine Baich endowed scholarship recipient.

She plans to study STEM and serve her community while continuing her family's legacy of service.

Three Rivers Land Trust was awarded $11 million for farmland conservation by state and federal sources.

The grant supports efforts to protect valuable farmland and is expected to boost conservation plans that benefit local communities.

American Red Cross warns that local blood drives need three extra donors each to stabilize the supply and keep lifesaving care available as shortages continue.

Health officials reaffirm the need for childhood vaccines following the Aug.

10 Executive Order and urge parents to consult health providers. Vaccines remain available at clinics, pharmacies and community centers at no cost for eligible children.