Good morning, Mooresville.

Patrick Reynolds has launched Patrick Reynolds Speaking Services and a men’s group (The Garage) that hosts local events to share his NASCAR lessons on teamwork and leadership.

Iredell County commissioners approved a $33,466 economic growth incentive for Accuma Corp (which has operated for 41 years) to fund a planned $3.2M machinery investment at its Statesville facility; the expansion may add new jobs and product lines if it moves forward by Dec.

31, 2027.

Pine Lake Prep seniors Krish Korrapati and Jay Schaeper were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists after scoring in the top 1% on the PSAT test as juniors, and they will compete next spring for a share of 6,930 scholarships worth nearly $26 million (remarkable achievement).

Iredell-Statesville Schools Board rep Brian Sloan is asking North Iredell residents to help fund a new orchestra program at Statesville High School by raising money for instruments such as three violas, four violins, five cellos and four basses; donations are tax deductible and contributions can be arranged by contacting Sloan.

Iredell Water is launching a cross-connection control program to protect local drinking water today — CEO Danny Sloan said the measure will secure every community connection.

Mooresville Fire-Rescue held a wet-down ceremony on Friday morning to put a new Pierce Velocity Ladder 17 into service.

The truck, purchased from Lambertville for $1 million (replacing a 2014 model with over 120,000 miles), will serve at the Mount Mourne Fire Rescue Station on Mecklenburg Highway.