🌱 Iredell County To Address Food Insecurity + Motorsport Owner Arrest

Hello, Mooresville! I'm Danielle Fallon-O'Leary and I'm filling in for your usual curator today. Please note that your newsletter may be a bit lighter this time. Now, here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 95 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories in and around Mooresville today:

1. The Oak Ridge City Council has scheduled a special meeting on Aug. 28 to vote on the contract of Randall "Randy" Hemann as the new city manager. Hemann, who currently serves as the town administrator in Mooresville, was selected as the city manager over fellow finalist Aretha Ferrell-Benavides. Hemann's contract is currently being drafted and he intends to give his current employer 60 days' notice before starting his new role in Oak Ridge. (Oakridger)
2. The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office reported that a registered sex offender who was previously convicted of 11 sex crimes involving a minor was arrested for violating his sex offender employment status. Joel Courage allegedly led a motorsport racing team called E33 Motor Sports in Mooresville that involved juveniles. He was found to be supervising minors on his race team, which is considered a felony offense for a registered sex offender, according to the sheriff’s office. (WSOC Charlotte)
3. The Iredell County Health Department and United Way of Iredell County are collaborating to address food insecurity, which impacts approximately 20,000 residents in the area. They have launched the website IredellFood.org to raise awareness about this issue and provide information on accessing and donating food. Community leaders, nonprofits, businesses, and citizens are being called upon to join the effort in addressing this pressing concern. (Statesville Record & Landmark)

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Today in Mooresville:

Saturday, August 26

• Josh's Farmers Market At 630 Brawley School Road (9:00 AM)
• Music Jam At Richard's Coffee Shop (9:00 AM)
• Joy Fest At Liberty Park (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mooresville Police Department advises how to avoid a car break-in with three easy steps. The department recommends always locking your car doors, hiding valuable items out of sight, and parking in well-lit areas. (Mooresville Police Department via Facebook)
• Feed NC puts a spotlight on Joe Davis, describing him as the shining example of how programs like FeedNC's Summer 2023 Warehouse Workforce Development can transform lives. Not only did he get his Forklift and OSHA-10 certifications, but he also learned the art of making friends and understanding the intricacies of warehouse life. (Feed NC via Facebook)
• Mooresville is taking a stand for mental health by teaming up with United Way of Iredell County and local partners to combat suicide and enhance residents' well-being. Selected as part of the Our State, Our Wellbeing initiative, the city is determined to tap into its resources, break down barriers, and make a difference in the lives of its community members. (Town of Mooresville NC via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.