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CRTPO opens public comment period for 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
Special to Iredell Free News The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) started a public comment period for its draft 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), revised 2020-2029 Transportation Improvement Program
BBB Scam Alert: Make sure COVID-19 testing site is legitimate
Special to Iredell Free News This winter’s spike in COVID-19 cases has more people than ever looking for tests. This has given rise to a new con: phony websites and
Iredell Court Report: More than a dozen defendants entered guilty pleas on January 11
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office reported dispositions in the following cases in H&I Felony District Court on January 11: ♦ Kacie Allen pleaded guilty to
Treasurer Folwell: NC 403(b) retirement program to be discontinued in 2022
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell announced Wednesday that the North Carolina Supplemental Board of Trustees has decided to discontinue the NC 403(b) Program,
Parents tell Iredell County commissioners that mask mandates are harmful to children
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners have been receiving feedback from their constituents for months about COVID-19 vaccines, mask requirements, and how local school districts and the health department have
Speak Life and Live recognizes efforts of ‘Community Shero’
Special to Iredell Free News Speak Life and Live, a local nonprofit committed to supporting and empowering local youth, has honored Jennifer Johnson for her work with students throughout the
N.C. Medicaid direct care workers, support staff to receive one-time bonus in recognition of work during COVID-19 pandemic
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The recently adopted North Carolina state budget includes funds to give a one-time bonus to eligible home- and community-based direct care workers and
Viewpoint: Statesville Council demonstrates lack of vision, strategy for moving city forward
Correction: An earlier version of this column incorrectly reported that Councilman Frederick Foster represents Ward 4. He represents Ward 6. BY MIKE FUHRMAN If you were expecting – or hoping
COVID-19 hospitalizations surge in Iredell County as positivity rate remains above 32 percent
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of COVID-19 patients admitted to Iredell County hospitals surged to 100 over the holiday weekend. Iredell County health officials reported Tuesday that the number of
SPD’s 2021 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive provided gifts to more than 300 children, teens
Special to Iredell Free News Thanks to the outpouring of support from the community, the Statesville Police Department’s 3rd Annual Fill the Trailer Toy Drive was a massive success. The
In His Steps offers free night out for teenage girls on January 29
Special to Iredell Free News In His Steps, a local, all-girl Christian dance ministry, is offering a free night out for teen girls (ages 13-19) on Saturday, January 29. The
Inaugural I-SS Middle School Cheerleading Competition set for February 4
Special to Iredell Free News On Friday, February 4, Iredell-Statesville Schools will hold its first ever Middle School Cheerleading Competition. The event will be held at the South Iredell High
Iredell COAST to host Community Feud
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Community Outreach Association (COAST) of Statesville is planning a fun and exciting event for residents of Iredell and surrounding counties. Iredell COAST will
Health Beat: Severe hypothyroidism can be life-threatening
Special to Iredell Free News Most of us have heard of the thyroid gland, but we may not realize the importance of this gland or what it even really does.
N.C. Division of Prisons continues to administer booster shots to all offenders
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Division of Prisons is ensuring that all offenders who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot – and who have
Bishop Gray: MLK demonstrated the power of prayer and praise in struggle for justice and equality
BY MIKE FUHRMAN More than 50 years have passed, but Bishop Lonnie E. Gray recalls the events of April 4, 1968, in vivid detail. He was a junior at a
Man on national suicide prevention walk finds refuge at emergency shelter in Statesville
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Just a few hours before the snow started to fly on Saturday, Clinton Baker and his Great Dane Watonga, who are on a nationwide walk to
Statesville High CNA graduates recognized by I-SS Board
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recently honored six nursing fundamental student graduates for passing the N.C. State Board Certified Nursing Assistant examination. Nursing Fundamentals teacher Lacie
Troutman ABC Store eclipses $10 million in sales; board eyes second location
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman ABC Store continues to outperform expectations, with the location projected to top $3 million in sales for the 2021-22 fiscal year, according to ABC
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Troutman Council shines spotlight on Tasty Pickles By Carson
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreeneews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council turned green for pickles on Thursday night as it recognized Tasty Pickles by Carson in its Business Spotlight. The council and staff
U.S. Attorney reaffirms commitment to combating human trafficking in Western District of North Carolina
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina reaffirms its commitment to
MPD Felony Arrests: December 22 – January 4
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 22 ♦ James Early Austin, 53, of James Road, Charlotte, charged with aid and abet larceny, conspire
I-SS: Mask mandate kept more than 700 students in schools last week
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education’s decision to require masks after the holiday break helped hundreds of students who were exposed to COVID-19 remain in school last
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