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Sheriff: Suspect charged with taking indecent liberties with a minor
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident was charged with sexually abusing a minor following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
Gov. Cooper gets flu shot, urges others to protect themselves during COVID-19 pandemic
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In preparation for flu season, Gov. Roy Cooper got his flu shot on Friday at the Wake County Public Health Center and encouraged
Iredell health officials report county’s 38th COVID-19 death; 2,707 people now presumed recovered
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported the county’s 38th death attributed to COVID-19 on Friday afternoon. The Iredell County Health Department does not release personal information about COVID-19 patients,
Viewpoint: RBG worked to protect America’s promise of ‘liberty and justice for all’
BY DIANE HAMBY Why do decent, brilliant, fair and open-minded U.S. Supreme Court justices matter? What difference could it possibly make? Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on September 18,
Sheriff: Suspect charged with sexually assaulting child over six-year period
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man faces nine felony charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into a sexual assault complaint. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
Friends of Lake Norman State Park plans several volunteer opportunities
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Friends of Lake Norman State Park recently held its annual meeting, which was delayed from April, to elect officers and board members, reflect on the
The Rest of the Story: It’s time for serious conversations about suicide in Iredell County
BY JEFF JAMES September is designated as Suicide Prevention Month. I think all of us can agree that one suicide is one too many. Suicide is the second-leading cause of
EnergyUnited encourages members to submit nominations for Touchstone Energy’s #WHOPOWERSYOU Contest
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is encouraging all members to submit nominations for Touchstone Energy’s 2020 #WhoPowersYou Contest. The contest highlights the joint efforts of EnergyUnited and Touchstone Energy’s
Iredell Health System speech-language pathologist earns certification in program that helps Parkinson’s patients
Special to Iredell Free News Caroline Goodson, a speech-language pathologist with Iredell Health System’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, recently became certified in the individual speech therapy program that helps Parkinson’s disease
MGSD board approves revised learning plan for second quarter
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve a new learning plan for students when the second quarter of
NCDHHS launches free SlowCOVIDNC exposure notification app
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has launched a COVID-19 Exposure Notification app called “SlowCOVIDNC.” The app will help North Carolinians
Armstrong receives NCHSAA Charlie Adams Distinguished Service Award
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools Assistant Superintendent Richard Armstrong was honored on Wednesday for his contributions to middle and high school sports by the North Carolina High School Athletic
SPD: Woman dies after being hit by truck while waiting in line outside Statesville DMV Office
FROM STAFF REPORTS One woman was fatally injured and a second hurt when they were struck by a pickup truck while standing outside the DMV Office in Statesville on Wednesday
Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week: Is your child in the right car seat?
Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In recognition of Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week, September 20-26, Insurance Commissioner Mike
MPD officers apprehend murder suspect while investigating vehicle break-in
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville police have apprehended a Charlotte man wanted on murder charges. Officers responded to the 300 block of Talbert Road about 1:14 a.m. on September 19 in
Cranford appointed to supervisor of ICSO School Resource Officers Division
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced Tuesday that Gina Cranford has been promoted to lieutenant and will now supervise the ICSO’s School Resource Officer Division.
Gov. Cooper announces additional $40 million in COVID-19 relief for small businesses
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Some North Carolina small businesses that have experienced extraordinary disruption to their operations due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic may benefit from
Statesville Council delays decision on feasibility study for Jane Sowers Road interchange
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council began discussions Monday night on a feasibility study about the possibility of converting the Jane Sowers Road/ Interstate 77 overpass into an
N.C. treasurer announces payments to survivors of murdered public safety workers
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell and the Retirement Systems Division (RSD) announced Tuesday that almost $1 million has been sent to survivors of
Iredell health officials report two more deaths attributed to COVID-19; 2,610 now presumed recovered in county
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two more people who tested positive for COVID-19 have died in Iredell County. The Iredell County Health Department reported the county’s 36th and 37th deaths attributed to
DEQ monitoring sinkhole near Highway 150 in Mooresville
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is investigating a sinkhole collapse and release of sediment containing coal ash adjacent to Highway 150
Iredell County awarded $425K grant from N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper today announced the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund has awarded nearly $5 million in grants to fund 16 local
White achieves Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist status
Special to Iredell Free News Heather White, the diabetes program manager of Iredell Health System’s Wellness and Diabetes Center in Troutman, has achieved Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
Timmy Belcher Memorial Scholarship established
Legacy of giving back to Rainbow Kidz honored Special to Iredell Free News In his 16 years of life, Timmy Belcher created many legacies. Family, friendship, faith … all of
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