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Category: News & Features

2023 Iredell Garden Fair offers educational opportunities, gardening items for sale

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Garden Fair is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, at the Iredell Extension Center. More than 50 vendors will be offering a large variety

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MPD investigating single-vehicle crash that claimed life of Mooresville man

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle accident that claimed the life of a Mooresville man on Saturday afternoon. Officers responded to a report of an

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Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping

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SPD: Skateboarder died from injuries after being struck by vehicle on Davie Avenue

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a collision in which a skateboarder was fatally injured on Davie Avenue early Saturday morning. Officers responded to the area near

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Perfect match: Nonprofit provides ‘lifeline’

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JAIME GATTON To Sally Nix, Jon Snow is more than just a dog — he’s a lifeline. Nix suffers from “suicide disease,” or trigeminal neuralgia, which affects the trigeminal

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Community support makes Surf’s Up Prom an event to remember

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Civic Center hosted an Exceptional Children’s Prom on Thursday. Schools throughout Iredell County provided support to those students wishing to attend. Students had

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Troutman Council approves 10.5-acre annexation, rezoning for retail use

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Council members unanimously approved the annexation and rezoning to highway business of 10.5 acres at 726 South Main Street near the Barkdale Road intersection for an

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‘Celebrating the Journey’ Gala to raise funds to support S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County is planning an inaugural gala to raise funds to support patient care at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice

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Suspended NASCAR driver faces additional charges after ICSO investigation

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A NASCAR driver who was suspended earlier this week following his arrest faces two additional charges following the completion of an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation. Cody

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MPD: Suspect hit by vehicle and killed while attempting to avoid arrest

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS One suspect is dead and a second is on the run following a police pursuit that began in Mooresville early Friday morning. A man, who has not

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The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass to perform at Mac Gray Auditorium on April 29

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell’s 2022-23 season will conclude with a rousing concert from America’s premier large brass ensemble, The Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass, on

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (April 14)

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Apply for all positions HERE. Featured Job Assistant Facility Supervisor– Marketing/Programs (Full-Time) Recreation & Parks Department – Statesville Fitness & Activity Center Salary Range: $42,348.80 – $69,867.20 Closing Date: Open Until

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Statesville native appointed national ambassador for education program

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville native has been selected to be the first national ambassador for the Global Game Changers Student Empowerment Program. Hannah Harvey, a fifth-grade teacher

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Iredell Home & Garden Show opens Friday afternoon at Statesville Civic Center

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Whether you’re shopping for new blinds, windows or gutters, you’ll find several options at the Iredell Home & Garden Show this Friday and Saturday at the Statesville

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FCC reviewing proposed sale of News Talk WSIC Radio

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Owner Mark Sanger announced Thursday that he has accepted an offer to sell News Talk WSIC Radio. “It has been a fun and amazing 18

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Sheriff: Statesville man faces felony drug charges after traffic stop

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple drug charges after being stopped for a motor vehicle violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the

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Statesville Police Department to participate in DEA National Drug Take Back Day on April 22

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department will participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22. For more than a

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Sheriff: Two suspects face felony drug trafficking charges

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized crystal methamphetamine, heroin and other illegal narcotics during a traffic stop. Sheriff Darren Campbell

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MGSD Board passes resolution strongly opposing NC House Bill 219

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education members are urging residents to contact Reps. Jeff McNeely (a bill co-sponsor) and Grey Mills, and Sen. Vickie Sawyer to

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Troutman Council examines detailed spending requests in proposed 2023-2024 budget

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members reviewed the proposed 2023-2024 budget created by Town Manager Ron Wyatt and Finance Director Justin Mundy on Wednesday, going line by line through

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City of Statesville: Re-Advertisement for Bid (Tennis Courts Synthetic Resurfacing)

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS RFP: Tennis Courts Synthetic Resurfacing Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-131 and city policy, the City is Re-bidding this project and sealed bid proposals endorsed “Tennis Courts Synthetic Resurfacing”

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City of Statesville: Advertisement for Bids (Warehouse Project)

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Warehouse Project CITY OF STATESVILLE Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-129, sealed bid proposals endorsed “Warehouse Project” will be sent out April 21, 2023, and will be received by

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NCDHHS: Syphilis cases on the rise across North Carolina, especially in women and babies

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Syphilis cases in North Carolina are on the rise, increasing 23 percent from 2021 to 2022, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services

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I-SS Board recognizes student-athletes and academic achievers during April meeting

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools students continue to excel in sports and academic achievements. During the April 10 I-SS Board of Education meeting, the Board recognized the following student athletes

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Mooresville teen earns Girl Scout Gold Award

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville resident Corrina Pergola has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. A member of Girl Scout Troop

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Doosan Bobcat employees partner with North Iredell student-athletes for beautification project (Photos)

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Doosan Bobcat employees partnered with North Iredell High School student-athletes and coaches for a “beautification” and litter reduction project on April 7. The clean-up included include about

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SPD: Fugitive apprehended with assistance of U.S. Marshals task force

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Task Force and Statesville Police Department worked together to apprehend a fugitive wanted for armed robbery and other charges. Tilden Trymaine Miller, 34,

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Troutman Council discusses delayed annexation agreement, rezoning request for parcel off South Main Street

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members discussed a variety of items during their agenda briefing on Monday afternoon, including the town’s Blessing Boxes, code enforcement, community communication efforts, road

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EPOC Enviro announces it will invest $5.72 million in new Statesville manufacturing operation

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free New EPOC Enviro (EPOC), a wholly owned subsidiary of OPEC Systems, an Australia-based global environmental company, announced plans to establish their first. North American Manufacturing operations

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Sheriff: Four suspects face charges as a result of undercover investigation at Martin Luther King Jr. Park

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s office is cracking down on illegal activity at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in the City of Statesville. Sheriff Darre  Campbell announced Tuesday

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Statesville City Council selling portion of Collier Lake Park to highest bidder

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council is selling off a slice of Collier Lake Park to the highest bidder. William B. Self, who is building a home next to

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On the Road Again: Retiree who suffered from debilitating pain enjoying life again after minimally invasive surgery

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Johnie Watkins had dealt with leg pain for several years but had remained very active even through the pain. As an avid biker, the 80-year-old

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Accounting firm gives Iredell-Statesville Schools a clean audit; Board allocates $1 million for chiller replacements

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Members of the community packed the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting Monday night at the Career Academy and Technical School in Troutman. The three-hour meeting, which

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Sheriff: Four ICSO deputies promoted to leadership roles

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced Monday that four deputies had been promoted ♦ Lt. Chase Little started his career at a neighboring agency in September 2016

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EmergeOrtho announces opening of practice in Iredell County

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News EmergeOrtho announced Monday that their orthopedic practice is expanding to Iredell County. Dr. Dale Rader will join EmergeOrtho at his current location on Fern Creek

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Sheriff: NASCAR driver charged with felony assault after ICSO investigation

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS NASCAR driver Cody Ware faces a felony charge following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Ware, 27, was arrested Monday and charged with felony assault

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