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Category: News & Features

Sheriff: Two suspects face charges in break-in, ATV theft in northern Iredell

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested one suspect and are searching for a second in connection with an all-terrain vehicle theft and breaking and entering in

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Downtown Statesville to host two world premieres during Full Bloom Film Festival

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

  Full Bloom Film Festival set for September 9-11; more than 30 films to be featured in four venues Special to Iredell Free News Several filmmakers will walk the red

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Iredell County Parks and Rec Department wraps up summer with splash party, movie night and outdoors experience

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News As students and their families prepare to return to school, the Iredell County Parks and Recreation Department is excited to offer end of summer programming

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4th Annual Iredell Walk for Recovery planned for September 12 at ESC Park

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The 4th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will be on Sunday, September 12, at Troutman’s ESC Park. The 2019 event attracted over 750 people,

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South Iredell High graduate earns accolades for her artwork, animated film

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News South Iredell High School graduate Emily Moore has had a passion for art since she was very young. Her art has been featured in art

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Iredell Health System welcomes new physician to Family Care Center of Mooresville

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, is pleased to welcome Dr. Judith Albert to its new primary care practice, Family Care

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Two suspects charged with murder in Magla Park shooting; MPD seeking third suspect

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department has identified three suspects in the shooting death of Jacob Dean Koury, 23, of Cornelius on August 11 in Magla Park.

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Iredell County Government Job Openings (August 15)

Posted on August 15, 2021 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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Members of GOP Executive Committee to select nominee for vacant seat on I-SS Board during special meeting

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Members of the Iredell County Republican Party Executive Committee will meet on Friday, August 20, to select the party’s nominee to fill an open seat on the

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ICSO Felony Arrests: August 6-11

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 6 ♦ Yolanda Ramseur Allison, 43, of N. Patterson Street, Statesville, charged with two counts of

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Troutman Council invests in cyber defense, disbands Troutman Business Council, and votes down livestock ordinance

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Chief Darrin Payne (front row, right) introduced Officers Rex Eure, Clark Dotson, Jordan Roy, and Hunter Riddle to Town Council members on Thursday night.  Second row: Council members Eddie Nau,

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Saint Patrick’s Episcopal to host free concert on August 22

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Looking for some fun the whole family can enjoy? On Sunday, August 22, the popular six-piece band, Love Not Money, with Randall and Jayne Sprinkle

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Sheriff: Suspect arrested after traffic stop leads to seizure of meth, cocaine, methadone and hallucinogenic mushrooms

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces a half dozen drug charges after he was stopped for a traffic offense by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell

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COVID-19 Update: Hospitalizations up sharply in Iredell County

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Increasing numbers of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 are being admitted to hospitals in Iredell County as the number of laboratory confirmed cases continues to

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Fifth Street Ministries’ back-to-school event fosters community, helps kids (Photo Gallery)

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Fifth Street Ministries’ back-to-school event on Saturday afternoon at Alex Cooper Park featured a parade, festival, and health fair to assist South Statesville children and their

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North Carolina surpasses 10 million milestone for COVID-19 vaccines; pace of vaccinations accelerating as Delta variant spreads

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina providers have now administered more than 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, with vaccinations trending upward as the highly contagious Delta

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Crosby Scholars to host Open House at Lake Norman State Park on August 21

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The public is invited to a free Open House event on Saturday, August 21, to learn about Iredell County Crosby Scholars. The event will be

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Voting system testing underway across N.C. in advance of municipal elections

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As part of the preparations for the 2021 municipal elections, county boards of elections across North Carolina once again will conduct special tests

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Mooresville police release identity of homicide victim, continue to seek public’s assistance in investigation

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department has released the identity of the town’s first homicide victim since 2019. On Wednesday, August 11, MPD officers responded to a

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Gov. Cooper, state health officials urge some schools to revisit decisions and fully implement COVID-19 protections

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper, NCDHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen and State Health Director Dr. Betsey Tilson on Friday sent a letter to school boards

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I-SS Board approves Title I plan for 2021-2022 school year, delays decision on public participation policy

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has approved the district’s approximately $3.8 million Title I plan for the 2021-2022 school year. Title I funds provide targeted financial

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Birth Announcements: July 27 – August 9

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JULY 27 ♦ A girl, Isabella Eveth Morel Vera Beltran, born to Ileana Dinelsa Beltran of

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NCDOT: Volunteers needed for Statewide Litter Sweep

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation needs volunteers to help clean up trash along roads during the Adopt-A-Highway Fall Litter Sweep from September 11-25.

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MPD asking for public’s assistance in homicide investigation (Video)

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department is treating the death of the man whose body was found late Wednesday night at Magla Park as a homicide. MPD officers responded

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N.C. House unanimously passes bipartisan bill to end child marriage

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. House voted unanimously to pass S35, a bill that aims to end child marriage by raising the minimum legal age for marriage in

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South Iredell High School welcomes Class of 2025 to Viking Nation

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News South Iredell High School recently hosted over 350 upcoming ninth-graders for Freshman Transition Camp. Student Ambassadors kicked off each day by sharing their “Top 10

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Fifth Street Ministries to hold Community Health Fair/Back-to-School Festival on August 14

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries is sponsoring a Health Fair/Back-to-School Festival for the community on Saturday, August 14. Everyone is invited. The nonprofit will be providing backpacks

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Iredell Home Health earns accreditation from ACHC

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Home Health, part of Iredell Health System, was recently awarded accreditation with its new accrediting body, the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), for

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COVID-19 hospitalizations hitting all-time highs in N.C.; health officials urge vaccination

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina has experienced the largest single day jump in hospital ICU admissions since the beginning of the pandemic. Weekly COVID-19 hospitalizations among

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Troutman Council makes COVID-19 policy, decisions about wellness, payroll services and public records policy

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

  CORRECTION: An earlier version of this report incorrectly reported the cost of a monthly membership for town employees at the Iredell County Recreation Center. The cost is $25. BY

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I-SS early colleges begin 2021-2022 school year (Photos)

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Students enrolled in Iredell-Statesville Schools’ early college programs returned to the classroom on Monday, and many of them say they are feeling excited as they start the

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Iredell Health System seeking volunteers for Patient and Family Council

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Do you want to be more involved in your community? Are you interested in supporting your local healthcare system? Volunteering on the Iredell Health System

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MPD invests in StarChase technology in effort to reduce high-speed chases

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department has added new technology to some patrol cars that will assist with the apprehension of suspects in vehicles. The technology is

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Poindexter resigns seat on I-SS Board of Education

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Ken Poindexter resigned his seat on the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education, citing health concerns. “On May 19th I was diagnosed with cancer and have

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Mom to I-SS Board: ‘There is a problem with racism in this school district’

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Two years ago, after Deborah Popolizio and her family moved to Iredell County, she witnessed another student call one of her daughter’s friends the n-word. Now, as

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Iredell County Health Department reports new surge of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported another surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on Monday. Some 380 new laboratory confirmed cases were reported Monday, increasing the total

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