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Category: News & Features

I-SS showcases educational offerings at Dream Builders workshop

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Community leaders had an opportunity to meet with the Iredell-Statesville Schools leaders, board members and principals on October 17 at the Career Academy and Technical Schools to

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Iredell Memorial Hospital welcomes new Operating Room assistant director

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital recently welcomed Cherie Snell as the new assistant director of its Operating Room. Snell earned an associate’s degree in nursing from Wytheville

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ICSO Felony Arrests: October 16-23

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 16 ♦ Dillon Michael Edward Baugus, 29, of Goldwing Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine

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Two I-SS high schools receive 2020 College Success Award

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Two Iredell-Statesville Schools high schools have been recognized for providing exemplary academic programs by GreatSchools.org . Collaborative College of Technology and Learning (CCTL) and South

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Health officials advise against traditional trick-or-treating due to risk of COVID-19 exposure

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following guidelines to keep Halloween safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Special to Iredell Free News One trick to learn this Halloween

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Birth Announcements: October 8-17

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: OCTOBER 8 ♦ A boy, Anthony Isreal Gianni Palazzolo, born to Anthony Palazzolo and Kaila Barnes

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MGSD board reviews COVID-19 data, discusses procedures for quarantines and testing as K-5 students return to school

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MELINDA SKUTNICK As the Mooresville Graded School District resumed in-person learning for K-5 students this week, district officials reviewd data illustrating how COVID-19 has impacted school employees during the

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N.C. State Board of Elections launches voting portal for blind, visually impaired voters

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Blind and visually impaired voters in North Carolina may now request, receive, and return an accessible absentee ballot online. The system is compatible

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Teen who survived house fire reunited with first responders who helped save his life

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER A 14-year-old boy who was trapped by a fire in his home was united on Thursday with the Iredell County telecommunicators, firefighters and EMS personnel who helped

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Iredell health officials report county’s 45th death attributed to COVID-19

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials have reported the county’s 45th death attributed to COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department does not release personal information about individuals who test positive

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Speak Life and Live helping I-SS bridge the COVID-19 learning gap

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools in March, the Speak Life and Live team began having conversation with parents and Iredell-Statesville Schools about the

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Iredell Water Corporation awards contracts to begin water main extension to Oswalt Amity area

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Nearly $6 million project scheduled for completion in one year Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Water Corporation Board of Directors recently awarded contracts for a new water main

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Mitchell Community College joins ‘Moving Ahead with Adult Ed’ campaign to get adults back to school, work

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News With reskilling and upskilling programs in place, adult education is an economic catalyst to help low-skilled adults and their communities recover from the financial impacts

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Pressly School holding month-long SOCKtoberfest

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Pressly School is holding its first annual SOCKtoberfest sock drive, thanks to middle school students who made the decision to help those in need this

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Iredell County to provide free flu vaccines this fall

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Health Department will offer free flu vaccines this fall at multiple sites in preparation of the merging of flu season and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Iredell Health System hires new executive director for Iredell Health Foundation

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System recently welcomed William J. Brown to lead its donor-centered fundraising efforts of its new philanthropic organization, the Iredell Health Foundation. As executive

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Demand for MGSD’s online academy surges following district’s return to in-person instruction for K-5 students

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MELINDA SKUTNICK Following Mooresville Graded School District’s decision to provide full-time in-person instruction to K-5 students starting October 19, the district has experienced a significant increase in demand for

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Iredell County Health Department to distribute potassium iodide tablets on October 24

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department will distribute potassium iodide (KI) tablets to Iredell County residents and businesses on Saturday, October 24, at no charge. The

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Sheriff: Suspect in home invasion near Troutman arrested following pursuit in Mecklenburg County

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News A suspect faces a dozen charges in connection with a home-invasion near Troutman on Tuesday afternoon. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of

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Gov. Cooper announces North Carolina will remain in Phase 3 as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that North Carolina will remain paused in Phase 3 for three more weeks as health officials continue to

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MPD: Two suspects charged in fraud scheme targeting Sam’s Club

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face charges in connection with a scheme in which fraudulently obtained Sam’s Club memberships and stolen credit card numbers were used to purchase nearly $30,000

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N.C. unemployment rate increased slightly in September

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate was 7.3 percent, increasing 0.8 of a percentage point from August’s revised rate.

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Election Watch: Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce releases Meet the Candidates video series

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce has released a Meet the Candidates video series featuring interviews with local candidates for the Iredell County Board of

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Statesville Council urged to increase starting salaries of city firefighters

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The disparity between the starting salary of firefighters at the Statesville Fire Department and their peers at nearby departments does not sit well with some Statesville

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Organizers cancel 76th Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade due to COVID-19 concerns

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Organizers of the 76th Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade have canceled this year’s event due to concerns for public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a

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Mooresville Public Services Division, town staff recognized for earning APWA accreditation

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s Public Services Division was officially recognized by the American Public Works Association (APWA) for earning accreditation earlier this year from the

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TPD officer and K-9 partner earn UPWDA certifications

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Police Officer James “Rico” Scott and his furry partner Jackpot, who is also known around the station as “J.P.,” earned their official K-9 certifications on

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County boards of elections now contacting N.C. voters with absentee ballot deficiencies

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — County boards of elections across North Carolina are now contacting voters whose absentee ballot return envelopes were not properly completed to inform them

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Iredell health officials report county’s 44th death attributed to COVID-19; 3,147 people are presumed recovered

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported the county’s 44th death attributed to COVID-19 on Monday. The Iredell County Health Department does not release personal information about people who test

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Iredell Health System celebrates National Pharmacy Week

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System’s Pharmacy will celebrate National Pharmacy Week this week, an annual observance acknowledging the invaluable contributions that pharmacy professionals make to patient care

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Broad Street United Methodist Church announces opening of Broad Street Park and Playground

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News For at least 75 years, the playground at Broad Street United Methodist Church has been the site for laughter and play for children of the

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Sheldon’s K9s, Checkered Flag Foundation make contributions to Officer Jordan H. Sheldon Memorial Dog Park

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Two 501(c)3 charities have teamed up to donate to the Town of Mooresville’s Officer Jordan H. Sheldon Memorial Dog Park, which is designed to honor

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I-SS, Health Department notify parents of students at nine district schools of positive COVID-19 tests

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Iredell County Health Department notified parents of students at nine district schools of positive COVID-19 tests last week. Here is a summary of

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SPD to hold National Drug Take Back Day event on October 24

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department will hold a free Drug Take Back event on Saturday, October 24, in conjunction with National Drug Take Back Day. This

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Statesville crews begin annual leaf collection on October 19

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Leaf Collection starts the week of October 19 in the City of Statesville. Here’s some information residents need to know before putting their leaves on

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NCDHHS submits COVID-19 Vaccination Plan to CDC

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina has submitted its COVID-19 Vaccination Plan to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The goal of the plan

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