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Category: News & Features

Miles for Matt 5K highlights day of community events on April 20

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Three community events are planned for Saturday, April 20, in Downtown Troutman: Miles for Matt 5K At 9 a.m., the Rotary Club of Troutman kicks

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Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame announces latest group of inductees

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame announced its latest class of inductees on Thursday. The 2024 class includes five highly honored athletes during their

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Rescue Ranch, Iredell County Partnership for Young Children host Family Fun Day (Photos)

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch and the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children hosted a Family Fun Day on Monday. About 60 parents and their kids visited with

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Iredell Arts Council to present Artist Spotlight hosted by Insomniacs

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Insomniacs are set to host an engaging takeover of the Artist Spotlight event, presented by the Iredell Arts Council, on Saturday, April 13. The

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MGSD Board approves teacher supplements and stipends

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education approved teacher supplements and additional stipends for EC and alternative teachers to aid recruitment beginning next school year during

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SPD: Statesville man faces 10 child sexual exploitation charges following multi-agency investigation

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces 10 felony charges related to the possession of child exploitation material following a multi-agency investigation. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of

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Meetings Notice: Iredell County Board of Equalization and Review

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Pursuant to NCGS 105-322, the Iredell County Board of Equalization and Review will meet as required by law. PURPOSE OF MEETINGS To hear, upon request, any and all taxpayers who

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Public Notice: Town of Love Valley accepting bids for Arena Repair Project

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Public Notice The Town of Love Valley is seeking competitive bids for an Arena Repair Project. All RFPs must be received by May 10, 2024. Please contact Lisa Riddick for

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Troutman Council discusses spending priorities at annual budget retreat

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council met with Town Manager Ron Wyatt and town department heads earlier this week to look at the town’s future needs and expected revenues.

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Statesville Council says goodbye to longtime clerk, approves River Hills development

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN After 14 years of service to the City of Statesville, City Clerk Brenda Fugett is retiring and returning to West Virginia. Mayor Costi Kutteh expressed his

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Rockin’ for a Reason benefit concert postponed due to weather forecast

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Organizers of the Rockin’ for a Reason charity concert, originally scheduled for Thursday, April 11, have decided to postpone the event due to weather. The

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Performing Arts Live Iredell to present ‘The Piano Men’ on April 20

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Preforming Arts Live Iredell will present “The Piano Men,” featuring award-winning Canadian recording artist Jim Witter, on Saturday, April 20.  The season-ending concert, which will

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Inner Wheel Club of Statesville completes a year of community service

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Inner Wheel Club of Statesville is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Inner Wheel organization. It was formed in Manchester, England, on January 10,

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Western Region United Way honors volunteers and donors for dedicated service

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Western Region of United Way organizations celebrated their partnerships with area businesses and individuals on Tuesday morning during the annual Spirit of North Carolina Awards at

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Sheriff: Statesville man faces three dozen drug charges, including trafficking heroin

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man who was wanted in Gaston County on more than two dozen outstanding charges was jailed without bond following his arrest by Iredell County Sheriff’s

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Iredell County Public Library awarded grant to fund new mobile library

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Public Library has been awarded a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant for $100,000 to expand its services through a mobile library. The

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Troutman Council considering two proposals for garbage collection, request to demolish dilapidated house

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council discussed two proposals for trash and recycling pickup to help combat rising prices for the services during its pre-agenda meeting on Monday. One

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I-SS plans to award contract for Weathers Creek High construction by May 13; district eyes 2027-2028 opening

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education will select a construction company to build the new Weathers Creek High School by May 13, if all goes as planned,

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Lake Norman State Park hosts eclipse viewing party (Photo Gallery)

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Hundreds of Iredell County residents and visitors from surrounding counties walked, biked and drove to Lake Norman State Park to share in the eclipse viewing Monday afternoon.

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Iredell Arts Council to host Mitchell Community College Student Art Show

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council, in collaboration with the Mitchell Community College Department of Fine Arts, will host a reception for the 2024 Student Art Show

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Rock the Park Summer Concert Series returns to Liberty Park starting May 3

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The much-anticipated Rock the Park Summer Concert Series is back and ready to ignite Liberty Park in Mooresville with an electrifying lineup of musical talent.

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Statesville man faces federal weapons charges following investigation by SPD, ATF

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE — A Statesville man has been indicted by a grand jury on federal weapons charges. Trevaris Devar Kennedy, 21, is charged with possession of

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Health Beat: How to manage stress

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Are you stressed? Most everyone will answer yes to that question at some point in their lives. In today’s fast-paced world, stress is a common

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Mitchell Community College to host Spring Fest: Open House & Festival on April 20

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College will host Spring Fest: Open House & Festival on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on its Statesville Campus,

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Wesley Walkers improving health and fitness while building friendships

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Statesville began Wesley Walkers for the congregation in February. More than 50 members are now walking regularly to improve

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CPS administrator: ‘We have some children that are in horrific situations’

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Karen Thompson has seen a lot during the 28 years she’s worked as a Child Protective Services investigator and administrator. There’s plenty she wishes she could unsee.

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ICSO Felony Arrests: March 28 – April 4

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 28 ♦ Dalton Cain Barnes, 20, of Salisbury Road, Rowan, charged with breaking or entering a

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Community Singers of Lake Norman to present ‘Smokin’ to a Motown Beat’

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Community Singers of Lake Norman, Mooresville High School, and LAD Space Productions are thrilled to present “Smokin’ to a Motown Beat” on Sunday, May

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Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000 Signing Bonus)

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,

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N.C. early grades students show continued growth on mid-year assessment

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s kindergarten through third-grade students continue to outperform the nation on reading benchmarks, based on the newly released middle-of-year data. Mirroring the beginning-of-year

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

Posted on April 6, 2024 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: Multi-agency effort leads to apprehension of six suspects

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department, in collaboration with the U.S. Marshal’s Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force and the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, executed a successful operation

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MPD Felony Arrests: March 15-31

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 15 ♦ Lucretia L. Thomas, 43, of Charlotte charged with two counts of ID fraud, financial identity

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Election Watch: Absentee voting underway for statewide Republican second primary

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — All North Carolina registered Republicans and some unaffiliated voters are eligible to vote in second primary elections to be held Tuesday, May 14, in

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NCDHHS announces increased of number cases of mpox across state, urges vaccination

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting a statewide increase in mpox cases. Over the past six months, 45 cases have

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Iredell Memorial Hospital earns quality-based accreditation from DNV

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has successfully completed the accreditation process through DNV, a world-leading certification body committed to supporting the development and continual improvement of healthcare

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