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NCDHHS: Operation Fan Heat Relief aims to help older adults keep cool this summer

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As temperatures begin rising, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging and Adult Services is partnering with the N.C.

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Iredell Memorial Hospital dialysis unit renamed in honor of long-time director

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Memorial Hospital dialysis unit was recently renamed to honor the life and legacy of former department director Steve Kivett. Dedicated in his memory, the

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Registration open for South Iredell High FFA summer camps

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Do you have a rising fifth- through ninth-grader interested in animals or plants? Consider registering your students in the South Iredell High School FFA’s Mini

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Statesville Country Club golf instructors give free lessons to Troutman Elementary students (Photos)

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Troutman Elementary School students got to work on their golf swings recently with the help of local golf instructors. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade were given

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N.C. State Capitol to close to public beginning May 3 for renovations

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Capitol will close to the public beginning Wednesday, May 3, for construction and repair work, and will remain closed until further

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Wood Family Tradition to kick off 2023 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Concert Series

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The 2023 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series will kick off Friday, May 5, in Downtown Statesville with a performance by Wood Family

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ICSO Felony Arrests: April 21-26

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 21 ♦ Dwayne Pernell Allgood Jr., 20, of Grafman Circle, Huntersville, charged with larceny of a

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Viewpoint: Historic inflation rate, growing tax base will factor in Iredell commissioners’ budget decisions

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JAMES B. MALLORY III Iredell County Manager Beth Mull is putting the finishing touches on her budget message and recommendations to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners for the

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Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000 to $3,000 Signing Bonus)

Posted on April 30, 2023 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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Iredell Crosby Scholars presents scholarships at Senior Celebration (Photos)

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Crosby Scholars celebrated the Class of 2023 on Tuesday, April 25. More than 300 people gathered at the Statesville Civic Center to honor the

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State superintendent tours Iredell-Statesville Schools’ workforce development programs (Photos)

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville School administrators and board members welcomed N.C. State Superintendent Catherine Truitt and officials with Department of Public Instruction Friday morning for a tour of a few

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

Posted on April 29, 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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East Iredell Elementary students bring history to life (Photos)

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School students brought history to life with their live wax museum recently. Third-grade students spent weeks researching and preparing for the museum, which featured

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Photo Gallery: I-SS Elementary Honors Chorus performs at SIHS Performing Arts Center

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville Schools Elementary Honors Chorus featured fifth-grade students from all over the county. Music teachers at all of the participating schools prepared their students

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Piedmont HealthCare Endoscopy Center recognized for quality and safety

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), a leading gastrointestinal medical society, has recently granted a three-year recognition for quality and safety to Piedmont HealthCare

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Rep. McHenry supports legislation to raise debt ceiling, limit government spending

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News WASHINGTON — Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) voted earlier this week in support of the “Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023.” This bill would raise the

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Infinite Space to present ‘A Walk in the Woods’ at Old Jail in Statesville

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Infinite Space will present “A Walk in the Woods” on May 26-27 and June 2-3 at the Old Jail in Statesville. Tess Hogan and V.

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N.C. Elections Board updates voter registration policies following court ruling

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections has updated the state’s voter registration applications to comply with Friday’s N.C. Supreme Court ruling regarding the voting

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Viewpoint: Statesville firefighters grateful for outpouring of support

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY GLENN KURFEES The City of Statesville Fire Department would like to express its sincere appreciation to the Statesville Community for all the prayers, words of encouragement, and food during

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (April 28)

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

  Apply for all positions HERE. Featured Job LINE TECHNICIAN ELECTRIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Salary Range: $38,417.60 – $84,947.20 (Starting Salary is Dependent upon Relevant Experience & Career Development Level. Closing Date:

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NCDHHS unveils plan to meet food and nutrition needs of N.C. children and families

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — About 1.2 million North Carolinians, or nearly 11 percent of the state’s population, don’t know where their next meal is coming from. To ensure

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Local History: Methodist and Baptist churches have deep roots in Iredell County

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two-part series on local church history. Read part I of the series HERE. BY SHELLIE TAYLOR Following my article on the

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Superintendent: ‘Too many caskets are being put in the ground’

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

I-SS leaders, gang interventionists discuss violence prevention initiatives at community meeting BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Concerned residents gathered at the Statesville Civic Center on Wednesday night to learn more about gang

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City of Statesville warns public to stay out of restricted zone around fire-damaged buildings

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The City of Statesville is warning residents to stay out of the restricted area around three buildings that burned in Downtown Statesville earlier this week. On Thursday,

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Sheriff: Suspect faces drug and weapons charges after being stopped for traffic violation

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

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

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Sheriff: Suspect faces charges in connection with attempted vehicle break-in

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Hickory man was arrested after a homeowner observed someone attempting to break into a vehicle and notified law enforcement. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the

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Iredell Urgent Care – Statesville to provide seamless care between clinic and other Iredell Health System providers

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News When Iredell Urgent Care – Statesville opens this summer, patients will have an added peace of mind knowing their healthcare providers within Iredell Health System

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Southern Distilling Co. earns accolades at top spirits competition

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Founded with a goal of reigniting North Carolina’s long whiskey tradition, Southern Distilling Co. burnished that legacy with six medals at this year’s San Francisco

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City of Statesville: Investigators working to determine cause, origin of downtown fire

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Fire Department on Wednesday continued to monitor the site of a fire that caused significant damage to three buildings in the historic downtown district early

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Iredell Health System recognizes medical laboratory professionals

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News In observance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Iredell Health System is recognizing its medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play vital roles in healthcare and

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Iredell County Partnership for Young Children raises $25,000 at anniversary event

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Twenty-five years ago, the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) was created as the local Smart Start initiative to ensure that children from birth

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Statesville firefighters extinguish fire after explosion at L. Gordon Iron & Metal

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville firefighters extinguished a blaze L. Gordon Iron & Metal Co. on Wednesday morning. According to a Statesville Fire Department news release, SFD personnel were dispatched to

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Local, state and federal agencies working to determine cause of blaze

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Local, state and federal investigators began work Tuesday to determine the cause the fire that caused substantial damage to three businesses in Downtown Statesville. The State Bureau

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SPD: Statesville High coach charged with assaulting student after game

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville High School coach has been charged with assault following an investigation by the school’s resource officer. An 18-year-old student told a school administrator and the

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Gov. Cooper urges N.C. General Assembly to make major investments in public education

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday urged state legislators to make major investments in public education following a report from the N.C. Department of Public

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EnergyUnited breaks ground on new solar farm

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, April 20, to mark the beginning of construction for the Perendale Solar Farm. The ceremony was held in

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