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Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County honors volunteers for providing ’empathy, compassion and companionship’

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County showed its appreciation for its dedicated volunteers by hosting a luncheon and recognition ceremony at Kinsleeshop Farms in Statesville on

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Statesville Council committed to maintaining Green Street Cemetery; trooper honored for life-saving heroics

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council cemented its resolve to the upkeep and restoration of the Green Street Cemetery during Monday’s council meeting amid accolades for its dedication

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SPD: Bank robbery suspect apprehended in Pennsylvania

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in the March 10 robbery of a Statesville bank has been apprehended in Pennsylvania. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of Michael Thomas Bzik,

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North Iredell High, ASEC students compete at North Carolina State FFA horse evaluation event

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Eight Iredell-Statesville Schools students competed at the North Carolina State FFA Horse Evaluation Career Development Event in Williamston on Saturday, April 15. The Senior Team,

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Health Beat: Type 1 diabetes often misdiagnosed in children

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Eight-year-old Braelynn Starnes is one of nearly 300,000 U.S. children living with type 1 diabetes. And unfortunately, misunderstandings, misconceptions, and even misdiagnoses are the reality

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MPD Felony Arrests: March 16-31

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 16 ♦ Keith A. Barnes, 52, of Dogwood Lane, Mooresville, charged with failure to register as a

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Applications now available for the Mooresville July 4th Parade

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville is now accepting applications for the Stars & Stripes on Main Parade, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July

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Lake Norman High Winter Guard teams finish seventh in regional competition

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News After being dormant for seven years, the Lake Norman High School Winter Guard has returned to their school and community with high honors. Guard combines

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Iredell commissioners to consider I-SS request for up to $200 million for new high school

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools officials will ask the county commissioners to fund construction of the proposed new high school on Tuesday. The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will hold

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Commissioner Compton recognized as Downtown Mooresville’s N.C. Main Street Champion

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Commissioner Bobby Compton was named Downtown Mooresville’s 2022 Main Street Champion by the North Carolina Main Street Program at the March 2023 conference. The

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Boy Scout Troop 609 attends Corps Day at The Citadel, tours warships and fort (Photos)

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Boy Scout Troop 609 spent a weekend in March touring historic sites in Charleston, S.C. The troop spent a Saturday morning at Corps Day at

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Friends honor West Iredell senior killed by vehicle on Davie Avenue

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Dozens of people who are hurting following the death of a Statesville teen attended a vigil at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Statesville on Sunday evening.

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Statesville Woman’s Club donates ‘Comfort Critters’ to Dove House Children’s Advocacy Center

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Woman’s Club’s April meeting club members and guests assembled beautifully painted mini flowerpots filled with fun flowers to be delivered to Maple Leaf Assisted

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‘Miracles happen here every day’

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Dr. Naveed Rajper brings cutting-edge medicine to Piedmont HealthCare cardiology BY MIKE FUHRMAN Jerry Heiss was on the fast track to becoming an amputee last fall. A retired English teacher who lives in

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ICSO Felony Arrests: April 7-12

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 7 ♦ Thomas Jarmaree Rice, 34, of W. Sharpe Street, Statesville, charged with breaking or entering

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

Posted on April 16, 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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Girls on the Run announces plans for 6th annual Sneaker Soiree

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Dust off your Gatsby attire, grab your favorite sneakers, and get ready to walk down the pink carpet at the Girls on the Run of

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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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