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SPD Crime Reports & Felony Arrests: December 16-26

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the following crime reports: DECEMBER 16 ♦ CENTER STREET: Felony larceny from a motor vehicle. ♦ GEORGIA AVENUE: Felony larceny from

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NCDHHS reporting new record highs for key COVID-19 metrics to start 2021

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting new records for COVID-19 key metrics for January 1-2, 2021. On January 1, North

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Kirkman begins fourth term as district attorney for Iredell, Alexander counties

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman took the oath of office Friday at the Iredell County Hall of Justice Annex in Statesville with her husband, Michael Lunsford,

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Iredell County Government Jobs (January 1)

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Employment Opportunities Iredell County receives applications online only.  You may browse through the job openings below to learn about our current employment opportunities.  If you do not have access to a computer in order to complete

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Year in Review: DEQ works to protect the environment, public health of North Carolinians

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) took key actions in 2020 to protect the environment and health of all North Carolinians and

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Iredell Health System Job Openings (December 31)

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Employment Opportunities APPLY FOR ALL POSITIONS HERE STERILE PROCESSING TECH – 10:30AM – 7:00PM M-F Sterile Processing Department Iredell Health System OPERATING ROOM SURGICAL TECH – 7AM – 7PM Operating

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Iredell health officials report three more COVID-19 deaths as year-end surge of new cases continues

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported three more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on the final day of 2020, increasing the county’s death toll for the year to

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32nd Annual Masonic Community Blood Drives scheduled for January 7-8 in Iredell County

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The American Red Cross and Masonic Lodges invite blood donors to be the lifeline for patients by giving blood at the 32nd annual Masonic Community

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MPD Felony Arrests: December 19-28

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 19 ♦ Austin Michael Harris, 17, of Wilton Place, Mooresville, charged with two counts of breaking or

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Gov. Cooper extends moratorium on evictions in North Carolina

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 184 on Wednesday, extending North Carolina’s evictions moratorium through January 31, 2021. Research shows that eviction moratoriums

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NCDHHS shares updated rollout plan for COVID-19 vaccinations

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that it had updated its vaccination plan to align with new federal recommendations

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North Carolinians can apply online for help with energy costs beginning January 4

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services will accept applications for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) and the Crisis Intervention Program

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NCDHHS forges partnership with NCCU to enhance COVID-19 outreach efforts

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with the North Carolina Central University’s Advanced Center for COVID-19 Related Disparities (NCCU ACCORD)

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Sheriff: Fugitive from California charged with felony assault following ICSO investigation

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A man who is wanted in California on a weapons charge faces numerous charges in Iredell County following a domestic violence incident near Mooresville. Iredell County Sheriff’s

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Year in Review: The most-read stories of 2020 on Iredell Free News

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Thank you for helping Iredell Free News shatter our previous record for readership in 2020. The articles, photo galleries, videos and obituaries published on our website this

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Piedmont HealthCare Job Openings (December 27)

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

  Employment Opportunities Piedmont HealthCare is a Multi-Specialty, Physician owned group with 180 providers in over 50  sites across Iredell County.  APPLY FOR ALL POSITIONS HERE ♦ Audiology Tech –

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SIHS helps freshmen class transition to high school with Fun Fridays

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News With school starting virtually this year, South Iredell High School freshmen did not have the opportunity to have a traditional freshmen orientation. As a result,

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I-SS, Health Department notify parents of possible COVID-19 exposure at 19 district schools

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Iredell Health Department notified parents of students at 19 district schools of positive COVID-19 test results during the week before the holiday break.

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Viewpoint: For law enforcement community, 2020 has been a challenging year

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DARREN CAMPBELL I think that it would suffice to say that this Christmas was different for most of us. This year has been met with many challenges and quite

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SPD Crime Reports & Felony Arrests: December 4-17

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the following crime reports: December 4 ♦ KELLY STREET: Felony Larceny from Motor Vehicle ♦ KELLY STREET: Felony Larceny from Motor

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City of Statesville announces New Year’s holiday schedule

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City offices and recreation facilities will be closed Friday, January 1, for New Year’s Day. Garbage Collection ♦ Residential: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday routes will

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Iredell County Government Job Openings (December 26)

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Employment Opportunities Iredell County receives applications online only. You may browse through the job openings below to learn about our current employment opportunities. If you do not have access to

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N.C. high school students encouraged to participate in CyberStart America competition

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — High school students in North Carolina are encouraged to explore careers in cybersecurity by participating in CyberStart America, an online cybersecurity talent search

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Mitchell Community College planning to provide remote instruction for most classes during spring semester

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Barring a change in public health protocols, the vast majority of Mitchell Community College students will continue to receive remote instruction during the upcoming spring semester. There

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Year in Review: 20 ways N.C. elections officials served voters in 2020

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News  RALEIGH — As 2020 winds down, the State Board of Elections is looking back on a busy and historic year in North Carolina elections. County and

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Gov. Cooper plans to extend evictions moratorium through at least Jan. 31

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week that he plans to extend the state’s evictions moratorium on residential evictions for non-payment of rent through

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Iredell County officials report release of untreated wastewater

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News An inadvertent release of untreated wastewater was reported by Iredell County at the Solid Waste Facility located at 354 Twin Oaks Road in Statesville. The

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Scotts A+ Elementary School embraces holiday spirit

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The front commons area and the Counselor’s Conference Room of Scotts A+ Elementary School were nearly filled to capacity before the holiday break with donated

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Birth Announcements: December 3-21

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 3 ♦ A boy, Agustin Gael Galarza Reyes, born to Agustin Galarza Flores

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The Rest of the Story: Community support has helped I-SS weather pandemic

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF JAMES Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! As we head into the holidays, my hopes and wishes for all our students, staff, and stakeholders are to have a

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Iredell Health System provides healthy tips for the holidays

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Even though the holiday season can bring stress, Iredell Health System is encouraging community members to follow simple tips, provided by registered dietitian Amanda Downs,

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ICSO searching for suspect in armed robbery of Union Grove convenience store

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect who robbed a convenience store in Union Grove on Thursday. Deputies were dispatched to Knight’s BP on

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Sheriff: Suspect faces felony charges after ICSO personnel seize marijuana, cocaine from home in Harmony area

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Harmony man faces multiple drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel seized marijuana and cocaine from a home on Gaither Road while executing a search

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ASEC students send Christmas messages to military servicemembers

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Students in Lauren Welch’s history classes at the Agriculture Science Early College (ASEC) wrote Christmas cards to those actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Santa granted exemption from North Carolina’s Modified Stay-at-Home Order (Video)

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Governor Roy Cooper shared an important COVID-19 update for Christmas. Santa Claus is exempt from the Modified Stay-at-Home Order and will be able

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Davis Regional Medical Center administers first doses of Moderna vaccine to frontline healthcare workers

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

  Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center began administering the Moderna vaccine on Tuesday. Frontline healthcare workers at the hospital will receive vaccinations throughout the week following

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