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Iredell commissioners sign off on $8.8 million plan to upgrade lighting, air quality in district schools

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Commissioners will partner with the Iredell-Statesville Schools to take out a loan for $8,865,000 to fund a project that includes LED lighting up-fits for

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Iredell County Government Job Openings (January 20)

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Employment Opportunities Iredell County government is recruiting for the following positions. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation,

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Iredell County health director discusses surge in COVID-19 cases, vaccine rollout

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER According to Iredell County Health Department Director Jane Hinson, the county has been hit hard in the past few weeks as the COVID-19 virus spreads throughout the

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COVID-19 inoculations have begun at N.C. prisons

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. prison system has received its first allocation of coronavirus vaccine, and inoculations began Wednesday morning. “I urge everyone to get vaccinated,” said

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Sheriff: Suspect charged with murder in shooting death of Mooresville woman

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect is charged with murder in the death of a Mooresville woman who was shot and killed Tuesday night in a home off Amity Hill Road.

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Iredell health officials report four more COVID-19 deaths as total number of confirmed cases in county surpasses 12,300

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

  FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported four more COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday and more than 500 new cases over the holiday weekend. With the latest deaths,

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Statesville Council to focus on growth forecast, capital needs at upcoming annual retreat

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville City Council will conduct its annual Planning Retreat on Thursday, January 21, and Saturday, January 22, at the Statesville Civic Center. Much of

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Certified athletic trainers playing vital role as high school sports resume during pandemic

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News As more team sports roll out at Iredell-Statesville Schools and others in the area – including basketball now underway and football set to kickoff next

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Viewpoint: The long road to the ‘Beloved Community’ envisioned by Dr. King

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Editor’s Note: Bryan Duncan delivered the following address during Mitchell Community College’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Friday, January 15. BY BRYAN DUNCAN Thank you for taking time from

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Iredell County courts resuming most normal operations following COVID-19 suspension

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Judicial officials in Iredell County plan to resume most normal operations for District and Superior Courts effective Tuesday, January 19, Clerk of Superior Court Jim

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Mooresville commissioners considering mixed-use development for South Main Street; public hearing set for January 19

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday and vote on a conditional zoning request for properties along South Main Street that would clear the

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North Carolina Executive Mansion will be lit in honor of lives lost to COVID-19 on January 19

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday that the North Carolina Executive Mansion will be illuminated on January 19, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in remembrance

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Integrated Care of Hickory offering integrated mental health, substance misuse treatment options in Statesville

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Randall Bachman of Integrated Care of Greater Hickory recently updated members of Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell about the treatment and recovery services the organization is offering

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Patterson set to resume position as director of State Division of Parks and Recreation

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Dwayne Patterson will return to the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources as director of the state Division of Parks and Recreation beginning

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ICSO Felony Arrests: January 4-14

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 4 ♦ Michael Shamari Joseph, 20, of Starmount Cove Lane, Charlotte, charged with two counts of

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New Troutman council member pledges to hit the ground running after being sworn in

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Felina Harris was sworn in Thursday night to complete term of Council member Paul Bryant following his resignation. Harris, flanked by her husband and her youngest

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MPD Felony Arrests: Dec. 30 – Jan. 11

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 30 ♦ Nathan Le Noy Adkins Jr., 24, of Lansing Circle, Mooresville, charged with possession with intent

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Viewpoint: COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges for Iredell County Sheriff’s Office

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DARREN CAMPBELL In January of 2020, the world started learning about COVID-19. The following month it hit home when we learned of the first positive case in the United

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Statesville Dance and Performing Arts features variety of dance, acting classes, plus voice and piano lessons

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Dance and Performing Arts offers classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, POM and Acrobatic Arts as well as Preschool and

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More than 700 I-SS students were quarantined or isolated last week due to possible COVID-19 exposure

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials are confident that COVID-19 isn’t being spread in the district’s schools. The district reported only four cases of secondary spread in schools during the

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SPD investigating fatal shooting on Rolling Hills Lane

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Rolling Hills Lane on Saturday night. According to an SPD news release, officers responded to a

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Wyatt settles in as Troutman town manager; GOP Executive Committee to select his successor as register of deeds

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Ron Wyatt is settling into his new position as Troutman town manager. “It’s all been pretty busy,” explained Wyatt, who began his new position on January 4.

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Birth Announcements: December 22 – January 8

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 22 ♦ A boy, Adrian Toscano, born to Jose Toscano and Martha Juarez of Statesville.

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MPD: Suspect free on $155,000 bond on new drug charges while on probation for previous drug conviction

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville who was on probation faces several new drug charges after police officers found ecstasy and marijuana while searching her vehicle and residence, according to a

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City of Statesville announces schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City Offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Statesville Fitness and Activity Center will

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Sheriff: Greensboro man faces charge in connection with scheme to steal ATV from dealership

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Greensboro man faces two felony charges in Iredell County in connection with a scheme to steal a Polaris ATV from from a dealership. Iredell County Sheriff

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Iredell health officials report eight more deaths attributed to COVID-19, announce plans for next week’s vaccine clinics

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials have reported a total of eight additional COVID-19 deaths in the past two days. Five deaths were reported Thursday and three on Friday, increasing

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City of Statesville reports release of untreated wastewater into local creeks

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

  Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville reported two incidents in which untreated wastewater was released into local creeks this week. The firs incident involved a discharge

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ICSO searching for missing teenager

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS  The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to provide information on the whereabouts of a missing teenager. Mirella Abigale Guillen, 15, was reported missing by

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Mooresville commissioners award $2.8 million bid for new fire training center

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Friday approved a $2,811,900 bid by New Atlantic Construction for the construction of the town’s new fire training center. The bid, which was

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State fire marshal’s office launches COVID-19 registry to help N.C.’s first responders

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who is also the state fire marshal, announced the creation of the nation’s first statewide voluntary registry to

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I-SS board approves tentative 2021-2022 school calendar

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has approved a tentative 2021-22 school calendar. For traditional schools, the new school year will begin on August 23, 2021, and

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County elections officials begin regular voter list maintenance processes

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In 2021, county boards of elections across North Carolina will conduct several important and required processes designed to keep the state’s voter rolls

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Rep. McNeely appointed co-chair of N.C. House Agriculture Committee

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Rep. Jeff McNeely (R-Iredell) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Tim Moore to serve as a co-chair on the N.C. House Agriculture Committee

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COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Health care workers and adults 65 and older are up next

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday that vaccine providers that are ready to expand may vaccinate all health care workers

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Mooresville man faces child pornography charges following MPD investigation

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville man faces more than a dozen felony charges related to the possession of child pornography following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department.

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