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NCDOT closes bridge in Harmony area for repairs; detour in place for 10 days

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News HARMONY – N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to have an Iredell County bridge closed for the next 10 days. The bridge on Rimrock

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#LetThereBeLight: Congregation Emanuel takes stand against hate on 82nd anniversary of Kristallnacht

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville’s Congregation Emanuel synagogue, built in 1892, was illuminated on the evening of Monday, November 9, to commemorate Kristallnacht, or Crystal Night, the Night of

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COVID-19 Update: Iredell health officials report 139 new cases and county’s 48th death

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County continues to surge with 139 new cases reported Tuesday by local health officials. The Iredell County Health Department

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Third Creek Middle salutes military veterans

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Third Creek Middle School paid tribute to U.S. military veterans on Tuesday morning. Parents and visitors drove by American flags lining the parking lot as students made

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Gov. Cooper extends Phase III, reduces indoor gathering limit

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that North Carolina’s indoor mass gathering limit will be lowered to 10 people in an effort to drive down North Carolina’s key

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Mooresville Public Library offers help with open enrollment under Affordable Care Act for 2021

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Public Library is a community hub for information, including more information about the Open Enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act for 2021.

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I-SS board rejects furlough plan; 16 employees to be reassigned to open positions

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members on Monday rejected a proposal by district administrators to furlough four school nutrition employees and 12 Prime Time employees in January 2021.

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COVID-19 Update: Iredell health officials report county’s 47th death; 31 people currently hospitalized

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported another death attributed to COVID-19 on Monday afternoon. With the latest death, 47 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the county

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Fort Dobbs to showcase N.C. military history with special event on November 14

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will honor North Carolina’s military history with a “Military Timeline” on Saturday, November 14. Visitors will learn about the experiences

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NCDHHS releases new guidance for Thanksgiving celebrations, Black Friday shopping

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services released new guidance for Thanksgiving celebrations and Black Friday shopping to help North Carolinians gauge

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City of Statesville launches Round-Up Program to help low-income families with utility payments

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Utility customers have a simple yet powerful way to share the warmth this winter with neighbors in need. Statesville Connects is a voluntary assistance

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Associate superintendent leaving I-SS for position with Durham Public Schools

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools Associate Superintendent Alvera Lesane has resigned her position with the district after accepting a similar post with Durham Public Schools. Lesane, who oversaw

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SPD Crime Reports: October 23-31

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the following crime reports: October 23 ♦ NORTH POINTE BOULEVARD: Larceny of a motor vehicle ♦ BROAD STREET: Felony aggravated assault

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Video: Interview with I-SS Superintendent Jeff James

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

In this interview, Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff James discusses the district’s new bus tracking mobile app for parents, how I-SS is delivering in-person instruction and preventing the spread of

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EnergyUnited recognizes 22 Bright Ideas grant recipients

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER EnergyUnited hosted one of three virtual events on Friday to celebrate 2020 Bright Ideas that will bring innovation and technology into K-12 classrooms in nine counties. During

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I-SS, Health Department notify parents of positive COVID-19 tests at eight district schools

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Iredell County Health Department have notified parents of students at eight district schools of positive COVID-19 tests. Here is a summary of the

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N.C. elections officials working to determine validity of 40,776 provisional ballots cast across state

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Under North Carolina state law, elections officials must release the number of provisional ballots cast in each county by noon two days after

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ICSO Felony Arrests: October 30 – November 5

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 30 ♦ Darran Deshawn Lyons, 34, of N. Mulberry Street, Statesville, charged with possession of heroin

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I-SS to launch Here Comes The Bus app for families on November 30

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Mobile app delivers real-time school bus tracking as well as email and push notification alerts as the bus approaches a student’s home or bus stop Special to Iredell Free News

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West Iredell High School to hold drive-thru Veterans Day ceremony to honor local veterans

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Students at West Iredell High School have devised a way to celebrate and honor the county’s veterans — and keep everyone safe — during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Iredell County Government Job Listings (November 6)

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Iredell County receives applications online only. You may browse through the job openings below to learn about current employment opportunities. If you have trouble viewing the list of

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South River Baptist, Nutrien Ag Systems express appreciation for Iredell farmers (Photo Gallery)

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON South River Baptist Church partnered with Nutrien Ag Solutions on Thursday to feed Iredell County farmers. The guests of honor enjoyed barbecued chicken, baked beans, slaw, cookies,

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MPD Felony Arrests: October 22 – November 2

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 22 ♦ Christina Marie Commander, 34, of Hammond Drive, Greensboro, charged with two counts of felony larceny.

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Birth Announcements: October 19-30

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 19 ♦ A boy, Everett Harrison Woods, born to Alexander and Taylor Woods of Statesville.

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Mooresville resident who led local meth distribution operation sentenced to 20 years in federal prison

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – A Mooresville resident was one of three individuals sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in methamphetamine trafficking in Catawba County. Chha Chham,

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How to make sure your vote was counted in North Carolina

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina elections officials wish to remind Election Day voters that it may take a few weeks before their “voter history” is updated

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Iredell health officials report county’s 46th death attributed to COVID-19; 30 people currently hospitalized

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported another death attributed to COVID-19 on Thursday and the number of patients hospitalized with the novel coronavirus in the county remains near the

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Federal jury in Statesville finds suspect guilty of meth distribution, money laundering

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News A federal jury in Statesville has convicted a Fresno, Calif., man of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, two counts of distribution of

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City of Statesville offices to close on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville will close its offices on Wednesday, November 11, in recognition of the Veterans Day Holiday. Mayor Costi Kutteh signed a proclamation

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Mammograms Save Lives: One woman’s story

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News In September 2019, Vickie Hamilton had her yearly mammogram at Iredell Health System’s Women’s Health Center. Knowing that the breast X-ray detects cancers too small

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Powell sworn in as assistant district attorney for Iredell, Alexander counties

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman presented Megan Powell to be sworn in as an assistant district attorney on Wednesday in Alexander County Superior Court. Senior Resident

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The Rest of the Story: How I-SS officials make decisions about weather-related school closures

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JEFF JAMES One of the most challenging decisions a school district can make involves deciding when to close schools due to weather. These decisions are not made in a

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Elections officials across N.C. begin post-election processes; about 116K mail-in ballots could still be counted

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As with any election, county boards of elections across North Carolina have begun the 10-day post-election process of counting the remaining ballots and

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Sheriff: ICSO deputies searching for man accused of drugging, beating and sexually assaulting a woman

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for a man accused of drugging, beating and sexually assaulting a woman. The ICSO began investigating on October 18 after

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I-Connect app helping Iredell Health System improve employee communication, engagement

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News When Iredell Health System administrators decided to replace an ineffective desktop-based intranet, improve employee communication, and influence culture and engagement among a dispersed workforce of

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EnergyUnited awards grants to teachers for their ‘Bright Ideas’

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is awarding over $43,000 in Bright Ideas education grants to 40 teachers to fund engaging classroom learning projects. Students at schools in Alexander, Cabarrus,

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