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Pressly School holding month-long SOCKtoberfest

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Pressly School is holding its first annual SOCKtoberfest sock drive, thanks to middle school students who made the decision to help those in need this

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Iredell County to provide free flu vaccines this fall

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Health Department will offer free flu vaccines this fall at multiple sites in preparation of the merging of flu season and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Iredell Health System hires new executive director for Iredell Health Foundation

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System recently welcomed William J. Brown to lead its donor-centered fundraising efforts of its new philanthropic organization, the Iredell Health Foundation. As executive

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Demand for MGSD’s online academy surges following district’s return to in-person instruction for K-5 students

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MELINDA SKUTNICK Following Mooresville Graded School District’s decision to provide full-time in-person instruction to K-5 students starting October 19, the district has experienced a significant increase in demand for

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Iredell County Health Department to distribute potassium iodide tablets on October 24

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department will distribute potassium iodide (KI) tablets to Iredell County residents and businesses on Saturday, October 24, at no charge. The

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Sheriff: Suspect in home invasion near Troutman arrested following pursuit in Mecklenburg County

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News A suspect faces a dozen charges in connection with a home-invasion near Troutman on Tuesday afternoon. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of

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Gov. Cooper announces North Carolina will remain in Phase 3 as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that North Carolina will remain paused in Phase 3 for three more weeks as health officials continue to

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MPD: Two suspects charged in fraud scheme targeting Sam’s Club

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face charges in connection with a scheme in which fraudulently obtained Sam’s Club memberships and stolen credit card numbers were used to purchase nearly $30,000

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N.C. unemployment rate increased slightly in September

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted September unemployment rate was 7.3 percent, increasing 0.8 of a percentage point from August’s revised rate.

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Election Watch: Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce releases Meet the Candidates video series

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce has released a Meet the Candidates video series featuring interviews with local candidates for the Iredell County Board of

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Statesville Council urged to increase starting salaries of city firefighters

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The disparity between the starting salary of firefighters at the Statesville Fire Department and their peers at nearby departments does not sit well with some Statesville

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Organizers cancel 76th Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade due to COVID-19 concerns

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Organizers of the 76th Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade have canceled this year’s event due to concerns for public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a

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Mooresville Public Services Division, town staff recognized for earning APWA accreditation

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s Public Services Division was officially recognized by the American Public Works Association (APWA) for earning accreditation earlier this year from the

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TPD officer and K-9 partner earn UPWDA certifications

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Police Officer James “Rico” Scott and his furry partner Jackpot, who is also known around the station as “J.P.,” earned their official K-9 certifications on

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County boards of elections now contacting N.C. voters with absentee ballot deficiencies

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — County boards of elections across North Carolina are now contacting voters whose absentee ballot return envelopes were not properly completed to inform them

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Iredell health officials report county’s 44th death attributed to COVID-19; 3,147 people are presumed recovered

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported the county’s 44th death attributed to COVID-19 on Monday. The Iredell County Health Department does not release personal information about people who test

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Iredell Health System celebrates National Pharmacy Week

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System’s Pharmacy will celebrate National Pharmacy Week this week, an annual observance acknowledging the invaluable contributions that pharmacy professionals make to patient care

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Broad Street United Methodist Church announces opening of Broad Street Park and Playground

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News For at least 75 years, the playground at Broad Street United Methodist Church has been the site for laughter and play for children of the

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Sheldon’s K9s, Checkered Flag Foundation make contributions to Officer Jordan H. Sheldon Memorial Dog Park

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Two 501(c)3 charities have teamed up to donate to the Town of Mooresville’s Officer Jordan H. Sheldon Memorial Dog Park, which is designed to honor

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

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

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

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SPD to hold National Drug Take Back Day event on October 24

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department will hold a free Drug Take Back event on Saturday, October 24, in conjunction with National Drug Take Back Day. This

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Statesville crews begin annual leaf collection on October 19

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Leaf Collection starts the week of October 19 in the City of Statesville. Here’s some information residents need to know before putting their leaves on

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NCDHHS submits COVID-19 Vaccination Plan to CDC

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina has submitted its COVID-19 Vaccination Plan to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The goal of the plan

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Troutman Police Department hosts modified National Night Out event

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Photos courtesy of Troutman Police Department BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Like many events, Troutman Police Department’s popular National Night Out in August was canceled because of the state’s COVID-19 gathering

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ICSO Felony Arrests: October 9-15

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 9 ♦ Aaron Prentice Allen, 37, of Campground Road, Davie, charged with 10 counts of obtaining

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Diakonos/Fifth Street Ministries accepting applications for new rent and utility assistance program for renters enduring financial hardship due to COVID-19

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Diakonos Inc./Fifth Street Ministries is now accepting applications for the N.C. Housing Opportunity and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program, to assist eligible low- and moderate-income

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From Provider to Patient: A Breast Cancer Journey

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

By LaTOYA BOYCE There are moments that change your life forever, where the earth seems to shift, leaving you trying to make sense of it all. One of those moments

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NCDHHS reports highest one-day increase in COVID-19 cases

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Friday reported the state’s highest one-day increase of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases to date with

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Election Watch: More than 1 million ballots have been cast in N.C.

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Nearly 16,000 ballots have been cast in Iredell; six one-stop voting sites across county open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday Special to Iredell Free News Raleigh —

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New Lowry’s store to hold grand opening event on October 24

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Family-friendly activities, music, food, and more on tap Special to Iredell Free News Lowry’s has opened a new and expanded store just down the road from its previous location in

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SBI investigating death of inmate at Iredell County Detention Center

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

    Sheriff Campbell: Autopsy revealed no signs of trauma or significant physical injuries FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of an inmate

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NCDHHS reports state’s first flu-related death of 2020-21 flu season

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Officials with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Public Health have reported the first reported flu-related death of the

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Rotary Club members recognized for their support of I-SS students

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Local Rotary Club members were recognized for their ongoing support of Iredell-Statesville Schools’ students during the October 12 school board meeting. Boen Nutting, I-SS director of communications

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NCDHHS provides guidelines for voters and polling locations as early voting begins

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is providing guidelines for voters and local polling locations to help protect the health of

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Sheriff: Suspects face drug-trafficking charges after deputies seize cocaine, guns

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face drug-trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than a pound of cocaine and two handguns after stopping a vehicle on Interstate

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Couple celebrates 55th wedding anniversary at Iredell Health System’s Skilled Nursing Facility

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News When Donald and Doris Eades looked forward to celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary this year, they didn’t imagine how different it would be. As a

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