Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 76 of North Carolina’s counties in November, decreased in six, and remained unchanged in 18. In
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Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited recently concluded a yearlong study focused on identifying efficiency and savings opportunities to better serve cooperative members. As a result of the study, EnergyUnited’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized crystal methamphetamine and arrested two suspects on drug charges during a traffic stop on Sunday, January 3. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County is closing in on another COVID-19 milestone — we’re a day away from surpassing 10,000 cases. Following the New Year’s holiday weekend, the Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized six pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop off Interstate 40. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Special to Iredell Free News NGK Ceramics USA partnered with the Iredell-Statesville Schools English as a Second Language (ESL) Department by donating over $1,000 to buy earbuds with microphones for
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Public Library’s Special Collections will be rebranded in 2021 as the Local History and Archives. Curator Andy Poore explained that the new name
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital delivered its first baby of the New Year at 4:03 p.m. on Saturday, January 2. Mother Dejah Joyner and her baby boy, Karter
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will conduct three public hearings on Tuesday related to proposed tax incentives for three economic development projects valued at more than
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set a hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed 24.5 percent homeowners’ insurance rate increase.
Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont is searching for enthusiastic, dedicated and positive volunteer coaches in Iredell County who are committed to empowering
Employment Opportunities Iredell-Statesville Schools is seeking to fill numerous open positions. APPLY FOR ALL POSITIONS HERE Volleyball Coach Job ID: 1980 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching Date Posted: 6/16/2020 Location: Woodland Heights
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Effective January 1, 2021, the contribution limit for North Carolina political campaigns will increase by $200, from $5,400 to $5,600. No individual or political
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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 –
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,
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.
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
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
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
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
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