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Local FBLA students recognized for excellence at regional conference

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The 2023 North Carolina Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Northwest Regional Leadership Conference was hosted by Crossroads Arts and Science Early College at Mitchell Community College

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East Iredell Elementary students showcase leadership during Academic Day (Photos)

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School recently hosted Academic Day which allows students to spotlight what they have learned so far this school year. “It makes me proud that

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Circle of Giving presents proceeds from Winter White Gala to two nonprofits

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Circle of Giving recently presented the proceeds of its Winter White Gala to two local nonprofits. Representatives of Purple Heart Homes and A Servants Heart for

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Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000-$3,000 Signing Bonus)

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,

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Statesville Chamber announces Leadership Statesville, Class of 2023-2024

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Advisory Board have announced the 2023-2024 Leadership Statesville class. Leadership Statesville is dedicated to fostering and

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Health Beat: Study shows increased risk of heart attack around Christmas holiday

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News When you think of winter health concerns, you may think of colds, flus, respiratory illnesses, or even temperature-related diseases like hypothermia or frostbite. However, the

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Gov. Cooper instructs N.C. emergency officials to prepare for Santa’s arrival

Posted on December 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With Christmas rapidly approaching, Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Emergency Management (NCEM) will once again be monitoring Santa’s progress as he approaches North Carolina.

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Troutman Elementary School students conduct ‘Spread the Cereal’ food drive (Photos)

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Elementary School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently held its third annual “Spread the Cereal” food drive. Between December 11-19, FCA members encouraged all students to donate

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Crazy Cool Collectibles: ‘It’s an experience’

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JAIME GATTON He’s a little bit crazy, a little bit cool, a self-described “goof” and an unabashed “mama’s boy.” He’s Brad Kalmikoff, owner of Crazy Cool Collectibles at 348

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (December 22)

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

The City of Statesville offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You’ll have the chance to work alongside talented individuals who share a common goal of improving the lives of

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Sheriff: Statesville man faces drug, child pornography charges following ICSO investigations

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces drug and child pornography charges following a pair of investigations by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of

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Couple protects 17.5 acres from development near Lake Norman State Park

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News In early December, landowners Jane and Layton Getsinger donated a conservation easement to Catawba Lands Conservancy to permanently protect the 17.5-acre fields and forests surrounding

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Birth Announcements: December 7-15

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 7 ♦ A boy, Tyrese Omarion Blakeney, born to Atavia Blakeney of Statesville.

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Iredell County receives clean audit for fiscal year 2022-2023

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Martin Starnes & Associates has presented the Iredell County Board of Commissioners with a clean audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. Cassie Wilson, a

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ICSO Felony Arrests: December 2-14

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 2 ♦ Christopher Wayne Johnston, 36, of Branchwood Road, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine, maintain

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Feeding Community Health event set for January 23 in Mooresville

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Did you know that one in 10 people live with a food allergy? Studies also show that 25 percent of Americans avoid an allergen when

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N.C. State Board of Elections approves presidential candidates for March primary

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously approved names of candidates to go on ballots for the 2024 presidential preference primary in

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Sheriff: Two suspects charged with stealing $11K worth of appliances, tools during break-in

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face felony charges in connection with a residential burglary following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of

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Iredell Memorial Hospital implements visitor restrictions due to increase in respiratory illnesses

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News As the flu, COVID-19 and RSV continue to spread in North Carolina, Iredell Memorial Hospital is responding to the challenge of treating those with serious

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Viewpoint: Practice of adorning graves of ancestors rooted in ancient traditions

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY SHELLIE TAYLOR This time of year, I can walk through any cemetery and see a plethora of holiday florals adorning the graves of those who have passed on. Christmas

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Application deadline for 2024 Youth Tour rapidly approaching

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The deadline for high school students to apply for an all-expenses-paid youth leadership trip to Washington, D.C., is quickly approaching. All qualifying sophomores and juniors

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Nicholson Internal Medicine is now Statesville Internal Medicine

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System announced that Nicholson Internal Medicine has moved to a new location and changed the practice name to Statesville Internal Medicine. Statesville Internal

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Rotary Club of Greater Statesville raises $25,000 for Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville recently held its 2023 Rotary Reverse Raffle at the Statesville Country Club to benefit the Boys & Girls Club

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Statesville Dance and Performing Arts hosts Santa, raises money for Yokefellow Ministry (Photos)

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Dance and Performing Arts recently hosted Santa and Mrs. Claus for their first “Cookies with Santa.” This event was open to the public. Guests

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Statesville Family YMCA’s Annual Impact Banquet helps support Bridge Academy (Photos)

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Family YMCA had its annual Impact Banquet on Friday, December 15. Held at the Statesville Civic Center, the event included a silent auction, dinner, and

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Harrigan files to run for 10th Congressional District seat

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Pat Harrigan, a Hickory resident, former Green Beret and local business owner, has filed to run for Congress in North Carolina’s 10th District. “God’s calling,

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Statesville man sentenced to minimum of 125 months in prison for murdering 2-year-old boy

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison in connection with the 2019 death of a 2-year-old boy. Jordan Hoyt Simmons, 31,

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State of North Carolina added more than new 14,100 jobs and $12.9 billion in capital investments in 2023

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced 14,114 new jobs in North Carolina in 2023, representing 134 business recruitment, expansion, or rural development projects that engaged

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Iredell COAST makes Christmas wishes come true (Photos)

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The East Iredell Elementary School cafeteria was packed on Saturday night. Smiling children and grateful parents were treated to a spaghetti dinner, pictures with Santa Claus, a

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United Way Endowment for the Future awards nearly $90,000 to nonprofits in Iredell County

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County has announce the recipients of the 2023 Endowment for the Future Grants. The Endowment for the Future Committee received

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Letter to the Editor: Troutman Council should hold town manager to higher standard

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

To the Editor: As a resident of the Town of Troutman, I find Town Manager Ron Wyatt’s comments toward our elected officials at the end of the December 14 meeting

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Troutman Council denies rezoning request for North Fork Business Park expansion

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members deadlocked Thursday on a request by Butch Bouwens to rezone 43 acres to light industrial rezoning in an effort to expand the nearly

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Photo Gallery: First responders show support for chief through 27-mile benefit ruck

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

PHOTOS BY KEVIN IMM Under harsh weather conditions, personnel from Shepherds Fire-Rescue and Mooresville Fire-Rescue and members of the community embarked on the 27-mile Ruck for Robinson Benefit on Sunday

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Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000-$3,000 Signing Bonus)

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,

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Three I-SS students selected for Million Girls Moonshot STEM program

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Three Iredell-Statesville Schools students have been selected to be a part of a special STEM-focused program through Million Girls Moonshot 2023 N.C. Flight Crew. The students are:

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City of Statesville announces schedule for Christmas week

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed Monday, December 25, and Tuesday, December 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. The Statesville Fitness and Activity

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