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Special to Iredell Free News Scams related to online purchases, already on the rise in 2019, spiked further following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research by
FROM STAFF REPORTS Some 82,841 ballots have been cast in Iredell County for the general election. According to the N.C. State Board of Elections, 66,208 county residents took advantage of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 23 ♦ Isaac Rufus Knox, 60, of Old Charlotte Road, Statesville, charged with two counts of
BY KARISSA MILLER Third Creek Elementary School’s first drive-thru family night was a big success. On Friday evening, dozens of cars lined up and were directed around the main parking
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With the early voting period ending Saturday, October 31, North Carolina voters still wanting to cast a ballot may vote in person on
Special to Iredell Free News Registered Nurse Amanda Rogers has been selected to receive Davis Regional Medical Center’s Nursing Excellence Award. This peer-nominated award, created in honor of 2020 being
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County court officials have announced that due to COVID-19 exposures at the Iredell County Hall of Justice in Statesville most courts in Iredell
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Located on 25 acres of rolling pastures off East Monbo Road, Chickadee Hill Farms is a work in progress for Michelle Barsosky and her husband Jason.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With the end of daylight saving time approaching on Sunday, November 1, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who is also the state fire marshal,
Special to Iredell Free News More than 30,000 EnergyUnited members whose electric service was disrupted Thursday due to Tropical Storm Zeta now have power thanks to the significant progress of
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Electric crews have been working hard to restore individual power outages and broken poles all over the system. In a news release, city officials
Director of CSR, Endoscopy Cindy Miller retires after 45 years at Iredell Memorial Special to Iredell Free News When Cindy Miller graduated from nursing school in May of 1975, she
Special to Iredell Free News Soil testing at five schools in southern Iredell County revealed no significant findings that would explain elevated thyroid cancer rates in the two Mooresville ZIP
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday issued Executive Order No. 171 to strengthen eviction protections to help North Carolina renters stay in their homes.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — County boards of elections in North Carolina will accept mail-in ballots received by November 12, as long as they are postmarked by Election
FROM STAFF REPORTS About 700 customers of Statesville Electric Utilities remained without electricity Thursday evening after Tropical Storm Zeta swept through Iredell County early Thursday morning. Crews worked throughout the
Special to Iredell Free News More than 40,000 EnergyUnited members, including about 16,000 in Iredell County, experienced power outages on Thursday due to heavy winds from Tropical Storm Zeta. Crews
Special to Iredell Free News Due to the extent of storm damage and loss of power on Iredell-Statesville Schools campuses and throughout Iredell County, I-SS will hold a virtual day
Special to Iredell Free News Rep. Ted Budd (NC-13) announced Tuesday that a $2.3 million U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant has been awarded to the State of North Carolina
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials have canceled in-person instruction for Thursday due to a tropical storm warning. The forecast calls for strong winds, and heavy rain/flash floods. As a
THE CITY OF STATESVILLE IS SEEKING TO FILL HE FOLLOWING POSITIONS. APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT https://www.statesvillenc.net/cms/one.aspx?pageId=15010736. PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT WATER/SEWER MAINTENANCE DIVISION SKILLED LABORER STARTING SALARY: $31,200.00 CIVIC CENTER
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County is rapidly approaching 4,000. According to the Iredell County Health Department, there have now 3,977 laboratory confirmed
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Four days remain in North Carolina’s early voting period, which ends Saturday, October 31. On Wednesday morning, total voter turnout in the 2020
Special to Iredell Free News During National Physical Therapy Month 2020, Iredell Health System is raising awareness about the benefits of physical therapy. This year’s focus is on opioid abuse
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Kudzu and other invasive vegetation can be a nightmare for homeowners, and the Troutman Town Council has asked the Planning & Zoning Board for guidance in
Special to Iredell Free News All court sessions have been canceled in Iredell County for the rest of the week due to possible COVID-19 exposure at the Iredell County Hall
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Advisory Board hosted the 2019-2020 Leadership Statesville Class graduation ceremony on Thursday, October 22, at the
FROM STAFF REPORTS More than 62,000 registered voters in Iredell County have already cast their ballots in the November 3 general election. According to the N.C. State Board of Elections,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is warning seniors to be on alert for Medicare insurance scams. Since Medicare Open Enrollment began October
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The absentee ballot request deadline for the 2020 general election is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27. Your request must be received by
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Community Outreach Association (COAST) will host a socially distant way to enjoy Halloween this year with a Halloween Drive-In Double Feature in the
Special to Iredell Free News While local residents have praised Iredell Health System providers and nurses throughout the year for risking their lives in the fight against COVID-19, there are
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple felony charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sherriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of James Fredrick Shuford, 35, in
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 8 ♦ Chad Everette McCall, 47, of Statesville charged with common law robbery. OCTOBER 9 ♦ Jarkevious
BY KARISSA MILLER Despite his reluctance to be the center of attention, Iredell-Statesville Schools Assistant Superintendent of Athletics and Operations Richard Armstrong was honored to be in the spotlight for