Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Beginning December 1, the State Library of North Carolina will host a series of online discussions to gather the public’s input regarding public
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Special to Iredell Free News Each year, the Marine Corps JROTC cadets of South Iredell High School hold a cake-cutting ceremony the week of the Marine Corps birthday. The ceremony
Employment Opportunities Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. We are committed to providing excellent care for the whole family. We
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 19 ♦ Tilden Trymaine Miller, 31, of Longdale Drive, Statesville, charged with felony probation violation. NOVEMBER
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Leadership of the N.C. Division of Prisons has consolidated some of its operations to help mitigate the surge of COVID-19 in North Carolina
Special to Iredell Free News WINSTON-SALEM – Despite advances in cancer treatment, disparities in cancer outcomes are prevalent, especially for minority, underserved and rural populations. With a $775,000 one-year grant
Special to Iredell Free News Coddle Creek Elementary first-graders read “Balloons Over Broadway” and learned about how the Macy’s Parade started and how balloons are created. Then they had a
Special to Iredell Free News On Saturday, December 12, the Mooresville Police Department will partner with Target and the Salvation Army to make this holiday season extra special for several
Special to Iredell Free News Many people may not notice or think about how important their lungs are until they stop working properly. Breathing is an involuntary function bringing oxygen
Editor’s Note: The Iredell Health Department provided the following guidance for holiday shopping. Special to Iredell Free News Black Friday deal shopping is already looking a little different than last
Special to Iredell Free News Black Friday, traditionally the single busiest shopping day of the year, is going to look a bit different in 2020. Instead of setting an alarm
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported 139 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday along with three more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus. The deaths were
Avoid scams when changing Medicare supplement plans Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey encourages families to talk to their Medicare-aged loved ones about getting
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Highway Patrol is gearing up for the holiday season and for the increased number of roadway users expected across our
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
Editor’s Note: The following statement is made on behalf of the Chief Medical Officers and Chief Clinical Officers of North Carolina healthcare systems and hospitals identified below: Special to Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The bipartisan N.C. State Board of Elections on Tuesday voted to certify nearly all contests in the 2020 general election, including the presidential
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce details for its 2020 Basketball Skills Challenge. This two-event challenge at the Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is warning North Carolinians about the dangers associated with frying turkeys this holiday season. “Thanksgiving is one of the
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department on Tuesday announced that retired SPD K-9 Argo died at home earlier this month. Argo, a German shepherd who served the
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is warning residents of a phone scam circulating in the area. Scammers are falsely claiming there is a warrant for not
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK At an emergency meeting on Monday evening, the Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education moved its pre-kindergarten through-fifth grade students to a hybrid virtual/live instruction model
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Town of Troutman and former Town Manager Bryan Gruesbeck have agreed to sever their contractual relationship after Gruesbeck resigned November 12 after about four months
Employment Opportunities The City of Statesville is currently seeking to fill the following positions. Applicants must apply online at www.statesvillenc.net. IT DEPARTMENT – GIS DIVISION GIS ADMINISTRATOR SALARY RANGE: $52,983.63
FROM STAFF REPORTS With the number of cases of COVID-19 continuing to increase rapidly across North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday called for stricter face covering requirements. During a
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools has planned three virtual open houses to provide information to students and their parents about the district’s early college programs. All three programs
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville and United Way of Iredell are partnering in a Utility Assistance Program that will help Statesville residents with their utility bills,
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following guidelines for preventing further spread of COVID-19 over the Thanksgiving holiday. Special to Iredell Free News Thanksgiving remains an important
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 13 ♦ Devin Lee Bates, 33, of Scotts Creek Road, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Iredell County Health Department notified parents of positive COVID-19 tests impacting more than a dozen schools during the week of November 16-20. Here
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has released the NC Comprehensive Cancer Control Action Plan 2020-2025 to address the cancer challenges
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited has awarded a $10,000 grant to the United Way of Iredell County in recognition of the nonprofit’s continued commitment to community service. The donation
Special to Iredell Free News Shawn Rizzie is the new executive chef for Iredell Health System’s Food & Nutrition Services Department. With an associate’s degree in culinary arts from Pennsylvania
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 7 ♦ Romario Chander-Paul Evans, 26, of Waterlynn Ridge Road, Mooresville, charged with obtaining property by false
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Starting in January, students across the state will benefit from the NC Education Corps, a new partnership between the N.C. State Board of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials on Friday reported 85 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 along with the county’s 59th death attributed to the novel coronavirus. There have been