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Dine In Day – Recognizing the Importance of Sitting Down with Your Family! The key thing to remember – it …
It's Turkey Time! Learn How to Safely Cook Your Turkey
Thanksgiving is fast approaching and the cooks in our community are already planning a special meal– make sure that …
SARS-CoV-2 Transmission Infosheet
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Troxler Announces COVID-19 Assistance for Farmers Markets, Food Hubs
North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner recently announced COVID-19 assistance for Farmers Markets and Food Hubs. For more information on this …
Fall Activity-Based Business or Event -- New DHHS Fall Activity Guidance
Many local businesses, churches, and roadside stands are fully embracing the cooler weather and the fun aspects of Fall …
Hazardous Waste Collection Day Scheduled
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NC Residents warned not to plant unsolicited foreign seed sent to them. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released …
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In partnership with The Dairy Alliance, Borden, Cooperative Extension, and Horizon Church there will be a FREE milk giveaway …
2020 Iredell County Agricultural Fair -- Canceled
With the full support of commissioners, Kiwanis, the County Manager’s office, and the N.C. Cooperative Extension of Iredell County …
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Check out the June Edition of “Iredell-Informed”– this month with a focus on Dairy! Iredell-Informed June 2020 Remember this edition …
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Canner Lid Clinic Scheduled
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May Edition of "Iredell-Informed" Newsletter
Our newest edition of “Iredell Informed” is now available on our Newsletter Archive page. This newsletter has a strawberry …
Count on Me NC
Count On Me NC As North Carolina’s restaurants, hotels, attractions, and businesses reopen after the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, Count On …
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MED instead of MEDS class series Eating the Med Way has been proven to protect against chronic illness. In some …
It's Strawberry Season
Strawberries are a great NC product, and there are many farms producing them locally, here in Iredell County! So, …
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