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2021 Drought Monitor: How Dry Is It In Iredell County?
As summer approaches, at least 30 states are experiencing moderate or severe drought conditions. Here's what NC is experiencing.

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As summer approaches, at least 30 states are experiencing moderate or severe drought conditions. Here's what NC is experiencing.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently updated quality ratings for more than 4,500 hospitals, including two in Lake Norman.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently updated quality ratings for more than 4,500 hospitals, including three in Iredell.
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