Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper delivered his fourth State of the State address on Monday, emphasizing the pivotal nature of a once-in-a-generation opportunity for historic investments
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday unanimously agreed to use $5 million from the fund balance and borrow $2 million to cover a large chunk of the
Special to Iredell Free News An estimated 10,000 people gathered in Downtown Mooresville on Saturday to celebrate the town’s 150th birthday! Learn more about upcoming events at https://www.mooresvillenc150.com/ Photo Gallery
Special to Iredell Free News C.R. Onsrud, a family-owned machinery manufacturing company, broke ground on March 1 for the construction of a new 67,000-square-foot building. This addition will increase the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than four pounds of cocaine following a traffic stop on Interstate 77. Sheriff
Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. Committed to providing excellent care for the whole family, PHC has more than 70
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Emergency Management officials are urging residents to prepare for severe weather that may occur with little to no warning this spring. March 5-11
BY DEBBIE PAGE During the Troutman Town Council’s annual annual planning retreat earlier this week, department directors discussed each division’s accomplishments as well as sharing their vision for their department
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 24 ♦ Gary Scott Campbell, 60, of Airport Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a firearm
Special to Iredell Free News More than 300 Dell laptops were distributed to area residents at the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont located on Cochran Street in south
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,
VIDEO: Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James says House Bill 219 (Charter School Omnibus) would cost the district $12 million, which would be funneled to charter schools. Rep. Jeff McNeely (R-Iredell)
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
BY KARISSA MILLER Some lessons transcend the history books. On Friday morning, Beverly Maurice, president of Congregation Emanuel and an educator with the N.C. Holocaust Council, told American Renaissance Middle
BY DEBBIE PAGE While reporting an increase in motor vehicle crashes and property crimes and arrests for drug and weapons violations, Police Chief Josh Watson told Troutman Town Council members
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident faces several charges in connection with an incident on Old Mountain Road in which two students were nearly struck by a vehicle
To All Interested Parties: The City of Statesville (“COS”), the Owner and operator of the Statesville Regional Airport (“Airport”), will receive sealed Statements of Qualifications (“SOQ”) to acquire the services
Apply for all positions HERE. Current Openings Assistant Director of Planning Planning Assistant Fleet Manager Garage Assistant Pool Manager Recreation/Parks Athletic Facility Supervisor (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks
Jessica Lemons succeeds long-time executive director Terri Masiello Special to Iredell Free News Jessica Lemons has been promoted to executive director of Piedmont Mediation, effective March 1. She succeeds Terri
BY KARISSA MILLER During lunch at Scotts Elementary School on Wednesday, a small group of second-graders walked into the conference room wearing their pajamas to have lunch buddies with their
FROM STAFF REPORTS A former softball coach who was charged with felony indecent liberties with a student last spring faces new charges as a result of an ongoing investigation by
Special to Iredell Free News A team of students from The Brawley School traveled to Washington, D.C., last week for the Future City finals competition. More than 55,000 sixth-, seventh-
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect faces a half dozen felony charges in connection with the theft of jewelry and firearms from a home in western Iredell County. The Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Reflecting similar trends across the nation, North Carolina public schools reported increases during the 2021-2022 school year of incidents involving student misconduct, crime and
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools officials are asking the public to help identify a vehicle that almost hit two students as they were crossing the road to board
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: FEBRUARY 9 ♦ A boy, Sebastian Locklear Manzano, born to Armando and Ciji Manzano
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board on Monday recommended a number of changes to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to address incomplete standards or to provide standards
BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School’s Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) students are serving up hot chocolate, cookies and other sweet treats as part of a unique fundraiser for
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday that it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to operate
Special to Iredell Free News Novant Health has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Davis Regional Medical Center and their related businesses, including physician clinic
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department held its annual awards banquet on February 24 at the Statesville Civic Center. Twenty-two individuals were honored for their achievements over
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In 2023, county boards of elections across North Carolina will conduct several important and required processes designed to keep the state’s voter rolls accurate
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association (Iredell COAST) announced its plans on Tuesday to open the Hidden Gem Variety Store later this year. Hidden Gem will be
Healthy Iredell Coalition finalizing questions to aimed at identifying key health needs BY DEBBIE PAGE The Healthy Iredell Coalition, a group comprised of Iredell County citizens and agency and organization
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirman’s Office announced dispositions in the following cases during recent terms of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Nelson Bines pleaded guilty to
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College celebrated Black History Month, a time to encourage educational opportunities that increase awareness of the contributions and impact of Black Americans, throughout