Special to Iredell Free News North Iredell High school FFA members recently competed in the regional cattle working contest. During the competition, FFA members are required to identify beef cattle
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — New figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, show the nonfatal workplace injury
Special to Iredell Free News Adjusting to the physical demands of life with cancer or managing your wellbeing as a cancer survivor is no easy feat. You need support and
Special to Iredell Free News The rise of online marketplaces and expedited delivery services is a convenient service for many consumers across the nation, allowing holiday purchasers to search out
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education adopted the “early start” option for the 2023-2024 school year on Monday night following a spirited debate on whether the district
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Most children 6 months to 4 years are now eligible for their updated COVID-19 vaccine, which protects against COVID-19 variants. These vaccine doses are
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects in a June 2019 shooting that claimed the life of a Statesville man and injured his brother will spend more than 15 years in prison
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1000 block of Clay Street on Sunday evening. Officers were dispatched to the area around
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has delayed taking action on a request from Iredell-Statesville Schools officials to drawn down $2 million in state lottery funds to
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 3 ♦ Kay Michelle Clendenning, 34, of W. Memorial Highway, Harmony, charged with taking a financial
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Special to Iredell Free News Radiation therapy was not always Jerry Sintay’s passion. But once he was introduced to this profession, he became captivated by the work and made helping
BY KARISSA MILLER Brittany and Jason Chester wanted to teach their sons, Ezra and Josiah, the importance of giving and the true meaning of Christmas. When Brittany asked her older
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 28 ♦ A girl, Mallory Leigh Ball, born to Mark Ball and Marie
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — This winter and spring 130 public schools across North Carolina will receive mental and behavioral health training and consultation through the N.C. Psychiatry Access
BY KARISSA MILLER Piedmont Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont held an early college recruitment fair this week so its members and parents could learn about three early college
BY DEBBIE PAGE N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Reid Wilson recently visited Lake Norman State Park to tour the park’s new rental cabins and bathhouse, get updates on
Board of commissioners also signs off on Sheriff Campbell’s request to buy ballistic vests and helmets for deputies and accept a $1 million grant to purchase a mobile command unit
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Water Treatment Plant has three new certified C-Surface Operators. Johnathan Powell, Harrison Smith and Keith Misenheimer received their certifications from the N.C. Water
Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to better meet immediate, growing healthcare needs in the Statesville area, Iredell Health System announced Saturday it will open an extended hours
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators have charged a 31-year-old man with murder in connection with the death of his father. Anthony Ryan Sharpe, who lives off Sparrow
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council voted to approve Heavy Industrial Zoning for most of the 38-acre North Fork Business Park on Nugget Lane, just off Murdock Road, on
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces felony gun and drug charges after he was stopped by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies as he was driving to pick up his
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony robbery charges related to the theft of Apple watches from the Mooresville Target store. According to the Mooresville Police Department, a suspect entered
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A Union Grove man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the willful, premeditated and deliberate killing of Harmony resident Tommy Cass. After a
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Older adults and people with disabilities can now apply for the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Energy Assistance Program.
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, raised more than $11,000 for cancer support during its inaugural Lights of Love celebrations on
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A jury began deliberating in Iredell County Superior Court on Thursday afternoon after hearing closing arguments in the murder trial of Blaine “Dale” Hague. Hague, 73, faces
Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County announced Thursday that five organizations had been selected to receive 2022 Endowment for the Future Grants. Twenty-one organizations who
BY KARISSA MILLER Despite rain and dense fog outside, the Statesville Civic Center was packed and the crowd was energized Wednesday night for the annual Iredell County EMS Awards Banquet.
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh proclaimed the week of December 17-24 as North Carolina Aviation Week during the City Council meeting on December 5. Kutteh stated
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces a felony assault charge in connection with a stabbing that occurred in western Iredell County on Wednesday following an investigation by the Iredell
Local eatery to close after nearly four decades BY AMY FUHRMAN Something magical happens when you walk into Sunshine’s Cafe — suddenly, your day seems a little brighter. Maybe it’s