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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office was unable to corroborate a report of a threat of violence at North Iredell High School on Thursday. ICSO personnel investigated the

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Special to Iredell Free News As millions of Americans living with diabetes are also living with chronic wounds that won’t heal, the Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center is raising

Special to Iredell Free News As Creighton and Tracey Gibson celebrate their 20 years of award-winning Home Instead franchise ownership in Statesville, their reasons for starting their in-home care agency

Special to Iredell Free News As families gather this Thanksgiving, the community is also invited to come together as family at the Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday, November 23,

FROM STAFF REPORTS Four individuals suspected of breaking into Flow Toyota and stealing four vehicles are in custody following an investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies. The Statesville Police Department

BY KARISSA MILLER When she was a girl, Margot Lobree lost everything precious to her. After the events of November 9-10, 1938, when the Nazis carried out a wave of

Special to Iredell Free News Raleigh — North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore has appointed Michael H. Johnson, CEO of The Johnson Group Inc., to the North Carolina Ports Authority.

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Pandemic Recovery Office (NCPRO) announced the closeout of $3.6 billion in Coronavirus Relief Funds Wednesday, symbolizing major progress in the economic

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request to clear the way for a 50-acre solar farm along Sheffield Road in Harmony. Dill Holdings, LLC,

BY MIKE FUHRMAN As they considered investing in the 220 Cafe back in 2015, Bill and Lisa McBane saw tremendous potential. The popular restaurant had solid cuisine, a great location

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday honored retiring Chairman James Mallory and late-Commissioner Marvin Norman for their nearly three decades of combined years of service on the board.

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections and county boards of elections are responding to requests from Election Day voters about why their “voter history”

Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville held a Veterans Day program on November 10, recognizing Rotary Club veterans and other veterans for their many years

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Museums will host an opening its new exhibit, “Changing Landscapes in Iredell County,” on Friday, November 18. This event will take place from 5:30

Special to Iredell Free News Doosan Bobcat North America employees recently wrapped-up their fall giving campaign, exceeding total donation goals. The company donated more than $250,000 to local organizations in

BY DEBBIE PAGE After 3.5 hours on Tuesday afternoon, a hearing on the owner of Josh’s Farmer’s Market’s appeal to operate as a seasonal farmer’s market and on the Town

Special to Iredell Free News The North Iredell High School FFA Chapter participated in the 68th Annual North Carolina Association Land Judging Career Development Event on Saturday, November 12, in

Special to Iredell Free News The voice students of Melody Beaty will present “Amahl and the Night Visitors” by Gian-Carlo Menotti on November 27 and 29 in Statesville and Taylorsville.

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Special to Iredell Free News Statesville native Steve Hill was recently recognized by the N.C. Society of Historians at the organization’s annual awards dinner at the N.C. Transportation Museum in

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Todd Carver presented outgoing board members Martin Page and Sam Kennington in recognition of their decades of service to the district

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Parks and Recreation Coordinator Emily Watson, the Parks and Recreation Committee, and the Friends of ESC Park group are planning a full slate holiday fun events

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, has recently appointed a new member to its Board of Directors. William Troutman, owner

Special to Iredell Free News The Lucky Cat Program needs the community’s help. The lingering effect of COVID-19 has driven needs for community cats higher than ever before. The lack

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 31 ♦ A boy, Santiago Jose Portillo, born to Jose Portillo and Quethzali

Special to Iredell Free News The Union Grove Ruritan Club honored area veterans at its Veterans Day Dinner at the Community Building in Union Grove on Friday. Veterans of all

Special to Iredell Free News Dragons are a big deal in author Mark T. Collins’ neighborhood. His book, “When Going on a Dragon Hunt,” written with the wit and wisdom

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Lake Norman High School Wildcat Band recently captured first place overall in the Foothills Invitational Marching Band Competition. The competition, held at North Iredell High School’s

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 6 ♦ Rodriguez Hakeem Gamble, 33, of Stockton Street, Statesville, charged with possession of a firearm

Special to Iredell Free News For many who have lost a child, their overwhelming sadness is made more intense by feeling alone in their grief. That’s why Carolina Caring is

Special to Iredell Free News A Family Fall Festival is scheduled for Friday, November 18, on the Mitchell Community College campus in Statesville. There will be games and activities, including

BY DEBBIE PAGE Following the unanimous recommendation to deny by the Planning and Zoning Board, the Troutman Town Council rejected the River Rock triplex project on Thursday night, despite adjoining

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BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville community lined Main Street on Saturday to cheer on hundreds of veterans, bands, scouts, and supporters who marched to celebrate and thank those who have