Category: News & Features

Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Iredell Health System Future5 young professional recognition program. Future5 annually recognizes five Greater Statesville

FROM STAFF REPORTS The father of a child who was killed in an early Tuesday morning vehicle crash in Statesville faces criminal charges. Caliu Axian, 24, was driving a 2003

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has signed off on Iredell-Statesville Schools’ plan to redirect $4 million earmarked for current expenses to capital projects. The School Facilities

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress given during the 2021-2022 school year to fourth- and eighth-graders generally mirrored a

FROM STAFF REPORTS A 3-year-old child suffered fatal injuries in an early morning vehicle crash Tuesday in Statesville. Statesville police officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision in

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department will participate in the DEA-sponsored National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. SPD

Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare welcomes Dr. Jamila Wade to Piedmont HealthCare Women’s Center. She will be joining tenured physicians Dr. Roshnara Singh, Dr. Mary Torres, Dr. Margot

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 11 ♦ A boy, Robert Xavier Barber, born to Jalissa Barber of Statesville.

Special to Iredell Free News The Downtown Statesville Trick or Treat event held in the downtown business district is scheduled for Monday, October 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. Trick

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 13 ♦ Francis James Colletti, 54, of East Front Street, Statesville, charged with possession with intent

Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont will host its 5K event on Sunday, November 13 at Salisbury Community Park. Participation in the 5K

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH –The state’s highest civilian honor, the North Carolina Award, will be presented to six distinguished North Carolinians on November 15 at the North Carolina

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,

Special to Iredell Free News The Class of 1959 of Scotts High School, Scotts, North Carolina; recently celebrated their 63rd class reunion at Boxcar Grille in Statesville. They meet for

Special to Iredell Free News Bobby James helped countless Mooresville and South Iredell residents during the 60 years he served as a volunteer firefighter and rescue squad member. The Mooresville

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 Career Academy and Technical School students play an important role in the community by providing comfort and support to domestic violence victims residing at My Sister’s House

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve several proposed changes to the Animal Control Ordinance that governs the treatment of pets and stray animals in the

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A recent statewide survey about how North Carolina public school performance is graded drew more than 26,000 participants, most of whom said that

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BY KARISSA MILLER The bright colors of fall have taken over the campus of Northview Academy as the second annual Phoenix Fest arrived Thursday evening. The weather was cool and

Special to Iredell Free News Members of the West Iredell High School Class of 1982 recently celebrated their 40th reunion. Thirty-seven alumni participated in the two-night event. On Friday, October

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON When Vickie Sawyer was a child and her home life was crumbling around her, she found comfort at her local Boys & Girls Club. Now a state

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Over the past couple of days, the State Board of Elections has received numerous calls from voters across North Carolina who are confused or

FROM STAFF REPORTS A 53-year-old man faces multiple felony charges, including statutory rape, following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department officers responded to a reported traffic crash on Timber Road near the intersection of Shearers Road at approximately 12:25 p.m. on Thursday.

Special to Iredell Free News The following Mitchell Community College employees were honored for their service and dedication at the college’s Fall 2022 kickoff assembly: 5 Years of Service Robert

Special to Iredell Free News The 7th Annual Pay It Forward 5K is scheduled for Saturday, November 19, at Stumpy Creek Park in Mooresville. This unique event is hosted by

Republican candidates decide not to participate in forum sponsored by Statesville Chamber and Our Schools First BY KARISSA MILLER Candidates vying for three open Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education seats

Special to Iredell Free News Jet East, a Gama Aviation Company, has signed an agreement to open a full-service flagship maintenance facility at the Statesville Regional Airport. This additional site

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville City Council recognized employees at city’s water treatment plan this week for earning the N.C. Area Wide Optimization Award from the N.C. Division

Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville man fan faces felony felony drug and weapons charges following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. In early October 2022, MPD officers

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Mitchell Community College recognized the contributions of two dedicated supporters of the college by renaming two buildings on the Mooresville campus in their honor. Long-time Board of

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council voted on Monday to approve a special-use permit that will allow for the expansion of the Sherwin-Williams paint manufacturing facility. The expansion

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a significant reduction in crime in the latest annual crime report. Each year the N.C. State Bureau of