Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s office announced dispositions in the February 28 session of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Nicholas Johnson pleaded guilty to 13 counts
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BY KARISSA MILLER Co-workers, family and friends from across Iredell County — and far away as Arizona — surprised Michelle Hepler on Friday afternoon with a celebration honoring her 25
Special to the Iredell Free News Escape to the Islands with the authentic steel drum sounds of the ASU Steely Pan Steel Band at the Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center’s
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced a major milestone in its innovative Healthy Opportunities Pilot program with 10 people who
Special to Iredell Free News When your doctor tells you it’s time to get your first colonoscopy, your initial thoughts may be those of worry and apprehension. Though you may
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County siblings will compete against the best spellers in the country — and each other — at the 2022 National Scripps Spelling Bee in June. Rishidharan
Special to Iredell Free News After three and a half years of serving the community at Academy Street Park, the original Mooresville Kindness Closet has moved to the Mooresville Christian
BY KARISSA MILLER Every school year, elementary, middle and high school students participate in the Iredell-Statesville Schools science fair. Winning science projects from the I-SS science fair then advance to
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Special to Iredell Free News RockyFest is back in 2022 after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The family-friendly festival will be held on Saturday, April 23, at Rocky
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 18 ♦ Acquilla Booze Cain Jr., 38, of Kennedy Court, Statesville, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault.
Special to Iredell Free News Registered voters can request an absentee ballot for the 2022 statewide primary from now until the deadline: The Iredell County Board of Elections must receive
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Center Stage Alliance will present the musical “Annie Jr.” next week. The cast, which has been rehearsing since February, is comprised of children ages 5 to 18
Special to Iredell Free News Here are some news and notes about happenings throughout Iredell-Statesville Schools: EnergyUnited partners with Union Grove Elementary to make learning Pop Students at Union
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 9 ♦ Stacy Ruan Lea, 35, of Bay Laurel Drive, Mooresville, charged with larceny, misdemeanor communicating threats
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A 49-year-old woman was in custody on Friday evening in connection with a shooting near Statesville earlier in the day. Sharon Imes Murdock was charged with assault
FROM STAFF REPORTS The rate of new COVID-19 cases in Iredell County continued to drop over the past week. The Iredell County Health Department has reported 124 new laboratory confirmed
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders are encouraging North Carolina employers to hire veterans and to apply
Special to Iredell Free News Troutman native and inspirational country music star Shellem Cline is coming home for a special performance on Saturday, March 26. Cline will perform at the
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services released a coordinated action plan on Thursday to address the urgent crisis of children with
Special to Iredell Free News MOORESVILLE — United Way of Iredell County and United Way of Central Carolinas on Thursday announced a new approach to serving the people of
Special to Iredell Free News Timothy Moore has been hired as the Iredell County Veterans Services manager. Iredell County Manager Beth Mull announced Moore’s hiring on Thursday. “Tim has a
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Montessori School is hosting its first annual golf tournament in memory of Judy Sutton, the founder of Statesville Montessori School. The beginnings of our
Special to Iredell Free News More than 30 local Rotarians, their family members and South Iredell High School students gathered on Saturday to package food for those in need. The
Prestige Acquisitions LLC plans mixed-use development Special to Iredell Free News Children’s Hope Alliance (CHA), a nonprofit serving at-risk children and families across North Carolina, announced Wednesday that it has
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON More than 400 Iredell-Statesville Schools seniors attended a Career Fair at the Statesville Civic Center on Wednesday to learn about employment opportunities awaiting them after graduation this
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman Police Department officer escaped injury on Wednesday when his patrol vehicle was struck from behind. According to a TPD news release, the officer was stopped
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Courtney McMullen, 15, snuck out of her Mooresville residence during
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A number of voter advocacy and political organizations have begun to send mass mailings to voters and prospective voters across North Carolina as
Special to Iredell Free News The family of a Mitchell Community College student who died last weekend is honoring his legacy by creating a scholarship. Gavin Doyle Cox, 22, of
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Family YMCA will celebrate its annual Day of Giving on Monday, March 28. YMCA Day of Giving is an annual, one-day giving event
FROM STAFF REPORTS A lawsuit filed on behalf of a group of parents challenging Iredell-Statesville Schools’ mask mandates, contact-tracing efforts and its policy to exclude students who were possibly exposed
Special to Iredell Free News North Iredell High School has recognized more than 140 of student-athletes who qualified for the NCHSAA Scholar Athlete Award. A total of 142 of 219
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is making a concerted effort to improve the accessibility of its programs and facilities for all citizens. The public’s assistance is