Iredell-Statesville Schools officials discuss the district’s performance on the Education Value-Added Assessment System for the 2020-2021 school year. The only subject where district students did not meet or exceed growth
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Special to Iredell Free News It takes a community to make 12 local projects a reality, and organizers of the 2022 Love United Iredell campaign are looking for help to
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces felony drug and weapons charge following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. Gordon Cortel Serrano, 34, was arrested on Thursday, February 3,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate dropped to 3 percent in December, down 0.2 percent from the previous month. According to the N.C. Department of
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners heard extensively last month from members of the public about the mask mandates in schools and their concerns about a potential
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 20 ♦ A girl, Aurora Rose Lamp, born to Justin Lamp and Mariah
Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville woman faces numerous charges after being stopped by Troutman police for a traffic violation on Thursday. According to a Troutman Police Department news
Special to Iredell Free News A dog has a second chance at life thanks to the efforts of Mooresville police officers. The pup’s owners flagged down MPD officers on the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Third Creek Middle School faces misdemeanor charges and has been suspended from school for bringing an Air Soft gun to school on Friday, according to the
FROM STAFF REPORTS More than 400 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Iredell County have now lost their lives. The Iredell County Health Department reported five additional deaths
Special to Iredell Free News The National Board of Professional Teaching Standards has announced that North Carolina continues to lead the nation with teachers who hold national board certification, with
Special to Iredell Free News During the month of February, the American Red Cross joins in the celebration of Black History Month, recognizing the outstanding contributions of Dr. Charles R.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Speedway is planning a new convenience store and gas service center between Bojangle’s and Wendy’s on a 4-acre site off Lexus Drive off Exit 42 near
FROM STAFF REPORTS A California man was jailed in lieu of a $500,000 bond following his arrest on drug trafficking charges in Iredell County. On Wednesday, February 2, Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS A woman faces multiple charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office K9 alerted deputies to the presence of illegal drugs in her vehicle. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners are asking county residents to participate in the public comment period for the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan draft plan and review
Special to Iredell Free News As healthcare costs continue to rise, more physicians are looking for ways to save their patients time and money. The physicians at Piedmont HealthCare’s Lake
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel seized an assortment of illegal drugs while executing a search warrant at a residence off Parkertown
Special to Iredell Free News American Renaissance School is now accepting enrollment applications for the 2022-2023 school year. The application is available online at https://www.arsnc.org/enrollment/ The application deadline is March
Special to Iredell Free News It’s time for auditions for the annual Historic Sharpe House Shakespeare in The Pasture’ event. “Taming of The Shrew” will be presented May 19, 20
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Cooperative Extension has hired Melinda Roberts as the new extension agent for agriculture-horticulture. In this role, Roberts will provide leadership for horticulture programs
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported four more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Tuesday as the Centers for Disease Control reported improvement in two key metrics. With the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board elected new officers, completed its annual adoption of its rules of procedure, and recommended removal of a part of the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Police Chief David Addison announced Tuesday that he would retire from his position in four months. Addison, who was hired in February 2019 and has more
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Newton woman faces a drug trafficking charge following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a traffic violation. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is accepting applications from artists who wish to apply to be considered for participation in the Spring Art Crawl. The event
Ostwalt Amity area project will provide service to existing homes, new developments and future Weathers Creek High School Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Water Corporation has completed construction of
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently announced the selection of Marla Harris as the new dean of the Mooresville campus. She began her new role on January
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office reported dispositions in the following cases during the January 10, 2022, term of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Matthew Conner
Special to Iredell Free News Cub Scout Pack No. 173 held its annual Pinewood Derby Race recently at the Mt. Mourne Boy Scout Center. The Scouts raced cars they had
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported two more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Monday, along with more than 700 new laboratory confirmed cases. With the two latest deaths,
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Fire-Rescue recently purchased 30 personal Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICS), an investment that will help firefighters quickly locate victims and exit a scene safely. A
By KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday are scheduled to consider a request from Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators to support an application for a N.C. Public School Capital Fund Grant.
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently released its full-time and part-time dean’s lists for the fall semester 2021. Full-time Dean’s List To be eligible for the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A total of 953 Iredell-Statesville Schools students missed school during the latest reporting period after testing positive for COVID-19, exhibiting symptoms or being excluded because they were