Category: News & Features

FROM STAFF REPORTS Rep. Jeffrey C. McNeely announced Wednesday that he will seek re-election during the upcoming 2022 election cycle. “It has been a great honor to serve the fine

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt offered praise for the state budget, calling the spending plan an historic investment in education. “This

Special to Iredell Free News This weekend, the N.C. Department of Transportation will close a ramp on Interstate 40 in Statesville as part of the larger I-40/I-77 interchange project. Starting

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Monday approved an agreement to renovate and lease the abandoned Walgreens drug store on Brawley School Road. The 11,406-square-foot building will house the

FROM STAFF REPORTS A grounds supervisor at Mitchell Community College faces charges that he stalked an early college student and committed sexual battery following an investigation by the Statesville Police

Special to Iredell Free News Local lawmakers are hailing the budget agreement between Republican lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper as a win for Iredell County residents. The spending plan

Budget will deliver overdue pay increases for educators and state employees  Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that he intend to sign the legislative

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County staff has worked with a consultant and interested stakeholders during the past year to develop the first ever Iredell County Transportation Master Plan (ICTMP). On

Langtree Group LLC scraps plans for hotel on site in favor of restricted senior housing FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville commissioners on Monday approved a request by the Langtree Group LLC

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man faces charges of human trafficking, kidnapping and numerous sex offenses following an ongoing investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell

FROM STAFF REPORTS In Iredell-Statesville Schools’ first weekly COVID-19 report since the Board of Education made face masks optional and dramatically curbed the district’s contact-tracing efforts, school officials reported 39

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd gathered at Mooresville High School’s Coach Joe Popp Stadium on Sunday afternoon to remember a “sweet soul” who touched so many. Red balloons swayed

BY  KARISSA MILLER Career Academy and Technical School’s welding program provides hands-on opportunities for students to develop in-demand job skills. Enrollment in the programhas increased from 12 students last semester

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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 5 ♦ Gregory David Evans, 50, of Overcash Road, Troutman, charged with possession with intent to

Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. With more than 60 convenient locations and nearly 200 physicians and providers across multiple

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ principals, nurses and staff say they were offended by a school board member’s comments Monday night after he made a statement questioning the integrity of

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After cancellations in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, Troutman Parks and Recreation and area organizations are planning a number of festive events throughout the holiday season.

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 29 ♦ Joshua Lee Moose, 39, of Statesville charged with possession of methamphetamine. OCTOBER 30 ♦ Steven

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After strong neighbor protests during the Troutman Planning and Zoning Board meeting last month and again at Wednesday night’s Troutman Town Council meeting, council members followed

United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Statesville Family YMCA ADDRESS: 828 Wesley Dr Statesville 28677 PHONE: 704-873-9622 EMAIL ADDRESS: a.blakley@ymcanwnc.org WEBSITE: https://ymcanwnc.org/statesville-family-ymca/ Executive Director: Angela “Blake” Blakley  Board

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was arrested and charged with stealing a safe from the Troutman-area business where he worked, according to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren

Special to Iredell Free News Levi Fagan, journeyman lineman at EnergyUnited, finished with the fastest time of all competitors last week at the 2021 Pole Top Rescue Competition at Nash

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 26 ♦ A boy, Jackson Everest Billings, born to Mikey and Amanda Billings

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville police are searching for a man facing multiple felony child pornography charges. On November 3, Mooresville Police Department detectives and officers executed a search warrant at

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Carmen Towens and Bryon Turman have vivid childhood memories of their father, Freckless “Freck” Gibbs Jr., showing them his medals, mementos and a book highlighting his service

Special to Iredell Free News Veteran fundraising professional Jen Balog has been hired as executive director of the Iredell Health Foundation. Balog has 13 years of experience in development and fundraising,

BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School’s Junior ROTC cadets held an in-person Veteran’s Day ceremony to honor military veterans and their families for the sacrifices they’ve made for our

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council began its first meeting since the election by expressing appreciation for the “passion” of the town residents who voted and participated in

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who was captured on security camera footage committing breaking and entering