Special to Iredell Free New RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen will be stepping
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday that the State of North Carolina has been awarded more than $38 million
Special to Iredell Free News Diabetes is a disease we hear of often. In fact, you likely know a handful of people who have diabetes. Though the word is tossed
Special to Iredell Free News Do you know a nonprofit agency in need of some extra love around a project next spring? Or is the nonprofit you support looking to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Citing “extremely hazardous fire conditions,” Iredell County Fire Marshal David Souther announced that a local burning ban would take effect on Tuesday afternoon. The ban, which begins
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with the North Carolina Rate Bureau on its proposed 24.5 percent homeowners insurance
FROM STAFF REPORTS A local veterans group has promised to match up to $10,000 in community donations to support three nonprofits’ efforts to provide housing solutions for homeless veterans in
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $10,000 to Purple Heart Homes (PHH) to help support the construction of housing for local veterans. “Nearly 1 million veterans
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – Dena J. King was officially sworn in Monday as United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. King was nominated by
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Rooster Tail Lane on Sunday afternoon. Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Rooster Tail
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 17 ♦ Leonard Jason Davenport, 55, of Charles Street, Statesville, charged with larceny of a motor
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Drug Alcohol Coalition of Iredell County invited several area agencies to talk about their services to help youth and citizens avoid the dangers of substance
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Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Community Outreach Association will host a murder mystery dinner theater event at the Statesville Civic Center on Thursday, December 16. Featuring a performance
BY KARISSA MILLER North Iredell Middle School students and staff, along with representatives from the N.C. Future Farmers of America chapter, celebrated the chartering of the first-ever FFA chapter at
Iredell County United Way Partner Agency Spotlight: Troutman Fire & Rescue ADDRESS: 125 N. Main Street, Troutman PHONE: (704) 528-4576 EMAIL: wmorris176@yahoo.com WEBSITE: www.troutmanfirerescue.com
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Iredell County Homelessness Coalition, made up of agencies, churches and organizations, is working to meet the needs of homeless and vulnerable populations during the holiday
Special to Iredell Free News The General Federation of Woman’s Club of North Carolina Statesville Woman’s Club is currently holding a Holiday Cheer giveaway drawing, which includes three separate drawings
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Salvation Army of Iredell County ADDRESS: 1361 Caldwell Street, Statesville, NC 28677 PHONE: 704-872-5623 EMAIL: Shacoby.Brandon@uss.salvationarmy.org WEBSITE: https://www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/iredell/ Leadership: Maj. Joe Mure and Maj. Joann Mure
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 8 ♦ Dorothy Renee Sells, 28, of Statesville charged with possession with intent to sell or deliver
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 1 ♦ Stephon Falindo Davidson, 24, of Dalton Drive, Mooresville, charged with possession of a schedule VI
Special to Iredell Free News The Cub Scouts from Pack # 173 and Scouts BSA from Troop # 173 in Mt. Mourne participated in the annual National Scouting for Food
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON South Iredell High School will host its annual holiday bazaar on Saturday, December 4. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the gym.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Cold weather is here, and pets need extra attention in this season as well. Extended periods in cold temperatures can be deadly for cats and dogs.
Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries, Purple Heart Homes and the Piedmont Veterans’ Assistance Council (PVAC) are excited to announce a new collaborative project. Purple Heart Homes is
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Yokefellow Ministry ADDRESS: 1386 Shelton Avenue, Statesville PHONE: 704-872-1459 (Thrift Store/Business Office); 704-872-7677 (Helping Center) EMAIL: yokefellowthriftstore@gmail.com and yokefellowhelpingcenter@gmail.com WEBSITE: yokefellowministry.squarespace Executive
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following guidance for the holiday season. Special to Iredell Free News Any scenario in which many people gather together in close
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville resident Blake Palmer has announced his candidacy for one of three seats up for election on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners in 2022. “As an
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Stormwater Advisory Commission is seeking volunteers to serve on its board for a three-year term. The Stormwater Advisory Commission works with the city
Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell’s 2021-2022 concert season continues on Saturday, December 4, with the holiday show Down Home Christmas in the ‘Ville, a celebration of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Thousands of people lined the streets of Downtown on Tuesday for the Annual Mooresville Christmas Parade.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Highway Patrol is preparing for the holiday season and for the increased number of roadway users expected across the state. During
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department was awarded national accreditation on November 19 by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA) in the Law
Special to Iredell Free News It’s hard to stay healthy around the holidays, especially on Thanksgiving. Every year, families gather to give thanks, celebrate togetherness, and have that highly anticipated
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 40-year-old woman faces multiple charges, including two counts of assaulting a government officials with a deadly weapon, after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 9 ♦ A boy, Za’Reik Tirrell Minor, born to Je’vairi Minor and Ebony