BY KARISSA MILLER Fifth-graders at Coddle Creek Elementary recentlyshared their International Baccalaureate exhibition projects with younger students, faculty and staff. According to Instructional Facilitator Lindsey Mehall, this year’s project challenged
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 9 ♦ A boy, Giovanni Estrada Ferreitz, born to David Ferretiz and Jessica Estrada of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Four suspects face charges they conspired to kidnap a teenage girl following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The teen was found in Florida. The SPD
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 15 ♦ Derrick Rashard Howell, 28, of Statesville charged with possession of a schedule II controlled substance.
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Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently awarded a $10,000 grant to the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC). The contribution from the Foundation will be used
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face criminal charges following a pursuit by Mooresville police officers after four individuals were observed breaking and entering multiple vehicles at an area motel early
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board approved updates to its rules of procedure required by new state law, but delayed discussion of Unified Code of Development
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital is conducting virtual Childbirth, Newborn Care, CPR, and Breastfeeding classes. Each class is an hour long and held
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City offices will be closed Friday, April 2, in recognition of the Easter holidays. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage collection on Friday.
FROM STAFF REPORTS As Iredell-Statesville Schools personnel prepare for the return of all students to in-person learning, the district’s COVID-19 numbers are the lowest in months. According to the latest
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Hundreds of kids were delighted to experience the Town of Troutman’s Cottontail’s Cruise-In on Saturday morning, complete with special surprises for the whole family. Town Manager
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 16 ♦ Soren Lee Pittman-Gage, 28, of Greythorn Drive, Statesville, charged with larceny and five counts
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman man faces five felony charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into several break-ins in western Iredell County. The ICSO began investigating on Saturday,
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s announced has announced plans to return to in-person instruction in the Fall 2021 semester. “We are excited to welcome students back to
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System Director of Patient Experience Jed Pidcock has achieved his fellowship with the American College of Healthcare Executives. To become a Fellow of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen have announced an accelerated timeline for moving to Groups
Special to Iredell Free News Have you received a text with a survey about your COVID-19 vaccine? Be careful: It could be one of those scams that just keeps reappearing
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools officials announced Friday that district schools can increase the number of spectators at outdoor sports events. Beginning Friday, March 26, all five
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At a special meeting on Tuesday, the Troutman Town Council approved a financing proposal to purchase property at 160 and 170 Wagner Street, as approved at
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a new phone service helpline for family caregivers in North Carolina caring for those
Special to Iredell Free News When we go get our COVID-19 vaccine, we may not think about what goes on behind the scenes of a vaccine clinic. Most of us are
Special to iredell Free News Beginning Saturday, April 24, and running through September, Rescue Ranch will host outside yoga classes on its breathtaking property on the last Saturday of each
Special to Iredell Free News Established in 1989, Iredell Health System’s Cancer Program received its first accreditation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer in 1991. Since then,
Special to Iredell Free News Self-Help Credit Union is offering an exciting program that expands safe and affordable loan options for small business borrowers who may not have access to
Special to Iredell Free News Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday released a recommended budget for FY 2021-2023 that will strengthen North Carolina to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and ignite
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK The projected cost for planned renovations at two of Mooresville Graded School District’s elementary schools has increased by more than $3 million over earlier estimates due to
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has established a voluntary cancer registry within the Office of State Fire Marshal to help agency and other
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As North Carolina’s trends continue to show improvement and vaccine distribution increases with 31.7 percent of North Carolinians over age 18 having received
Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. PHC has more than 60 convenient locations and nearly 200 physicians and providers across
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 1 ♦ Christian Maurice Mack, 33, of Statessville charged with probation violation. MARCH 2 ♦ Marlon Oneal
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has received the Center of Distinction award by Healogics, the nation’s largest advanced wound care services provider. In
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department plans to host a COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, March 24, at North Iredell High School. The schoo is located at 156
Special to Iredell Free News The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department recently presented their 2020 awards: SPVFD 2020 AWARDS SPVFD 2020 LADIES AUXILIARY AWARD WINNER