Special to Iredell Free News First Baptist Church on Davie Avenue recently donated $4,347 to the Eddie Steel Fund at Fifth Street Ministries. The fund was established by First Baptist
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A woman faces a felony charge of sharing private images of another person on social media following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
Special to Iredell Free News From helping a child improve their motor skills to teaching an elderly patient how to adapt after spine surgery, an occupational therapist’s role is highly
Sara Lewis, Melissa Neader, Boen Nutting and Shannon Viera discuss effort to strengthen our community through the 2021 Love United Campaign, which brings together nonprofits, schools and business partners. Learn
FROM STAFF REPORTS Five suspects face felony weapons charges after a Troutman Police Department officer stopped a vehicle for erratic driving early Sunday morning. Shortly after midnight Officer T.M. Sharpe
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education will hear a proposal on Monday night to allow seniors to celebrate with a senior formal event this year after prom
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 1 ♦ David Paul Merritt, 40, of Shelton Avenue, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to
Special to Iredell Free News In recognition of April 11-17 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the City of Statesville is taking time to acknowledge the men and women who
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials reported only three positive tests for COVID-19 across the district in the first couple of days after resuming full-time in-person learning for students in
Special to Iredell Free News Love United Iredell needs your help to fund local nonprofits and share the good work they are doing throughout our community. Over the next 14
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Nutrien Agriculture Solutions and South River Baptist Church worked together earlier this week to feed the farmers of Iredell County, continuing the church’s outreach to the local
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The unemployment rate in Iredell County dipped to 5.4 percent in February, down from 5.7 percent in January. Iredell has a workforce of
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 26 ♦ A boy, Robert Wayne Brady, born to Shayla Brady of Conover.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After struggling with a difficult decision with three strong nominations, Troutman Town Council members selected Troutman natives Jimmy and Betty Jean Troutman as Citizens of the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A north Iredell County man was jailed without bond on Saturday after being charged with murder in the shooting death of a relative. Iredell County Sheriff Darren
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred in the Harmony area on Friday evening. ICSO deputies were dispatched to Rock Springs Road about
Executive Order No. 208 paves way for review mechanism of juvenile sentences Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday announced the formation of the North
Special to Iredell Free News Thanks to the generosity of a beloved journalism teacher, students at Statesville High School now have a new scholarship to help them attend Mitchell Community
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized LSD, MDMA and marijuana from a vehicle during a traffic stop. Sheriff
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating an accident that claimed the life of a 2-year-old boy on Fifth Street earlier this week Officers responded to the scene
BY KARISSA MILLER Senior Matthew Goins said he had no hesitation about returning to in-person classes on Wednesday with the rest of the West Iredell High School student body in
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina’s work to reach underserved and historically marginalized populations and deliver equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines is a model
Special to Iredell Free News The judicial system in Iredell County is slowly returning to normal after being paralyzed during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, April 5, jury selection began
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College students and friends of the College were recently recognized for a range of achievements during the 2020-2021 academic year. Awards included: Club
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville firefighters recently completed the necessary training for their new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), purchased with the help of a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed Maj. Freddy L. Johnson Jr. as the next commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. “The brave
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners have unanimously approved a motion opposing placing a sales tax increase on next year’s ballot. Commissioner Gene Houpe, who introduced the motion during Tuesday’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man and woman face felony charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at their home. Patrol deputies were dispatched to 112
Special to Iredell Free News At its heart, Statesville’s Full Bloom Film Festival has always been about connection. Connection to the community through shared experiences at local venues. Connection to
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen gave an update on the state’s current
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools staff members have prepared to return to a normal schedule as middle and high school students return to full-time in person instruction on Wednesday. Superintendent
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council gave unanimous permission for staff to plan for the 16th Annual Troutman Independence Day Parade and fireworks display on July 3. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two south Iredell County residents face felony charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation that began after a shooting incident off Shearers Road. Sheriff Darren Campbell
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 19 ♦ William Rodney Moran Jr., 28, of Sandy Creek Drive, Lincolnton, charged with possession of stolen
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month to call attention to the impact of sexual violence on communities and individuals
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners are set to vote Tuesday on a controversial rezoning request that would allow for the construction of a Dollar General store.