Resident criticizes board and warns that ‘things will get a lot worse’ if monument is vandalized again BY KARISSA MILLER Tommy Hamel told Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday that he
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gove. Roy Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday announced a new COVID-19
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Yadkinville man faces several felony charges related to the theft of an ATV side-by-side and a chainsaw following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Four more deaths attributed to COVID-19 were reported in Iredell County on Tuesday as the number of laboratory confirmed cases continues to surge across the county and
Challenger Paul Newby leads Chief Justice Cheri Beasley by less than 400 votes Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A statewide recount of more than five million ballots cast
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh began Monday night’s City Council meeting by honoring lifelong Statesville resident and former mayor Thomas A. Fanjoy. “Tom was the mayor when
Gift honors Mack’s long legacy of community service Special to Iredell Free News Side Mitchell Mack dedicated a lifetime of service to the Mooresville community. And in a fitting tribute
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Mayor Teross Young and the Town Council honored local businessman and entrepreneur Vernon “Red” Overcash’s “tireless time and effort to our town” during Thursday’s council
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, November 17, to unveil the Master Plan for the Shelton Avenue Linear Park. The
BY KARISSA MILLER Statesville High School administrators will hold two meetings to give parents and members of the community a opportunity to discuss the International Baccalaureate program and all other
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to The Rotary Club of Top of the Lake – Mooresville in support of Kali’s Kindness Closet.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Drug Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Director Jill McLelland urged community members who work with youth to participate in the virtual Truth About Vaping event on Tuesday,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has received $870,000 per year over the next five years for suicide prevention.
N.C. students have until Nov. 30 to register for mobile app development contest Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging high school students across North
Special to Iredell Free News To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Statesville City Council continues to limit the number of people who can attend its meetings. The next council
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that West Iredell High has been classified as a COVID-19 cluster by NCDHHS. We apologize for this error. FROM STAFF REPORTS
Special to Iredell Free News The Fall 2020 Statesville Artisan & Crafters’ Expo will be a virtual show this year. It will take place November 21-22 on Facebook. Admission is
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK South Elementary School has returned to all-virtual learning following an increase in COVID-19 reports at the Mooresville school. At its meeting on Tuesday, the Mooresville Graded School
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 9 ♦ Carl James Broyles, 43, of Ridge Creek Drive, Troutman, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault.
Special to Iredell Free News Gatherings Catering & Event Center, a new family business that offers event space, catering, and grab-and-go meals has opened its doors in Statesville. Norris Allison
FROM STAFF REPORTS Members of the Statesville High School Class of 1990 helped make outdoor lunch seating a reality at Statesville High School. Members of the Class of 1990 received
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — New figures show the nonfatal workplace injury and illness rate for the Tar Heel State’s private industry remained at a historic low for
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported 129 new cases of COVID-19 — and two additional deaths — on Friday as the number of laboratory confirmed cases continues to surge
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Troutman is again searching for a new town manager. Town officials announced Bryan Gruesbeck’s resignation in a news release Friday evening: “Following Thursday night’s
Special to Iredell Free News Due to this week’s inclement weather, two bridges in Iredell County and one in Alexander County are damaged. Bridges on Cattlemans Road and Liberty Hill
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Emergency Management officials are seeking public input on damage to homes and businesses as a result of the storm that occurred on November
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County golfers have an opportunity to test their skills at Trump National Golf Club and help prevent child abuse in our community. A four-man
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville City Council recently honored Pressly School science teacher Mario Grant with the Community Award for Ward 3. Mayor Costi Kutteh presented the award
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday that the state is providing COVID-19 tests to colleges and universities across North Carolina to help bolster schools’
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two more people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Iredell County have died. The Iredell County Health Department on Thursday reported the county’s 49th and 50th
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 2 ♦ A girl, Lilith Rain Bolton, born to Nicholas Bolton and Arlena Ritchie
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has awarded a $2,955 grant to G4G (Grill for God) Ministries Inc., a faith-based, non-profit organization that helps combat food insecurity with
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the state’s highest one day number of COVID-19 cases with 3,119 cases reported.
Special to Iredell Free News To prevent further spread of COVID-19, Mooresville Graded School District officials decided Wednesday to close South Elementary School to in-person learning through Friday, November 27.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Iredell County receives applications online only. You may browse through the job openings below to learn about current employment opportunities. If you have trouble viewing the list of
Special to Iredell Free News The North Carolina Rate Bureau has requested a 24.5 percent statewide average increase in homeowners’ insurance rates to take effect August 2021, according to Insurance