FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman faces criminal prosecution in the death of her 7-month-old daughter following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. Talisa Ramseur, 30, is charged with
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Five more people in Wake County have tested presumptively positive today for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). All traveled to Boston in late February to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three Statesville men face multiple felony drug charges following a seven-week investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office into the distribution of crack cocaine. Sheriff Darren Campbell
Special to Iredell Free News The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) approved funding to several regional transportation projects, including more than $7 million for projects in Iredell County, at
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council recently held a day-long budget retreat at Lake Norman State Park to look at needs and improvements in a variety of areas
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON American Renaissance School third-graders recently created a living wax museum to honor the achievements and contributions of African-Americans. The school’s Donovan Cook Center was packed with participating
Special to Iredell Free News Scores Tuesday, March 3 ♦ Game 1: Backyard All-Stars defeated Attack Pack, 25-19, 25-22 ♦ Game 2: Shankapotamus defeated The Volley Misfits, 25-12, 25-18 ♦
Special to Iredell Free News To encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available for school breakfast, Iredell-Statesville Schools celebrated National School Breakfast Week March 2-6. Busy
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville has issued a Request for Qualifications for mixed-use development on 2.7 acres in Downtown Mooresville. The project site is located on
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: FEBRUARY 27 ♦ Jerid Todd Blevins, 35, of Weathers Creek Road, Troutman, charged with insurance fraud. ♦ Tara
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: FEBRUARY 18 ♦ A boy, Roary Daniel Burns, born to Rockne and Chelsea Burns
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville School District is excited to roll out its 2020 Summer Course offerings. In an effort to provide a truly innovative calendar that offers
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At the 8th Annual Sprint into Spring race at ESC Park in Troutman, 150 runners lined up for a balmy 39-degree run through Troutman on Saturday
Special to Iredell Free News Adela Campuzano, an eighth-grader at Mt. Mourne School, was recently recognized as the Middle School State Champion for the visual art of painting. The N.C.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following arrests: FEBRUARY 17 ♦ Kea Lynn Cogar, 32, of Kiser Island, Terrell, charged with obtaining property by false pretenses. FEBRUARY
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A second North Carolina person, unrelated to the first case, has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The test, conducted by the N.C.
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville High School Greyhound Players Theatre Group was recognized by the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education during the March board meeting. The students were honored
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College will hold a job fair to recruit qualified part-time faculty members and provide an opportunity for job seekers to meet with
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department will once again offer Rape Aggression Defense, or R.A.D. courses throughout the year, starting in late March. The department offers R.A.D.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Fifth Street Ministries’ mission is much more than providing shelter, food, and medical care to 150 people each day. The nonprofit’s real purpose, according to Executive Director
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools is excited to announce a partnership with Purposity, an app connecting users with one-to-one needs in their community. The partnership aims to fulfill
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department will conduct its eight-week Citizens Police Academy beginning March 19. The academy will be held for eight consecutive Thursdays and end
FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Elementary Fuel Up to Play (FUTP) 60 program held its 2nd Annual Healthy Snack MVP Recipe Contest last week. The contest was held in conjunction with
Stations of the Cross When: Friday, March 6, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Where: St. Therese Catholic Church Mooresville, 217 Brawley School Road, Mooresville Details: Stations led by the Priests –
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Health Department staff briefed county commissioners on local efforts to prepare for the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, during Tuesday’s board meeting. Gov. Roy Cooper announced
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Electric Utilities will be conducting residential and commercial telephone surveys in March as part of a long-term planning study. The purpose
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Salisbury residents face multiple drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found crack cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana in their vehicle following a traffic stop.
Special to Iredell Free News Parmalee, one of country music’s successful new groups, will take the stage at the Joe V. Knox Auditorium at the Charles Mack Citizen Center on
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Mechanical Engineering Technology Program is currently partnering with the City of Winston-Salem Fire Department (WSFD) to create a turnout gear drying system.
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville Schools District Spelling Bee was held in February at Mac Gray Auditorium on the campus of Statesville High School. The competition lasted eight
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. Medical Examiner’s Office has determined that the bones found at the dead end area of Sain Road last month are the remains of Marty Dean
BY KARISSA MILLER School officials and community leaders breathed a sigh of relief and cheered Tuesday when they realized the school bond referendums would pass. Nearly 67 percent of voters
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County voters overwhelming supported a pair of bond referendums authorizing the Board of County Commissioners to finance construction of a new high school, new middle school
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A North Carolina resident has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The test, conducted by N.C. Laboratory of Public Health, is presumptively positive
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council on Monday decided to revisit a pair of controversial decisions and again voted to change course on a matter that it —
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Cosmetic Arts students recently competed and placed in a Skills USA North Carolina Regional Rally. Mitchell manicuring technology students placed in the following: Nail