FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: FEBRUARY 21 ♦ Sheena Lynnette Smith, 38, of Hodgemill Road, Dobson, charged with obtaining property by false pretenses.
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Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Public Library announces the following programs and events: Statesville Library Kids – For more information, call (704) 878-3090 x3097. Homework Help Tuesdays
Results Tuesday, February 18 ♦ Game 1: Attack Pack defeated The Volley Misfits 25-12, 25-7 ♦ Game 2: Backyard All-Stars defeated Team Ibuprofen 25-22, 25-22 ♦ Game 3: Spring Chicks
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: FEBRUARY 16 ♦ Tammie Terrell Heller, 34, of Woodlawn Drive, Statesville, charged with assault on a law enforcement officer,
Iredell County Commissioners, Iredell-Statesville school board members and members of Our Schools First received a tour of the newly constructed Third Creek Middle School on Friday morning. The school is
PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON
Special to Iredell Free News WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC-13) announced Thursday that a $4.4 million U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Consolidated
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Eric Boyette was sworn in on Friday as Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Tracy Doaks took the oath as Secretary of
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools reported on Friday that a data breach has affected participants in its flexible spending account plan. To administer those plans, the school district
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education met in closed session Wednesday afternoon to evaluate the applications from individuals who want to be the district’s next the superintendent. The
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Several hundred people gathered to enjoy a Mardi Gras-themed evening at the “Beads and Bling” fundraiser Thursday evening to benefit the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell and
PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL
Special to Iredell Free News High school baseball and softball are off and running in the Iredell-Statesville School District. On Tuesday night, the South Iredell Vikings Varsity and JV teams
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The NCWorks Commission, North Carolina’s workforce development board, today released a new plan that outlines the state’s workforce development strategy over the next
Theatre Statesville presents “Proof” When: Friday, February 28, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, February 29, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 1, 2 p.m. Where: The Rotary Auditorium, Mitchell Community College, 500 W. Broad
Special to Iredell Free News A generous donation from Head Start is making it possible to provide free car seats to Iredell County families. I-CARE Inc./Head Start donated 94 car
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College invites the community to the following events: February Thursday, February 27 Mitchell Music Faculty Recital 7:30 p.m. Shearer Hall, Statesville Campus March
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has released photos of the vehicle driven by a suspect in a road-rage shooting incident that occurred off Cornelius Road near Mooresville
FROM STAFF REPORTS On a night devoted to honoring civic and business leaders of today and inspiring those of tomorrow, the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce presented the 2019 Citizen
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System’s Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department has named Jennifer Simmons as its lead clinical exercise physiologist. Simmons joined Iredell Health System’s Cardiopulmonary Rehab team in
FROM STAFF REPORTS Thirty-two offenders returned to Iredell County in January after being released by the N.C. Department of Corrections. Four of the offenders completed their sentences, and 28 were
BY DEBBIE PAGE drpage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend rezoning of two parcels near the Oswalt Amity Road and Highway 21 intersection to Highway Business
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Recreation and Parks Department is working on a new comprehensive recreation and parks master plan in an effort to develop programs, parks and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is making it easier for more businesses to compete for work building roads and bridges, beautifying highways and
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Electric Utilities has received the prestigious Public Power Awards of Excellence in four key areas of service, recognizing Statesville as one
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2020 grant program from eligible Iredell County organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental
Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville man was found guilty by an Iredell County jury of robbery with a dangerous weapon and felony conspiracy to commit robbery with a
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man who was shot over the weekend during what authorities are describing as a road rage incident was listed in serious but stable condition on Monday
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners toured the downstairs portion of the Iredell County Public Library during the board’s annual retreat on Friday morning. Executive Director Julianne
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Starrette Farm Retreat dedicated its new Stations of the Cross trail on Sunday. Dedicated in memory of Tom Starrette and in honor of his brother Ray,
Special to Iredell Free News The South Iredell Marine Corps JROTC Drill Team has solidified their bid to attend the National MCJROTC Finals for the fourth year in a row.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 14 ♦ Stephen Alexander Mercaldo, 28, of Brett Drive, Hinesville, Ga., charged with assault inflicting serious
FROM STAFF REPORTS SBK Boxing Club invites cancer survivors and their caregivers to the club’s “Knock Out Cancer” event on Saturday, February 29. Organizers promise “a fun, life-affirming celebration of
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Recreation and Parks Department will hold an organizational meeting to discuss plans for the 2020 Adult Softball Leagues at 6 p.m. on Monday,
BY DEBBIE PAGE drpage.svlfreenews@gmail.com All area women are invited to celebrate their strength and beauty and take some time to refresh themselves with scripture and sisterhood at the Lake Norman
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners agreed on Friday to have administrative staff work to address stormwater issues in various subdivisions throughout the county following a round of heavy rainfall.