Category: News & Features

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited has awarded more than $42,000 in Bright Ideas education grants to 45 teachers to fund innovative classroom projects. Students at schools in Alexander, Catawba,

STORY & PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A little rain couldn’t stop Love Valley from kicking off the holiday season with the town’s first Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Saturday evening.

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Commissioner Gene Houpe plans to file for re-election on Monday, December 2. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Iredell

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners are scheduled to conduct a public hearing on Monday to consider a request for a conditional-use permit by a developer who wants to build

FROM STAFF REPORTS County Manager Beth Jones tops the list of the highest paid public employees in Iredell County for 2019. Jones, who was promoted to county manager from deputy

Special to Iredell Free News The Shelton Avenue Linear Park has a new advisory committee to assist the City of Statesville with the planning and design of the proposed multi-use

Special to Iredell Free News The theme of the 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration is “Beyond the Walls of Division.” The following activities are scheduled in

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON If you’ve ever wanted to watch a group of talented teachers belt out the greatest hits of Dolly Parton, Kelly Clarkson and other legends, your big chance

FROM STAFF REPORTS State Sen. Vickie Sawyer announced on Friday that she plans to seek re-election in the 34th District. “I am blessed to be given this time to serve

Special to Iredell Free News The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center will host its annual Christmas at the Lucas Mansion Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 5. The event is

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: NOVEMBER 8 ♦ A boy, Kariaun Da’Quez Ellis, born to Dirquas Ellis and Shamiah

Event collects toys and raises money to increase awareness of child abuse in North Carolina Special to Iredell Free News The 31st annual Stocks for Tots holiday event and fundraiser

  Mooresville Small Business Saturday When: Saturday, November 30, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Downtown Mooresville Details: Many shops, restaurants, and businesses will be offering discounts, special giveaways and

Cloverleaf Elementary School held a Pow Wow on Tuesday to celebrate the first Thanksgiving and learn about Native American culture and history.  BY KARISSA MILLER Cloverleaf Elementary School celebrated the

Special to Iredell Free News On the busiest shopping weekend of the year, show your support by shopping local! Small Business Saturday is a special day to celebrate and support

Denise Sharrow has been helping homeless families for the past three years. BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Denise Sharrow has worked at the Brookwood Inn in Statesville for three years. During that

Troutman Elementary students will help feed hungry families in Iredell County this year. The students donated about 5,577 canned foods to Christian Mission in Mooresville during the “Can Mr. Mills”

FROM STAFF REPORTS A High Point man faces a drug-trafficking charge following a traffic stop on Interstate 77 in Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Titto Tyson

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County is seeking public input on the needs of the community for parks and recreation programs and facilities. The Iredell County Parks and Recreation

Special to Iredell Free News After some time away from public service, Grey Mills wants to return to Raleigh. The lifelong Republican and Mooresville resident announced Tuesday that he will

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PHOTO: Iredell County commissioners recognized the Department of Social Services staff during the Nov. 19 board meeting for receiving the Excellence in Innovation Award from the N.C. Association of County

Special to Iredell Free News Rep. John A. Fraley, who represents Iredell County’s 95th District in the N.C. House of Representatives, announced Tuesday that he will not file for re-election

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Highway Patrol will be on the roadways this holiday season looking to stop dangerous driving before potentially life-changing collisions take place.

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man has been charged with robbing a First Citizens Bank branch in Mooresville earlier this year. The Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest of Tyrus

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was arrested in connection with the robbery of a convenience store on Thursday, November 21. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of Maurice

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Non-residents may soon be charged more than Town of Mooresville residents to use the town’s parks and recreation facilities and participate in some town-sponsored programs. Several town

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com DACI Chair Sandy-Tabor Gray and Mooresville Mayor Miles Atkins led a discussion on the organization’s past accomplishments and sought coalition members input into its current and

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 15 ♦ Stephen Ray Angel, 42, of Krosper Lane, Mooresville, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault. ♦

Special to Iredell Free News More than 180 Iredell County children will have a brand new coat to wear this winter thanks to the Statesville Professional Fire Fighters Association and