Special to Iredell Free News As pool and construction season continues, Iredell Water Corporation is warning the public — and especially people and companies considering water theft — that stealing
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Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville School Nutrition is participating in Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a program that allows 18 district schools to pilot a complimentary breakfast and lunch program
BY AMY FUHRMAN The story of Tom Dooley (Dula) has become a legend for its potent mix of love, lust, jealousy, murder and an infamous trial and hanging set in
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville native Shadrach Martin has been hired as principal of Success Institute Charter School. Martin has extensive experience working in public schools, including work as a teacher
Special to Iredell Free News Construction on the first phase of the expansion of Iredell Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit is underway with the new concrete foundation set
Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville man faces federal charges in connection with an alleged investment fraud scheme and for fraudulently obtaining more than $2.6 million in COVID-19 relief
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Health Department staff presented the State of the County Health Report for 2022 during Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. Dinikia Savage, the Health Department’s promotion
BY KARISSA MILLER Around 50 rising sixth- through ninth-grade students are spending part of their summer challenging themselves at Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Rockets, Rovers and Robots camp. In its third year,
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Culinary Arts program recently hosted its first ever Toque Ceremony to honor graduating culinary arts students. The ceremony is named for the
Special to Iredell Free News Legacy Motor Club, GMS Racing and Veterans Heart Group hosted an event for veterans from Iredell and surrounding counties on Wednesday. More 100 veterans were
FROM STAFF REPORT Candidate filing for the 2023 municipal elections and Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education elections runs through 12 noon on Friday, July 21. Here’s the list
Special to the Editor Mooresville Graded School District’s Julie Blocker was recently honored as the Southwest Region Director of the Year during the 2023 Career and Technical Education Summer Conference
FROM STAFF REPORTS Nine suspects faces felony drug charges, including conspiracy, as a result of a six-month, multi-agency investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine and fentanyl in Iredell County. Narcotics
BY KARISSA MILLER School might be out for the summer, but that didn’t prevent Lake Norman Elementary students from returning to school Tuesday afternoon to try out their new playground
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections has approved 99 student and employee identification cards across the state for use in the 2023 municipal elections and
Special to Iredell Free News The Top of the Lake Rotary recently recognized Chris Carney with the Major Donor Award. This award is given to individuals who contribute an outright
Special to Iredell Free News Beginning September 5, Iredell County Building Standards will no longer be responsible for administering and enforcing the North Carolina State Building Codes within the Town
Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell’s upcoming season will feature an extraordinary display of musical ability and performances that cater to a wide range of tastes. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council voted Monday night to sell property along Interstate 40 to a company planning to build a hotel at the site. Reversing a decision
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel spent about eight hours looking for a state prisoner on Tuesday before officials called off the search. The Sheriff’s Office
FROM STAFF REPORTS An analysis of two parcels owned by the City of Statesville along Shelton Avenue concluded that the sites will not likely attract private development of a grocery
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will consider a request to continue the county’s participation in the Lake Norman Regional Transportation Commission Tuesday night. The board will
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 17 ♦ James Robert Taylor, 34, of Mt. Holly Road, Charlotte, charged with possession of stolen property,
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Charter Academy has a new name to reflect the evolution of its focus and offerings. Iredell Charter Academy of Arts and Science will officially
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville native Will Aven filed paperwork with the Iredell County Elections Office on Monday to run for the Ward 2 seat on the town board.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Organizers of the Statesville High School Class of 1978’s upcoming 45-year reunion are trying to track down their classmates. The reunion is scheduled for 6 p.m. on
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 7 ♦ Timothy Eugene Bridges, 47, of Park Drive, Taylorsville, charged with possession of cocaine, maintaining
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was fatally injured in a motorcycle crash on Friday afternoon, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol. Tony Jason Hedrick, 52, died from his
Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County announced Saturday that it exceeded its 2022-2023 campaign goal, reaching 104 percent of the goal in the organization’s first
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JUNE 27 ♦ A boy, Lawson Wilson-Brooks Medlin, born to Michael and Alaina Medlin
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council has approved the annexation and highway business zoning for just over 40 acres, located between Lowe’s Home Improvement store and the 18-acre Food
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Kannapolis man who was wanted on multiple charges faces drug trafficking charges following his arrest in Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
FROM STAFF REPORTS With the deadline for candidate filing for numerous municipal offices throughout Iredell County and three seats on the Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education rapidly approaching,
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman ABC Board reported another record-breaking fourth quarter and fiscal year at its monthly meeting on Wednesday night. With the board’s building loan expiring at the