FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials have pulled more than 250 books from school libraries throughout the district in response to citizen complaints. Superintendent Jeff James told school board members
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Special to Iredell Free News Carolina Caring is seeking caring, compassionate volunteers to offer loving support to patients and families and will offer free training from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Special to Iredell Free News Summertime is fun, but keeping your cool in the hot, humid weather can be more difficult for some than others. Those with diabetes actually feel
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council praised the town’s administrative staff, police and firefighters as well as volunteers, parade participants, and supportive community members for the successful Independence Day
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville on Wednesday announced the appointment of Glenn Kurfees as the fire chief of the Statesville Fire Department, effective immediately. City Manager
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man faces felony drug charges as the result of an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell County, town and business officials, along with Empire Building Group partners, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony on the 45-acre North Fork Business Park off Murdock Road
Special to Iredell Free News Tickets are now available for Rescue Ranch’s Boots, Buckles & Bourbon presented by Outback Steakhouse dinner. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 26, from
Special to Iredell Free News The Second Annual Abby Winthrop SMART Girls Leadership Camp will be held on July 17-21 on the Statesville campus of Mitchell Community College. The camp
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is continuing to investigate a shooting at the Nimbus 9 Lounge that occurred last month. SPD officers responded to the establishment, which is
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System was recently recognized as a recipient of the Charlotte Business Journal’s Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte Awards. This award highlights the health
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — CNBC has named North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business for the second year in a row. Gov. Roy Cooper joined CNBC’s Scott
Special to Iredell Free News The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont has been awarded a Lowe’s Hometowns Community Impact Project grant. After reviewing this year’s nominations, 100 projects
Special to Iredell Free News Superintendent Jeff James announced several administrative appointments, which were approved by the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education on Monday, July 10. Shayla Savage, school leadership coach
Special to Iredell Free News Prime Day is always a hit, and Amazon isn’t the only retailer rolling out discounts, with many other retailers running their sales on July 11-12. More
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County’s next generation of doctors and health professionals recently got a chance to explore the healthcare industry through hands-on learning experiences at Iredell Memorial
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited recently donated $1,600 to the Iredell Health Foundation and $8,400 to the EnergyUnited Foundation. The donations were made possible thanks to a grant from
FROM STAFF REPORTS The latest edition of “IFN Monthly” is now available at dozens of locations across Iredell County. The July edition spotlights downtown Statesville business owner Gloria Hager’s grit
Special to Iredell Free News Nonprofit Bright Blessings announced this week that it was closing its satellite office in Mooresville. Simultaneously, the team that had opened and served that office
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 30 ♦ Aaron Wallace Geer, 39, of Forest Ridge Road, Mooresville, charged with sex offender at
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,
BY KIM McKINNEY Eddie Ray Buzzini fell in love with music when was about six years old. That’s when he heard Flatt & Scruggs’ “Shuckin’ the Corn” on an iPod
Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville recently awarded six scholarships totaling $7,500 to outstanding students from the Career Academy and Technical School (CATS) in Troutman.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a registration violation. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
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Special to Iredell Free News Sherisha Hills has been hired as the assistant town manager for community services for the Town of Mooresville. Hills, who will begin her duties for
The Quarter, a casual restaurant that ‘leans to New Orleans,’ will open before the end of summer BY MIKE FUHRMAN Jason Cole and Andi Chadwick didn’t have a long-term master
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Charlotte men wanted on felony charges in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties were apprehended by Mooresville Police Department officers. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department investigators contacted the MPD on
FROM STAFF REPORTS Candidate filing for this fall’s municipal elections and Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education elections began at noon Friday. Several candidates submitted their paperwork on the
The City of Statesville offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You’ll have the chance to work alongside talented individuals who share a common goal of improving the lives of
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man has been charged with robbing a clerk at the Love’s Truck Stop on Mocksville Highway. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of Joseph
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper continues to push back against Republican plans that would reduce funding for public education and expand private school vouchers so
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is accepting applications from artists who wish to apply to be considered for participation in the Fall Art Crawl. The even
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Access to nutritious food is foundational for overall health and well-being. The N.C Department of Health and Human Services offers several programs to support
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced dispositions in the following cases during recent terms of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Ismael Torres pleaded guilty to
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces felony gun and drug charges after being stopped by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest