FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident faces several charges in connection with an incident on Old Mountain Road in which two students were nearly struck by a vehicle
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To All Interested Parties: The City of Statesville (“COS”), the Owner and operator of the Statesville Regional Airport (“Airport”), will receive sealed Statements of Qualifications (“SOQ”) to acquire the services
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Jessica Lemons succeeds long-time executive director Terri Masiello Special to Iredell Free News Jessica Lemons has been promoted to executive director of Piedmont Mediation, effective March 1. She succeeds Terri
BY KARISSA MILLER During lunch at Scotts Elementary School on Wednesday, a small group of second-graders walked into the conference room wearing their pajamas to have lunch buddies with their
FROM STAFF REPORTS A former softball coach who was charged with felony indecent liberties with a student last spring faces new charges as a result of an ongoing investigation by
Special to Iredell Free News A team of students from The Brawley School traveled to Washington, D.C., last week for the Future City finals competition. More than 55,000 sixth-, seventh-
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect faces a half dozen felony charges in connection with the theft of jewelry and firearms from a home in western Iredell County. The Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Reflecting similar trends across the nation, North Carolina public schools reported increases during the 2021-2022 school year of incidents involving student misconduct, crime and
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools officials are asking the public to help identify a vehicle that almost hit two students as they were crossing the road to board
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: FEBRUARY 9 ♦ A boy, Sebastian Locklear Manzano, born to Armando and Ciji Manzano
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board on Monday recommended a number of changes to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to address incomplete standards or to provide standards
BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School’s Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) students are serving up hot chocolate, cookies and other sweet treats as part of a unique fundraiser for
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday that it has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to operate
Special to Iredell Free News Novant Health has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Davis Regional Medical Center and their related businesses, including physician clinic
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department held its annual awards banquet on February 24 at the Statesville Civic Center. Twenty-two individuals were honored for their achievements over
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In 2023, county boards of elections across North Carolina will conduct several important and required processes designed to keep the state’s voter rolls accurate
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association (Iredell COAST) announced its plans on Tuesday to open the Hidden Gem Variety Store later this year. Hidden Gem will be
Healthy Iredell Coalition finalizing questions to aimed at identifying key health needs BY DEBBIE PAGE The Healthy Iredell Coalition, a group comprised of Iredell County citizens and agency and organization
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirman’s Office announced dispositions in the following cases during recent terms of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Nelson Bines pleaded guilty to
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College celebrated Black History Month, a time to encourage educational opportunities that increase awareness of the contributions and impact of Black Americans, throughout
Advertisement for Bids Request for Proposal: Tree Services City of Statesville The City of Statesville will be posting a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Tree Services on the City of
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is conducting a feasibility study to review options for potentially constructing a new interchange at Interstate 77 and Jane Sowers Road.
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Shawn Walls has joined the practice at Piedmont HealthCare Davie Internal Medicine in Statesville. He will work alongside Dr. Tania Acevedo; Tanya Maxwell, DNP;
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is hosting its inaugural ShamRock & Run 5K on March 18. The run takes place in beautiful and historic Statesville, taking
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced that the following cases were disposed of during the February 14 session of H & I Felony District Court:
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces seven felony charges in connection with the sexual assault of a child following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont will host its 5K event on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at North Iredell High School. Girls on
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 13 ♦ Eric Darnell Frazier, 48, of Creekridge Circle, Mooresville, charged with violation of residence limitation
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 KARISSA MILLER The seven Celeste Henkel Elementary robotics teams are all business. With less than two months until the Iredell-Statesville Schools robotics competition, members of Team Firefox, Nighthawks, JJay’s, Robo
FROM STAFF REPORTS A total of 550 deaths in Iredell County have now been attributed to COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department reported the latest death last week. Local health
PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Fort Dobbs State Historic Site hosted a living history event on Saturday to commemorate the 263rd anniversary of a clash between North Carolina soldiers and Cherokee
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Special to Iredell Free News The Lake Norman High School Wildcat Band is holding a mattress sale fundraiser on on Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
BY KARISSA MILLER Rescue Ranch’s Coffee with Critters event brought about 50 people came out for coffee and breakfast and an opportunity to learn more about the nonprofit’s mission of