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FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County man has been arrested following a sexual assault investigation conducted by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
BY DEBBIE PAGE About 1,000 people signed up to share a delicious meal at the United Way of Iredell County’s Longest Table event at the Statesville High School football stadium
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will hold a special “Highlighted History” event on Saturday, June 3. Visitors will learn about the June 1760 invasion of
Special to Iredell Free News The Troutman Elementary FUTP60 Program held its Annual Healthy Snack Recipe Contest on May 8. The contest was held in conjunction with the school’s Family
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of Memorial Day. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage collection
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In a special address Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper declared that public education in North Carolina is facing a state of emergency. Cooper outlined
BY KARISSA MILLER Volunteer fire departments throughout Iredell County are in line to receive a significant increase in funding as a result of the countywide property revaluation. During the Board
PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Centre Ballet students performed Coppelia and other works on Friday at Cornerstone Christian Academy in Statesville. Photo Gallery
Special to Iredell Free News On Sunday, May 21, the Lake Norman Chapter of National Charity League (NCL) presented the Presidential Volunteer Service Award to qualified members. NCL’s mission is
BY BETH KENDALL There was an accident, so traffic was at a standstill. The gravitational pull of the moon causes the tides of the ocean. I stuck to a training
BY KARISSA MILLER Crossroads Arts and Science Early College students recently had an opportunity to vie for a job at a grocery store during the school’s mock interview day. Teacher
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 12 ♦ Eric Cordova Jr., 26, of Charlotte Highway, Mooresville, charged with possession with intent ot
FROM STAFF REPORTS “Know the past … shape the future” was the call to action at Sunday’s Statesville Branch NAACP banquet. But it was the present that weighed heavily on
FROM STAFF REPORTS Rep. Jeff McNeely toured Cloverleaf Elementary School earlier this week on “Bring you Legislator to School Day.” “It was a great visit to see students firsthand in
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,
Special to Iredell Free News A few years ago, you may have pictured a hero as someone with a cape and tights. However, since the pandemic, you may now imagine
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited has selected two students to receive all-expenses-paid scholarships from the cooperative to attend summer basketball camps at UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. State University this
PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville Dance & Performing Arts held its Spring Recital on Saturday at Mac Gray Auditorium at Statesville High School. Learn more at www.statesvilledance.com. Photo Gallery
To the Editor: After reading the text messages exchanged between members of the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education , I would like to say that I am highly disappointed in
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College celebrated 21 graduates of its Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program on Friday, May 19. Students completing the Basic Law Enforcement Training
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 Nearly 200 runners of all ages, including many decked out in red and blue to show their support for firefighters and police officers, gathered at the Depot
Special to Iredell Free News Period Poverty Awareness week is May 22-28, and the Mooresville Kindness Closet is hitting the road in Iredell County to deliver 200,000 period products to
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce will host the 4th Annual Kids Biz Expo Presented by AFC Urgent Care on Friday, June 2. The expo,
Special to Iredell Free News For the fifth year in a row, “Modern Healthcare” has honored Carolina Caring as one of its Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The nonprofit
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MAY 10 ♦ A boy, Thomas Patrick Ryan, born to Patrick and Alexis Ryan
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Two days after making comments on the floor of the N.C. House of Representatives that were widely viewed as racist, Rep. Jeff McNeely issued a statement apologizing
“Suggesting that student violence be encouraged and used for profit is not funny. It is a ‘joke’ of the worst kind — one that devalues human life and reveals your
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident faces numerous felony charges in connection with a pair of suspicious fires following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has declared May 21-27 as Emergency Medical Services Week. EMS is a vital public service, and Iredell County EMS personnel provide
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare Pulmonology has been recognized in “America’s Top 100 Hospitals” for Pulmonary Care for COPD and Pneumonia at Iredell Memorial Hospital through Healthgrades. The
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The City of Statesville Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council held the second “Middle Schoolers Got Talent” on Thursday night. Sixteen talented students representing American Renaissance, East Iredell, and
FROM STAFF REPORTS A former Iredell-Statesville Schools teacher who has been released on bond twice after being charged with violating the terms of her pre-trial release while awaiting trial is
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The City of Statesville is experiencing record residential and industrial growth, and that growth is reflected throughout the city’s proposed 2023-2024 budget. “This past year was