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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Plant SCADA PLC System Upgrade for Water Treatment Plant CITY OF STATESVILLE The City of Statesville will be receiving proposals for an upgraded SCADA PLC System for

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 10 ♦ A boy, Jackson Reid Moose, born to Rob and Holly Moose

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Students enrolled in the state’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will have the opportunity to learn and earn next summer through a 10-week

Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce announced the 2022 Iredell Health System Future 5 honorees on Tuesday. The following individuals are being recognized for currently growing

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has released an updated North Carolina Dental Opioid Action Plan to provide clear steps and solutions

FROM STAFF REPORTS A traffic stop on Interstate 77 by members of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Interstate Criminal Enforcement Team sparked an investigation to led to the seizure of

RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS A Rebid Request for Proposals for water meter installation services will be sent out on Monday, December 5, 2022, and will be received by the City of

Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. With more than 60 convenient locations and nearly 200 physicians and providers, PHC is

Special to Iredell Free News Two men face charges in connection with a pair of fatal crashes following investigations by the Mooresville Police Department Both drivers were charged by MPD

Special to Iredell Free News Theatre Statesville will present eight performances of “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!)” just in time for the holiday season. Directed by Chad

Special to Iredell Free News The Theatre Department at Mooresville High School earned several awards at the 2022 NCTC High School Play Festival. The theatre program, led by Ron Higdon,

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College hosted an Apprenticeship Iredell “Breakfast and Success” event to thank and recognize its industry partners and student-apprentices and to celebrate the continued

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools will host a community sale of surplus iPads on Saturday, December 10. The sale will take place at Unity Center, 1145 Salisbury Road in Statesville.

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 Career Academy and Technical School instructor Justin Bennett knows the importance of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in the automotive industry, and is working hard to make

Special to Iredell Free News Everyone knows the sounds of the bell ringing at Christmas time; the Salvation Army Red Kettle fundraiser gives the every day person the chance to

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With post-election processes — including required audits — nearly complete, the N.C. State Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, November 29, to

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 18 ♦ Jaylen Alexander Gaither, 22, of Monte Vista Road, Statesville, charged with larceny by servant

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 KARISSA MILLER Scotts Elementary School’s English as a Second Language Department displayed embroidery, weaving cloth, money bags and other cultural artifacts so students could experience Hmong New Year in

Special to Iredell Free News Four Iredell-Statesville Schools students competed at the North Carolina State FFA Veterinary Science Career Development Event in Sanford on Saturday, November 19. The Senior Team,

BY MIKE FUHRMAN The N.C. State Bureau of Investigation is conducting a criminal investigation of an incident in the Iredell County Detention Center that resulted in disciplinary action being taken

FROM STAFF REPORTS Former mayoral candidate Joseph Glasgow has been appointed to the Statesville Community Appearance Commission. Mayor Costi Kutteh congratulated Glasgow on the appointment and expressed his appreciation for

BY KARISSA MILLER Piedmont Healthcare had donated an electrocardiogram (EKG) machine to Career Academy and Technical School to help students become prepared for real life experiences in the medical field.

BY KARISSA MILLER The Celeste Henkel Elementary School media center was a hive of activity Monday as the school held its first Community Partner Appreciation Luncheon. The event brought together

Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Current Openings Assistant Director of Planning Planning Assistant Facility Supervisor- Marketing/Programs Recreation/Parks Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Automotive

Special to Iredell Free News I-CARE has been a literal game changer for Jarret Sharpe. Thanks to funding provided by an I-CARE Community Services Block Grant, Sharpe was able to

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell plans to focus its efforts in 2023 on creating awareness of drug and alcohol misuse by saturating the county with its new

FROM STAFF REPORTS A 23-year-old man faces three felony charges in connection with the sexual abuse of an underage girl following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff

BY DEBBIE PAGE At the annual Farm-City Week Banquet on Tuesday night, Rocky Creek Dairy President Dr. Ben Shelton, son Paul Shelton, and Thad Gaither accepted the Iredell County Farm

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited has awarded more than $46,000 to 43 North Carolina teachers through the NC Bright Ideas education grant program. Teachers in Alexander, Catawba, Davie, Davidson,

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile with a history of running away. Courtney McMullen, 16, left

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh was recently re-elected to the ElectriCities Board of Directors and will serve a second three-year term on the 16-person board. The

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Georgia man faces felony weapons charges after being stopped by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies for a traffic violation on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

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