Special to Iredell Free News The Rev. Robert W. Lee, local pastor and activist, will be inaugurated into the Morehouse College Board of Preachers in the Martin Luther King Jr.
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SPECIAL MEETINGS (REVISED) OF THE IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will meet for budget work sessions on the following dates, times, and venues: ♦
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Town of Mooresville’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 maintains the property tax rate for the 15th consecutive year and also continues the current water and
BY KARISSA MILLER The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education asked for public input amid their search for the district’s next superintendent. On Tuesday night, during a special public
Special to Iredell Free News United Way of Iredell County was recently recognized at the Southeastern Regional Conference of United Ways for its outstanding efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The
Special to Iredell Free News Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County (HPCIC) has been named a 2022 Hospice Honors Elite recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst. This marks the seventh consecutive year
Special to Iredell Free News On Saturday, May 7, all 16 teams in the Iredell County Sheriff’s Youth Athletic League competed in the end-of-the-year tournament at Statesville High School. This
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON More than 200 seniors from throughout Iredell-Statesville Schools were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society on Tuesday during a ceremony at Statesville High School’s Mac Gray
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: APRIL 25 ♦ A girl, Chloe Desiree Ferguson; a boy, Cendal Dominique Ferguson; and
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Town of Troutman’s proposed 2022-2023 budget includes increased fees for non-state mandated town services, water and sewer rate increases, salary increases for town employees, and
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare Lake Norman Neurology, a leading provider of care for people living with multiple sclerosis in the Greater Charlotte area, has been recognized as
8 Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont Animal Rescue, in conjunction with the Aloft Mooresville and LKNFEST, has invited every 501(c)3 Animal Rescue Organization and county animal shelters throughout North
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, was the recipient of a donation from Southern Clothing & More that will be
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday approved the appointments of two new principals, effective July 1. Kristina Land will serve as principal of Sharon Elementary
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its fifth class of inductees. The class encompasses over 90 years of athletics in
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A murder trial in Iredell County Superior Court ended in a mistrial Monday after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. The jury of 10
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 23 ♦ Tony Deshawn Cauthen, 20, of Statesville charged with felony possession of marijuana and possession with
BY KARISSA MILLER Six new picnic tables donated by Trinity Episcopal Church in Statesville are being put to good use by the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont during
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System recently announced that Kayce Johnson has been named program director of Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center. Johnson has nine years of
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced Monday the expansion of the ICSO Lake Enforcement Unit. Recently, the Sheriff’s Office took delivery of a new 27-foot
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. Department of Health & Human Services reported 20 additional deaths in Iredell County attributed to COVID-19 this week. The deaths, which were previously unreported, occurred
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 28 ♦ Devon Joseph Jacquet, 32, of Gay Street, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to
BY DAN GITRO Iredell County emergency services, along with the two municipality departments, have been busy! Iredell County sheriff’s deputies had a bang-up week, Mooresville police had a guy at
BY KARISSA MILLER Former Iredell County Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Hepler was presented with the Old North State Award earlier this week. The award, which was issued by Gov.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a special use permit for the renovation of a 16,000-square-foot structure on approximately 8 acres that will be used
BY JOHN GREEN What an absolutely eventful and wild year we have had in healthcare. Each May, in conjunction with National Hospital Week (May 8, 2022 – May 14, 2022), I
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BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Town of Troutman’s Farmers Market opened at ESC Park earlier this week, providing residents and visitors an opportunity to support local farmers, artists, and craftsman.
BY BECKY WAGNER Over the course of the last two years, we’ve heard a lot about nurses all across the globe as they’ve helped navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. National Nurses
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced that the following cases were disposed of in Iredell County District Court recently: ♦ Ryan Adams pleaded guilty to
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Crosby Scholars staff, board and volunteers recently held two drive-thru senior recognitions to celebrate the Class of 2022. Scholarship winners were announced, and
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Kevin Turner’s fate is now in the hands of an Iredell County Superior Court jury. The panel of 10 women and two men began deliberating late Friday
BY RUSSELL W. CHAPMAN JR. This letter is in response to your recent editorial regarding Maureen Purcell and her competence to continue to serve as Iredell County register of deeds.
SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will meet for budget work sessions on the following dates, times, and venues: May 19:
Special to Iredell Free News An Iredell County ramp will be closed near Interstate 40 for a construction project this weekend. Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, the ramp on Sullivan