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FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported 230 new cases of COVID-19 during the final week of July, capping a month in which nine deaths in the county were

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following arrests: JULY 14 ♦ Monica Susan Vanwert, 27, of E. Lowrance Avenue, Mooresville, charged with assault with a deadly weapon

  Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is providing clarification for road test waiver requirements to help drivers better understand if they meet

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 24 ♦ Eduardo Madjeed Cordova 18, of Brown Ridge Lane, Mooresville, charged with four counts of

BY KARISSA MILLER Kristian Hernandez is getting settled into his new job as director of Iredell County Animal Services and Control. “I like working with animals, but it’s not just

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Iredell County Public Library has been awarded one of 39 SLNC CARES Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants administered by the

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department assisted in halting the distribution of counterfeit goods by seizing items worth an estimated retail value of $360,400. In the course

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through September 4. Since 1977, the North Carolina

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department received notice of a COVID-19 outbreak at Summit Place of Mooresville, a long-term care facility. At this time, N.C. Department

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell has been elected Third Vice President of the N.C. Sheriffs’ Association at its 2020 Annual Summer Business Meeting in Raleigh.

FROM STAFF REPORTS The unemployment rate decreased sharply in Iredell County in June after stay-at-home restrictions related to COVID-19 were eased prior to Memorial Day weekend. According to the N.C.

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday that an additional $150 million in federal funds provided for COVID-19 relief to counties has been disbursed this

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Harmony man faces state and federal drug charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into crack cocaine sales in northern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College will host a virtual panel discussion on the college’s Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) program and fiscal support for local law enforcement

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the N.C. Department of Public Instruction a $17.6 million grant to develop innovative instructional approaches to

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Public Library has implemented a fine-free policy, eliminating charges for overdue materials. Director Marian Lytle said that the library chose to go fine-free

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board will consider plans for a huge commercial/residential development near Exit 42 when it meets in August. During Monday’s meeting, the

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Mooresville town officials joined members of the Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County Board of Directors and staff for a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new HPCIC

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony charges in connection with a string of break-ins following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. On May 31, officers responded to an

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 beginning to have impact, Gov. Roy Cooper is doubling down on prevention measures with Executive

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – North Carolina residents who have received seed shipments that they did not order from China or other foreign sources are being advised not

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Pennsylvania man faces drug trafficking charges in Iredell County following a heroin seizure on Interstate 77. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Clifton

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County has received a supply of cloth face coverings for distribution to the public beginning Thursday, July 30. Each primary fire station throughout Iredell

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools will hire six additional school nurses for the 2020-2021 school year. With the additional nurses, I-SS will have a total of 24 school nurses. The

Special to Iredell Free News Five Iredell County 4-H members recently competed in the 4-H presentation contest at the county level and in the South-Central District Activity Day. District Competition

  FROM STAFF REPORTS More than 1,000 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Iredell County are now presumed recovered. The Iredell County Health Department reported 63 new cases

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In an effort to increase the public’s awareness of the importance of moving over for public service vehicles, the N.C. State Highway Patrol

Special to Iredell Free News Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Southern Piedmont and Western North Carolina is warning consumers about a series of scam phone calls that have been flooding

FROM STAFF REPORTS A 31-year-old man faces six felony charges related to the possession of child pornography and a felony gun charge following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 17 ♦ Mark Calvin Grover, 40, of Water Oak Drive, Mooresville, charged with obtaining property by

BY DARREN CAMPBELL As a father of three children, I am pained every time I read or hear about a drowning or water-related accident here in Iredell County. My heart

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Recreation and Parks Department is planning to offer an Adult Co-Ed Kickball Program and Adult Co-Ed Softball Program this fall. An Interest meeting

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently announced the launch of Apprenticeship Iredell, a new work-based learning opportunity beginning in fall 2020. The goal of a registered apprenticeship

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the death of a Statesville man after his bullet-riddled truck crashed early Sunday morning. Officers were dispatched to the 500 block