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Special to Iredell Free News SCAN of Iredell has collaborated with WAME Radio for a night of awesome music featuring local bands to raise money for a great cause. Master

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County residents had a chance to weigh in Tuesday on the county government’s proposed $230.3 million spending plan for fiscal year 2020-2021. Commissioners conducted a public

BY STACIE LETT CAIN On the third night of peaceful protests following the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota, Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh stressed that city officials are committed to

Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this report incorrectly reported that the suspect faces a felony charge. Going armed to the terror of the public is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department is honoring the life and service of retired K-9 Czar, who passed peacefully at home on Saturday, May 30. K-9 Czar

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System recently named several employees to nursing leadership positions at Iredell Memorial Hospital: Charles Wolfe Charles Wolfe is the new director of the

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is easing some of its visitor restrictions, initially put in place at the end of March to help protect the safety of

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Mooresville physician James Allen III, in a Zoom meeting sponsored by Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, shared information to help businesses safely reopen as restrictions are

BY KARISSA MILLER As Iredell-Statesville Schools officials continue preparations for the 2020-2021 school year, they must consider that COVID-19 will continue to disrupt student learning and enrollment. The two biggest

Special to Iredell Free News N.C. Sen. Vickie Sawyer (R-Iredell, Yadkin), released this statement about the recent events following the killing of George Floyd by a Minnesota police officer:  “Over

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported 17 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday afternoon. There have been a total of 268 laboratory confirmed cases in the county.

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The annual Memorial Day weekend Field of Flags celebration, postponed in the wake of COVID-19 public gatherings restrictions, has been rescheduled for July 1-5  on the

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has named Andrew Hennis as director of its Food & Nutrition Services. As director, Hennis is responsible for all food and nutrition

FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident faces a drug trafficking charge following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of William

Special to Iredell Free News Last week the Iredell County Health Department offered COVID-19 testing to the general community in both Mooresville and Statesville. During both of the day-long drive-thru

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper encourages all North Carolinians to honor June 1, 2020, as a Day of Mourning to grieve the 100,000 people in

Special to Iredell Free News The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina is excited to kick off the summer season with outdoor group exercise, summer exploration academies/day camp, and swimming, while

Special to Iredell Free News Friends of Lake Norman State Park (FLANO) volunteers recently completed work on improvements at the Group Camp area in Lake Norman State Park. During several

Special to Iredell Free News N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has entered three additional emergency orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The orders extend several existing emergency

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 22 ♦ Bradley Carlton Sarno, 28, of Buckwheat Drive, Statesville, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault and

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners reviewed the $230.3 million budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year during two budget workshops this week. Weighing heavily on commissioners was the potential toll

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Saturday signed Executive Order No. 142 to extend the prohibition of utility shut-offs and implement a moratorium on evictions.

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: MAY 25 ♦ Nora Mize Hill, 39, of Fifth Street, Statesville, charged with breaking or entering, second-degree burglary, second-degree

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony charges related to the larceny of a vehicle and the theft of more than $1,000 worth of tools and other items in separate

Animal education nonprofit reopens with precautions to protect guests and animals Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch has reopened its doors and education programs to the public following guidance

FROM STAFF REPORTS A 21-year-old man faces felony charges in connection with the assault and robbery of a female family member following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

  Educators can apply for grants up to $2,000 to fund innovative projects Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is reminding teachers throughout its 19-county service area that its Bright

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday afternoon, increasing the county’s total to 251 cases. Among those cases: ♦ 83 people are currently

Special to Iredell Free News Chief Supreme Court Justice Cheri Beasley has announced that North Carolina courts will resume much of their regular activity beginning June 1 With that in

Special to Iredell Free Jordan Darty was recently sworn in by Superior Court Judge Joe Crosswhite. His sister, attorney Kaleigh Darty, held the Bible for her brother with their parents,

BY KARISSA MILLER The teachers and staff at Cloverleaf Elementary, an International Baccalaureate World School, know how to send a message. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements,

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The 16th Annual Troutman Independence Day Parade and fireworks show, originally planned for June 27, has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 15, due to COVID-19 restrictions

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Psychiatry, a practice within Iredell Health System’s Iredell Physician Network, will become a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) effective June 1, thanks to a

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners are scheduled to consider and approve the town’s budget for fiscal year 2020-2021 during a special meeting on Monday evening. Town Manager Randy Hemann

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following arrests: MAY 15 ♦ Quintavious Dianta Calhoun, 30, of Broadwell Avenue, Calhoun, S.C., charged with trafficking in cocaine, trafficking in