FROM STAFF REPORTS A Florida man who was wanted on charges in two states was apprehended in Iredell County following a police pursuit and foot chase with the help of
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To the Editor: During the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday evening, N.B. Mills Elementary was the school spotlight. The administration and staff at N.B. Mills is doing
BY KARISSA MILLER Elected officials, administrators and students gathered inside the Statesville High School library on Monday afternoon to celebrate the school’s recognition as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: FEBRUARY 28 ♦ A boy, Sebastian Edward Rivera, born to Kyle and Molly Jane
Special to Iredell Free News Jason Lanning, Iredell County agent for North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company, was recently named among the top 75 agents for 2023 by Executive Vice President
BY MIKE FUHRMAN In a world where influencers can reach millions of followers with a few keystrokes, it’s not surprising that social media has taken on a larger role in
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce will host the 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium on Thursday, March 21, at the Statesville Civic Center. This transformative,
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Arts has announced the winners of the 20th Anniversary Youth Art Show. Over 200 young artists entered this year’s show. Submissions include paintings, drawings,
Special to Iredell Free News Selma Hortense Burke, a renowned African American artist whose talent transcended boundaries, is the focus of a groundbreaking new book that sheds light on her
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted January 2024 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from December’s revised rate. The national rate
Special to Iredell Free News Legislation passed by the N.C. General Assembly and signed by Gov. Roy Cooper legalized sports betting in the Tar Heel State, effective March 11. If
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 28 ♦ Michael Shawn Duncan, 53, of Carolyn Road, Alexander, charged with possession with intent to
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has partnered with CHESS Health and Trillium Health Resources to provide critically needed support for
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 Statesville High School students who are interested in a career in nursing do not have to wait until graduating to begin their education and clinical training. On
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A man suspected of murdering two people in Mooresville on Saturday was shot and killed by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies after a standoff at his home
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two people were killed and a third person critically injured Saturday night at a home near Mooresville. Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies were searching for three suspects
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday will consider a proposal to increase the cost of the district’s after-school care program. If approved by the Board,
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 16 ♦ Haley Marie Carter, 23, of W. McCubins Street, Salisbury, charged with possession of a schedule
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is accepting applications for the 2024 Public Safety Academy. This is the first time the Statesville Police Department and Statesville Fire
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site is now featuring an exhibit that highlights trade been colonists and American Indians in the Carolina backcountry in the 1750s.
BY KEVIN IMM West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department personnel, along with the Monticello, Troutman, Stony Point, Central, Statesville and Catawba fire fighters were alerted for a structure fire on Hickory
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce celebrated local businesses, organizations, and community leaders at its 2024 Community Awards lunch, presented by Mooresville Ford, on Thursday at the
FROM STAFF REPORTS An anonymous tip through the Iredell County Sheriff’s app prompted an investigation that led to the arrest of three suspects on drug charges. On Tuesday, March 5,
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Special to Iredell Free News Melanie Sleime has joined the staff at Iredell Health System as assistant vice president of human resources. Sleime received her undergraduate degree in management and
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Public Library has been selected to host the Smithsonian exhibit “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America.” Voices and Votes is based on
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2024 grant program. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Texas woman faces a felony larceny charge in connection with the theft of jewelry and clothing from a home in southern Iredell County. Iredell County Sheriff
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman was arrested on gun charges following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Tamyaa
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a rezoning request for three parcels at the corner of Brawley School Road and Drye Drive for Lake
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Electric Utilities is conducting residential and commercial customer satisfaction surveys as part of a long-term planning study. The purpose of the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A new program is expected to provide food for nearly a million school children in North Carolina this summer. The N.C. Department of Health
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred inside a home on West Bell Street on Tuesday. SPD personnel were dispatched to a residence in
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Winston-Salem man faces felony drug charges after being pulled over by a Statesville police officer for running a stop sign. The Statesville Police Department announced the