BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Shearer Hall was full of veterans, family, and friends who showed support of the military during Mitchell Community College Annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Representatives of each military
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BY MIKE FUHRMAN Andy Pendleton vividly remembers May 5, 1944. It was the most exciting day of his life – and one that he nearly did not survive. As a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department has apprehended one suspect and is searching for a second in last weekend’s double shooting on Mills Avenue. A 17-year-old Troutman resident, who
BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School JROTC cadets and students showed their patriotism and pride in local military veterans during the student-led Iredell County Veterans Day Ceremony on Thursday
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for operating a vehicle with an expired registration. Sheriff Darren
The City of Statesville offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You’ll have the chance to work alongside talented individuals who share a common goal of improving the lives of
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 31 ♦ A girl, Jamerlyn Dayanna Calderon Valdivia, born to Soangel Gissel Valdivia
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Oakwood Middle School, an IB World School, celebrated veterans in a big way Thursday morning. The cafeteria was packed full of retired servicemembers representing the Army, Navy,
To the Editor: A perfect example of despotic political behavior and suppression of basic civil liberties has been on display during the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education’s last three meetings.
Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has begun contacting up to 300,000 people who are enrolled in Medicaid’s limited Family Planning program and
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Olin man and Statesville woman face felony drug charges following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville on Wednesday announced an immediate ban on all outdoor open burning, including any activities within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling.
BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education members, Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chair Melissa Neader, and Superintendent Jason Gardner led the praise for retiring school board
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members expressed concern and sympathy after a shooting incident on Mills Avenue on Saturday night. Zachary Craig, 20, of Charlotte and Alexander Hipple, 18,
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell-Statesville Schools student was injured Tuesday afternoon when an I-SS bus was rear-ended by a pickup truck in Statesville. The Statesville Police Department is investigating the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. State Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Robert William Berry, 56, of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three write-in candidates are poised to win seats on the Harmony Town Council. According to unofficial results from the Iredell County Board of Elections, write-in candidates Brandan
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville voters on Tuesday selected Chris Carney to be their next mayor by a wide margin. Carney, a former town commissioner and N.C. state senator, easily defeated
Special to Iredell Free News An investigation by the Mooresville Police Department and the Charlotte Field Division of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) culminated Tuesday
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College will host a Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 10, on the Statesville campus to honor the men and
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville woman faces a felony assault charge in connection with a stabbing that occurred Monday evening. The Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest of Quinitta Shamika
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville commissioners on Monday awarded a contract to K. West Group LLC for the construction of the Dye Creek Greenway. The maximum price for the project is
BY KARISSA MILLER Rising tensions between Iredell-Statesville School board member Anita Kurn and some school board members boiled over during a contentious meeting Monday night, prompting the school board attorney
FROM STAFF REPORTS The $18 million Statesville Gateway development will bring 61,000 square feet of retail space and 181 townhomes to 32 acres located off Turnersburg Highway. During its meeting
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A group from Welcome Home Veterans at Richard’s Coffee Shop raised a POW flag in tribute to their fallen comrades on Monday, beginning the Town of Mooresville’s
Special to Iredell Free News Cub Scouts from Cub Scout Pack #173 placed American flags on the graves of veterans at Centre Presbyterian Church and Fair View United Methodist Church
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host its Outdoor Explorers Day on Friday, November 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Throughout the day, families can enjoy the
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 24 ♦ A girl, Mila Faith Sweet. born to Tyler and Brook Sweet
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department has released the names of two men who were shot in the 200 block of Mills Avenue on Saturday night. Zachary Craig, 20,
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Bobby Compton has served the residents of Mooresville in various capacities for more than four decades. He retired after working as a town firefighter for 31 years
BY MIKE FUHRMAN If he’s elected mayor, Chris Carney promises that residents and taxpayers will receive a better customer-service experience when they are doing business with the Town of Mooresville.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 27 ♦ Craig Alan Blackwell Jr., 30, of Reynolda Drive, Statesville, was served with two true
The City of Statesville offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You’ll have the chance to work alongside talented individuals who share a common goal of improving the lives of
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Chief Ron Campurciani was recently elected to a leadership position by the International Association of Chiefs of Police during the organization’s annual conference
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce Pamela Moore has been promoted to director of 1 North and Infusion Care Services. Moore has worked at
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man on probation for drug and weapon offenses faces new charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sherriff Darren Campbell