FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department and N.C. State Bureau of Investigation is investigating a double shooting that occurred on Mills Avenue on Saturday evening. One victim was transported
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 16 ♦ Timia Katrice Beckham, 19, of Pin Hook Road, Charlotte, charged with larceny and common law
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Eligible voters in 465 municipalities across 86 counties will go to the polls on Tuesday, November 7, to cast ballots in elections for
STAFF PHOTOS Thousands of people flocked to Downtown Statesville on Saturday for the 20th Annual Statesville Pumpkin Festival. Photo Gallery
FROM STAFF REPORTS Friends of Carl and Mary Bustle will hold a BBQ on Saturday, November 11, to help the couple with medical expenses. The BBQ will be held at
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces felony gun charges after he was pulled over by Statesville police officers Thursday night. Officers stopped a vehicle operated by Brandon, Maurice Torrence,
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,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man face felony drug and gun charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Special to Iredell Free News The Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group (CW-DMAG) announced on Wednesday, November 1, that warm and dry weather conditions and below-average rainfall throughout the year have
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man has been arrested in connection with the overdose deaths of two women. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of Kaylan Obrien Brandon, 28,
BY KARISSA MILLER Board of Directors Chair Ray Englebert welcomed hundreds of community members to the Boys & Girls of the Piedmont’s annual Celebrate Our Kids luncheon on Thursday. “We
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As the end of daylight-saving time approaches on Sunday, November 4, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds North Carolinians to remember to change the batteries
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will honor North Carolina’s military history with a “Military Timeline” event on Saturday, November 11. Visitors will learn about the
Special to Iredell Free News The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department recently held its 16th Annual Cruise-In. This year’s theme was “No One Fights Alone” with the department showing supporting
Special to Iredell Free News Many children have bouts of restless behavior or have trouble listening and paying attention from time to time. You may think it’s just kids being
BY CAROLYN H. SHERRILL The Class of 1963 of Scotts High School recently celebrated its 60th class reunion at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Hartness Road in Statesville.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday announced the first two reported flu-related deaths of the 2023-2024 flu season. Two adults
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County commissioners have agreed to final plans — and a guaranteed maximum price — for the construction of Jennings Park. Commissioners agreed during their October 17
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Sixteen North Carolina public school districts, including Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Mooresville Graded School District, have been selected to join the North Carolina
BY DEBBIE PAGE Cloudy skies and dropping temperatures did not dampen the spirits of the hundreds of children and their families who lined up for the Trails and Treats event
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Thousands of youngsters dressed in their Halloween finest descended on Downtown Statesville on Tuesday for the annual trick-or-treat event. The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and Register of
Special to Iredell Free News John Gallina, a combat-wounded Iraq veteran and dedicated community servant, on Tuesday officially announced his candidacy for the 84th District seat in the N.C. House
BY KARISSA MILLER Kids crowded the East Iredell Middle School parking lot for the school’s inaugural Trunk or Treat event Monday night. The Halloween affair was a collaboration between East
Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County has opened the application process for countywide nonprofits for the 2024 Love United Iredell campaign, which will take place
Special to Iredell Free News Financial services firm Edward Jones has presented Statesville office administrator Cindy Floyd with the firm’s exclusive Spirit of Caring Award. The award is given to
BY COOPER HALL “Little Shop of Horrors,” presented by Center Stage Alliance, is the perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening this fall. Directed by Mykel Inscore Myers and
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department will host a community forum on Tuesday, November 7, to address critical health issues facing county residents. This event will take
FROM STAFF REPORTS East Iredell Elementary School’s Family Reading night was both fun and successful, organizers said. Reading Nights are designed to show students and their families the value of
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series about the upcoming Troutman Town Council election. BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council member George Harris is campaigning for re-election by
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series about the upcoming Troutman Town Council election. BY DEBBIE PAGE At Troutman Town Council meetings, Eddie Nau’s law enforcement background is
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is part of a series about the upcoming Troutman Town Council election. BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council candidate Matt Crates, vying for for one of
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The actions of Iredell County Commissioner Gene Houpe and another prominent Republican are being scrutinized by party leaders following an incident that occurred after a local GOP
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 19 ♦ Christopher Enrique Avelar, 20, of Clear Springs Road, Mooresville, charged with four counts of
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 Bill Daggett, founder of Successful Practices Network and the International Center for Leadership in Education, told Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members that Artificial Intelligence tools can