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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 5 ♦ Marian Ilie, 45, of no fixed address, charged with common law conspiracy and misdemeanor contributing
FROM STAFF REPORTS East Iredell Elementary students and their families enjoyed free games and activities at the recent Cobra Carnival. Local businesses and community organizations set up fun-filled activities for
BY DEBBIE PAGE Participants in a Domestic Violence Task Force simulation were surprised at how difficult they found it to leave an abusive situation during an event at Mitchell Community
Photos courtesy Emma Wegmiller/G.L. Wilson Building Co. Special to Iredell Free News G.L. Wilson Building Co. has been organizing an annual hot air balloon launch for the past ten years
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
BY DEBBIE PAGE Sam Quinones, who chronicled the American opioid crisis in his award-winning work “Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic,” will be the keynote speaker at the
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Director of Community Engagement Marlene Scott shared the district’s three big initiatives with around 30 community partners on Thursday morning during the district’s annual faith-based partners breakfast
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville is partnering once again with Welcome Home Veterans Living Military Museum and Richard’s Coffee Shop for this year’s Veterans Week celebrations.
To the Editor: Did Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Bill Howell actually compile those accusations against board member and former vice chair Mike Kubiniec? Or did he simply repeat
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man was arrested Thursday and charged with making threats of mass violence against four local schools following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has approved the appointment of Morgan Williams as the district’s new director of maintenance. Williams comes to
BY KARISSA MILLER Four students expressed their support for Oakwood Middle School International Baccalaureate (IB) World School during the recent Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting. “We have a very
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville ABC Board has distributed $96,000 to eight area agencies to assist with the organizations’ substance abuse programs. Receiving a portion of the 2023
Special to Iredell Free News U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina Dena J. King announced Wednesday that the former owner of NASCAR team based in Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 59-year-old man faces multiple charges, including felony drug charges, after being stopped by members of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team at checkpoint
BY DEBBIE PAGE ABC Board Chair Layton Getsinger reported to the Troutman Town Council that the store once again topped last year’s sales, reaching a 6 percent increase over 2022
Special to Iredell Free News A Charlotte man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to wire fraud in connection with the theft of approximately $1.6 million from two Mooresville companies. Marc Weiss,
BY DEBBIE PAGE After reviewing data on past student performance, the Mooresville Graded School District School Board heard school improvement plans from each of the district’s nine schools and approved
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Two cases of mpox were reported to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services over the past six weeks, the first cases in
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 3 ♦ A girl, Treasure Joselynn’Marie Teasley, born to Tevin Teasley and Amanda
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested one suspect on felony drug charges and are looking for a second after executing a search warrant at a Statesville home.
Special to Iredell Free News State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell announced Tuesday that some State Health Plan members will enjoy lower prescription drug costs beginning January 1, 2024. The Plan
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a significant drop in crime in its jurisdiction between 2014 and 2022. According to data from the 2022 Uniform Crime
Special to Iredell Free News As part of its commitment to providing personalized care tailored to its community’s needs, Iredell Health System is now offering lung cancer screening at Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners on Monday selected Jim Landon to serve as interim town manager until a permanent replacement for Randy Hemann is hired. Hemann
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday took a first step toward entering a Master Development Agreement for a construction project that would include a five-level parking deck,
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville-based Southern Distilling Co. is building on its partnership with the Carolina Panthers with a limited release whiskey commemorating the team’s 2003 NFC Championship season.
Special to Iredell Free News Two veteran firefighters have been promoted to leadership positions at the Statesville Fire Department. Kyle Bell has been named deputy fire chief, and Danny Nicholson
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Christian F. Sorenson has joined the practice at Iredell Family Medicine in Mooresville. A board-certified family medicine physician with over 30 years of experience,
BY DEBBIE PAGE Community members decked out in their wackiest Halloween costumes gathered at the Troutman Depot on Saturday to take part in the Wicked Fast 5K race and one-mile
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote on Tuesday on proposed changes to the Land Development Code that will impose restrictions on short-term rental
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 6 ♦ Jana Catherine Bennett, 29, of Curt Road, Union Grove, charged with three counts of
BY KARISSA MILLER Curious faces gathered closely around a sink to watch an ultraviolet light known as Glo Germ light up on their hands. Troutman Middle School seventh-graders Khloe Little
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 DEBBIE PAGE Leon Bouwens’ request to rezone 42.25 acres at 134 Iredell Avenue from suburban residential to light industrial was approved by Troutman Town Council on Thursday night, paving