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Special to Iredell Free News Theatre Statesville will present “Cabaret” from February 16-25 at Twisted Oak American Bar & Grill. This production is directed by Sharon Davies Sigler and Caity

Special to Iredell Free News The newly elected and re-elected members of the ElectriCities Board of Directors were officially sworn into office at the board’s meeting on January 27 in

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council unanimously approved the proposed Shinn Farms development on Thursday night. The project’s property, located next to town limits, was approved for annexation and

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BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ school nutrition program is recommending purchasing a food truck and trailer to serve free lunches to students over the summer and for use throughout the

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,

Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will offer a glimpse of the Anglo-Cherokee War on Saturday, February 25. The Cherokee and British had been allies when

Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville’s downtown social district, The ‘Ville, will officially open on Friday, February 10. The Social District allows people to drink beer, wine,

n FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces more than two dozens charges in connection with the possession and distribution of child pornography following an investigation by the Mooresville Police

FROM STAFF REPORTS An Ohio man faces more than a dozen felony charges, including drug trafficking, after he crashed an SUV while being pursued by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

Editor’s Note: This is the first part of a three-part series on Drug-Alcohol Coalition Iredell’s recent “In the Know” event. BY DEBBIE PAGE All the data suggests that substance misuse

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The City of Statesville is moving closer to designating the Green Street Cemetery and Garfield Street area a historic district, according to Mayor Costi Kutteh. “There

Special to Iredell Free News Two local Girl Scouts recently earned the Gold Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. Hollyn Gambill and Madison Lashley, both of Mooresville, were recognized by

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an economic development incentive grant for Water Tech Inc. The board agreed to award an economic

Advertisement for Bids Sealed bid proposals for furnishing Boring Pipe & UG Wire will be sent out on Thursday, February 16, 2023, and will be received by the City of

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell had the hottest ticket in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday evening. Campbell was the guest of Rep. Patrick McHenry for the State of

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools officials and board members welcomed Kristie Van Auken, special advisor to the superintendent for workforce development, to the Career Academy and Technical School in Troutman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore announced committee assignments for the 2023-2024 session. Rep. Jeff McNeely (R-Iredell) has been appointed to serve on the

Special to Iredell Free News During the last two months, Iredell Water Corporation undertook a seamless transition from retiring General Manager Keith Snoddy – who served the utility for nearly

Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $10,000 to Cancer Services, Inc. to provide assistance for cancer patients who reside in the electric cooperative’s service area. Cancer

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday will consider annexation and rezoning requests for the proposed 629 single-family home Shinn Farms development. If approved by council, the proposed

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces nearly a dozen charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped a suspicious vehicle on Brawley School Road near Mooresville. On Sunday, February

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members shared their views on how to best deal with disruptive students during Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Vice Chairman Mike

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department recently announced the promotions of four veteran officers: ♦ Kevin Brookshire was promoted to sergeant of Bravo Squad. He has been

Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch is bringing back one of its popular fundraisers, its community garage sale. The public garage sale will be held Saturday, March 4, from

Special to Iredell Free News Water Tech Inc. announced plans Monday to expand the company’s operations to Statesville to better serve its customers on the East Coast. The company is

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Kannapolis man faces 18 felony charges in connection with a string of break-ins at a construction site off Wiggins Road near Mooresville. Iredell County Sheriff Darren

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — More than 900,000 North Carolina students rely on the nutritious meals and snacks served during the school year through the breakfast, lunch, and

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National

FROM STAFF REPORTS The 2023 Love United Iredell campaign is officially underway. This year’s campaign runs from February 5-19. Over the next 14 days, residents have the opportunity to help

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 27 ♦ Joshua Lynn Sylvester, 30, of Happy Lane, Statesville, charged with sell or deliver a

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County’s unemployment dropped to 2.9 percent in December, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. Iredell has a labor force of 93,505 individuals. In

BY DEBBIE PAGE Leadership Statesville is sponsoring an Incarceration Re-entry Simulation on Thursday, March 2, at the Statesville Fitness Center. Pre-registration is required for this event, which runs from 9 a.m.

Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Featured Job Community Resource Coordinator – South Statesville Department: Statesville Police Department Salary Range: $42,348.80 – $69,867.20 Closing Date: Open

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell Homeless Coalition raised the alarm at its February meeting, noting a rapid increase in the area’s homeless population and the need for more affordable housing