Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Community Black History Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, February 11, at the Unity Center. There will be several presentations, recitals, dancing, singing, a
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 11 ♦ Stacey Grayson Drake, 18, of Richland Lane, Mooresville, charged with larceny of property, misdemeanor injury
Special to Iredell Free News Broad Street United Methodist Church is starting a social group for young adults in the Statesville area. The first “Young Adults Meet-up” is secheduled for
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Special to Iredell Free News Special Olympics Iredell County is bringing back the popular Polar Plunge later this month after a long break due to the pandemic. The plunge takes
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,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that the North Carolina Rate Bureau has submitted a rate filing with the N.C. Department of Insurance, requesting
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 21 ♦ A boy, Malikai Antonio Canales, born to Bryan and Anastasia of
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation will host the 2023 North Carolina Main Street Conference on March 14-16, bringing approximately 750 community and economic development leaders together
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue on Thursday officially opened the 2023 individual income tax season and began downloading 2022 returns. Taxpayers who file
BY KARISSA MILLER High school seniors can learn more about a variety of careers available in Iredell County and how to earn industry credentials or an associate degree while
FROM STAFF REPORTS A former Statesville mayoral and city council candidate was charged Thursday with sexually assaulting a child following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. Kyle Lang Houston,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced a $4 million Preschool Development Grant that will help support children’s health and well-being,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces drug trafficking charges after a pursuit by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR Every February, the Iredell County Public Library staff joins the African-American community in celebrating the achievements of Black men and women in our county and promoting their
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Gary Simpson and his canine partner are embarking on a well-deserved retirement. The duo has worked together since 2014 in
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Woman’s Club will host a Love Your Valentine Bake Sale at the Historic Clubhouse on Saturday, February 11; Sunday, February 12; and Monday,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Hundreds of people in North Carolina each day are waiting inside hospital emergency departments for behavioral health care. One reason is that a
FROM STAFF REPORTS Here’s a listing of live performances scheduled for February in local venues. To add your event to our calendar, email details to iredellfreenews@gmail.com. David Childers & the
Special to Iredell Free News Close to 14,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually. Of those, 4,000 die every year. Many of us are vaccinated
Special to Iredell Free News The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont will hold its first annual Pancake Day – Iredell’s Happiest Day on Thursday, April 20. The event
Iredell County P.O. Box 788 200 South Center Street Statesville, NC 28677 Request for Proposals Audit Services The Board of Iredell County, North Carolina, invites qualified independent auditors having sufficient
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Struck-by incidents and falls from elevation caused the largest number of non COVID-19 work-related deaths last year in the Tar Heel State, based
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Mayor Miles Atkins has announced that he will seek re-election in 2023. “I am passionate about the greater Mooresville community and believe we have
BY KARISSA MILLER N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein visited Iredell County on Monday to meet with local health department workers, EMS, police, jail, local government leaders and others in the
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare has implemented several innovative advancements to the PHC Urgent Care facility in Statesville. The administrative team has studied closely Urgent Care operations and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — On April 1, 2023, approximately 55,000 children receiving N.C. Health Choice coverage will move to N.C. Medicaid and begin receiving additional physical and
Special to Iredell Free News Boy Scout Troop 609 of Statesville camped at Camp Grimes near Nebo on January 20-22. Scouts spent the weekend earning merit badges such as Space
Special to Iredell Free News The Union Grove Ruritan Club will sponsor a Winter Ham Breakfast on Saturday, February 4, from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Union Grove Community
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Centre Ballet held its sixth annual Collaborative Arts Concert Saturday night at Cornerstone Christian Academy. Along with ballet dancers, the were performances by three vocalists, South Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 20 ♦ Timothy Daryl Turner, 49, of Merriman Road, Statesville, charged with violating a domestic violence
BY KARISSA MILLER Northview Academy’s emotional support therapy dog Jake celebrated his fifth birthday Wednesday with students and staff. Northview Academy is Iredell-Statesville Schools’ alternative and nontraditional school that serves
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Public Library was recently awarded a $20,000 grant in order to conduct a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) survey of the Green Street Cemetery
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 cases in Iredell County has declined for three consecutive weeks. Some 208 new cases were reported during 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,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON David Wayne Martin was a big man with a big heart who faithfully served his family, his community and his Lord. Martin, who passed away on January