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Apr
24

Sheriff: Statesville man charged with sexually abusing juvenile following ICSO investigation

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man who recently served time in federal prison after being convicted of cyberstalking faces news charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

Apr
24

Gov. Cooper proposes significant investments in teacher pay, child care and clean water

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday released his recommended budget for FY 2024-2025, “Securing North Carolina’s Future.” The governor’s plan would raise teacher pay

Apr
24

Livingstone College president to deliver keynote address at Statesville Branch NAACP’s annual banquet

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will host its annual Freedom Fund & Awards Banquet on May 19.

Apr
24

Iredell County Health Department to host seminar on substance misuse support

Special to Iredell Free News Substance misuse remains a significant challenge affecting individuals and communities worldwide. As part of its effort to provide support and resources for those affected, the

Apr
24

Full Bloom Film Festival to present interactive viewing of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ on April 26

Special to Iredell Free News The Full Bloom Film Festival will present a special screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 26, at the

Apr
24

SPD: Suspect faces nine felony charges following sexual assault investigation

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple charges of statutory rape and indecent liberties with a child following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD announced the

Apr
24

Calling All Musicians & Music Lovers: Make Music Day coming to Downtown Statesville on June 21

Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and the Iredell Arts Council are teaming up to bring Make Music Day to Statesville on Friday, June 21. From 12

Apr
23

Talented group of contestants set to inspire crowd at Gospel’s Finest Singing Competition

BY MIKE FUHRMAN The judges for the 7th Annual Gospel’s Finest Singing Competition have an unenviable task. Selecting a single winner from the eight contestants in this weekend’s competition is

Apr
23

Poverty simulation spurs participants’ desire to help struggling neighbors (Photos)

BY DEBBIE PAGE About 100 people participated in The Christian Mission’s Poverty Simulation on Tuesday to experience a “month” of struggling to meet basic survival needs for themselves and their

Apr
23

MPD requests public’s assistance in locating stolen motorcycle

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a stolen 2020 Yamaha R6 motorcycle and carry-on utility trailer. On April 4,

Apr
23

Daniel Rodriguez to perform at Iredell Arts Council on April 25

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council will present a concert by solo artist Daniel Rodriguez on Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will take place

Apr
23

Troutman Planning and Zoning Board recommends changes to town regulations for election signs, fences

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board recommended two amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance on Monday night. The proposed changes will be considered by the Town Council

Apr
23

EnergyUnited ranks 7th among electric cooperatives in J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited ranked 7th for customer satisfaction for residential electric service among cooperatives in the J.D. Power 2023 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study. The cooperative’s

Apr
22

Photo Gallery: Troutman community joins town’s Earth Day clean-up effort

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Parks and Recreation Department sponsored an Earth Day community cleanup on Monday evening with about 30 community members participating, including representatives of the N.C. Department

Apr
22

MPD Felony Arrests: April 1-12

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 2 ♦ Shelly Melvin Scaglione, 55, of W. Center Street, Mooresville, charged with possession of a controlled

Apr
22

Mooresville Arts announces winners of 46th Annual Spring Fest

Special to Iredell Free News Seventy artists entered a total of 128 entries in the 46th Anniversary SpringFest Judged Show & Competition presented by Mooresville Arts. Artists from Mooresville, Cornelius, Davidson,

Apr
22

State of North Carolina awarded $156 million by EPA to strengthen solar energy use across state

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday that EnergizeNC, North Carolina’s Solar for All coalition, has been selected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for

Apr
22

Photo Gallery: Inaugural Charles Fest attracts a crowd to northern Iredell County community

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON About 500 people attended the inaugural Charles Fest on Saturday, beginning what organizer Kevin Robertson hopes will become an annual tradition in the northern Iredell County community.

Apr
21

Kurfees appointed city clerk for City of Statesville

FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville City Manager Ron Smith has appointed Emily Kurfees to serve as city clerk. Kurfees succeeds Brenda Fugett, who retired after 14 years as city clerk. “Emily’s

Apr
21

ICSO Felony Arrests: April 12-18

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 12 ♦ Brianna Sade Bost, 28, of Lippard Farm Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a

Apr
21

Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000 Signing Bonus)

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,

Apr
21

SPD investigating fatal shooting on Stewart Court

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at a residence on Stewart Court. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting

Apr
20

Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)

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

Apr
20

Sheriff: Man who opened fire on ICSO deputies died from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound following a stand-off with Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Saturday. Sheriff Darren Campbell identified the deceased