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N.C. budget receives final approval, expanding Medicaid and school voucher program
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. General Assembly has approved a $29.8 billion state budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 that expands Medicare coverage to 600,000 low-income North Carolinians and makes vouchers
ICSO Felony Arrests: September 14-21
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 14 ♦ Juan Gabriel Carreron-Nino, 48, of Country Park Road, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine
Local Girl Scouts earn Bronze Awards
Special to Iredell Free News The members of Girl Scout Troop 13187 in Mooresville recently earned their Bronze Award. Sydney, Olivia, and Stephanie decided to support foster kids who often
Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000-$3,000 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,
Signups for Iredell COAST Community Christmas Program begin September 30
Special to Iredell Free News For the third year in a row, Iredell COAST will sponsor its annual Community Christmas Program. Iredell COAST Community Christmas provides local children with a
Mitchell Student Government Association to host car show on October 7
Special to Iredell Free News The Student Government Association of Mitchell Community College will present a Cars on Campus fundraising event at Mitchell’s Workforce Development Center campus location at 701
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
Photo Gallery: Statesville Pride Parade & Festival
FROM STAFF REPORTS PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL There were rainbows, smiles and hugs in abundance on Saturday as people greeted each other with enthusiastic wishes for a “Happy Pride Day!”
Viewpoint: Book banners present real threat to freedom, unity
BY ERIC TODD SCOTT SR. The “book-banning mommas” in our community and elsewhere are consciously ignorant in their thinking. They say they are Christians, but remind me of Hitler’s Nazi
Iredell Health System honored at Charlotte Business Journal’s Health Care Heroes Awards Ceremony
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System was recently recognized at the Charlotte Business Journal’s annual Health Care Heroes Awards ceremony. Through its Health Care Heroes program, the Charlotte
TPD: Statesville man charged with attempting to rob Troutman bank
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces charges in connection with the attempted armed robbery of an employee of the Truist Bank in Troutman. About 9:04 a.m. Friday, Troutman Police
City of Statesville Career Opportunities (September 22)
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
Iredell commissioners respond to criticism about tax rate, defend investment in Jennings Park
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners had a light meeting agenda this week, but several commissioners had plenty to say on a variety of matters. After members
Election Watch: Statesville Council candidates discuss priorities at forum
FROM STAFF REPORTS All seven candidates for three contested seats on the Statesville City Council in the October 10 election participated in a forum on Wednesday at the Iredell County
Veterans Week celebration planned for November 7-11 in Mooresville
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.
‘Our goal is to save lives’: Central Piedmont Out of the Darkness Community Walk set for October 7
Special to Iredell Free News Volunteers from Iredell, Catawba, Alexander and Rowan counties are joining the thousands of people who are gathering in towns across the United States to promote
Sheriff: Statesville woman faces felony drug charges after traffic stop
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman faces felony drug charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
Downtown Mooresville Commission honors owner of Southern Notions for going ‘above and beyond’
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) has presented Southern Notions business owner and MDC Board Member Stephanie Hathaway with the Russ Crimi Above and Beyond Award.
The Longest Table organizers gearing up to celebrate Mooresville community and ‘One Good Thing’
Special to Iredell Free News The Longest Table is being set in Mooresville to celebrate community and One Good Thing! This community-building event will welcome over 1,000 community members to
NCDHHS launches Inclusion Works to help people with disabilities gain competitive integrated employment
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is launching the Inclusion Works initiative to promote competitive integrated employment for people with intellectual
I-SS Virtual Academy provides alternative to traditional schools for students with range of abilities, needs
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Virtual Academy provides an alternative to the traditional school setting for a growing number of students. “I’ve been working with the virtual programs for eight
Mooresville commissioners approve rezoning of Blume Road property, clearing the way for high-density housing development
FROM STAFF REPORTS More than two dozen residents gave up part of their Monday evening to express their opposition to the Town of Mooresville Planning Department’s request that the town
Gov. Cooper announces establishment of N.C. Climate Action Corps
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday announced that the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, a division of the Governor’s office, has secured
Birth Announcements: September 5-9
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: SEPTEMBER 5 ♦ A girl, Chloe Sven Miethe, born to Addison and Noah Miethe
