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Special to Iredell Free News The month of March marks one year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Iredel County. While the pandemic still continues, Iredell Health System is taking time

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials reported a total of eight cases of secondary spread of COVID-19 last week as the coronavirus continues to directly impact instruction for a small

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners recently presented former N.C. Rep. John Fraley with a plaque in appreciation for his service and contributions to the citizens of

Special to Iredell Free News Effective Monday, March 1, the City of Statesville is limiting walk-in access to the Customer Service Office at 301 S. Center Street to protect the

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 12 ♦ Jordan Dominick Johnson, 33, of Murray Road, Orangeburg, S.C., charged with possession of a firearm

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Mayor Teross Young recently honored Henry Young for his work to beautify a section of ESC Park near the pavilion as his Eagle Scout Project.

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Kaiser Family Foundation ranks North Carolina as first in the nation for vaccinating the largest share of its 65 and older population at 49

Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Recreation and Parks has extended registration for Spring Youth Baseball/Softball until 5 p.m. on Monday, March 8. Baseball: Four baseball divisions

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 19 ♦ Shawn Glenwood Cannon, 20, of Riding Hill Avenue, Charlotte, charged with trafficking in marijuana,

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After drawing up draft ordinances regarding regulation of livestock in the town limits, Troutman Interim Town Planner Jonathan Wells shared them with the Planning and Zoning

  Employment Opportunities Iredell Health System is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all human resource practices in compliance with federal, state and local civil rights and employment legislation. Accordingly,

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Public Safety has announced the upcoming retirement of State Highway Patrol Commander Col. Glenn M. McNeill Jr. McNeill

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces a drug trafficking charge after the Town of Mooresville’s license plate reader alerted Mooresville police officers that a stolen vehicle was in the

Special to Iredell Free News I-CARE Inc., a Community Action Agency, is actively seeking individuals and families in Lincoln and Iredell counties who may qualify for Weatherization Services. Working through

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s recently created Student Support Department is impacting students in a big way. A vital service realized during the College’s initial COVID-19 pandemic

VIDEO Patti West, executive director Fifth Street Ministries, retired on February 26. In this interview, she reflects on the 31 years she spent working to help the area’s homeless population.

  Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Safety has reached a Settlement Agreement with a group of plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit seeking the

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and Statesville Police Department played key roles in the prosecution of a Charlotte man who was sentenced to more than

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh and developer Stephen Barker signed the Master Development Agreement for the Vance Hotel on Thursday morning, beginning a process that city officials hope

BY JEFF JAMES I think we can all agree that students need to return to school. After what has been an unimaginable year, it’s time to give our children the

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The Department of State Treasurer (DST) has successfully answered the million-dollar question of whether there is a quicker way to distribute some of

 VIDEO Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh (left) and Vance Hotel developer Stephen Barker signed a Master Development Agreement for the historic property on Thursday morning.    

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 8 ♦ Cornelious Epperson, 38, of Statesville charged with assault by strangulation. FEBRUARY 10 ♦ Darius Odell

FROM STAFF REPORTS As the number of hospitalizations and the state’s positive test rate for COVID-19 decline, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that the state’s stay-at-home order will end at