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Mar
18

MPD: Mooresville man wanted on drug trafficking, gun charges

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is seeking public’s assistance locating Kyron Montrail Baker, 34, of Mooresville. Baker’s last known address is 545 Kelly Avenue. Baker is

Mar
18

2nd Annual Mooresville Day to showcase local arts, food and entertainment

Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville Arts & Events Division invites the public to attend the 2nd Annual Mooresville Day on Saturday, March 23,. The free festival,

Mar
18

Former commissioner candidate files grievance against I-SS Board member

FROM STAFF REPORTS A former candidate for Iredell County commissioner has filed a grievance with Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Bill Howell over the conduct of I-SS Board member

Mar
18

Health Beat: Early detection key to treating colorectal cancer 

Special to Iredell Free News Colorectal cancer, often referred to as a “silent killer,” can develop and progress quietly within the body, often without any noticeable symptoms. However, despite its

Mar
18

Mooresville Girl Scouts compete in Rope Runner Derby (Photos)

BY ERICA CRANE Mooresville Service Unit 136 held its first annual Rope Runner Derby on March 15, 2024, at the Selma Burke Recreation Center. This exciting St. Patrick’s Day themed

Mar
17

Bella’s Backpacks provide comfort to abused children

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Of all the items that Isabella DiFiore puts into the backpacks that she assembles for children who have been sexually abused, a little square of inspiration stands

Mar
17

DSDC Cash Mob provides boost for Statesville businesses

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON  A small group of local business supporters descended on Downtown Statesville on Wednesday evening to help a new shop and a well-established brewery.  Participants in the Downtown

Mar
17

SPD: Suspect charged with murder in connection with shooting death of Statesville woman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Tasheka Reid Aleryani. Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Carolina Regional Fugitive Task

Mar
17

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,

Mar
17

ICSO Felony Arrests: March 11-14

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 11 ♦ Marcus Antonio Ferguson, 42, of W Sharpe Street, Statesville, charged with malicious conduct by

Mar
16

MPD to hold free shred event on April 27

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department will hold its semi-annual free shredding event on Saturday, April 27. The event is set for 9 a.m. to 12 noon

Mar
16

The Lucky Clover: Food truck delivers a taste of Ireland

BY JAIME GATTON Food trucks bring the world to our tastebuds, meeting us in local neighborhoods, breweries and festivals with everything from buttery Maine lobster rolls, soy-glazed Asian dumplings, and

Mar
16

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

Mar
16

EnergyUnited selects delegates for 2024 Youth Tour and Cooperative Leadership Camp

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is excited to announce its four delegates for the 2024 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour and Cooperative Leadership Camp programs. Abbi Thompson of Lexington and

Mar
16

SPD Felony Arrests: February 27 – March 10

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 27 ♦ Levi Huyard Esh, 43, of Goble Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule I

Mar
16

Troutman Council honors Watsons for life-saving efforts at Sprint into Spring race

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Police Chief Josh Watson and Parks and Recreation Director Emily Watson were recognized on Thursday evening for saving the life of a runner whose heart stopped

Mar
16

Viewpoint: Be a wildlife hero — spare a snake!

BY JESSICA HILL As temperatures rise in the Carolinas, our cold-blooded wildlife will be waking up and snake season will soon be upon us! I’d just like to remind everyone

Mar
15

Spring Art Crawl to showcase over 60 artists in Downtown Statesville

Special to Iredell Free News The 2024 Spring Art Crawl will take place Saturday, March 23, in Downtown Statesville. The annual event, which runs 2 to 6 p.m., will showcase

Mar
15

City of Statesville Career Opportunities (March 15)

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

Mar
14

Mooresville Day Festival returns to downtown on March 23

Special to Iredell Free News After the success of its inaugural event, the Mooresville Day Festival is set to return to downtown on March 23. The festival, which was initially

Mar
14

Letter to the Editor: Troutman Council wasting more taxpayer money on Georgie Park

To the Editor: So let me get this right. The taxpayers in the Town of Troutman have the privilege of paying for a community park that is not accessible to

Mar
14

I-SS Board sends $62.1 million funding request to Iredell County commissioners

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education approved a $62.1 million local current expense budget request for fiscal year 2024-2025 earlier this week. The budget request represents a

Mar
14

Statesville Recreation & Parks Department to host Arbor Day Celebration

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Recreation & Parks Department will host the annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event

Mar
14

NCDHHS highlights resources available as sports betting becomes legal in North Carolina

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is increasing its efforts to prevent, treat and help those experiencing harm related to problem