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City of Statesville: Re-Advertisement for Bids
RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bid proposals for furnishing Aluminum Poles and Arms will be sent out on February 3, 2023, and will be received by the City of Statesville at
Students share personal testimonies at South Iredell High Courts for Christ event (Photos)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON South Iredell High School’s gym was packed on Wednesday evening with students and others eager to hear messages of hope and encouragement. The fourth annual “Courts For
Fourth Creek Rotary Club donates more than $10,000 to Children’s Hope Alliance
Special to Iredell Free News Fourth Creek Rotarian Chris Bates (left) presents Celeste Dominguez of Children’s Hope Alliance a check for $10,750 from the Laura Laws Memorial Golf Tournament. Fourth
Carolina Caring to hold virtual support group for caregivers of veterans
Special to Iredell Free News Carolina Caring is hosting “Walk A Mile With Me,” an online support group for caregivers, spouses and widows/widowers of veterans, beginning Tuesday, February 7, at
Birth Announcements: January 14-19
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 14 ♦ A boy, Anthony Nathaniel Born. born to Elizabeth Isa Born-Leslie of
U.S. Attorney’s Office working to raise awareness of human trafficking
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – In recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, U.S. Attorney Dena J. King has reaffirmed her office’s commitment to combat all forms of
Sheriff: Teacher assistant at Shepherd Elementary faces misdemeanor charges for drinking wine in classroom
FROM STAFF REPORTS A woman who was working as a teacher assistant Shepherd Elementary School faces two misdemeanor charges after a school resource officer discovered she was drinking wine while
Call for Artists: Applications available for 2023 Spring Art Crawl
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is accepting applications from artists who wish to apply to be considered for participation in the Spring Art Crawl. The event
Iredell Health System announces new director of accounting
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce Viola Eaton as the new director of accounting. Eaton, who has worked in the Accounting Department at Iredell
Mooresville police investigating attempted armed robbery
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville police detectives are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred early Tuesday morning. Officers responded to a call for service at 119 Super Sport
Photo Gallery: MGSD marks completion of renovation projects at South, Park View elementary schools
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Mooresville Graded School District staff, board members and community supporters celebrated the completion of significant renovation projects at South and Park View elementary schools on Tuesday with
N.C. unemployment rate remained at 3.9 percent in December
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for December 2022 was 3.9 percent, unchanged from November’s revised rate. The national rate decreased
Health Beat: Prioritizing self-care can lead to improved physical, mental health
Special to Iredell Free News The virtue of selflessness has been instilled in many of us from an early age. We are taught to take care of others and to
Sheriff: Suspect in residential break-in apprehended after foot pursuit
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident faces felony charges in connection with a residential break-in in the southern end of the county. On Thursday, January 19, Iredell County
Iredell Cheer Classic set for January 27 at South Iredell High
Special to Iredell Free News The second annual Iredell Cheer Classic will be held Friday, January 27, in the South Iredell High School gymnasium. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cheer
Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce to honor citizen, nonprofit and businesses of the year at annual banquet
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber will hold its Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Thursday, February 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the Statesville Civic Center. The
Iredell residents weigh in on need to protect life, limit short-term rentals and reduce cost of new school construction
BY KARISSA MILLER At the Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting last week, residents spoke out on a variety of issues, including short-term rentals, designating Iredell County as a “Sanctuary
Registration underway for 2023 Iredell County Sheriff’s Athletic League volleyball program
Special to Iredell Free News Registration for the 2023 Iredell County Sheriff’s Athletic League volleyball program is now now open and runs through Friday, February 10, at 5 p.m. Registration
NCDPI recognizes 12 educators in Iredell County who are working to master blended learning models
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has announced the second cohort of educators from across the state who will help create a
ICSO Felony Arrests: January 14-20
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 14 ♦ Rickie Ray Barnes Jr., 40, of June Bug Drive, Stony Point, charged with breaking
Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000 to $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,
Chestnut Grove Community Center to host blood drive on February 20
Special to Iredell Free News Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. You can help save lives by making a blood donation at the Chestnut Grove Community Center
Town of Mooresville hires new Building Permitting & Inspections director
Special to Iredell Free News Tommy Rowland as the new Building Permitting & Inspections director for the Town of Mooresville. Rowland has more than 22 years of experience of building
Rescue Ranch to host Coffee with Critters on February 24
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host Coffee with Critters on Friday, February 24, from 8 to 10 a.m. This drop-in, free community breakfast will introduce folks to
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