FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 7 ♦ Timothy Eugene Bridges, 47, of Park Drive, Taylorsville, charged with possession of cocaine, maintaining…
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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,…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was fatally injured in a motorcycle crash on Friday afternoon, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol. Tony Jason Hedrick, 52, died from his…
Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County announced Saturday that it exceeded its 2022-2023 campaign goal, reaching 104 percent of the goal in the organization’s first…
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JUNE 27 ♦ A boy, Lawson Wilson-Brooks Medlin, born to Michael and Alaina Medlin…
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…
Patricia Shumaker Hager, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1944, in Mooresville to the late Kermit and Vera Verble…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council has approved the annexation and highway business zoning for just over 40 acres, located between Lowe’s Home Improvement store and the 18-acre Food…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Kannapolis man who was wanted on multiple charges faces drug trafficking charges following his arrest in Iredell County. [caption id="attachment_58112" align="alignright" width="152"] Gregory Butler III[/caption]…
FROM STAFF REPORTS With the deadline for candidate filing for numerous municipal offices throughout Iredell County and three seats on the Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education rapidly approaching,…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman ABC Board reported another record-breaking fourth quarter and fiscal year at its monthly meeting on Wednesday night. With the board’s building loan expiring at the…
Special to Iredell Free News The 2023 SPD Summer Camp hosted by the Statesville Police Department offers an exciting and educational experience for kids! The camp will feature a variety…
Mr. Willie Nathan Lawrence, 58, was born in Iredell County on March 8, 1965, to Melvin Nelson Parks and the late Emma Lucille Lawrence. He departed this life on Wednesday,…
Linda Marie Hill Clark, 68, of Statesville, N.C., departed this world on July 11, 2023. Linda was born on July 29, 1954, in LaPorte, Ind. She was the daughter of…
Jeffrey Scott French, 60, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., entered the presence of his Lord, Jesus Christ, on July 12, 2023. Jeff was born on February 13, 1963, to James and…
S. Howard Pittard, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Elizabeth, Pa., passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. A Marine veteran, he retired…
Rita Marie White passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023. Rita was born in Guilford County, N.C., on January 4, 1949; her parents were Alfred Alexander and Rita Marie Trojan….
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…
[caption id="attachment_58074" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Mitchell Community College President Tim Brewer and Beverly Rufty, director of Library and Curriculum Support Services, pose for a photo during the ribbon-cutting ceremony.[/caption] Special to…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A record number of teens are participating in the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Teen Academy this summer During the four-week program, ICSO personnel provide the students with…
Ms. Alma Luticha Redmond, 66, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on July 2, 1957, to the late Clay Redmond and Addie Williams Redmond. She departed this life on Monday,…
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College announced that the following students made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the 2023 Spring Semester: Full-Time Students Albany – Sarah…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials have pulled more than 250 books from school libraries throughout the district in response to citizen complaints. Superintendent Jeff James told school board members…
Matthew Vance Goodman, 27, of Kannapolis, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023. He was born on September 5, 1995, in Iredell County, N.C., to Kathleen Briza Goodman and…
Special to Iredell Free News Carolina Caring is seeking caring, compassionate volunteers to offer loving support to patients and families and will offer free training from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m….
Special to Iredell Free News Summertime is fun, but keeping your cool in the hot, humid weather can be more difficult for some than others. Those with diabetes actually feel…
Denise Wojtkowski Podavini, 58, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born on July 22, 1964, in Pittsfield, Mass., to the late John Michael…
Ruth Waugh, 81, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at her residence. She was a native of Iredell County and was born on May 30, 1942, a daughter…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council praised the town’s administrative staff, police and firefighters as well as volunteers, parade participants, and supportive community members for the successful Independence Day…
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville on Wednesday announced the appointment of Glenn Kurfees as the fire chief of the Statesville Fire Department, effective immediately. [caption id=”attachment_58022″…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man faces felony drug charges as the result of an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit. [caption id="attachment_58019" align="alignright" width="151" class="popover-hover"]…
BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell County, town and business officials, along with Empire Building Group partners, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony on the 45-acre North Fork Business Park off Murdock Road…
Special to Iredell Free News Tickets are now available for Rescue Ranch’s Boots, Buckles & Bourbon presented by Outback Steakhouse dinner. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 26, from…
[caption id="attachment_58006" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Pictured (from left) are members of the Abby Winthrop SMART Girls Leadership Camp planning committee: Margaret Nelson, Barb Thorson, Saira Estrada, Leslie Morrison, Beverly Rufty, Aletha…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is continuing to investigate a shooting at the Nimbus 9 Lounge that occurred last month. SPD officers responded to the establishment, which is…
[caption id="attachment_58001" align="aligncenter" width="500"] April Johnson, wellness coordinator at Iredell Health System, poses for a photo with the award.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System was recently recognized…