FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 8 ♦ Damon Tyrek Jennette, 31, of Statesville charged with felony probation violation. SEPTEMBER 14 ♦ Mark
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has announced that households enrolled in the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program will see
Editor’s Note: This article is the third in a three-part series: (1) Risks and warning factors of teen suicide, (2) Stories of youth and families affected by suicide, and (3)
”Outside in the cold, hear the wind rattle. Come to the barn, keep warm with the cattle”. ~ Margaret Wise Brown Special to Iredell Free News These words, penned by
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man who was arrested earlier in the week on child pornography charges took his own life in the parking lot of the Statesville Police Department
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Georgia man faces an attempted first-degree murder charge in connection with a shooting at a Mooresville Walmart store on Sunday morning. Officers were dispatched to the
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a three-part series: (1) Risks and warning factors of teen suicide, (2) Students, school staff and community share devastating impact of suicide,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: SEPTEMBER 17 ♦ Stacy Lynn Evans, 48, of Henderson Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of marijuana and a
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Special to Iredell Free News The congregation of Elk Shoals Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Stony Point recently recognized the retirement of their supply ministers with a catered dinner held
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials reported another sharp decline in the number of students required to qurantine last week as district schools completed their third week with a face
Special to Iredell Free News The GFWC-NC Statesville Woman’s Club installed new officers during the Thursday, September 6, meeting at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. Special guests were welcomed and
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Amanda M. Pugh has joined the Piedmont HealthCare’s General Surgery practice with one of PHC’s most tenured general surgeons, Dr. James Foxworthy. “We are
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s office reported the dispositions of the following H/I felony cases in Iredell County Superior Court on September 14: ♦ Charles Graham
Special to Iredell Museums Iredell Museums has reopened with a new exhibit “We Have A Fort: Archaeological Discovery in Iredell County,” which showcasess the archaeological history of Fort Dobbs that
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following health advice for the upcoming flu season. Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department works tirelessly to
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution began its celebration of Constitution Week on Friday, September 17, by gathering at
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported four more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Friday, pushing the county’s death toll to nearly 300 people. With the latest deaths,
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners have delayed a decision about whether to waive the competitive bidding process for the purchase of a mobile health unit using $747,500 in Medicaid
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces felony child pornography charges following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD began an investigation on August 2 after receiving a
FROM STAFF REPORTS A South Iredell High School student has been charged with one felony count of false report of mass violence on educational property. Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Troutman
FROM STAFF REPORTS A woman faces 10 felony charges in connection with the theft of jewelry from a business where she worked. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners got their first look this week at several options for redistricting the town’s wards. The boundaries for the town’s wards, or voting districts, are
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported four more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Thursday. A total of 289 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s office announced dispositions in the following felony cases in Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Toby Ikard pleaded guilty to Possession of
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Samuel J. Stelmach has joined the practice at Iredell Internal Medicine. Stelmach is board-certified in internal medicine with four years of experience. He believes in a
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Planning Department will hold a public meeting for the proposed Bethlehem Road Relocation/New Access Road at Statesville Regional Airport. An in-person
Iredell Free News interview with Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James, Executive Directory of Secondary Instruction Kelly Cooper, and Executive Director of Elementary Instruction Jonathan Ribbeck. I-SS State Test Data
BY KARISSA MILLER Several parents and concerned citizens attended Tuesday night’s Iredell County Board of Commissioners’ meeting so they could share their views about the Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Board of Education
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has received the prestigious N.C. Area Wide Optimization Award by the N.C. Division of Water Resources. Statesville’s Water Treatment facility is
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Hundreds of people participated in the 4th Annual Iredell Walk for Recovery at Troutman ESC Park, enjoying an afternoon of music, stories, information from various health
FROM STAFF REPORTS Collge instructor and small business consultant Joseph Glasgow has announced his campaign for mayor of the City of Statesville. “I am running for mayor because I wholeheartedly
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a three part series: (1) Risks and warning factors of teen suicide; (2) Stories of youth and families affected by suicide; and (3)
FROM STAFF REPORTS Sheriff Darren Campbell announced nearly three dozens arrests on Tuesday as part of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office’s ongoing effort to target drug dealers. During July, August
FROM STAFF REPORTS Seven more people who have tested positive for COVID-19 have died since Friday in Iredell County. The Iredell County Health Department reported four new deaths Monday and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen provided an update on the state’s COVID-19