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FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man who dragged an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy with his vehicle during a traffic stop on Saturday has been apprehended and jailed without bond.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Law enforcement officers are actively searching for a Mooresville man accused of resisting and nearly running over an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy on Saturday afternoon. A
Special to Iredell Free News In a groundbreaking achievement, Dr. Ray Georgeson, a cardiologist with Piedmont HealthCare Heart and Vascular, has become the first physician in Iredell County to successfully
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
Special to Iredell Free News Tickets are available for the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 SAGE Awards & Annual Meeting, which is slated for February 15. The event will
BY DEBBIE PAGE Sam Quinones has been on the front line of reporting on illicit drugs, from his decade as a reporter and writer in Mexico to his decade at
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.2 percent in November, according to the latest data from the N.C. Department of Commerce. Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville resident William Compton has announced his candidacy for one of three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. In his campaign announcement, Compton
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville Planning & Community Development Department is asking for residents, property owners, and business owners to provide feedback for the Mooresville Tomorrow
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
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville resident Sarah Beth Thompson, daughter of Chris and April Thompson, will be competing this weekend in Winston-Salem at the Youth America Grand Prix ballet
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of retired Canine Danny on Thursday. A 10-year-old Belgium Malinois, Danny worked alongside his partner, Sgt. Leo
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation celebrated a record year of giving in 2023 with more than $900,000 in grants to individuals, families and nonprofit organizations. As a
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Former Statesville Police Chief David Addison announced he is running for district attorney for Iredell and Alexander counties. Addison, a Republican who is challenging incumbent District Attorney
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners appointed Jane Crosby as the town clerk at the board’s meeting on Tuesday. Crosby joined the Town of Mooresville
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has released plans on how it will implement its Children and Families Specialty Plan — a
BY DEBBIE PAGE Before getting into their agenda on Tuesday night, the Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education received a surprise from NCDPI Office of Early Learning Director Amy
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Huntersville man was arrested Wednesday and charged with murder in connection with the death of a Mooresville resident. Tristan Randy Charles Strickland, 25, was apprehended in
Special to Iredell Free News Congresswoman Virginia Foxx on Wednesday endorsed Grey Mills for Congress in North Carolina’s 10th Congressional District. Mills, who represents the 95th District in the N.C.
Special to Iredell Free News “If Dr. King were here, I think he would say: ‘I still have a dream,’ ” Rev. Timothy L. Bates said during his speech at
FROM STAFF REPORTS Investigators have identified a man who died in a fire in an abandoned home off Old Charlotte Road in Statesville on Tuesday. William De Giovanti Shalima Watkins,
BY MIKE FUHRMAN An Iredell County Superior Court jury deliberated for less than 10 minutes on Wednesday afternoon before finding a former Mooresville High School student not guilty of raping
BY KARISSA MILLER For the second year, Union Grove Elementary School has fielded a competitive indoor archery team. The team attended the state tournament last year. The team competed in
Special to Iredell Free News Mama’s Pizza Express is now open in Statesville. The public is invited to attend the official ribbon-cutting at 12 noon on Tuesday, January 23, with
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is now accepting applications for its 2024 Citizens Police Academy. MPD’s Citizens Police Academy is a 12-week program designed to provide
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A former Mooresville High School student who is charged with raping a classmate is expected to testify in his own defense on Wednesday in Iredell County Superior
BY KEVIN IMM The Statesville Fire Department and Statesville Police Department are investigating the cause of a fire that claimed the life of one person on Tuesday. Statesville firefighters responded
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday approved a $721,463 economic development incentive for Corvid Technologies. Craig Goodson, director of economic development for the Iredell County Economic Development Corporation,
Special to Iredell Free News To commemorate National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, U.S. Attorney Dena J. King renewed the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s commitment to fight against human trafficking by bringing traffickers
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Angela Matthews said her accounting experience would be an asset to Iredell County taxpayers. Brad Howard vowed to reduce property taxes. William Compton called the fairgrounds “embarrassing,”
Special to Iredell Free News With the new year in full swing, your children are likely back in school, diving into new lessons, and reuniting with friends. Unfortunately, as kids
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Mooresville’s annual Martin Luther King Kr. Day Peace Walk and Breakfast focused on carrying the civil rights leader’s dream forward. The annual event, held at the Charles
Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrated at annual prayer breakfast in Statesville BY KARISSA MILLER The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were celebrated Monday
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,