Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced 14,114 new jobs in North Carolina in 2023, representing 134 business recruitment, expansion, or rural development projects that engaged
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BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The East Iredell Elementary School cafeteria was packed on Saturday night. Smiling children and grateful parents were treated to a spaghetti dinner, pictures with Santa Claus, a
Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County has announce the recipients of the 2023 Endowment for the Future Grants. The Endowment for the Future Committee received
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members deadlocked Thursday on a request by Butch Bouwens to rezone 43 acres to light industrial rezoning in an effort to expand the nearly
PHOTOS BY KEVIN IMM Under harsh weather conditions, personnel from Shepherds Fire-Rescue and Mooresville Fire-Rescue and members of the community embarked on the 27-mile Ruck for Robinson Benefit on Sunday
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,
BY KARISSA MILLER Three Iredell-Statesville Schools students have been selected to be a part of a special STEM-focused program through Million Girls Moonshot 2023 N.C. Flight Crew. The students are:
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed Monday, December 25, and Tuesday, December 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. The Statesville Fitness and Activity
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College Agribusiness Technology student Hope Ostane-Baucom is the recipient of the Food-Inspired Resilience and Equity Internship with the Center for Environmental Farming Systems,
IREDELL COUNTY TAX OFFICE 2024 PROPERTY TAX LISTING NOTICE North Carolina General Statute 105-308 requires every person who owns any taxable property to list the property with the Assessor during
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Fraternal Order of Police (Lodge 10) helped bring Christmas cheer to 66 children Thursday night. Meeting at Walmart, the children and their families were
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 The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office held its Annual Employee Appreciation & Awards Dinner on Thursday, December 14. More than 450 deputies, detention officers, family members
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized winners of the district’s holiday art contest on December 11. Winners were announced in four categories: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5,
Special to Iredell Free News The final artisan farmer’s market of the season at Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will be held on Tuesday, December 19. Local farmers will be joined
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Doug Knight has filed to run for another term. Due to redistricting, Knight is running for the District 6
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville High School teacher Ron Higdon has been presented a statewide award in recognition of his “demonstrated excellence in the classroom, superior production achievement, and
FROM STAFF REPORTS Candidate filing for the 2024 elections ended on Friday. The primary election is scheduled for March 5, and the general election is November 5. The following candidates
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Employees at Randy Marion Ford Lincoln have teamed up to make the holiday season brighter for dozens of local seniors. The 50-plus employees at the Statesville dealership
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 In a heartwarming display of appreciation for local heroes, the young scouts in Pack 173’s Wolf Den in Mount Mourne recently visited the Mount Mourne
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Justin Ray Perdue, 34, and Amanda Christine
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized three West Iredell High School JROTC cadets for their heroic actions this past summer. Cadets Rome Lackey, Cameron Morrison and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — After an EF-1 tornado caused significant damage in Wake County, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging the state’s consumers to check with their insurance
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare is excited to welcome Dr. Susan Lee to its OB/GYN team in Statesville. Dr. Lee has joined tenured physicians, Dr. Margot, Wacks, Dr.
Special to Iredell Free News The following cases were disposed during recent terms of in Iredell County H & I Felony District Court: ♦ David Merritt pleaded guilty to Assault
BY KARISSA MILLER N.B. Mills Elementary School students got a surprise visit from Santa Claus and his elves on Wednesday morning. It was all part of a planned holiday event
BY DEBBIE PAGE During Tuesday night’s Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education meeting, Senior Resident District Judge Dale Graham performed swearing-in ceremonies for board newcomer Monica Bender and re-elected
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to adopt the $290 million budget resolution for the 2023-2024 school year. The district receives funding from local,
Special to Iredell Free News Construction of Iredell Memorial Hospital’s emergency department and critical care unit expansion is on track for 2024 completion. Iredell Health System is expanding the hospital
Special to Iredell Free News First Presbyterian Church in Statesville will present a Christmas concert on Sunday, December 17, at 6 p.m. in the church’s sanctuary. The concert will be
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville resident Todd Carver has filed to run for the 95th District seat in the N.C. House of Representatives. A Republican with more than 30
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Statesville men face felony drug charges after leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash. Iredell County Sheriff Darren announced the arrests of David Khalil Alexander,
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Bill Howell on Monday abandoned a plan to call for an investigation of board member Mike Kubiniec. Howell, who led efforts
Special to Iredell Free News N.C. Rep. Grey Mills has officially launched his campaign for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mills, a Republican who currently represents the
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council heard presentations about Habitat for Humanity’s upcoming work in the area, Kimley-Horne’s on-call transportation services, and Design Associates’ renderings for the south side