BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Cool Spring Elementary School fourth-graders demonstrated their knowledge of state history on Friday by paying tribute to well known North Carolinians. About 60 students participated in the
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BY KARISSA MILLER February is Career and Technical Education Month, and Iredell-Statesville Schools is highlighting the importance of its CTE program. These programs give students the opportunity to receive hands-on
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,
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Mark Calabrese and six student leaders kicked off the CyberSWAT peer-to-peer program at Lake Norman High School on Thursday. The
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Purple Heart Homes has made a significant and lasting impact on the lives of veterans since it was founded by combat-wounded veterans John Gallina and Dale Beatty
Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville man was sentenced to 240 months in prison Friday for possession of child sexual abuse material that involved a prepubescent minor. Cody Allen
Schools, workforce development among key issues addressed at annual banquet BY AMY FUHRMAN Kamari Dalton and Brianna Hincapie stood on stage Thursday evening in a room packed with Statesville’s business
Special to Iredell Free News Rev. John C. Parks has joined the staff at Troutman Funeral Home. A former pastor at East Side Baptist Church in Statesville, Parks previously served
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Emergency Medical Services Director Blair Richey and Iredell Health System Emergency Department Director Rhonda Ruppe have seen an alarming number of people with
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited announced Thursday that two high school students have been selected by the co-op to attend the 2023 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Christopher Corona-Plancarte of
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville School officials recognized eight teachers who recently completed the National Board Certification process during Monday’s school board meeting. “These teachers we are recognizing have spent numerous
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) will host its third annual Read Across America Day drive-thru celebration. This free event will be held
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces felony drug and weapons charges after a brief standoff with officers ended in the suspect’s arrest on Wednesday. The Mooresville Police Department announced
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education on Wednesday announced the approval of April Kuhn as the district’s new chief human resources officer. Kuhn
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Economists in the Office of State Budget and Management and the N.C. General Assembly’s Fiscal Research Division released an updated consensus revenue forecast Wednesday
BY KARISSA MILLER A divided Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted Monday to approve the district’s summer remediation program. Vice Chairman Mike Kubiniec and board member Abby Trent voted against
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Center at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: JANUARY 30 ♦ A boy, Ja Sevyon D’Kari Hamilton, born to James Hamilton Jr.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 55-year-old man faces drug trafficking charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office that began at the scene of a motor vehicle accident. Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department recently held its annual banquet with the theme “Family Fun Game Night.” Special recognition was shown to all the firefighters,
BY KARISSA MILLER The South Iredell High School Marine Corps JROTC Drill team continues to show it is one of the best in the Southeast. Following another stellar showing in
Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries will host its Empty Bowls event on Sunday, March 26. Sponsored by Iredell Health System, the fundraiser will be held from 12:30
Special to Iredell Free News During National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, Iredell Health System is recognizing its dedicated cardiopulmonary rehab team. Cardiac rehabilitation has been offered at Iredell Health System for 40
BY KARISSA MILLER A week after Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members raised questions about the value of a $17 million federal grant aimed at helping students dealing with mental
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel raided an location on Barkley Road and seized cash and computer equipment associated with an illegal gambling operation near Statesville. Sheriff Darren
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Babies born in North Carolina will now be screened for two additional disorders, along with the other disorders screened for by the N.C. Department
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2023 grant program. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions.
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, held its first CEO Roundtable last week, providing leaders from Iredell and Mecklenburg counties
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a three-part series on Drug-Alcohol Coalition Iredell’s recent “In the Know” event. BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division Captain
Special to Iredell Free News Chris Boyd, a civil engineer, recently met with Cub Scout Pack 173 Webelos 1 to share information about engineering. The Scouts are based in Mt.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Artisan & Crafters Expo will hold its spring craft show on March 18. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 3 ♦ Gid Dane Black III, 57, of Dry Pond Lane, Statesville, charged with possession of
PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Colorful creatures of all shapes and sizes descended on the Statesville Civic Center on Saturday for the 2023 Statesville Comic Con.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Salisbury man faces felony charges in connection with the kidnapping of a child and theft of a motor vehicle that occurred Friday morning in Statesville. The
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Woman’s Club welcomed guest speaker Dr. Lisa Mozer of the Up Wind Project at the club’s February meeting. Author of “Peer Support Workbook
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