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BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Industrialist Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.” Seth Ledford, a program specialist for Iredell County Public
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects in an early Tuesday morning attempted robbery in Mooresville are in custody following a multi-agency investigation. The Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest Zion Michael Roberts,
RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bid proposals for furnishing Aluminum Poles and Arms will be sent out on February 3, 2023, and will be received by the City of Statesville at
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON South Iredell High School’s gym was packed on Wednesday evening with students and others eager to hear messages of hope and encouragement. The fourth annual “Courts For
Special to Iredell Free News Fourth Creek Rotarian Chris Bates (left) presents Celeste Dominguez of Children’s Hope Alliance a check for $10,750 from the Laura Laws Memorial Golf Tournament. Fourth
Special to Iredell Free News Carolina Caring is hosting “Walk A Mile With Me,” an online support group for caregivers, spouses and widows/widowers of veterans, beginning Tuesday, February 7, at
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 14 ♦ A boy, Anthony Nathaniel Born. born to Elizabeth Isa Born-Leslie of
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – In recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, U.S. Attorney Dena J. King has reaffirmed her office’s commitment to combat all forms of
FROM STAFF REPORTS A woman who was working as a teacher assistant Shepherd Elementary School faces two misdemeanor charges after a school resource officer discovered she was drinking wine while
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is accepting applications from artists who wish to apply to be considered for participation in the Spring Art Crawl. The event
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce Viola Eaton as the new director of accounting. Eaton, who has worked in the Accounting Department at Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville police detectives are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred early Tuesday morning. Officers responded to a call for service at 119 Super Sport
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Mooresville Graded School District staff, board members and community supporters celebrated the completion of significant renovation projects at South and Park View elementary schools on Tuesday with
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for December 2022 was 3.9 percent, unchanged from November’s revised rate. The national rate decreased
Special to Iredell Free News The virtue of selflessness has been instilled in many of us from an early age. We are taught to take care of others and to
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident faces felony charges in connection with a residential break-in in the southern end of the county. On Thursday, January 19, Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News The second annual Iredell Cheer Classic will be held Friday, January 27, in the South Iredell High School gymnasium. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cheer
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber will hold its Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Thursday, February 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the Statesville Civic Center. The
BY KARISSA MILLER At the Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting last week, residents spoke out on a variety of issues, including short-term rentals, designating Iredell County as a “Sanctuary
Special to Iredell Free News Registration for the 2023 Iredell County Sheriff’s Athletic League volleyball program is now now open and runs through Friday, February 10, at 5 p.m. Registration
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has announced the second cohort of educators from across the state who will help create a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 14 ♦ Rickie Ray Barnes Jr., 40, of June Bug Drive, Stony Point, charged with breaking
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 Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. You can help save lives by making a blood donation at the Chestnut Grove Community Center
Special to Iredell Free News Tommy Rowland as the new Building Permitting & Inspections director for the Town of Mooresville. Rowland has more than 22 years of experience of building
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host Coffee with Critters on Friday, February 24, from 8 to 10 a.m. This drop-in, free community breakfast will introduce folks to
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is now accepting applications for its student scholarship program, Empowering the Future. This year, the cooperative will award $5,000 college scholarships to two outstanding
FROM STAFF REPORTS DECEMBER 22 ♦ Patrick Joseph Zitiello Jr., 44, of Clay Street, Mooresville, charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. DECEMBER 23 ♦ Caleb Tony Allison,
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District will celebrate the completion of the district’s renovation and expansion projects at South and Park View elementary schools with a pair
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville High School student faces drug and weapons charges after school staff found a handgun in an unattended backpack on Friday. The Statesville Police Department announced
BY ERIC TODD SCOTT SR. I would like to say thank you to Dr. Jeff James and the participants for the Iredell-Statesville Schools press conference. Great job! It was very
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will begin accepting both business and individual income tax returns over the next few weeks. The NCDOR
BY MIKE FUHRMAN After their 6-year-old daughter was injured in a golf cart accident during a party for a youth football team at Troutman ESC Park, a Statesville couple is
PUBLIC NOTICE LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY The City of Statesville will vote on a lease agreement with the Lamar Companies for the use of two billboards on City properties: PIN