Special to Iredell Free News As our region prepares for a strong blast of freezing weather, Iredell Water reminds everyone how to prepare their homes to prevent their pipes from
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Special to Iredell Free News The Golden LEAF Board of Directors recently awarded $1,336,550 in funding for projects through the Flood Mitigation Program. The City of Statesville was among the
BY KARISSA MILLER Twenty Statesville High School leadership students are discovering this holiday season what a difference giving back can make in the lives of younger students. On Monday afternoon,
Special to Iredell Free News If you find it difficult to stay healthy around the holidays, you’re not alone. Maintaining healthy lifestyle goals and avoiding sicknesses is especially difficult during
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Tyler Young started feeling a little nervous as the first round of 2022 MLS SuperDraft came to an end and livestream coverage of the event ended. A
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday rejected a bid of $400 to purchase surplus property located off Harmony Highway. In July of 2020, commissioners adopted
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect was jailed without bond on Wednesday after being charged with murder in connection with the death of Derryck Duane Turner, who died on December 13,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two teenagers face charges in juvenile court in connection with a pair of church break-ins in northern Iredell County. The suspects’ names were not release because of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With the possibility of icy conditions in the western part of the state and below average temperatures expected as an arctic mass approaches, Gov.
BY DEBBIE PAGE After hearing four hours of testimony on Tuesday, the Mooresville Board of Adjustment delayed final arguments and potentially a decision on the fate of Josh’s Farmer’s Market
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bid proposals for furnishing Aluminum Poles and Arms will be sent out on December 28, 2022, and will be received by the City of Statesville at
BY STACIE LETT CAIN As the Statesville City Council completed its official business for the year on Monday, Mayor Costi Kutteh took a few minutes to talk about strides the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday commuted the sentences of six people in North Carolina prisons and granted pardons of forgiveness to four others.
Special to Iredell Free News Cool Spring Elementary School has been awarded $15,000 by the Jimmie Johnson Foundation. The funds we be used to purchase Flyleaf Decodable Readers ($5,000) and
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in the fatal shooting of a 39-year-old Statesville man will serve at least 20 years in prison, according to the Statesville Police Department. David Lee
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Students from Betty’s School of Dance performed selections from The Nutcracker on Monday afternoon for residents of The Greens at Maple Leaf. Photo Gallery
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November was 3.9 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from October’s revised
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners experienced a severe case of sticker shock as they dug deeper into estimates of construction costs for Weathers Creek High School. During the Iredell
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Civics teacher Mike Williams enjoys engaging his students at Crossroads Arts & Sciences Early College with thought-provoking projects and encouraging them to tackle real-life issues. For the
Special to Iredell Free News The following cases were heard recently during H & I Felony District Court in Iredell County: ♦ Gregory Ayers pleaded guilty to Misdemeanor Domestic Violence
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 9 ♦ Amanda Hunsberger Bailes, 42, of El Myers Road, Lexington, charged with possession of methamphetamine
BY DEBBIE PAGE While attending a tech convention, Chef Nate Turner, culinary instructor at the Career Academy and Technical School (CATS), came across an innovative augmented and virtual reality tool
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR The Local History Department at the Iredell County Public Library is very excited to announce that the countywide cemetery survey has officially been started. We have visited
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Special to Iredell Free News The Friends of Lake Norman State Park (FLANO) has several events coming up in January to enjoy some outdoor recreation or to volunteer to preserve
Special to Iredell Free News If the holiday season is supposed to be the most “wonderful time of the year,” then why does it bring us so much stress? It’s
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BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville Dance and Performing Arts presented its holiday recital, “Tis the Season,” on Saturday at Mac Gray Auditorium at Statesville High School. Photo Gallery
BY DEBBIE PAGE Without Winifred “Winkie” Powell, the Town of Troutman would not have a library, according to Town Manager Ron Wyatt. Powell, he said, was the determined, driving force
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Salvation Army of Iredell County held its annual gift distribution this week, ensuring that dozens of children will have a Merry Christmas. Major JoAnn Mure said
BY KARISSA MILLER The Career Academy & Technical School’s Automotive Department held its annual stakeholder’s appreciation luncheon Thursday afternoon to show gratitude to the faculty and staff, local automotive/transportation sponsors
Special to Iredell Free News Speak Life and Live will host a New Year’s Eve Bash with N-Spire on December 31 at the Statesville Civic Center. The doors will open
FROM STAFF REPORTS Nearly 150 children and their parents attended a Christmas party at the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont on December 10. The event was sponsored by
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 The deadline for high school sophomores and juniors to apply for a chance to represent EnergyUnited on the 2023 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington,
By KARISSA MILLER In response to recent challenges filling open positions, Iredell County administrators are preparing to launch a new youth apprenticeship program in an effort to attract younger applicants