BY KARISSA MILLER Hundreds of Cloverleaf Elementary students and families took a trip around the world in one night, all from the comfort of their school. “Winter Around the World,”
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Special to Iredell Free News The General Federation of Women’s Club of North Carolina (GFWC of NC) Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its December luncheon meeting. A special musical performance
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized FFA members who have gone above and beyond to achieve excellence at their meeting earlier this week. Hannah Loftin, who
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell Homeless Coalition, a group of nonprofits, law enforcement and helping agencies, is collecting donations to meet the needs of those who are housing insecure during
Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville couple faces felony child abuse and drug charges following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department stemming from a drug overdose involving a
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the individuals in volved in the theft of two motor vehicles. On Monday,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — People who test positive for COVID-19, particularly those who are uninsured or don’t have a primary care doctor, will have better access to
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man who was shot in the Lakeview Drive area last month passed away on Wednesday after being removed from life support, according to the Statesville Police
BY KARISSA MILLER The Unity Center in Statesville was transformed into a makeshift warehouse/storefront last weekend as Iredell-Statesville Schools sold about 1,900 used iPad devices to the public. By popular
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has approved the appointment of Daniel Miller as the principal of the new Selma Burke Middle School,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont has launched a career exploration program with the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce. During the recent kick-off event, the
Special to Iredell Free News North Iredell High school FFA members recently competed in the regional cattle working contest. During the competition, FFA members are required to identify beef cattle
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — New figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, show the nonfatal workplace injury
Special to Iredell Free News Adjusting to the physical demands of life with cancer or managing your wellbeing as a cancer survivor is no easy feat. You need support and
Special to Iredell Free News The rise of online marketplaces and expedited delivery services is a convenient service for many consumers across the nation, allowing holiday purchasers to search out
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education adopted the “early start” option for the 2023-2024 school year on Monday night following a spirited debate on whether the district
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Most children 6 months to 4 years are now eligible for their updated COVID-19 vaccine, which protects against COVID-19 variants. These vaccine doses are
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects in a June 2019 shooting that claimed the life of a Statesville man and injured his brother will spend more than 15 years in prison
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1000 block of Clay Street on Sunday evening. Officers were dispatched to the area around
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has delayed taking action on a request from Iredell-Statesville Schools officials to drawn down $2 million in state lottery funds to
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 3 ♦ Kay Michelle Clendenning, 34, of W. Memorial Highway, Harmony, charged with taking a financial
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Special to Iredell Free News Radiation therapy was not always Jerry Sintay’s passion. But once he was introduced to this profession, he became captivated by the work and made helping
BY KARISSA MILLER Brittany and Jason Chester wanted to teach their sons, Ezra and Josiah, the importance of giving and the true meaning of Christmas. When Brittany asked her older
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 28 ♦ A girl, Mallory Leigh Ball, born to Mark Ball and Marie
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — This winter and spring 130 public schools across North Carolina will receive mental and behavioral health training and consultation through the N.C. Psychiatry Access
BY KARISSA MILLER Piedmont Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont held an early college recruitment fair this week so its members and parents could learn about three early college
BY DEBBIE PAGE N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Reid Wilson recently visited Lake Norman State Park to tour the park’s new rental cabins and bathhouse, get updates on
Board of commissioners also signs off on Sheriff Campbell’s request to buy ballistic vests and helmets for deputies and accept a $1 million grant to purchase a mobile command unit
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Water Treatment Plant has three new certified C-Surface Operators. Johnathan Powell, Harrison Smith and Keith Misenheimer received their certifications from the N.C. Water
Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to better meet immediate, growing healthcare needs in the Statesville area, Iredell Health System announced Saturday it will open an extended hours
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators have charged a 31-year-old man with murder in connection with the death of his father. Anthony Ryan Sharpe, who lives off Sparrow
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council voted to approve Heavy Industrial Zoning for most of the 38-acre North Fork Business Park on Nugget Lane, just off Murdock Road, on