Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators are trying to identify a man as part of an investigation into a bomb threat toward the Iredell County Courthouse
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper today issued Executive Order No. 271 directing swift action to accelerate the state’s transition to a clean energy economy that
BY KARISSA MILLER The 2021 Community Health Improvement Plan and State of the County Health Report was presented to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners recently. Dinikia Savage, health promotion
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare CEO Jeffrey W. Smith has been appointed chairman of the board for the upcoming year for the Medical Group Management Association. Founded in 1926,
Special to Iredell Free News Purple Heart Homes, in conjunction with numerous community partners, has been awarded a $679,727 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to fund a four-year
A Request for Proposals for water meter installation services will be sent out on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, and will be received by the City of Statesville at the City
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Iredell Health System Future5 young professional recognition program. Future5 annually recognizes five Greater Statesville
FROM STAFF REPORTS The father of a child who was killed in an early Tuesday morning vehicle crash in Statesville faces criminal charges. Caliu Axian, 24, was driving a 2003
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has signed off on Iredell-Statesville Schools’ plan to redirect $4 million earmarked for current expenses to capital projects. The School Facilities
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress given during the 2021-2022 school year to fourth- and eighth-graders generally mirrored a
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 3-year-old child suffered fatal injuries in an early morning vehicle crash Tuesday in Statesville. Statesville police officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision in
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department will participate in the DEA-sponsored National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. SPD
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare welcomes Dr. Jamila Wade to Piedmont HealthCare Women’s Center. She will be joining tenured physicians Dr. Roshnara Singh, Dr. Mary Torres, Dr. Margot
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 11 ♦ A boy, Robert Xavier Barber, born to Jalissa Barber of Statesville.
Special to Iredell Free News The Downtown Statesville Trick or Treat event held in the downtown business district is scheduled for Monday, October 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. Trick
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 13 ♦ Francis James Colletti, 54, of East Front Street, Statesville, charged with possession with intent
Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont will host its 5K event on Sunday, November 13 at Salisbury Community Park. Participation in the 5K
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH –The state’s highest civilian honor, the North Carolina Award, will be presented to six distinguished North Carolinians on November 15 at the North Carolina
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 Class of 1959 of Scotts High School, Scotts, North Carolina; recently celebrated their 63rd class reunion at Boxcar Grille in Statesville. They meet for
Special to Iredell Free News Bobby James helped countless Mooresville and South Iredell residents during the 60 years he served as a volunteer firefighter and rescue squad member. The Mooresville
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
BY KARISSA MILLER Career Academy and Technical School students play an important role in the community by providing comfort and support to domestic violence victims residing at My Sister’s House
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve several proposed changes to the Animal Control Ordinance that governs the treatment of pets and stray animals in the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A recent statewide survey about how North Carolina public school performance is graded drew more than 26,000 participants, most of whom said that
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BY KARISSA MILLER The bright colors of fall have taken over the campus of Northview Academy as the second annual Phoenix Fest arrived Thursday evening. The weather was cool and
Special to Iredell Free News Members of the West Iredell High School Class of 1982 recently celebrated their 40th reunion. Thirty-seven alumni participated in the two-night event. On Friday, October
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON When Vickie Sawyer was a child and her home life was crumbling around her, she found comfort at her local Boys & Girls Club. Now a state
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Over the past couple of days, the State Board of Elections has received numerous calls from voters across North Carolina who are confused or
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 53-year-old man faces multiple felony charges, including statutory rape, following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department officers responded to a reported traffic crash on Timber Road near the intersection of Shearers Road at approximately 12:25 p.m. on Thursday.
Special to Iredell Free News The following Mitchell Community College employees were honored for their service and dedication at the college’s Fall 2022 kickoff assembly: 5 Years of Service Robert
Special to Iredell Free News The 7th Annual Pay It Forward 5K is scheduled for Saturday, November 19, at Stumpy Creek Park in Mooresville. This unique event is hosted by
Republican candidates decide not to participate in forum sponsored by Statesville Chamber and Our Schools First BY KARISSA MILLER Candidates vying for three open Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education seats
Special to Iredell Free News Jet East, a Gama Aviation Company, has signed an agreement to open a full-service flagship maintenance facility at the Statesville Regional Airport. This additional site