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BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com About 50 people gathered at Christ Church on Thursday evening to hear inspiring words of recovery and to remember members of the community who were lost
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in multiple hit-and-run collisions was apprehended in Iredell County early Saturday morning after crashing a tractor-trailer into two N.C. Highway Patrol vehicles. Monte Keith Gore,
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 Debbie Page debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Iredell Local Reentry Council continues to expand its horizons as it helps advocate for increases in transitional housing options and seeks funding sources, including opioid
FROM STAFF REPORTS More than 500 deaths in Iredell County have now been attributed to COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department, which provides a weekly report on deaths each Wednesday,
Special to Iredell Free News After teaching for more than 31 years, Kae Treadway was ready to enjoy the next stage of her life — retirement. But less than a
Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Current Openings Assistant Director of Planning Planning Department Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Department Building Maintenance Technician Recreation/Parks
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The 86th Iredell County Agricultural Fair officially opened Friday evening at the Iredell County Fairgrounds in Troutman. The fair runs through Saturday, September 10, with nine full
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Updated boosters are becoming available in North Carolina, following the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Drug Enforcement Agency is warning law enforcement, parents, teachers, and community members about the influx of “rainbow fentanyl” — made by Mexican drug cartels to
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed Monday, September 5, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. GARBAGE COLLECTION The revised garbage and recycling schedule
22 I-SS schools and three MGSD schools did not meet state growth targets Special to Iredell Free News North Carolina students improved their performance on state tests during the 2021-22
Special to Iredell Free News September is National Literacy Month, a time to encourage children to pick up a good book and explore new worlds. But many children in Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department is encouraging residents to be prepared for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. National Preparedness Month is
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman faces nearly a dozen charges in connection with the theft of two vehicles after being apprehended by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies following a
BY KARISSA MILLER Before the new school year began on Monday educators at Cloverleaf Elementary, an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, had fun bonding and prepping their classrooms. “We’re very
Special to Iredell Free News Kick off the Labor Day Weekend in Downtown as Red Dirt Revival takes the stage on Friday for the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer
Special to Iredell Free News The events featured below are just some of the events for the next month at the Iredell County Public Library. Registration is required for all
FROM STAFF REPORTS A South Carolina man faces drug and weapons charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than $125,000 worth of fentanyl from his vehicle following a
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was sentenced to more than 30 years in prison after he was convicted of 13 felony charges of sexually abusing two children and forcing
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) students participated in a new tradition – the BLET Spirit Run – on Monday, August 29. BLET
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Health equity, education and economic stability for all North Carolinians are key strategies in the 2022 North Carolina State Health Improvement Plan (NC
Special to Iredell Free News JMS Southeast and their employees continue to support patient care at Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County with an annual donation. The employees of
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District Superintendent Gardner gave a presentation about the district’s MIWAYE program to to the N.C. House Select Committee on Monday, August 29.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three individuals face charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation prompted by a Department of Social Services report about minors being exposed to illegal narcotics. Sheriff
BY KARISSA MILLER After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, Iredell-Statesville Schools principals, teachers and students are hoping for a better normal this year. The 2022-2023 school year began for
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 21 ♦ A girl, Amelia Ellen-Grace Evans, born to Samantha Ashton of Statesville.
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited has selected Brett Alkins to serve as the cooperative’s next chief operating officer, effective August 29. The position was previously held by Thomas Golden,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three suspects face felony charges following a search effort involving multiple agencies that began after Mooresville police officers search that began with a vehicle pursuit early Monday
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 19 ♦ Courtney Leanne Cole, 34, of W. Main Street, Fayetteville, Pa., charged with possession of
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Bubba Kinsler is a sweet, loving first-grader at Central Elementary School who enjoys singing “Jesus Loves Me” and spending time with family. He is also battling neurofibromatosis,
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After serving in the Marines and the Army as a Special Operations soldier for a total of 20 years and suffering a traumatic brain injury after
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,
BY KARISSA MILLER Doosan Bobcat employees held a school supply drive and collected crayons, notebooks, pencils and other essentials for hundreds of Iredell-Statesville Schools students. Jeffrey Bardoni, who leads the