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BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council approved a request on Monday to rezone land at the intersection of West Front Street and Miller Avenue, clearing the way for

Special to Iredell Free News Organizers of the 2022 REV Dealer Summit could have held their event anywhere in the world. They chose Moto40 MX Park near Statesville for Monday’s

UPDATE: The TPD reported late Monday evening that Kimberlee Thompson had been located. Special to Iredell Free News The Troutman Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Hickory man faces drug and weapons charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an unknown white male. On Wednesday, July 13, at 12:25 p.m., an

Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced Monday the launching of Think Again, an informational campaign aimed at educating the public on how to

Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Iredell Health Foundation to provide funding for Iredell Health System’s new cancer rehabilitation program. For

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Representatives of the Iredell County Chiefs Association (ICCA) met with county officials on Friday to discuss lingering issues surrounding the proposed service agreement between the county and

BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER Haley Knicely and Hannah Oxenford have discovered a passion for helping parents traveling to the Lake Norman area with young children. As independent providers for BabyQuip,

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 8 ♦ Quentin Garrick McGinnis, 37, of Magnolia Street, Macon, Ga., charged with breaking or entering.

Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville will offer Adult Men’s Softball and an Adult Co-Ed Softball leagues this fall. An Interest meeting has been scheduled for 6

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 Early voting in the City of Statesville run-off election and the Town of Mooresville municipal elections continues Monday and runs through Saturday. Voter turnout has picked up

Special to Iredell Free News Local historian Steve Hill will sign copies of his new book, “In the Shadow of the Clock,” at GG’s art frames gifts from 4:30 to

BY KARISSA MILLER Leadership and preparation for the future were two big themes for girls who attended the Abby Winthrop SMART Girls Inspiring Women’s Leadership Conference camp. Ten successful women

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 DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council paid tribute to former interim town manager and Troutman resident James W. Freeman on Thursday night. Freeman, who died on July 9

  Special to Iredell Free News Matthew Littlejohn has been promoted to network chief executive officer of Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville and Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in

Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced that the following cases were disposed of during the June 28 session of H & I Felony District Court

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell County officials have not defunded the county’s volunteer fire departments. In response to rumors swirling on social media on Friday, County Manager Beth Mull spent part

Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently awarded a grant in the amount of $8,000 to Matthew 25 Ministries to provide funding for the organization’s utility bill assistance

STORY & PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON More than 600 students in the United States have been killed during school shootings in the past 52 years. Sheriff Darren Campbell wants local

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was fatally injured early Friday morning when he was hit by a vehicle while walking along 5th Street. Statesville police officers responded to the

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville police have determined that a shooting that occurred on Lark Glen Drive on Thursday evening was an accident. MPD officers, Mooresville Fire-Rescue personnel and Iredell County

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Iredell Homeless Coalition members have a number of exciting initiatives going on this summer, including a Foundation of Hope Community Day at Cochran Street Bible Church,

Special to Iredell Free News Drake Kerley, a recent graduate of Mitchell Community College, exemplifies how determination and resourcefulness can accomplish great things – especially with the support and guidance

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Liz Burns was a little anxious Thursday morning. It was her last official day as director of operations and community partnerships for the United Way of Iredell

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At the suggestion of Troutman Planning Director Lynne Hair, developers of the proposed Barium project presented a recommendation that the town consider adding a UDO amendment

Special to Iredell Free News Three men men have been sentenced to serve time in federal prison for a scheme that defrauded Lowe’s Home Improvement of more than $450,000. U.S.

All Photos Courtesy of Crosby Scholars Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently hosted Iredell Crosby Scholars during a career exploration day on the Statesville Campus. Students had

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage@iredellfreenews@gmail.com Town of Troutman officials commended the town staff and many volunteers and participants who donated their time and talents to make the the Independence Day Parade

BY MIKE FUHRMAN An Iredell County Superior Court jury found a former church leader charged with sexually abusing a teenager about 10 years ago guilty of seven felony counts on

BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER I-CARE Inc. has been providing services to help lift low-income residents of Iredell County out of poverty for more than 50 years. On Tuesday, the nonprofit