8 Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont Animal Rescue, in conjunction with the Aloft Mooresville and LKNFEST, has invited every 501(c)3 Animal Rescue Organization and county animal shelters throughout North
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Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, was the recipient of a donation from Southern Clothing & More that will be
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday approved the appointments of two new principals, effective July 1. Kristina Land will serve as principal of Sharon Elementary
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its fifth class of inductees. The class encompasses over 90 years of athletics in
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A murder trial in Iredell County Superior Court ended in a mistrial Monday after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. The jury of 10
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 23 ♦ Tony Deshawn Cauthen, 20, of Statesville charged with felony possession of marijuana and possession with
BY KARISSA MILLER Six new picnic tables donated by Trinity Episcopal Church in Statesville are being put to good use by the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont during
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System recently announced that Kayce Johnson has been named program director of Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center. Johnson has nine years of
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced Monday the expansion of the ICSO Lake Enforcement Unit. Recently, the Sheriff’s Office took delivery of a new 27-foot
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. Department of Health & Human Services reported 20 additional deaths in Iredell County attributed to COVID-19 this week. The deaths, which were previously unreported, occurred
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 28 ♦ Devon Joseph Jacquet, 32, of Gay Street, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to
BY DAN GITRO Iredell County emergency services, along with the two municipality departments, have been busy! Iredell County sheriff’s deputies had a bang-up week, Mooresville police had a guy at
BY KARISSA MILLER Former Iredell County Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Hepler was presented with the Old North State Award earlier this week. The award, which was issued by Gov.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a special use permit for the renovation of a 16,000-square-foot structure on approximately 8 acres that will be used
BY JOHN GREEN What an absolutely eventful and wild year we have had in healthcare. Each May, in conjunction with National Hospital Week (May 8, 2022 – May 14, 2022), I
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BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Town of Troutman’s Farmers Market opened at ESC Park earlier this week, providing residents and visitors an opportunity to support local farmers, artists, and craftsman.
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced that the following cases were disposed of in Iredell County District Court recently: ♦ Ryan Adams pleaded guilty to
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Crosby Scholars staff, board and volunteers recently held two drive-thru senior recognitions to celebrate the Class of 2022. Scholarship winners were announced, and
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Kevin Turner’s fate is now in the hands of an Iredell County Superior Court jury. The panel of 10 women and two men began deliberating late Friday
SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will meet for budget work sessions on the following dates, times, and venues: May 19:
Special to Iredell Free News An Iredell County ramp will be closed near Interstate 40 for a construction project this weekend. Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, the ramp on Sullivan
Special to Iredell Free News The Gemstone District Cub Scouts recently held the Iredell County level pinewood derby race at the Rocky Mount United Methodist Church in Mooresville. The race
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College and Piedmont HealthCare have forged a new partnership through the college’s Apprenticeship Iredell program. Established in fall 2020, Apprentice Iredell is a
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Troutman will hold its 18th Annual Independence Day Celebration for Saturday, July 2. Independence Day Parade The celebration will begin with the
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A forensic analyst testified in Iredell County Superior Court on Thursday that the bullet that killed Freeman Jacobi Wells in January of 2018 was fired from a
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend denial of a conditional rezoning request for nearly 24 acres on South Eastway Drive near the
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare announced the return of Dr. Robert Reindollar to the Piedmont HealthCare Gastroenterology office in Statesville. Dr. Reindollar has served this community for almost
Special to Iredell Free News Margaret Mead was right when she said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in a shooting that occurred last month in Statesville was apprehended by Statesville police on Thursday morning. Statesville officers and members of the Carolinas Regional
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The men who left a birthday party at a house off Rita Avenue in Statesville in the early morning hours of January 6, 2018, were upset when
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Smiles were abundant at Central Elementary School when students were treated to Mr. Marvel’s Bye Bye Bullies Magic Show. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students attended what Principal Kelly
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Mooresville Board of Commissioners recognized the service and sacrifices of the law enforcement community during Monday’s town board meeting. Commissioner Gary West read proclamations
Special to Iredell Free News Two directors from EnergyUnited, Cheryl Wright and Craig Black, recently received certifications from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Wright received the Credentialed Cooperative
Special to Iredell Free News Effective immediately, Iredell Health System is easing its visitor restrictions at Iredell Memorial Hospital and throughout the Iredell Physician Network to allow individuals of all