Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Recognizing the importance of caring connections, supportive environments and positive experiences for all children and families, Gov. Roy Cooper declared April as Child
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Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office reported dispositions in the following cases during the March 22 session of H & I Felony District Court: ♦ Robert
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $10,000 to Carolina FOODiversity of Mooresville to provide groceries to 9 low-income families who have children with multiple food allergies.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department has released the name of the man who was shot and killed on Wednesday evening. SPD Assistant Chief John Ivarsson identified the shooting
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com G4G Ministries, in partnership with Foundation of Hope Ministries, Visions Outreach Ministries, the Statesville Police and Fire Departments, local churches, and other organizations, is hosting a
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Hiddenite man faces eight felony charges in connection with the fraudulent use of a debit card. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Jordan
Special to Iredell Free News For the 12th year the General Federation of Women’s Club of North Carolina Statesville Woman’s Club worked on a Read Across America project in honor
Special to Iredell Free News Michael Royal, Mooresville Graded School District assistant superintendent of secondary education, was among 25 school and district leaders from across the state to graduate from
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of another man on Wednesday evening. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest
FROM STAFF REPORTS One Mooresville Graded School District student was transported to the hospital Wednesday following an accident involving an MGSD school bus and another vehicle. Four students and the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com As the Troutman Police Department is developing its community policing strategy, Chief Josh Watson and his officers sought input from community members on Monday night as
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Walmart has awarded a $500 grant to Iredell Adult Day Services. The nonprofit will use the funds for occasional field trips, such as visiting
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has released its 2021 Water Quality Report, and results show the city’s drinking water meets or exceeds every health standard developed
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to the North Carolina Congressional Delegation urging Congress to act immediately on a funding package for COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live of Iredell’s 2021-2022 season continues with its fifth Main Stage show next week, as the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra returns to Statesville. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred at an apartment off Valley Street on Monday evening. The
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: MARCH 13 ♦ A boy, Andrew Dayton Isaacs, born to Justin and Sarah Isaacs
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — This week, county boards of elections across North Carolina began sending absentee-by-mail ballots to registered voters who requested them for the May 17
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office detectives are searching for a convicted felon who is a suspect in a break-in and larceny. A second suspect has been arrested, Dustin
Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville teen who was reported missing by her family has been located and reunited with her family. According to the Mooresville Police Department,
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s office announced dispositions in the February 28 session of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Nicholas Johnson pleaded guilty to 13 counts
BY KARISSA MILLER Co-workers, family and friends from across Iredell County — and far away as Arizona — surprised Michelle Hepler on Friday afternoon with a celebration honoring her 25
Special to the Iredell Free News Escape to the Islands with the authentic steel drum sounds of the ASU Steely Pan Steel Band at the Hiddenite Arts and Heritage Center’s
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced a major milestone in its innovative Healthy Opportunities Pilot program with 10 people who
Special to Iredell Free News When your doctor tells you it’s time to get your first colonoscopy, your initial thoughts may be those of worry and apprehension. Though you may
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County siblings will compete against the best spellers in the country — and each other — at the 2022 National Scripps Spelling Bee in June. Rishidharan
Special to Iredell Free News After three and a half years of serving the community at Academy Street Park, the original Mooresville Kindness Closet has moved to the Mooresville Christian
BY KARISSA MILLER Every school year, elementary, middle and high school students participate in the Iredell-Statesville Schools science fair. Winning science projects from the I-SS science fair then advance to
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Special to Iredell Free News RockyFest is back in 2022 after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The family-friendly festival will be held on Saturday, April 23, at Rocky
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 18 ♦ Acquilla Booze Cain Jr., 38, of Kennedy Court, Statesville, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault.
Special to Iredell Free News Registered voters can request an absentee ballot for the 2022 statewide primary from now until the deadline: The Iredell County Board of Elections must receive
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Center Stage Alliance will present the musical “Annie Jr.” next week. The cast, which has been rehearsing since February, is comprised of children ages 5 to 18
Special to Iredell Free News Here are some news and notes about happenings throughout Iredell-Statesville Schools: EnergyUnited partners with Union Grove Elementary to make learning Pop Students at Union
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 9 ♦ Stacy Ruan Lea, 35, of Bay Laurel Drive, Mooresville, charged with larceny, misdemeanor communicating threats
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