Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County has been working to spread the mission of 12 local agencies across the county through the 2022 Love United
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman whose body was found in a vehicle off Rocky River Road in the southern end
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Special to Iredell Free News The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Board approved more than $51 million in funding for several regional transportation projects at its February 16 meeting.
BY MIKE FUHRMAN During the first two days of Jhammar Vernon Bowen’s trial in Iredell County Superior Court, the prosecutor presented evidence detailing Shana Nichole Harmon’s troubled life on the
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON About 60 Lake Norman High School students received plenty of advice this week about how to prepare for life after high school. NC Reality Check, NC Works,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections is reminding North Carolina residents that state and county election officials will never go door-to-door conducting any type
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners kicked off their annual winter planning retreat Thursday with an in-depth discussion of a study detailing how the pay of county employees compares to
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A Statesville woman whose body was found on the back steps of an abandoned home frequently used for drugs and prostitution suffered three gunshot wounds, including two
FROM STAFF REPORTS While transmission rates and hospitalizations are declining, individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Iredell County are still dying. The Iredell County Health Department reported two
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 metrics
Special to Iredell Free News BestCo LLC is planning to expand its manufacturing and distribution facilities in Mooresville Business Park East by more than 400,000 square feet. The company will
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners held its annual retreat on February 11 at The Charles Mack Citizen Center. The day-long meeting included a discussion
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education authorized district administrators to apply for $90.1 million in needs-based public schools capital funding earlier this week. According to I-SS Chief
Special to Iredell Free News The Full Bloom Film Festival has become an anticipated annual celebration of diverse films and filmmakers hosted by the Statesville community. But the festival is
BY KARISSA MILLER The Lake Norman High School Wildcat Marching Band will march and perform at the world-famous London’s New Year’s Day Parade in 2024. The Marching Wildcats and other
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Assistant District Attorney Mikko Red Arrow warned jurors on Wednesday that they would hear some “really unpleasant” testimony as the first-degree murder trial of Jhammar Vernon Bowen
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging North Carolinians to seek mental health support through the Hope4NC helpline (1-855-587-3463) available
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Salisbury man faces drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies stopped him for a traffic violation on Mt. Ulla Highway. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners had a lighter agenda for Tuesday’s meeting — there were no public hearings or special recognitions. During their meeting, the board
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Three years ago, Cathy Emory was going through a dark time and considered taking her life. By the grace of God, the help and support of
BY MIKE FUHRMAN When John and Marcy Clark were looking for a meaningful place for their son Will to contribute his time and talents after he completed his education at
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated its recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination for people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. Emerging
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two New York men face drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found more than $650,000 worth of marijuana in an SUV during a
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has promoted Heather D. Stevenson to director of education. Stevenson (MSN, RN) has extensive experience in the healthcare field in various medical
BY KARISSA MILLER Parents and members of Moms for Liberty are calling for the removal of books from Iredell-Statesville Schools libraries that they claim contain sexual passages inappropriate for children.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to make face masks optional for staff and students and provide N95 masks for high-risk students and staff who
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Rocky Mount Church is hosting a Karaoke @ The Mount event for special needs community members on Saturday, March 19, in the church’s large Boathouse room.
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2022 grant program. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident faces numerous charges in connection with a Troutman business break-in last month and in an unrelated domestic violence incident. Iredell County Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News A woman plays many different roles throughout her life — whether it be as a wife, a mother, a sister, a grandmother, a co-worker, or
FROM STAFF REPORTS A total of 676 Iredell-Statesville Schools students missed class during the week of February 4-10 after testing positive for COVID-19, being deemed a close contact or exhibiting
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council honored two former council members lost to the community in December during its meeting on Thursday night. Jennie Lee Moore Clontz served
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Any registered and eligible North Carolina voter may now request an absentee ballot for the 2022 primary election online through the North Carolina
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 5 ♦ Brandon Oneil Woods, 32, of Columbia Street, Statesville, charged with two counts of statutory