Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has announced that the Food and Nutrition Services program has expanded participation in the FNS
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 29 ♦ John Ross Shoaf, 26, of Emma Lane, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine and
BY KARISSA MILLER Celebrating the 100th Day of School is a tradition at many elementary schools around Iredell County. Iredell-Statesville Schools students celebrated being 100 days smarter on February 3.
Special to Iredell Free News When Fran Crews stepped off her front porch with her loving husband of 53 years on January 2, 2021, she had no idea it would
FROM STAFF REPORTS More than 850 Iredell-Statesville Schools students missed class last week after testing positive for COVID-19, exhibiting symptoms or being deemed a close contact to someone else who
Special to Iredell Free News FOODiversity, a Mooresville-based nonprofit, is on a mission to reduce the burden faced by families who are struggling to afford nutritious foods with the added
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Special to Iredell Free News The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, in partnership with local school districts in Forsyth and Iredell counties, is piloting a new teen membership referral initiative
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced dispositions in the following cases during the January 25 term of H & I Felony District Court: ♦ Justice
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Public Library and its branches returned to in-person programming last month and are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported three more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Friday afternoon. With the most recent deaths, 405 people have died in Iredell after
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A first-of-its-kind cheer competition was held in Iredell County on Friday night. Cheer squads from Troutman Middle School, Lakeshore Middle School, The Brawley IB School, American Renaissance
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Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Adult Day Services’ clients will be able to enjoy an occasional field trip thanks to the generosity of Randy Marion Chevrolet of Statesville. The
Iredell-Statesville Schools officials discuss the district’s performance on the Education Value-Added Assessment System for the 2020-2021 school year. The only subject where district students did not meet or exceed growth
Special to Iredell Free News It takes a community to make 12 local projects a reality, and organizers of the 2022 Love United Iredell campaign are looking for help to
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces felony drug and weapons charge following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. Gordon Cortel Serrano, 34, was arrested on Thursday, February 3,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate dropped to 3 percent in December, down 0.2 percent from the previous month. According to the N.C. Department of
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners heard extensively last month from members of the public about the mask mandates in schools and their concerns about a potential
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 20 ♦ A girl, Aurora Rose Lamp, born to Justin Lamp and Mariah
Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville woman faces numerous charges after being stopped by Troutman police for a traffic violation on Thursday. According to a Troutman Police Department news
Special to Iredell Free News A dog has a second chance at life thanks to the efforts of Mooresville police officers. The pup’s owners flagged down MPD officers on the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Third Creek Middle School faces misdemeanor charges and has been suspended from school for bringing an Air Soft gun to school on Friday, according to the
FROM STAFF REPORTS More than 400 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Iredell County have now lost their lives. The Iredell County Health Department reported five additional deaths
Special to Iredell Free News The National Board of Professional Teaching Standards has announced that North Carolina continues to lead the nation with teachers who hold national board certification, with
Special to Iredell Free News During the month of February, the American Red Cross joins in the celebration of Black History Month, recognizing the outstanding contributions of Dr. Charles R.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Speedway is planning a new convenience store and gas service center between Bojangle’s and Wendy’s on a 4-acre site off Lexus Drive off Exit 42 near
FROM STAFF REPORTS A California man was jailed in lieu of a $500,000 bond following his arrest on drug trafficking charges in Iredell County. On Wednesday, February 2, Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS A woman faces multiple charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office K9 alerted deputies to the presence of illegal drugs in her vehicle. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners are asking county residents to participate in the public comment period for the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan draft plan and review
Special to Iredell Free News As healthcare costs continue to rise, more physicians are looking for ways to save their patients time and money. The physicians at Piedmont HealthCare’s Lake
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel seized an assortment of illegal drugs while executing a search warrant at a residence off Parkertown
Special to Iredell Free News American Renaissance School is now accepting enrollment applications for the 2022-2023 school year. The application is available online at https://www.arsnc.org/enrollment/ The application deadline is March
Special to Iredell Free News It’s time for auditions for the annual Historic Sharpe House Shakespeare in The Pasture’ event. “Taming of The Shrew” will be presented May 19, 20
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Cooperative Extension has hired Melinda Roberts as the new extension agent for agriculture-horticulture. In this role, Roberts will provide leadership for horticulture programs