FROM STAFF REPORTS Seventy-four people who work for county and municipal governments and the public school districts in Iredell County earn more than $100,000 annually. County Manager Beth Mull earns
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A convicted felon faces numerous charges after crashing into several vehicles and a guardrail in an attempt to elude arrest by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News Each year, Iredell County Solid Waste and Recycling issues vehicle decals to residential property owners in Iredell County, which allows them access to waste and
Special to Iredell Free News Holiday returns aren’t easy! And we don’t mean the part where you explain to your mother why you returned the sweater she gave you. Stores
FROM STAFF REPORTS Dozens of individuals have contributed money to help pay for funeral expenses for an 11-year-old boy who was fatally injured in a dirt bike accident in northern
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City offices will be closed on Friday, December 31, in recognition of the New Year’s Holiday. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage collection
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) is now accepting applications for Business Recovery Grants. The Business Recovery Grant Program (BRG) will issue a
Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. With more than 60 convenient locations and nearly 200 physicians and providers across multiple
BY KARISSA MILLER Lakeshore Elementary School was officially designated a North Carolina STEM School of Distinction a year and a half ago. To earn that honor, the school must provide
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 16 ♦ Billy Lynn Daugherty, 43, of Durand Lane, Statesville, charged with larceny, possession of stolen
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools reported increases in the number of students excluded from school due to close contact protocols as well as the number of students who isolated after
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
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After a closed session to discuss Town Manager Ron Wyatt’s job performance, Troutman Town Council members voted to give Wyatt a 15 percent raise during its
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 10 ♦ Robert Lee Autry, 38, of S. Main Street, Mooresville, charged with breaking or entering a
Special to Iredell Free News The holiday season is supposed to be a magical time for spreading cheer, creating memories, rekindling relationships, and relaxing after a long year — as
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three hundred and forty-six deaths in Iredell County have now been attributed to COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department reported four more deaths on Wednesday. Health officials
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 8 ♦ Manuel Rosa Maysonet, 36, of Statesville charged with breaking or entering a motor vehicle, theft
BY KARISSA MILLER Veteran Brad Stroud still lives by the U.S. Army leadership motto, “Be, Know and Do.” “The Be’s are your adjectives. Be polite. Be professional. Be competent,” he
FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Elementary School’s Fuel Up to Play 60 and Fellowship of Christian Athletes teams chose a cereal drive for their service project for the month of December
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BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Jim Troutman, known to most in Troutman as “Jimmy,” passed away on Tuesday after a period of declining health. The longtime Town of Troutman employee who
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Two years after its launch, the teacher recruitment initiative TeachNC reports that it has significantly exceeded its second-year goals, with more than 1,400
Those who attend the free event are asked to bring canned goods for Iredell Christian Ministries FROM STAFF REPORTS A group of local balloon pilots is planning a free Holiday
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County provides community information and emergency alert services through a company called Hyper-Reach. When important things are happening in the community, county officials use
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office reported dispositions in the following criminal cases during the December 13 term of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Cameron Witherspoon
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – Most state road construction projects will be suspended across North Carolina to help ease highway traffic for the upcoming holidays. Where possible, the
Correction: This article has been corrected from the original version to add a partial quote from Kelli Harris. BY KARISSA MILLER A group of people who oppose face mask mandates
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported four new deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Tuesday. Since the onset of the pandemic in March of 2020, a total of 342
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners voted on Monday to annex a 131-acre tract and provide town utilities for a mixed-use development near the intersection of N.C. Highway 3 and
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two juveniles face charges in Iredell County Juvenile Court in connection with the theft of a vehicle in Troutman. After running away from a group home in
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man faces several charges, including felony solicitation of a minor, following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The majority of respondents to a rolling survey of North Carolina businesses launched in October expressed optimism for the future of their businesses
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Eleven Iredell County residents recently completed the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy. The Citizens Academy is a community-oriented program that helps citizens understand the purpose of
Editor’s Note: Mayor Costi Kutteh delivered the following remarks during the Statesville City Council meeting on Monday, December 20. BY COSTI KUTTEH 2021 has been an amazing year in the