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BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ principals, nurses and staff say they were offended by a school board member’s comments Monday night after he made a statement questioning the integrity of

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After cancellations in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, Troutman Parks and Recreation and area organizations are planning a number of festive events throughout the holiday season.

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 29 ♦ Joshua Lee Moose, 39, of Statesville charged with possession of methamphetamine. OCTOBER 30 ♦ Steven

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After strong neighbor protests during the Troutman Planning and Zoning Board meeting last month and again at Wednesday night’s Troutman Town Council meeting, council members followed

United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Statesville Family YMCA ADDRESS: 828 Wesley Dr Statesville 28677 PHONE: 704-873-9622 EMAIL ADDRESS: a.blakley@ymcanwnc.org WEBSITE: https://ymcanwnc.org/statesville-family-ymca/ Executive Director: Angela “Blake” Blakley  Board

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was arrested and charged with stealing a safe from the Troutman-area business where he worked, according to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren

Special to Iredell Free News Levi Fagan, journeyman lineman at EnergyUnited, finished with the fastest time of all competitors last week at the 2021 Pole Top Rescue Competition at Nash

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 26 ♦ A boy, Jackson Everest Billings, born to Mikey and Amanda Billings

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville police are searching for a man facing multiple felony child pornography charges. On November 3, Mooresville Police Department detectives and officers executed a search warrant at

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Carmen Towens and Bryon Turman have vivid childhood memories of their father, Freckless “Freck” Gibbs Jr., showing them his medals, mementos and a book highlighting his service

Special to Iredell Free News Veteran fundraising professional Jen Balog has been hired as executive director of the Iredell Health Foundation. Balog has 13 years of experience in development and fundraising,

BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School’s Junior ROTC cadets held an in-person Veteran’s Day ceremony to honor military veterans and their families for the sacrifices they’ve made for our

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council began its first meeting since the election by expressing appreciation for the “passion” of the town residents who voted and participated in

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who was captured on security camera footage committing breaking and entering

BY KARISSA MILLER Four Iredell-Statesville Schools teachers were among the Bright Ideas Education Grant recipients recognized by EnergyUnited during the first of three virtual celebrations on Tuesday. The local grant

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has eased face mask restrictions for students in grades seven through 12, but decided to keep the mask mandate

Special to Iredell Free News gg’s art frames gifts will host its annual holiday open house on Sunday, November 14, from 1 to 5 p.m. The shop is located at

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces multiple felony charges in connection with a shooting on Interstate 77 that occurred on Monday, November 8, according to the Iredell County Sheriff’s

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has promoted Cara Nielsen, RHIT, to health information management director and privacy officer. Nielsen has over 20 years of experience in the

Special to Iredell Free News When he was 20 years old, Chris Williams deployed to Iraq with a local N.C. National Guard unit. On November 15, 2004, Chris was working

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Apprenticeship Iredell program recently received full apprenticeship sponsor status by North Carolina Community College System’s ApprenticeshipNC. This status means Mitchell is an

BY KARISSA MILLER Face masks will be optional for Iredell-Statesville Schools students and staff starting Tuesday, November 9. A motion, which ends the school district’s mask mandate and makes face

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has approved bids totaling $45.6 million for the design and construction of the new Selma Burke Middle School. The

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony drug and weapons charges after a search of the vehicle they were traveling in yielded methamphetamine and a stolen firerarm, according to the

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville resident Sophie Raffan has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting. Raffan, a member of Girl Scout Troop 10099,

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County’s Safe Kids Coalition is hosting its 2nd Annual Holiday Winter Weather Drive to collect new children’s hats, gloves, socks and other winter weather

Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville will close its offices on Thursday, November 11, in recognition of the Veterans Day Holiday. Mayor Costi Kutteh signed a proclamation

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 29 ♦ Donald Carlos Williams Stinson, 37, of Longleaf Drive, Charlotte, charged with being a fugitive

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