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
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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
Special to Iredell Free News Now in its third year, Love United Iredell is an initiative created by the United Way of Iredell County to spread the mission of local
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Special to Iredell Free News Two local students who attend both Lake Norman High School and the Career Academy and Technical School (CATS) recently competed in an automotive technology competition
FROM STAFF REPORTS A group of parents has filed a lawsuit in Iredell County Superior Court against the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education claiming the board exceeded its legal authority
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following arrests: JANUARY 20 ♦ Casey Dawn Garrett, 31, of Mount Mourne Loop, Mooresville, charged with possession of a schedule II
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Special to Iredell Free News With Valentine’s Day looming, romance is in the air. If you decide to seek love via a dating app, be careful and watch for the
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Museums will present the second installment of its lecture series Our Region Our History on Thursday, February 17. Christopher “Skip” McCall will discuss “Growing
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site in Statesville will offer a glimpse of the harrowing days of the Anglo-Cherokee War on Saturday, February 26. The Cherokee
BY KARISSA MILLER Cloverleaf Elementary School, an International Baccalaureate World School, welcomed N.C. Department of Public Instruction administrators for a visit last week. State Deputy Superintendent of Innovation David Stegall
FROM STAFF REPORTS Love, lust, heartbreak, utter despair and all of the emotions in between were given voice Thursday night during the Iredell Arts Council’s Spoken Word Spotlight. The evening
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Candidate filing for the 2022 statewide primary and rescheduled municipal elections will resume at 8 a.m. on February 24 and end at 12 noon
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found more than 28 pounds of marijuana in their vehicle during a traffic stop on
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Town of Mooresville officials gathered at Liberty Park on Thursday to celebrate the much-anticipated expansion of the park. Mayor Miles Atkins, town commissioners, parks and recreation employees,
Special to Iredell Free News RALeIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday announced that updates have been made to the StrongSchoolsNC Public Health Toolkit focusing
FROM STAFF REPORTS Citing a recent decline in local COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and the advice of public health agencies, Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Mallory on Thursday rescinded
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was ordered held without bond after being arrested and charged with 380 sex crimes involving a family member. The Statesville Police Department announced the
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the community in identifying a suspect who stole items from a residence on Moose Club Road