Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper issued Executive Order No. 218 on Wednesday highlighting North Carolina’s commitment to offshore wind power as the state transitions to a
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Special to Iredell Free News Troutman Police Department has recovered numerous stolen vehicles in the last two weeks resulting in various arrests. None of the recoveries has been related to
BY KARISSA MILLER The sun was shining brightly in the sky as Johan Drost’s rocket was positioned on the launchpad in the parking lot of Career Academy and Technical School
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Davis Medical Group’s new office at 1410 Fern Creek Drive in Statesville is now officially open for business. Located at 1410 Fern Creek Drive in Statesville, the
Special to Iredell Free News In 1759, war suddenly broke out between British colonists and the indigenous Cherokee of western North Carolina. Fort Dobbs, located in present-day Statesville, provided shelter
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: MAY 24 ♦ A girl, Abby Jennifer Meese, born to Stacey Jennifer Meese of Statesville. ♦
Special to Iredell Free News Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County offers Advance Health Care Directive preparation to the community free of charge. Below is important information about Advance
Special to Iredell Free News With health safety conditions improving in North Carolina and its traditional summer busy season fast approaching, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles is anticipating an
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in a shooting early Tuesday morning that left one person dead. ICSO investigators have obtained a warrant
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville has six interns for the summer 2021. A mix of bachelor and graduate-level college students, they are working with town staff
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System’s laboratory was recently awarded the prestigious College of American Pathologists (CAP) laboratory accreditation. The only CAP-accredited laboratory in the county, Iredell’s laboratory
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Interim Director of Digital Teaching and Learning Jackie Parker shared an update with the school board Monday night regarding the device refresh for the district.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During its pre-agenda meeting on Monday afternoon, the Troutman Town Council discussed a variety of issues, including the appearance of NCDOT maintained roads, completion of
Special to Iredell Free News We have all misplaced our phones, forgot to respond to a text or email, or even completely forgot why we entered a room — it’s
Special to Iredell Free News A new federal government program is helping to pay funeral expenses of people who died from COVID-19. Unfortunately, scammers are using this as a chance
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Public Library has been awarded one of 47 grants from the State Library of North Carolina. The Town of Mooresville will receive $99,912
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Tilley’s Dance Academy held its 34th annual dance recital on Saturday and Sunday. This year’s theme was “Billboard Top Hits,” featured music from a variety of artists,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 21 ♦ April Yvonne Muncy, 51, of S. Easy Trail, Stanley, charged with failure to return a
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is required to have a mental health policy in place for next school year under Senate Bill 476. I-SS Executive Director
Special to Iredell Free News Safe Kids Iredell County Coordinator Caroline Hager was recently presented the 2020 Coalition Coordinator of the Year Award during the annual Safe Kids N.C. Injury
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two New York men face drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than 36 pounds of marijuana after stopping a vehicle on Interstate
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.ireellfreenews@gmail.com A mixture of smiles and tears marked the dedication and ribbon cutting for the Officer Jordan H. Sheldon Memorial Dog Park at Cornelius Road Park in
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Historic Sharpe House will present “Romeo & Juliet” on June 24, 25, and 26. Before the show, guests can enjoy a 1920’s “Gatsby-styled” lawn party complete
With more than 20,000 students, Iredell-Statesville Schools ranks among the 20 largest school districts in North Carolina. Apply for all positions HERE. Administration/Assistant Principal Location: Celeste Henkel Elementary School Administration/Principal
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is urging teens to slow down, avoid distractions when driving, and buckle up because this is the deadliest
Special to Iredell Free News When you picture someone who is mentally ill, how do you imagine them? Your answer can help you determine if you are feeding into the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper proclaimed June 4 as Gun Violence Awareness Day in North Carolina to raise awareness about and honor the lives of those
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators seized more than four pounds of crystal methamphetamine after it was dropped off at a residence by a package delivery service. Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday that more than 80 percent of adults age 65 and older in the
Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. We are committed to providing excellent care for the whole family. We have more
Special to Iredell Free News Members of the Troutman community provided Troutman Elementary School with free fresh school-baked cookies. The cookies were delivered to all students and staff each Friday
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face multiple felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than 250 pounds of marijuana during a pair of traffic stops on
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has officially opened the doors to its new facility, Iredell Mooresville, on Wednesday. Located at 653 Bluefield Road, Iredell Mooresville is the
Special to Iredell Free RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate inched up to 4.5 percent in April, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. The county’s unemployment rate increased from
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and Chief Operating Officer of the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) Laura Hogshead shared an update Wednesday
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners have approved a $236 million budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The budget maintains the existing property tax rate of 53.75 cents per $100 valuation.