BY BRANDY TEMPLETON EnergyUnited showcased its new Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Station on Thursday morning during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the parking lot of the Banner Drug at at 308 Mocksville
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – As the nation continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot more travelers are expected to hit the road this Memorial Day
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Sanders Ridge residents showed up in force on Monday night, despite short hearing notice, to oppose two rezoning requests by Nest Communities during a lengthy Troutman
Special to Iredell Free News Doosan Bobcat in Statesville and Pactiv LLC in Mooresville are hiring high school seniors. Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction is a globally recognized company specializing
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With more than 37 million motorists projected to take to the roadways this Memorial Day weekend, the N.C. State Highway Patrol is encouraging drivers
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is launching a new public campaign encouraging North Carolinians to “Vax Up or Mask Up” to
Award recognizes Paumac’s commitment to Theoretical Value Production methodology Special to Iredell Free News Paumac Tubing LLC, headquartered in Marysville, Mich., and operating a second manufacturing facility in Statesville was
Special to Iredell Free Schools Iredell-Statesville Schools is proud to announce that Woodland Heights Middle School is a 2020-2021 National Beta School of Merit. The school earned this recognition by
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 1 ♦ C’rique Hezron Gary, 26, of Greensboro charged with assault by strangulation. MAY 5 ♦ Dupre
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Special to Iredell Free News Members of the GFWC of NC Statesville Woman’s Club recently volunteered at Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County to prepare giveaway bags for the
The bill helps teenagers who have experienced delays in applying for their licenses due to COVID-19 Special to Iredell Free News Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday signed into law Senate
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 3 ♦ Kiontae Jasaun Glaspy, 24, of Lee Street, Mooresville, charged with possession with intent to sell
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has allocated $48,000 to ensure all Iredell County Emergency Medical Service bases and their entrances more secure. Commissioners recently approved an
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday directed $51.4 million in new funding to help students access and complete postsecondary education as the state recovers from
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – As the busy summer traveling season nears, North Carolina transportation officials are reminding people to wear their seat belts to reduce the risk
FROM STAFF REPORTS As the 2020-2021 school years winds down, Iredell-Statesville Schools staff and students are continuing to deal with COVID-19. During the week of May 14-20, the district reported
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 7 ♦ Antonio Lamar Crowder, 36, of Lark Glen Drive, Mooresville, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault.
Special to Iredell Free News The 11th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run drew a large and enthusiastic crowd on Saturday morning. More than 250 people participated
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Public Library will host a drive-by Summer Reading kick-off event at Iredell Parks & Recreation on Saturday, June 5, from 10 a.m.
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville Dance and Performing Arts students had the opportunity to showcase what they have learned during the past year as the studio held its first dance recitals
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Taylorsville residents face felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found more than 33 grams of crystal methamphetamine in their vehicle during a traffic
Executive Order No. 216 expands work search guidelines to connect all unemployment claimants with jobs Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper issued an Executive Order on
Special to Iredell Free News With the completion of the conceptual designs for Phase II of the East-West Connector Project, the Town of Mooresville is looking for input on the
Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Statesville is celebrating a century of community service, civic leadership, and volunteerism this month. The local Rotary club is part of
By KARISSA MILLER Iredell County native Tom Poston’s family surprised him this week with a hot-air balloon ride. A World War II veteran and retired Iredell County Schools superintendent, Poston
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate was 5 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from March’s revised rate. The national rate
Special to Iredell Free News Get ready to strut your superhero stuff and live out your dreams as your favorite character this summer at the MoTown Con on August 21.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Salisbury man was charged with sexually assaulting a child in 2007 following investigations by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and the Statesville Police Department. Sheriff Darren
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council gave final approval on Monday to Martin Marietta’s plan to expand its Statesville quarry operation. Martin Marietta is planning to add 53.8 acres
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has shared his recommendations for how North Carolina can most effectively invest in its recovery through the American Rescue Plan
FROM STAFF REPORTS A convicted sex offender faces nearly two dozen felony charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. The ICSO began investigating in April after receiving
Special to Iredell Free News The next time you visit Iredell Endoscopy Center, you will notice some significant differences. Iredell Health System has recently renovated and expanded the entire Endoscopy
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College congratulates the following students who made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the spring semester 2021. To be eligible for the
BY KARISSA MILLER A global manufacturer of windows and doors is requesting economic development incentives from the Iredell County Board of Commissioners after announcing plans for a $7.8 million project