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FROM STAFF REPORTS Twenty-five Iredell-Statesville Schools staff members were forced to isolate or quarantine due to possible COVID-19 exposure, along with 654 students, during the week of April 23-29. Eight

BY KARISSA MILLER Dozens of colorful men’s neckties covered a table like a kaleidoscope of paint. Each Statesville High School student selected a tie and teacher Shadrach Martin provided instructions

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 23 ♦ Andrew Jameson Kovalchik, 39, of Elysian Drive, Mooresville, charged with two counts of possession

Special to Iredell Free News With the implementation of FEMA’s COVID-19 funeral assistance application process, Nicholson Funeral Home is offering its assistance to the families it served after January 20,

Special to Iredell Free News   The Mooresville Public Library will host Canadian-based author Pam Withers in a virtual visit to discuss her new book along with some of her other

BY KARISSA MILLER With about four weeks remaining in the school year, Iredell-Statesville Schools officials are strongly encouraging virtual students who have failing grades to return to the classroom to

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Aging and Adult Services is partnering with the N.C. Area Agencies on Aging and

Special to Iredell Free News After more than 20 years of service to our community, the Statesville Civic Center is engaged in a market study to help determine the facility’s

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools announced Friday that, effective immediately, students and staff are no longer required to wear a mask while outdoors. Additionally, I-SS will no longer require athletes

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces numerous charges, including kidnapping, human trafficking and sexual servitude, following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the

  Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has signed an Executive Order to help North Carolina’s businesses recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Legislation championed by State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell is making it easier for people to retrieve their missing money that the Department of

Special to Iredell Free News If you have visited The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital during the past four decades, you will probably recognize Sharon Johnson’s friendly, familiar face.

FROM STAFF REPORTS A 21-year-old man was shot and killed in South Statesville on Thursday. Iredell County EMS personnel, Statesville firefighters and Statesville police officers were dispatched to an abandoned

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate dipped a full percentage point in March to 4.4 percent, mirroring across North Carolina. Iredell has a workforce of

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators have charged a woman with involuntary manslaughter following an investigation into the death of a 5-month-old child. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College announced plans on Thursday to hold a virtual graduation ceremony next month. The virtual graduation will be held on Friday, May 14.

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Florida man faces multiple felony charges related to a fraud scheme targeting the elderly following a multi-state investigation initiated by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department has identified a suspect in the armed robbery of an employee of the Dollar Tree located at 611 North Main Street. Shortly after

BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Statesville City Council approved a new special-use permit for Martin Marietta’s local quarry operation on Wednesday evening after the company reached a tentative agreement with an

Special to Iredell Free News Laurel Gray, a graduating senior at North Iredell High School, has been named one of the 625 semifinalists in the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.

State continues to strive to get two-thirds of adults at least partially vaccinated Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (ICEDC) has released a Business Resource Guide to support business growth in Iredell County. The directory provides over 100 resources

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: APRIL 5 ♦ A girl, Addilynn Elizabeth Coleman, born to Charles Coleman, IV and Savannah Clifton of

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper delivered his third State of the State address on Monday. The speech highlighted North Carolinians’ resilience throughout the pandemic and reinforced

FROM STAFF REPORTS Everyone deserves the chance to blow out the candles and celebrate their birthday with a cake. That’s the idea behind Iredell County 4-H’s Birthday Cake Drive benefiting

Special to Iredell Free News South Iredell High School has met the criteria of high-performing schools for the prestigious Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence (BRSE) recognition program. South Iredell High

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As our state’s vibrant agricultural industry becomes more present on the roadways this time of year, the N.C. State Highway Patrol reminds motorist of

Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has begun the process of upgrading all its electric and water meters, replacing the old meters with highly accurate, secure, state-of-the

Special to Iredell Free News Cub Scout Pack #173 in Mt. Mourne recently held its annual Cub Scout Olympics at Fair View United Methodist Church. The Cub Scouts participated by

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department plans to host a second-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Friday, April 30, at the Iredell County Health Department. The

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 5-month-old child. Troutman firefighters and Iredell County EMS personnel were dispatched to a home in the

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Fresh out of Mitchell College in 1998 with three associates degrees in accounting, information systems, and programming, Michele Knapp joined the Diakonos Inc. – Fifth Street

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials reported an increase in the number of staff members and students who tested positive for COVID-19 during the district’s latest report. For the week

Special to Iredell Free News Amesbury Truth will host a Career Expo on Saturday, May 1, at the company’s new facility located at 125 Amesbury Truth Drive in Statesville. The