Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Healthier Together, a public-private partnership between N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and NC Counts Coalition, is releasing a Request for Proposals for
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BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Beyond the homeless statistics are real people — veterans with PTSD, single moms who struggle to provide a home on one income, victims of domestic abuse,
Special to Iredell Free News NASCAR Technical Institute recently welcomed students from around the Charlotte region to compete for a total of $29,500 in scholarships, using in-demand automotive technology skills
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 59-year-old woman faces multiple felony charges, including drug trafficking, after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found an assortment of drugs in her vehicle following a traffic
BY KARISSA MILLER More than 100 runners will explore the new Woodland Heights Middle school campus during the school’s first annual Back the Braves 5K run on May 1. The
Mooresville Fire-Rescue and the Mooresville Police Department asking for public’s help in investigation Special to Iredell Free News Three fires in the Mill Village community of Mooresville that occurred in
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday will hold three public hearings for consideration of two zoning requests and text amendment changes to the land code.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council has approved a request by Martin Marietta to rezone portions of five properties to expand the footprint of its quarry operation. The unanimous
FROM STAFF REPORTS Members of the Mooresville Fire-Rescue Swiftwater Team who worked to rescue residents of the Hiddenite Family Campground during flash flooding last fall were recognized for their life-saving
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 24 Special to Iredell Free News Medicines make us feel better. They prevent and treat diseases that would have otherwise affected
Special to Iredell Free News While the pandemic has kept many of us apart, there is new hope to bring us back together — the COVID-19 vaccination. The Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 34-year-old man was charged with breaking into a church parsonage following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has begun mailing reminder notices to Medicaid beneficiaries that open enrollment for NC Medicaid Managed Care
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 9 ♦ Walker Vaillancourt III, 18, of Barium Springs Road, Statesville, charged with breaking or entering
FROM STAFF REPORTS Seventeen Iredell-Statesville Schools staff members and 499 district students quarantined or isolated during the week of April 9-15 due to possible exposure to COVID-19. Twenty-six district students
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman and the District Attorney’s Office for District 32 (Iredell and Alexander counties) will commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 18-24)
Special to Iredell Free News Impact Futbol Club has formed a partnership with Combine Academy, creating a pathway from recreation to professional soccer for local players. Combine Academy is an
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with the North Carolina Rate Bureau on its proposed 18.7 percent dwelling insurance rate
Special to Iredell Free News Effective Saturday, May 1, the Iredell County Public Library will ease restrictions on its services. Saturday hours will resume at all locations, making the operating
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman ABC Board reviewed continuing strong sales figures in its third quarter analysis this week. Board Chairman Layton Getsinger predicted the store will reach $2.5
Special to Iredell Free News In anticipation of the broad interest in Monday night’s Statesville City Council meeting, the following procedures have been established for persons wishing to attend and/or
Special to Iredell Free News Organizers of the 2021 Love United Iredell campaign announced Friday afternoon that Doosan Bobcat has agreed to match up to $4,000 in contributions made this
Special to Iredell Free News Pharos Parenting, formerly SCAN, will host an outdoor charity concert benefiting child abuse prevention in Iredell County. Rockin’ for a Reason, featuring Too Much Sylvia,
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Board of Adjustment granted two appeals on Thursday afternoon that settled a three-year quest related to a church sign and paved the way for
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has released its 2020 Water Quality Report, which shows the city’s drinking water meets or exceeds every health standard developed by
Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. Department of Transportation will close one ramp on Interstate 77 in Statesville over the weekend. The East Broad Street exit (Exit 50) at
BY JEFF JAMES Iredell-Statesville Schools returned to full-time face-to-face learning in pre-K through 12th grade on April 7. For many students, April 7 was like the “first day of school”
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Community Bluegrass Jam spring series kicked off Monday evening at its new location at Troutman’s ESC Park. Community members were invited to bring their instruments
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College’s Marketing and Communications team was recently awarded three gold, seven silver and three bronze awards in 2020 national higher education marketing competitions.
Special to Iredell Free News After a recent homicide and a long history of disturbances, drug violations and countless calls to the Statesville Police Department about illegal activity, the property
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville’s traditional Arbor Day festivities have had to be adjusted for a second year, but there are still plenty of ways for
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Joe Troutman was just a boy when he first became interested in funerals. In 1945, when he was eight years old, his family lived near Race Street
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners honored Stephen Snow, who recently retired as assistant director of Iredell County EMS, for his 32 years of service and contributions to the
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK With students back in the classroom, Mooresville Graded School District administrators are exploring additional opportunities for in-person learning. Planning is underway for a six-week summer program for
BY KARISSA MILLER There are businesses in the community looking to add members to their team this year, and East Iredell Middle School wants to connect adults and youth in