BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Nutrien Agriculture Solutions and South River Baptist Church worked together earlier this week to feed the farmers of Iredell County, continuing the church’s outreach to the local
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The unemployment rate in Iredell County dipped to 5.4 percent in February, down from 5.7 percent in January. Iredell has a workforce of
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 26 ♦ A boy, Robert Wayne Brady, born to Shayla Brady of Conover.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After struggling with a difficult decision with three strong nominations, Troutman Town Council members selected Troutman natives Jimmy and Betty Jean Troutman as Citizens of the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A north Iredell County man was jailed without bond on Saturday after being charged with murder in the shooting death of a relative. Iredell County Sheriff Darren
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred in the Harmony area on Friday evening. ICSO deputies were dispatched to Rock Springs Road about
Executive Order No. 208 paves way for review mechanism of juvenile sentences Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday announced the formation of the North
Special to Iredell Free News Thanks to the generosity of a beloved journalism teacher, students at Statesville High School now have a new scholarship to help them attend Mitchell Community
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized LSD, MDMA and marijuana from a vehicle during a traffic stop. Sheriff
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating an accident that claimed the life of a 2-year-old boy on Fifth Street earlier this week Officers responded to the scene
BY KARISSA MILLER Senior Matthew Goins said he had no hesitation about returning to in-person classes on Wednesday with the rest of the West Iredell High School student body in
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina’s work to reach underserved and historically marginalized populations and deliver equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines is a model
Special to Iredell Free News The judicial system in Iredell County is slowly returning to normal after being paralyzed during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, April 5, jury selection began
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College students and friends of the College were recently recognized for a range of achievements during the 2020-2021 academic year. Awards included: Club
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville firefighters recently completed the necessary training for their new self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), purchased with the help of a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed Maj. Freddy L. Johnson Jr. as the next commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. “The brave
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners have unanimously approved a motion opposing placing a sales tax increase on next year’s ballot. Commissioner Gene Houpe, who introduced the motion during Tuesday’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man and woman face felony charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at their home. Patrol deputies were dispatched to 112
Special to Iredell Free News At its heart, Statesville’s Full Bloom Film Festival has always been about connection. Connection to the community through shared experiences at local venues. Connection to
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy K. Cohen gave an update on the state’s current
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools staff members have prepared to return to a normal schedule as middle and high school students return to full-time in person instruction on Wednesday. Superintendent
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council gave unanimous permission for staff to plan for the 16th Annual Troutman Independence Day Parade and fireworks display on July 3. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two south Iredell County residents face felony charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation that began after a shooting incident off Shearers Road. Sheriff Darren Campbell
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 19 ♦ William Rodney Moran Jr., 28, of Sandy Creek Drive, Lincolnton, charged with possession of stolen
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month to call attention to the impact of sexual violence on communities and individuals
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners are set to vote Tuesday on a controversial rezoning request that would allow for the construction of a Dollar General store.
Special to Iredell Free News Nurse Practitioner Allison Clay has joined the staff at Family Care Center of Taylorsville and as a provider for Iredell Health System’s industrial clinics. Clay
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of the Shell station located at 1502 East Broad Street on Sunday evening.
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — After pressing pause in 2020, film production has resumed in North Carolina with six recent grant recipients. With production levels at a six-year
FROM STAFF REPORTS Only two staff members and 12 students in Iredell-Statesville Schools tested positive for COVID-19 during the week of March 26 – April 1. With students preparing to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 26 ♦ Brian Kenneth Kinder, 40, of Waterford Drive, Mooresville, was served with a Governor’s Warrant.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey kicked off Distracted Driving Awareness month by urging motorists to focus on the job at hand and keep
Coddle Creek Elementary School principal working to raise awareness in community after son’s death BY KARISSA MILLER Susan Fail was taking part in her regular routine last summer when two
Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center’s Wound Healing Center has been recognized as a Center of Distinction award by Healogics, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville police are asking for the public’s help in locating a fugitive from Randolph County. Brian Cody King, 25, is wanted by the Randolph County