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
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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
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 16 ♦ Kalyn Marie Boles, 46, of Moonglow Lane, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to
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BY KARISSA MILLER Fifth-graders at Cloverleaf Elementary School shared their International Baccalaureate exhibition projects with younger students, faculty and staff inside the school gym and cafeteria on Thursday. Principal Andy
NC vaccine providers to resume use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Following a thorough safety review, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Special to Iredell Free News Brian Sohovich, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Statesville since 2001, recently qualified for the Edward Jones Managing Partner’s Conference, which honors the top 400
Special to Iredell Free News The Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont announced plans on Saturday for its 4th Annual Sneaker Soiree. The event will be held in
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 5 ♦ Olajuwon Paul Edward Long, 26, of JC Circle, Mooresville, charged with assault with a deadly
Special to Iredell Free News A federal jury sitting in Statesville has convicted a former Wells Fargo information technology employee of child pornography charges. William T. Stetzer, acting U.S. attorney
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners have delayed a request to approve a sole-source purchase of new ADA elections systems and software. Commissioners, who tabled a vote on the purchase
Special to Iredell Free News Stacey Everette has been appointed as the Human Resources director for the City of Statesville, succeeding Mildred Minor, who retired at the end of March.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 35-year-old suspect has been charged with ringing up fraudulent charges on an Iredell County resident’s credit card at a Myrtle Beach, S.C., resort following an investigation
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Parks and Recreation spearheaded an effort to clean up litter along town streets that are not yet part of the Adopt-A-Street program on Thursday
Initiative aims to vaccinate majority of adults in North Carolina by summer Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced plans Thursday
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners recognized one of its most loyal and consistent county employees front and center during Tuesday’s meeting. Solid Waste Director David Lambert,
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK The Mooresville Graded School District reported a diminished COVID-19 impact among staff and students as classrooms filled earlies this month. At the Board of Education’s recent meeting,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces felony charges after he was apprehended by Troutman police officers while operating a stolen vehicle on Wednesday afternoon. Troutman officers were notified by
As vaccinations continue and trends stabilize, N.C. officials will lift mandatory social distancing, capacity, and mass gathering restrictions by June 1 Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy
Special to Iredell Free News April is the month when Statesville and other communities take time out to recognize their outstanding electric lineworkers. There are actually two National Lineworkers Appreciation
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare recognizes Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April 18-24, 2021. PHC honors the staff and all of their hard work caring for our community, now
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Friends of Lake Norman State Park (FLANO) recently announced a new series of summer stewardship events, “Donuts for Doers!” The group is also helping neighbors
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will play host to its Rally at the Ranch Presented by Boyd Automobile Dealerships of Virginia on Saturday, May 15. The outdoor car
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
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