Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced it has received $870,000 per year over the next five years for suicide prevention.
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N.C. students have until Nov. 30 to register for mobile app development contest Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging high school students across North
Special to Iredell Free News To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Statesville City Council continues to limit the number of people who can attend its meetings. The next council
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that West Iredell High has been classified as a COVID-19 cluster by NCDHHS. We apologize for this error. FROM STAFF REPORTS
Special to Iredell Free News The Fall 2020 Statesville Artisan & Crafters’ Expo will be a virtual show this year. It will take place November 21-22 on Facebook. Admission is
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK South Elementary School has returned to all-virtual learning following an increase in COVID-19 reports at the Mooresville school. At its meeting on Tuesday, the Mooresville Graded School
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 9 ♦ Carl James Broyles, 43, of Ridge Creek Drive, Troutman, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault.
Special to Iredell Free News Gatherings Catering & Event Center, a new family business that offers event space, catering, and grab-and-go meals has opened its doors in Statesville. Norris Allison
FROM STAFF REPORTS Members of the Statesville High School Class of 1990 helped make outdoor lunch seating a reality at Statesville High School. Members of the Class of 1990 received
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — New figures show the nonfatal workplace injury and illness rate for the Tar Heel State’s private industry remained at a historic low for
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported 129 new cases of COVID-19 — and two additional deaths — on Friday as the number of laboratory confirmed cases continues to surge
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Troutman is again searching for a new town manager. Town officials announced Bryan Gruesbeck’s resignation in a news release Friday evening: “Following Thursday night’s
Special to Iredell Free News Due to this week’s inclement weather, two bridges in Iredell County and one in Alexander County are damaged. Bridges on Cattlemans Road and Liberty Hill
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Emergency Management officials are seeking public input on damage to homes and businesses as a result of the storm that occurred on November
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County golfers have an opportunity to test their skills at Trump National Golf Club and help prevent child abuse in our community. A four-man
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville City Council recently honored Pressly School science teacher Mario Grant with the Community Award for Ward 3. Mayor Costi Kutteh presented the award
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday that the state is providing COVID-19 tests to colleges and universities across North Carolina to help bolster schools’
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two more people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Iredell County have died. The Iredell County Health Department on Thursday reported the county’s 49th and 50th
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: NOVEMBER 2 ♦ A girl, Lilith Rain Bolton, born to Nicholas Bolton and Arlena Ritchie
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has awarded a $2,955 grant to G4G (Grill for God) Ministries Inc., a faith-based, non-profit organization that helps combat food insecurity with
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the state’s highest one day number of COVID-19 cases with 3,119 cases reported.
Special to Iredell Free News To prevent further spread of COVID-19, Mooresville Graded School District officials decided Wednesday to close South Elementary School to in-person learning through Friday, November 27.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Iredell County receives applications online only. You may browse through the job openings below to learn about current employment opportunities. If you have trouble viewing the list of
Special to Iredell Free News The North Carolina Rate Bureau has requested a 24.5 percent statewide average increase in homeowners’ insurance rates to take effect August 2021, according to Insurance
The students honored all veterans with a special drive thru ceremony Tuesday. The celebration took place a day early because the school is closed on Wednesday, which is Veterans Day.
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com In the midst of rising COVID-19 cases, Troutman Town Council has decided to modify or cancel upcoming holiday events in the interest of public health and
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education on Tuesday officially approved a proposal to name the district’s new school after artist and educator Selma Burke. Selma
Special to Iredell Free News HARMONY – N.C. Department of Transportation maintenance crews plan to have an Iredell County bridge closed for the next 10 days. The bridge on Rimrock
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville’s Congregation Emanuel synagogue, built in 1892, was illuminated on the evening of Monday, November 9, to commemorate Kristallnacht, or Crystal Night, the Night of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County continues to surge with 139 new cases reported Tuesday by local health officials. The Iredell County Health Department
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Third Creek Middle School paid tribute to U.S. military veterans on Tuesday morning. Parents and visitors drove by American flags lining the parking lot as students made
FROM STAFF REPORTS Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that North Carolina’s indoor mass gathering limit will be lowered to 10 people in an effort to drive down North Carolina’s key
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Public Library is a community hub for information, including more information about the Open Enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act for 2021.
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members on Monday rejected a proposal by district administrators to furlough four school nutrition employees and 12 Prime Time employees in January 2021.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported another death attributed to COVID-19 on Monday afternoon. With the latest death, 47 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the county
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will honor North Carolina’s military history with a “Military Timeline” on Saturday, November 14. Visitors will learn about the experiences