Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial announced the following births: JULY 6 ♦ A girl, Kailany Nicole Rivera Romero, born to Carlos Rivera and Daniela
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One-stop career resource for students, workers, businesses and educators now online Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday introduced the new NCcareers.org , an integrated
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – In the interest of protecting the state bond ratings, State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell on Wednesday called for N.C. Department of Transportation Secretary
FROM STAFF REPORTS Twenty-nine people are now hospitalized with COVID-19 in Iredell County, which is the largest number of hospitalizations in the county since the pandemic began. The Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News Following Gov. Roy Cooper’s announcement on Tuesday that North Carolina public schools would be allowed to open at 50 percent capacity in August, Iredell-Statesville Schools
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital has named Jennifer Holmes the new assistant director of its One North Nursing Unit, and Alessia Parker the new assistant director
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Officer Jordan Sheldon and his family will be recognized during the first End of Watch Ride to Remember on Wednesday, July 15, at
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK The Mooresville Graded School District is working to finalize its plans for the 2020-2021 school year following Gov. Roy Cooper’s announcement about the reopening of public schools
FROM STAFF REPORTS Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that public schools across North Carolina could reopen at 50 percent capacity in August as the state continues to battle COVID-19.
Community leaders urge board to allow I-SS community liaison to continue her work BY KARISSA MILLER On a night when they heard disturbing reports of anti-Semitism and other blatant displays
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Faced with Iredell County’s growing number of COVID-19 cases and the temporary closure of the Iredell County Fairgrounds, the Troutman Town Council decided to cancel this
BY KARISSA MILLER Under two of Iredell-Statesville Schools’ three COVID-19 contingency plans for the upcoming school year, high school students would not attend traditional classes on campus. And unless state
Special to Iredell Free News The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina are warning against an increase in
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated from an earlier version. FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported 119 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday afternoon, increasing the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 23 ♦ Adam Lee Jones, 29, of Queens Cove Road, Mooresville, charged with two counts of sale
Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center’s Sunshine Volunteer Association / Lillie Norket Scholarship Committee recently awarded $9,000 in scholarships to nine area students who are pursuing healthcare-related
FROM STAFF REPORTS A West Virginia man faces felony charges in connection with three burglaries in the Troutman area following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Felina Harris was honored by the Town of Troutman for her “heartfelt dedication in serving the community and distributing food to those in need during the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 4 ♦ Jarkevious Freeman, 19, of S. Patterson Street, Statesville, charged with second-degree kidnapping, misdemeanor assault by
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Artists in all disciplines are eligible to apply for grants to support their professional and artistic development through a program of the North
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) on Saturday reported the state’s highest one-day number of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases with 2,462
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 2 ♦ Tara Sha Bailey, 39, of S. Thomas Street, Stony Point, charged with possession of
Special to Iredell Free News In partnership with The Dairy Alliance, Borden, the N.C. Cooperative Extension, and Horizon Church, there will be a milk giveaway on Friday, July 24, from
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — An effort by Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration is matching North Carolina college students in need of work experience with local governments and nonprofits
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The valiant efforts of first responders throughout the COVID-19 pandemic were honored by Cheney Brothers’ employees with a grilled chicken lunch on Saturday. Law enforcement officers,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman was behind bars Friday night, accused of trying to kill another woman by hitting her with her vehicle earlier in the day. Sylvia Nichole
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday announced the members of the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice, co-chaired by Justice
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Regardless of your age, previous training or ability level, Statesville Dance has a class to get you and your kids moving. The new performing arts studio, which
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Bryan Gruesbeck was officially sworn in as the new Troutman town manager on Thursday night. He will begin his duties on Monday. Mayor Teross Young, after
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK Painted bright yellow with black lettering, the large spirit rock outside of the former Brawley Middle School in Mooresville has proclaimed “Black Lives Do Matter” for about
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials have reported nearly 100 new cases of COVID-19 in the past three days as the number of laboratory confirmed cases in the county
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 30-year-old man died Thursday afternoon after crashing his vehicle into a utility pole while fleeing from a Statesville police officer, authorities said. According to a Statesville
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials have decided to cancel graduation ceremonies planned for next month at high schools throughout the county. In a news release Thursday afternoon, the district
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has launched the Community testing in High-priority And Marginalized Populations (CHAMP) Initiative to increase access
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $10,000 to Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Iredell in support of the nonprofit organization’s efforts to establish an emergency
FROM STAFF REPORTS On Friday, July 3, Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Lake Enforcement deputies set up a boater safety check at Stumpy Creek Access Area. These boating safety checking stations