Category: News & Features

FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 continues to surge in Iredell County and across North Carolina. The Iredell County Health Department reported two more deaths

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As a statewide recount for a North Carolina Supreme Court contest begins across the state, all 100 county boards of elections recently completed

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners want more information before deciding whether to allocate funds to two volunteer fire departments to purchase land for new stations and for a third

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients

Special to Iredell Free News As deaths continue to increase due to COVID-19, children in our community are being left to grieve the loss of their loved ones. Hospice &

Employment Opportunities Iredell County receives applications online only. You may browse through the job openings below to learn about our current employment opportunities. If you do not have access to

Special to Iredell Free News Hardly a week goes by that the Statesville City Customer Services office doesn’t hear from a utility customer who has received a phone call that

Special to Iredell Free News As part of pilot program aimed at reducing the risk of harm or harassment to the victims of domestic violence, victims of domestic violence in

Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has awarded a grant in the amount of $10,000 to Carolina Comfort Coalition to provide end-of-life care for terminally ill patients at

Resident criticizes board and warns that ‘things will get a lot worse’ if monument is vandalized again BY KARISSA MILLER  Tommy Hamel told Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday that he

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gove. Roy Cooper and Dr. Mandy Cohen, Secretary of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday announced a new COVID-19

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Yadkinville man faces several felony charges related to the theft of an ATV side-by-side and a chainsaw following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

FROM STAFF REPORTS Four more deaths attributed to COVID-19 were reported in Iredell County on Tuesday as the number of laboratory confirmed cases continues to surge across the county and

Challenger Paul Newby leads Chief Justice Cheri Beasley by less than 400 votes Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A statewide recount of more than five million ballots cast

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh began Monday night’s City Council meeting by honoring lifelong Statesville resident and former mayor Thomas A. Fanjoy. “Tom was the mayor when

Gift honors Mack’s long legacy of community service Special to Iredell Free News Side Mitchell Mack dedicated a lifetime of service to the Mooresville community. And in a fitting tribute

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Mayor Teross Young and the Town Council honored local businessman and entrepreneur Vernon “Red” Overcash’s “tireless time and effort to our town” during Thursday’s council

Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, November 17, to unveil the Master Plan for the Shelton Avenue Linear Park. The

BY KARISSA MILLER Statesville High School administrators will hold two meetings to give parents and members of the community a opportunity to discuss the International Baccalaureate program and all other

Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to The Rotary Club of Top of the Lake – Mooresville in support of Kali’s Kindness Closet.

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Drug Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Director Jill McLelland urged community members who work with youth to participate in the virtual Truth About Vaping event on Tuesday,

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

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