Special to Iredell Free News Friends of Lake Norman State Park (FLANO) volunteers recently completed work on improvements at the Group Camp area in Lake Norman State Park. During several
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Special to Iredell Free News N.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley has entered three additional emergency orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The orders extend several existing emergency
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 22 ♦ Bradley Carlton Sarno, 28, of Buckwheat Drive, Statesville, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault and
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners reviewed the $230.3 million budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year during two budget workshops this week. Weighing heavily on commissioners was the potential toll
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Saturday signed Executive Order No. 142 to extend the prohibition of utility shut-offs and implement a moratorium on evictions.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: MAY 25 ♦ Nora Mize Hill, 39, of Fifth Street, Statesville, charged with breaking or entering, second-degree burglary, second-degree
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony charges related to the larceny of a vehicle and the theft of more than $1,000 worth of tools and other items in separate
Animal education nonprofit reopens with precautions to protect guests and animals Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch has reopened its doors and education programs to the public following guidance
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville ABC Board is soliciting proposals for funding from community organizations involved in substance abuse education and prevention. Each year, by North Carolina law,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 21-year-old man faces felony charges in connection with the assault and robbery of a female family member following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
Educators can apply for grants up to $2,000 to fund innovative projects Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is reminding teachers throughout its 19-county service area that its Bright
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday afternoon, increasing the county’s total to 251 cases. Among those cases: ♦ 83 people are currently
Special to Iredell Free News Chief Supreme Court Justice Cheri Beasley has announced that North Carolina courts will resume much of their regular activity beginning June 1 With that in
Special to Iredell Free Jordan Darty was recently sworn in by Superior Court Judge Joe Crosswhite. His sister, attorney Kaleigh Darty, held the Bible for her brother with their parents,
BY KARISSA MILLER The teachers and staff at Cloverleaf Elementary, an International Baccalaureate World School, know how to send a message. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements,
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The 16th Annual Troutman Independence Day Parade and fireworks show, originally planned for June 27, has been rescheduled for Saturday, August 15, due to COVID-19 restrictions
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Psychiatry, a practice within Iredell Health System’s Iredell Physician Network, will become a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) effective June 1, thanks to a
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Division of Prisons has resumed a limited number of inmate transfers to make room for other offenders sentenced to state prison.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners are scheduled to consider and approve the town’s budget for fiscal year 2020-2021 during a special meeting on Monday evening. Town Manager Randy Hemann
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following arrests: MAY 15 ♦ Quintavious Dianta Calhoun, 30, of Broadwell Avenue, Calhoun, S.C., charged with trafficking in cocaine, trafficking in
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is using radio and video messages to reach historically marginalized populations to share important messages
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department is continuing to evaluate local, state, and national guidelines in regards to COVID-19 and the phased reopening plan issued
BY KARISSA MILLER More relief is coming to help Iredell County residents and public health response efforts related to COVID-19. Iredell County commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to accept $3.2
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Economic Development Corporation and Lake Norman Economic Development are collaborating in an effort to help match employers currently hiring with job seekers. Centralina
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that $85.4 million in federal funds provided for COVID-19 relief to counties will be disbursed this week. Three
Special to Iredell Free News On Saturday, May 24, the Town of Mooresville had a discharge of untreated wastewater of approximately 4,200 gallons at Reed Creek Pump Station, located at
FROM STAFF REPORTS Following the holiday weekend, the Iredell County Health Department reported 20 new cases of COVID-19, increasing the number of laboratory confirmed cases in the county to 233.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face charges in connection with the shooting of an eastern Iredell County resident over the weekend during a dispute at the victim’s home. Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: MAY 11 ♦ A boy, Memphis Lloyd Bittinger, born to Karl and Brooke Bittinger of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – Agricultural producers can now apply for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which provides direct payments to offset impacts from the coronavirus pandemic.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A group comprised mostly of civilian and sworn officers from the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office trekked from Mooresville to Statesville on Monday to pay tribute to U.S.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: MAY 9 ♦ Preston Levi Kovanda, 31, of Statesville charged with larceny of a firearm, identity theft, and being
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department received notice on Sunday, May 24, of a COVID-19 outbreak in a second Iredell County long-term care facility. At this
BY KRISTA BAKER When the governor’s stay-at-home order forced school officials to cancel prom and other senior activities, we as parents thought they deserved so much more. So we came
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Ron Wyatt has decided to decline the Troutman town manager position and fulfill his current term as Iredell County register of deeds, which runs through November
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 15 ♦ Jesse R. Garcia, 31, of Bronx, N.Y., charged with possession with intent to maufacture,