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Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department officers will help 32 children participate in a Christmas shopping spree on Saturday, December 7, at the Target store at 594 River

Special to Iredell Free News Once again, Theatre Statesville presents the heartwarming, classic holiday tale of Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol.” This progressive play will take guests back to

Special to Iredell Free News Following the Mooresville Christmas Parade, three Mooresville firefighters were recognized for their hard work and dedication to their field and the community. Each award recipient

Special to Iredell Free News In one of only two North Carolina stops on her “Holiday Soul Book” tour, American Idol alum Melinda Doolittle will perform in Statesville next weekend

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Despite objections from neighbors as well as their own concerns about the property owner’s lack of transparency regarding his plans for the site, Mooresville town commissioners approved

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Outgoing Statesville City Councilman Roy West couldn’t resist taking a final shot at his current nemesis, Councilman John Staford, as West’s tenure on the council came

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, to receive citizen input about the proposed $126 million

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Morganton men face drug-trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found cocaine and marijuana in their vehicle following a traffic stop on Interstate 40. Sheriff

FROM STAFF REPORTS Rep. Jeff McNeely announced over the weekend that he will ask voters in the 84th N.C. House District to allow him to continue working on their behalf

READ PART 1 OF THIS PROJECT: HERE FROM STAFF REPORTS While women hold down seven of the top-10 paying jobs in Iredell County government, men still have a firm grip

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Troutman is the epicenter for all things Christmas this week. Here are five fun things to do that will get you in the holiday

FROM STAFF REPORTS Three new Statesville City Council members will be sworn in during Monday evening’s regular council meeting. Superior Court Judge Joseph Crosswhite is scheduled to administer the oath

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Dreary skies gave way to sunshine just in time for the starting horn of the 6th Annual Jingle Run 5K on Sunday afternoon. Sponsored by the

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 21 ♦ Richard Christopher Sutten, 42, of Overcash Road, Troutman, charged with assault by strangulation inflicting

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Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited has awarded more than $42,000 in Bright Ideas education grants to 45 teachers to fund innovative classroom projects. Students at schools in Alexander, Catawba,

STORY & PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A little rain couldn’t stop Love Valley from kicking off the holiday season with the town’s first Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Saturday evening.

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Commissioner Gene Houpe plans to file for re-election on Monday, December 2. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Iredell

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners are scheduled to conduct a public hearing on Monday to consider a request for a conditional-use permit by a developer who wants to build

FROM STAFF REPORTS County Manager Beth Jones tops the list of the highest paid public employees in Iredell County for 2019. Jones, who was promoted to county manager from deputy

Special to Iredell Free News The Shelton Avenue Linear Park has a new advisory committee to assist the City of Statesville with the planning and design of the proposed multi-use

Special to Iredell Free News The theme of the 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration is “Beyond the Walls of Division.” The following activities are scheduled in

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON If you’ve ever wanted to watch a group of talented teachers belt out the greatest hits of Dolly Parton, Kelly Clarkson and other legends, your big chance

FROM STAFF REPORTS State Sen. Vickie Sawyer announced on Friday that she plans to seek re-election in the 34th District. “I am blessed to be given this time to serve

Special to Iredell Free News The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center will host its annual Christmas at the Lucas Mansion Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 5. The event is

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: NOVEMBER 8 ♦ A boy, Kariaun Da’Quez Ellis, born to Dirquas Ellis and Shamiah

Event collects toys and raises money to increase awareness of child abuse in North Carolina Special to Iredell Free News The 31st annual Stocks for Tots holiday event and fundraiser

  Mooresville Small Business Saturday When: Saturday, November 30, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Downtown Mooresville Details: Many shops, restaurants, and businesses will be offering discounts, special giveaways and

Cloverleaf Elementary School held a Pow Wow on Tuesday to celebrate the first Thanksgiving and learn about Native American culture and history.  BY KARISSA MILLER Cloverleaf Elementary School celebrated the

Special to Iredell Free News On the busiest shopping weekend of the year, show your support by shopping local! Small Business Saturday is a special day to celebrate and support

Denise Sharrow has been helping homeless families for the past three years. BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Denise Sharrow has worked at the Brookwood Inn in Statesville for three years. During that

Troutman Elementary students will help feed hungry families in Iredell County this year. The students donated about 5,577 canned foods to Christian Mission in Mooresville during the “Can Mr. Mills”

FROM STAFF REPORTS A High Point man faces a drug-trafficking charge following a traffic stop on Interstate 77 in Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Titto Tyson