BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Excited brides-to-be attended the Statesville Bridal Expo at the Statesville Civic Center on Sunday to check out local options for catering, wedding venues, photography, cosmetics, and a
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Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County 4-H will host a Curious Cooks workshop on February 27 at 6 p.m. at the Iredell County Agricultural Resources Center, located at 444
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 5 ♦ Carol Jean Carlson, 50, of Haven Trail, China Grove, charged with felony probation violation.
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools is pleased to announce the district’s newly certified National Board Teachers: ♦ Brittany Boggs, Third Creek Elementary; ♦ Charles Brantley, North Iredell High
Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live of Iredell’s fifth concert of the 2019-2020 season brings Celtic Rock to Statesville with Canada’s Derina Harvey Band. The concert is
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON After testing the waters at the Statesville Leisure Pool on Friday, program director Kali Moore wanted to make sure participants in the 2020 Polar Plunge got their
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District recently announced a partnership with Purposity, an app connecting users with one-to-one needs in their community. The partnership aims to fulfill
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Area Transit System driver Tonnette Kadima was honored Wednesday afternoon for transporting safely transporting 20,000 wheelchair passengers. Kadima — a top driver for ICATS Transit
Special to Iredell Free News Local families and business leaders joined together on Thursday for the Iredell County March for Babies kickoff event. This year’s Ambassador Family is the Everett
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man faces felony drugs following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division. Richard Eugene Wingate, 40, was arrested following a drug
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 46-year-old man faces six felony charges related to the possession of child pornography following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Special to Iredell Free News Lakeshore Elementary School first-grade teacher Megan Houchins was recently honored as a finalist for the North Carolina Beginning Teacher of the Year Award. The award
A BBB study: “How Scammers Use Impersonation, Blackmail, and Trickery to Steal from Unsuspecting Daters” Special to Iredell Free News Romance scams are different from other scams. They prey on
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited encourages all eligible high school seniors to submit their applications early for the co-op’s Empowering the Future scholarship program. Any student who applies before
Delmonicos – Valentine’s Dance When: Friday, February 14, 8 p.m. Where: VFW Post 2031, 139 Jordan Lane, Statesville Details: The cupids from the DELMONICOS will celebrate Valentine’s Day. Grab your
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education, along with East Iredell Middle School Principal Tonya Houpe, recognized the boys basketball team and coach for their third consecutive tournament championship
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has formalized the state’s ongoing effort to monitor, prepare for and respond to the 2019 novel coronavirus (CoVID-19) with the
Special to Iredell Free News With worldwide concerns about the new coronavirus, Iredell County Emergency Communications has implemented additional steps to begin screening for possible exposure by citizens who require
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Salisbury man faces drug and gun charges following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Terry
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man was arrested and charged with burning a property near his home following an investigation by the Iredell County Fire Marshal’s Office and the
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Troutman Town Council members appear willing to loosen restrictions against flashing signage, but don’t expect the town to be lit up like a Christmas tree. The
Special to Iredell Free News One-Stop Early Voting for the March 3, 2020, Primary Election begins on Thursday, February 13, and runs through Saturday, February 29, at five sites across
BY KARISSA MILLER Most teenagers dream of being handed the keys to car they can call their own. Students enrolled in the Career Academy and Technical School’s automotive technology program
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education has received 12 completed applications from individuals interested in working as the district’s next superintendent. Board member Samuel Kennington, who is chairman
Address: 139 Morvue Loop N, Statesville Price: $239,900 Details: Price reduced! Great property on a double lot. Very large four-bedroom, three-bath brick home with large living/dining area, first-floor laundry, and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina is among states rated as high performers in public health emergency preparedness measures by a nonpartisan, nonprofit that advocates for optimal
Special to Iredell Free News It’s not unusual to see your Statesville fire fighters checking smoke alarms or fire hydrants to make sure you are safe. But for the members
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Harmony couple faces multiple felony charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel conducted a drug raid on their home off Damron Lane. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
The 27 participating nonprofits hope to impact more than 62,000 people FROM STAFF REPORTS The Love United Iredell initiative is underway. A project of the United Way of Iredell County,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 30 ♦ Joseph Anthony Carrera, 55, of Fesperman Circle, Troutman, charged with possession of a schedule
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 23 ♦ A girl, Olivia Rose Atwell, born to Sarah Atwell of Statesville.
Special to Iredell Free News Final results from the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department’s 2019-2020 I-77 Youth Wrestling League: Weight: 1 1st: Bentley Peason, Statesville North 6 10-0 2nd: Chandler
Special to Iredell Free News Two North Iredell High School soccer players recently signed letters of intent to continue their playing careers at the collegiate level. Matthias Moorefield will attend
Special to Iredell Free News Love United Iredell is a two-week initiative of the United Way of Iredell County to raise more than $100,000 to fund small but meaningful projects
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Drama and chorus students at Lake Norman High school are teaming up to produce the musical “Matilda,” which will run February 26-28 at 7 p.m., followed
PHOTO GALLERY BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Dozens of diverse creatures and characters from an assortment of genres descended on the Statesville Civic Center on Saturday for Comic Con.