BY KARISSA MILLER With a simple hand movement, a small metal plate latches into a hole as Scotts Elementary teacher Carol Holt demonstrates how quickly the lock provides protection. “If
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Special to Iredell Free News At the GFWC of NC Statesville Woman’s Club January meeting, clubwomen displayed their visual art, crafts, and photography during the annual Arts Festival. The winners
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation will start a program this year to train public transportation employees on how to recognize and respond if
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects were arrested and Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies are looking for a third suspect following an investigation into the sale of crack cocaine. The ICSO
Special to Iredell Free News Parents of preschoolers to eighth-grade students can now register their children for Rescue Ranch’s 2020 Critter Camps, daily spring and daily/one-week summer camp sessions offering
Cloverleaf Elementary School’s Lighthouse leadership team were interviewed by outside International Baccalaureate staff as part of their school’s accreditation process. Pictured (from left) are Bella, Lillie, Mark, Grayson, Keagan, Sanna,
YIPE’s Dancing with Our Stars When: Friday, January 31, 5:30-8 p.m. Where: Twisted Oak American Bar & Grill, 121 N. Center Street, Statesville Details: This event is set up to
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Town of Troutman held a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at Little Joe’s banquet room on Tuesday to thank some of the community members who have served
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON According to the nonprofit Gun Violence Archive, there were a total of 417 mass shootings in the United States in 2019. Very few people can predict how
Pictured are N.C. Rep. Jeff McNeely, American Renaissance School science teacher Cathy Berkley, and ARS sixth-graders. (Photo courtesy American Renaissance School) Special to Iredell Free News American Renaissance School science
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing next week to allow the public to weigh in on a resolution declaring Iredell a “Constitutional
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man facing felony charges in connection with a domestic assault is jailed in lieu of a $750,000 bond after reportedly contacting the victim in the case
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Virginia men face felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found approximately three pounds of marijuana in their vehicle during a traffic stop on
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the January 16 death of 25-year-old Shana Nichole Harmon. Statesville police announced the arrest of Qawiesha
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville ABC Board has made its quarterly distributions, contributing a total of $59,706 to the City of Statesville, Mitchell Community College, Iredell-Statesville Schools and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Falls caused the largest number of work-related fatal incidents in the Tar Heel state in 2019, based on preliminary information released today by
Special to Iredell Free News In conjunction with its Black History Month programming, the Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center will host an African Safari gallery talk and slideshow by Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has utilized the court system to force a property owner to sell a home in Stony Point linked to criminal activity. Between
BY KARISSA MILLER Nearly two years after potentially harmful vapors associated with a dry-cleaning solvent were found in the air in the children’s section, the county has completed remediation work
Special to Iredell Free News A consultant team working with the Iredell County Parks and Recreation Department (ICPRD) to develop a parks and recreation master plan will present initial findings,
Special to Iredell Free News Approximately 450 concert-goers packed Mac Gray Auditorium on the campus of Statesville High School to attend the first annual Educators With a Cause (EWAC) Concert
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 5 ♦ A girl, Brenda Krystal Martinez-Bautista, born to Nereyda Hernandez and Juan Martinez of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 16 ♦ Donald Donnell Chambers Jr., 23, of Caldwell Street, Statesville, was served with a true
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The two story, 15,000-square-foot addition to the Troutman Fire and Rescue department is under roof and contractors are making progress, according to Chief Wesley Morris. The
Special to Iredell Free News During its recent annual banquet, the Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department honored firefighters, medical responders, ladies auxiliary, the Board of Directors and special guests. A
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools officials have scheduled several informational sessions to provide voters with information about the public schools bond referendum on the March 3 ballot. Voters
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools has added another therapy dog as a result of its partnership with Partners Behavioral Health Care. Partners helped I-SS purchase a therapy dog
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Statesville City Manager Ron Smith provided an immediate answer when he was asked to name the top accomplishment at this week’s City Council retreat. “That
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce has announced its support for the public school bond referendums on the March 3 ballot. The chamber’s board of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: JANUARY 22 ♦ Angie Belinda Geddings, 38, of Hovis Road, Charlotte, charged with possession of schedule II controlled substance,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is investigating a possible case of infection with the newly discovered 2019 coronavirus. The individual
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 14 ♦ Martavious Levar Smith, 24, of West Statesville Avenue, Mooresville, charged with credit card fraud, identity
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville area man faces drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel conducted a raid on the hotel room where he was staying and seized crystal
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce recognized a group of emerging civic and business leaders Friday morning. Honored as the Iredell Health System Future5 for 2020
New garage, police headquarters, and fire station among priorities BY STACIE LETT CAIN While surrounded by the natural beauty of Lake Norman State Park, Statesville City Council members and city
FROM STAFF REPORTS Scotts Elementary School, an A+ arts integrated school, celebrated the 100th day of the school year earlier this week. Students arrived at school dressed in T-shirts that