FROM STAFF REPORTS Twenty-nine offenders, including three sex offenders, returned to Iredell County after being release by the N.C. Department of Corrections. Only seven of the felons completed their sentences,
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners appear likely to implement recommendations by Centralina Council of Governments aimed at bolstering the town’s employee recruitment and retention efforts. During Friday’s agenda briefing,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte developer is scheduled to present his ideas for redeveloping the Vance Hotel during Monday evening’s Statesville City Council meeting. Stephen Barker, the CEO of Catellus
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Surrounded by his wife Tracey and extended family, friends, church members, and colleagues from throughout his career, Major Todd Carver officially retired from the Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: DECEMBER 26 ♦ John Allen Karis, 52, of Jessica Lane, Statesville, charged with breaking or entering, and larceny
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Senior Center has something for seniors of all ages in January. Located at 344 East Front Street in Statesville, the Iredell Senior Center
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Chief Tina Fleming is settling into her new role at the Troutman Police Department after 17 years as a part-time officer with the department. Fleming, who
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce its first baby born in 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital, born at 2:17 a.m. on Thursday, January 2.
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education would like to formally invite the community to complete the Superintendent Search Survey as input in this process is
Special to Iredell Free News The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Statesville invites the community to help kick off the Relay For Life season on Thursday, January 9,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 92 of North Carolina’s counties in November, increased in four, and remained the same in four.
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial announces changes to Endoscopy, Radiation Therapy parking lots during upcoming renovation Patients receiving treatment at Iredell Memorial Hospital’s Endoscopy Department or the J.
Special to Iredell Free News The Special Delivery Department at Davis Regional Medical Center welcomed Iredell County’s first baby of the New Year. Haile Trinity Page entered the world at
Music with John E Hall When: Friday, January 3, 7 to 10 p.m. Where: Daveste Vineyards, 155 Lytton Farm Road, Troutman Details: Known by man as a “One Man
Special to Iredell Free News State regulators, community groups and Duke Energy have agreed to a plan to permanently close the company’s remaining nine coal ash basins in the state,
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Recreation & Parks Department will hold an interest meeting for an Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League on Wednesday, January 8, at 7:30
Ron Campurciani has led MPD through difficult period after murder of Officer Sheldon BY MIKE FUHRMAN Ron Campurciani faced a daunting task when he was appointed interim chief at the
Special to Iredell Free News In addition to home schools, Iredell-Statesville Schools offer families a menu of school options, each with a signature theme or program that provides unique educational
Special to Iredell Free News All property owners in Iredell County received a notice regarding the proposed All-County Fire Protection Service District and a public hearing to be held at
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville High School boys basketball team cruised to a 75-54 victory over Pine Lake Prep on Monday to claim the 2019 Iredell County Sports Hall of
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated East Iredell Lions Club Community Park
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three Charlotte men face criminal charges following a high-speed pursuit and efforts by the driver to avoid apprehension by ramming their vehicle into a Mooresville Police Department
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for a convicted felon who fired a gun during a dispute near Mooresville, Sheriff Darren Campbell said. Deputies were dispatched
FROM STAFF REPORTS Before we flip the calendar to 2020, let’s pause to look back on some of the top stories of 2019 in Iredell County. It was a year
Special to Iredell Free News Lake Norman State Park rangers are offering three hiking opportunities on New Year’s Day. On Wednesday January 1, early risers can participate in the Beaver
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City offices and recreation facilities will be closed Wednesday, January 1, for New Year’s Day. Garbage Collection Residential: The revised schedule for residential garbage
FROM STAFF REPORTS Faced with the prospect of paying a new fee from Benfield Sanitation in 2020, local government officials in Statesville and Mooresville want residents to stop putting glass
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: DECEMBER 19 ♦ Nicole Antonia Kennedy, 21, of Raintree Lane, Mooresville, charged with larceny by employee. ♦ Tecko
Statesville Branch to close from January 6-11 Special to Iredell Free News The Youth Services Department is returning to the lower level of the main branch of the Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville team of AARP volunteer tax preparers needs volunteers to work 10 to 15 hours per week from February 1 to April 15. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man who reportedly posed as an employee faces nearly four dozen charges related to vehicle break-ins at Manheim Auction facilities in Iredell and Guilford counties. Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS Once the calendar officially turns to 2020, candidates for local offices will begin a 63-day sprint to the March 3 primary elections. Absentee voting begins January 13.
Special to Iredell Free News Rocky Mount Church announced Friday that the church will serve as one of nearly 700 churches around the world already registered to host Night to
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Hickory man faces multiple felony charges in connection with a vicious attack in a western Iredell County home early Thursday morning. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man and woman who were free on bond awaiting trial on drug charges face new charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found methamphetamine and heroin
Special to Iredell Free News Sheriff Darren Campbell recently welcomed three new patrol deputies to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office: ♦ Deputy Christian LeVan graduated from North Iredell High School