BY STACIE LETT CAIN Even though there are three new faces on Statesville’s City Council, the arguments at Monday night’s meeting sounded very familiar as the Municipal Services Building was
Category: News & Features
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners got a detailed look on Monday night at three options for a new multi-generational, multi-purpose War Memorial. Katie Barnes and John Barnholt of the
Special to Iredell Free News Crossroads Early College seniors Madeline Simmons and Garrett Steele recently organized a 5K/1-mile fun run event called the “Dash for Education” to raise money for
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face felony charges after a witness saw them attempt to steal an all-terrain vehicle from a home on East Lackey Farm Road, according to the
Special to Iredell Free News North Carolina’s New Year’s Day tradition of outdoor family adventure, exercise and exploring nature continues in 2020 with First Day Hikes throughout the state parks
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 30-year-old man faces felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office detectives found crystal methamphetamine in his home when they were asked by N.C. Probation and
Special to Iredell Free News Western Avenue Baptist Church broke ground on a new children’s building on Sunday morning, December 15. In between worship services, church members gathered at the
BY MIKE FUHRMAN It’s hard to imagine how 2019 could have been worse for the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD family has endured the senseless murder of Officer Jordan Sheldon
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation presented a $5,000 check to the Mooresville Soup Kitchen on Friday, December 13, to provide support for its Feed the Hungry program.
Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to better serve the community, a needs assessment survey for Mooresville Public Library’s patrons was distributed last spring. The results of the
FROM STAFF REPORTS With five days remaining in the filing period for 2020 elections, most of the races in Iredell County have only a single candidate. And not one Democrat
BY KARISSA MILLER The Career Academy and Technical School’s Automotive-Technology Department continued its tradition of showing appreciation to their auto, transportation and community partners with the annual BBQ stakeholders luncheon
Special to Iredell Free News During the December luncheon meeting of GFWC of NC Statesville Woman’s Club (SWC) members enjoyed a skit of “A Christmas Carol” by Theatre Statesville members
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: DECEMBER 5 ♦ Shaun Travolta Blackwood, 41, of Brookwood Drive, Mooresville, charged with interfering with an electronic monitoring
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office hosted a Christmas party on Saturday morning for ICSO personnel with young children. The party featured a showing of “The Polar Express”
Special to Iredell Free News The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) is hosting stakeholder meetings to kick off the “Beyond 77” study. “Beyond 77” is a study focused on
FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman firefighters were called to Iredell Memorial Gardens after high winds sparked several fires on the cemetery grounds prior to a luminary ceremony on Saturday evening. Nearly
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Two clinicians from Southeast Psych in Charlotte presented tips and advice to parents to help their school-age children deal with stress and anxiety during an Iredell-Statesville
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Mooresville has received applications from 40 individuals interested in becoming the town’s next police chief. “We are very pleased with the pool of candidates
Special to Iredell Free News The Marshall Steam Station Community Service team donated multiple large cartons of food to American Renaissance School’s Backpack Program on Thursday, December 12. The ARS
BY MORGAN HOOKS The Statesville Civic Center was transformed into “A Night in Havana” on Friday for the 15th annual Rescue Ranch Dinner and Gala. Hosted by Rescue Ranch founders
Special to Iredell Free News Masons from Iredell and surrounding counties will host the 31st Annual Masonic Community Blood Drive on Friday, January 10, at nine convenient collection sites. Last
FROM STAFF REPORTS Rep. Ted Budd announced Friday that he would vote against both articles of impeachment against President Trump when they come to a vote on the floor of
New members sworn in Thursday evening, along with Police Chief Tina Fleming BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council honored two departing council members on Thursday night before welcoming
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Christmas magic was everywhere Thursday afternoon as the J. Hoyt Hayes Memorial Troutman Library hosted its “Elf” themed holiday party. Patrons enjoyed a number of fun
Theatre Statesville Presents a Christmas Carol When: Friday, December 13; Saturday, December 14; and Sunday, December 15, 6 to 9 p.m. Where: Statesville City Hall, 227 S. Center Street, Statesville
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City Manager Ron Smith announced Thursday that Deputy Fire Chief Andy Weatherman will serve as interim fire chief. Chief Spencer Lee announced his resignation
Special to Iredell Free News Seven area agencies are feeling especially merry this season after receiving their share of the Statesville ABC funding designated for substance abuse program assistance. This
Special to Iredell Free News South River Baptist Church’s River Worship Choir, drama and technical teams will present an exciting dramatic musical, “The Fabric of Christmas,” in the Family Life
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week Executive Order No. 113 that establishes a Task Force focused on matters of equity and inclusion in
Special to Iredell Free News By December of 1756, the three-story Fort Dobbs was complete. The 50 North Carolina soldiers posted there prepared to spend the first of many winters
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com N.C. Representative John Fraley administered the oath of office to recently re-elected Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education members Roger Hyatt, Debbie Marsh and Kerry
Special to Iredell Free News Assisting parents and preschool to fifth-grade students with fun and educational opportunities during school breaks in 2020, Rescue Ranch is offering two mini-break and spring
Community survey will be available online later this week for staff and the public input BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members discussed and approved various documents, and made
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Marion residents face drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found China White Heroin in their vehicle during a traffic stop on Taylorsville Highway.
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College students Catherine Bourdon (Cornelius) and Cristina Jacobs (Mooresville) have been selected as the college’s top nominees for the All-USA Community College Academic