BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Police Chief Josh Watson and Parks and Recreation Director Emily Watson were recognized on Thursday evening for saving the life of a runner whose heart stopped
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Special to Iredell Free News The 2024 Spring Art Crawl will take place Saturday, March 23, in Downtown Statesville. The annual event, which runs 2 to 6 p.m., will showcase
The City of Statesville offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You’ll have the chance to work alongside talented individuals who share a common goal of improving the lives of
Special to Iredell Free News After the success of its inaugural event, the Mooresville Day Festival is set to return to downtown on March 23. The festival, which was initially
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Special to Iredell Free News God’s Mighty Men, a men’s group from several churches in Iredell County who meet weekly at Horizon Church, will host Gideons speaker Dr. Charles Patton
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education approved a $62.1 million local current expense budget request for fiscal year 2024-2025 earlier this week. The budget request represents a
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Recreation & Parks Department will host the annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is increasing its efforts to prevent, treat and help those experiencing harm related to problem
FROM STAFF REPORTS The wife of a murder suspect who was shot and killed by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies during a standoff early Sunday morning faces numerous charges as
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating an altercation that ended with a man and woman being transported to regional trauma centers on Wednesday morning. The SPD received
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Mooresville has been chosen as the host community for the 2025 North Carolina Main Street Conference. The three-day conference, held annually in March, is
Treva Miller receives Uplift Woman of the Year Award at Iredell Health Foundation’s International Women’s Day Breakfast Special to Iredell Free News When Treva Miller received the devastating news of a
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council received a progress update on the Georgie Street Community Park project on Monday afternoon and discussed agenda items for Thursday night’s meeting. Parks
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville extends its sincerest gratitude to all residents and city employees who participated in the recent canned food drive. Throughout February, residents
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three suspects face felony charges stemming from a Statesville Police Department investigation that began with a report of a child being injured and expanded to include sexual
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Florida man who was wanted on charges in two states was apprehended in Iredell County following a police pursuit and foot chase with the help of
BY KARISSA MILLER Elected officials, administrators and students gathered inside the Statesville High School library on Monday afternoon to celebrate the school’s recognition as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: FEBRUARY 28 ♦ A boy, Sebastian Edward Rivera, born to Kyle and Molly Jane
Special to Iredell Free News Jason Lanning, Iredell County agent for North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company, was recently named among the top 75 agents for 2023 by Executive Vice President
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce will host the 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium on Thursday, March 21, at the Statesville Civic Center. This transformative,
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Arts has announced the winners of the 20th Anniversary Youth Art Show. Over 200 young artists entered this year’s show. Submissions include paintings, drawings,
Special to Iredell Free News Selma Hortense Burke, a renowned African American artist whose talent transcended boundaries, is the focus of a groundbreaking new book that sheds light on her
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted January 2024 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from December’s revised rate. The national rate
Special to Iredell Free News Legislation passed by the N.C. General Assembly and signed by Gov. Roy Cooper legalized sports betting in the Tar Heel State, effective March 11. If
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 28 ♦ Michael Shawn Duncan, 53, of Carolyn Road, Alexander, charged with possession with intent to
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has partnered with CHESS Health and Trillium Health Resources to provide critically needed support for
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
BY KARISSA MILLER Statesville High School students who are interested in a career in nursing do not have to wait until graduating to begin their education and clinical training. On
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A man suspected of murdering two people in Mooresville on Saturday was shot and killed by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies after a standoff at his home
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two people were killed and a third person critically injured Saturday night at a home near Mooresville. Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies were searching for three suspects
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday will consider a proposal to increase the cost of the district’s after-school care program. If approved by the Board,
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 16 ♦ Haley Marie Carter, 23, of W. McCubins Street, Salisbury, charged with possession of a schedule
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is accepting applications for the 2024 Public Safety Academy. This is the first time the Statesville Police Department and Statesville Fire
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site is now featuring an exhibit that highlights trade been colonists and American Indians in the Carolina backcountry in the 1750s.