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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.

BY KEVIN IMM West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department personnel, along with the Monticello, Troutman, Stony Point, Central, Statesville and Catawba fire fighters were alerted for a structure fire on Hickory

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce celebrated local businesses, organizations, and community leaders at its 2024 Community Awards lunch, presented by Mooresville Ford, on Thursday at the

FROM STAFF REPORTS An anonymous tip through the Iredell County Sheriff’s app prompted an investigation that led to the arrest of three suspects on drug charges. On Tuesday, March 5,

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Special to Iredell Free News Melanie Sleime has joined the staff at Iredell Health System as assistant vice president of human resources. Sleime received her undergraduate degree in management and

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Public Library has been selected to host the Smithsonian exhibit “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America.” Voices and Votes is based on

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2024 grant program. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions.

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Texas woman faces a felony larceny charge in connection with the theft of jewelry and clothing from a home in southern Iredell County. Iredell County Sheriff

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman was arrested on gun charges following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Tamyaa

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a rezoning request for three parcels at the corner of Brawley School Road and Drye Drive for Lake

Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Electric Utilities is conducting residential and commercial customer satisfaction surveys as part of a long-term planning study. The purpose of the

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A new program is expected to provide food for nearly a million school children in North Carolina this summer. The N.C. Department of Health

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred inside a home on West Bell Street on Tuesday. SPD personnel were dispatched to a residence in

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Winston-Salem man faces felony drug charges after being pulled over by a Statesville police officer for running a stop sign. The Statesville Police Department announced the

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System and Iredell Physician Network have announced the addition of Nurse Practitioner Andora Nicholson to the staff at Family Care Center of Mocksville.

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Four years after the pandemic began, North Carolina businesses are feeling optimistic about the future, but many still face lingering COVID-era challenges such as

Harrigan defeats Mills in close race in Republican primary for U.S. House FROM STAFF REPORTS Rep. Jeff McNeely survived a strong challenge from Purple Heart Homes co-founder John Gallina to

BY KEVIN IMM The Statesville Fire Department battled a structure fire at the Wm. T. Burnett & Co. plant located at 2550 West Front Street on Monday. Crews, who arrived

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members got a first look at the district’s budget priorities for the 2024-2025 school year on Monday night. During the Committee

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel found a missing child in northwestern Iredell County on Tuesday afternoon. The ICSO credited drone pilot, Sgt. Irwin, and bloodhound

BY STACIE LETT CAIN City Manager Ron Smith announced Monday that Fire Station One may be completed sooner than expected. “I will not need to be giving updates on Fire

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Graded School District and the Mooresville Police Department have implemented additional measures aimed at enhancing safety and security within the community. This strategic

Special to Iredell Free News The entrances to Iredell Memorial Hospital’s cardiac catheterization labs now look a little different. The walls beside each of the two cath labs, located within

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 15 ♦ James Stanley Horne, 57, of Westover Drive, Lincolnton, charged with possession of a schedule II

BY JAIME GATTON For as long as she can remember — from time spent as a child in her family’s funeral home to owning an alternative and holistic health shop

Special to Iredell Free News The Art & Soul series continues this week at the Iredell Arts Council with a reception and conversation with Sue Shoemaker. A visual artist with

BY KEVIN IMM The Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department conducted a live burn training on Saturday on a structure that was donated to the department for training purposes. Members of

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville-based advertising and marketing agency Spokeology received four awards in the 2023 Vega Digital Awards. The competition, which recognized digital media excellence worldwide, received over 1,000 submissions

BY KARISSA MILLER The City of Statesville hosted a forum last week to provide an opportunity for residents to discuss establishing a Black Historical District. City Councilwoman Lisa Pearson and

Special to Iredell Free News Grammy Award nominee Jontavious Willis performed for American Renaissance School students on Friday. A native of Georgia, the blues artist was in town for a