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ImmsterFirePhotos.com BY KEVIN IMM Three Mooresville fire fighters were injured while rescuing a person from their burning truck on Saturday afternoon. Mooresville Fire-Rescue personnel were dispatched to the area of
Special to Iredell Free News The writing of local musician Walter Finley is featured in a new book on the lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic. “Good News, Bad News,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Green Street Cemetery is the oldest African American cemetery for some of Statesville and Iredell County’s enslaved people, military veterans and prominent community members. Located at
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Special to Iredell Free News Students at the Centre Ballet Conservatory of Statesville have been selected to perform in the UNCSA Festival of Dance. The students will perform at 6
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 4 ♦ Courtney Eugene Daniels, 20, of Brevard Street, Statesville, charged with breaking or entering with intent
Special to Iredell Free News The office of Congressman Patrick McHenry recently hosted its final grant writing workshop for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 1 ♦ Timothy Scott Pratt, 33, of Roy Shaw Road, Chesterfield, S.C., charged with two counts of
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR The Iredell County Public Library is celebrating Black History Month as it does every year in February. Prior to working at the library, I had never conducted
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
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Oakwood IB Middle School students are learning how to make a difference in their community. Each grade level put service into action on Wednesday by welcoming community
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces 18 felony charges in connection with the possession of child sexual exploitation material following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD
Special to Iredell Free News Tax scams are among the most stubborn cons out there. They reappear often, each time with a slightly different spin. The main theme is scammers
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Police David Onley said targeted enforcement efforts helped slow the increase in violent crime in the city in 2023. Although the number of homicides declined sharply,
Special to Iredell Free News Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of cinema as the Full Bloom Film Festival presents its Film Series lineup for 2024. From Oscar-winning
Special to Iredell Free News The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Board has awarded $62.2 million in discretionary grant program project funds for 25 projects in Iredell, Mecklenburg, and
BY KARISSA MILLER Woodland Heights Elementary School teachers and staff are committed to engaging students in a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence and creates caring problem-solvers. “Our challenge
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A financial relief program that helps cover the cost of state-required teacher license exams has now helped more than 3,500 people on their
Special to Iredell Free News The February meeting of the Statesville Woman’s Club was sponsored by the Community Impact Community Service Team. My Sister’s House Director Brittany Campbell and Domestic
Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell welcomes the acclaimed Fry Street Quartet for the fourth concert of the 2023-2024 season. The concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Special to Iredell Free News Fourteen athletes from Special Olympics Iredell County met up with athletes from across the Southeast at Appalachian Ski Mountain between Blowing Rock and Boone on
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners agreed on Tuesday to express its “strong support” for Community Health Systems Inc.’s sale of Davis Regional Medical Center and Lake
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Cleveland man who was on federal probation for drug offenses faces new charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Special to Iredell Free News The Insomniacs invite the public to Bring Your Own Instrument (BYOI) for a fun Jam Session on Saturday, February 24. The event, which will be
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch recently launched a new membership program, Friends of the Ranch. There are two membership levels: ♦ Animal Ambassadors: $175 year, up to 2
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is launching a new Statewide Peer Warmline on Tuesday, February 20. The new Peer Warmline will
Re-Advertisement for Quotes The City of Statesville is re-advertising a request for sealed quotes for 14.4 kV VOLTAGE REGULATORS WITH VOLTAGE REGULATOR CONTROLLER. Request for quotes will be sent out
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: FEBRUARY 6 ♦ A girl, Scarlette Hazel Benge, born to John Taylor and Dominique
Special to Iredell Free News Allison Woods Outdoor Learning Center received a $10,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to serve North Carolina residents with their Aquatic Discoveries program. The
Advertisement for Bids Sealed bids for the project entitled South Yadkin River Pump Station Upgrades will be received by the City of Statesville until 2:00 p.m. local time March 28,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Free News asked candidates in the March 5 primary election for the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education to answer several questions about issues facing the district
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Free News asked candidates in the March 5 primary election for the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education to answer several questions about issues facing the district
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Vivek Trivedi has been granted the distinguished title of Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG). This designation is a testament to Trivedi’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS A divided Statesville City Council has agreed to contribute money to a United Way of Iredell County program that aims to increase home ownership and housing stability
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County commissioners have approved a plan to hire 24 new emergency medical technicians. Investing $1.74 million in those positions, EMS Director Blair Richey told commissioners during