BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education delayed a vote on the school calendar last month because members could not decide whether to implement a calendar that violates
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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,
Special to Iredell Free News As the temperatures drop and the daylight hours shorten, it’s common to feel a touch of the winter blues. However, for some, this seasonal shift
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Any registered and eligible North Carolina voter may now request an absentee ballot for the the 2024 primary election online through the N.C.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Davidson man has been arrested in connection with an incident in which an elementary school student was almost struck by a motorcycle at his bus top
Special to Iredell Free News The 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast will be held on Monday, January 15, at the Statesville Civic Center. The event is
BY JAIME GATTON From the origins of its name to the happenings within its four walls, Fred & June’s Books is more than a bookstore. It’s a relationship. There’s something
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is providing 5,000 free residential radon test kits during Radon Action Month. Gov. Roy Cooper has
Special to Iredell Free News Do you know an Iredell County resident who volunteers their time and efforts consistently? Someone who gives tirelessly of themselves to help others in our
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 18 ♦ A boy, Luke Ira Heffner, born to John and Cindy Heffner
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced that the North Carolina Rate Bureau filed a rate filing with the North Carolina Department of Insurance on Wednesday
Special to Iredell Free News The following cases were disposed of during recent terms of Iredell County Superior Court and H & I Felony District Court: ♦ Charles Gilmore pleaded
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools officials are urging motorists to be on the lookout for students and follow all traffic laws after an elementary school student was nearly
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 JABRIA WILLIAMS A small but enthusiastic crowd attended an auction hosted by Iredell County Animal Services on Thursday afternoon for an opportunity to provide a happy ending to the
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is now accepting applications for its college scholarship program, Empowering the Future. The cooperative will award two $5,000 college scholarships this year. “We are thrilled
FROM STAFF REPORTS The owner of a local travel agency faces six felony charges in connection with a scheme to defraud a group of seniors following an investigation by the
Special to Iredell Free News In a heartwarming start to 2024, The Birth Place team welcomed Iredell Memorial Hospital’s first baby of the new year on January 1. Mother Keaira
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three juveniles have been apprehended and detained in connection with the robbery of a Statesville grocery store following a multi-agency investigation. The Statesville Police Department announced Thursday
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s Community Relations Committee invites the public to participate in several events for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including the annual Peace
Special to Iredell Free News Renowned artist Tony Griffin will demonstrate his drawing techniques in a live demonstration at the Iredell Arts Council on Wednesday, January 10. During the demonstration,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday updated its weekly Respiratory Virus Summary Dashboard, which shows high volumes of people being
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Woman’s Club will hold its next meeting on Thursday, January 4, at the historic clubhouse located at 515 West End Avenue. There will
Special to Iredell Free News As part of its mission to flatten the line on drug and alcohol misuse, the Drug Alcohol Coalition of Iredell will hold its second “In
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the early morning robbery of an employee of the Food Lion store on East Broad Street. Officers responded to the grocery
Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville man faces drug charges following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD announced the arrest of Terry Lee Roseboro, 61, in
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a rezoning request for 4.67 acres off Salisbury Highway, clearing the way for a small trucking company to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three individuals were arrested after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found cocaine and marijuana in a home off Amity Hill Road in Statesville. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Special to Iredell Free News The Troutman Police Department is investigating a break-in that occurred at the Dunkin Donuts on North Main Street early Monday morning. Officers responded to the
Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. Baptist Singers & Orchestra will perform a special concert at Trinity Baptist Church in Mooresville on Monday, January 8. The concert, which begins
Special to Iredell Free News Redhawk Publications has announced the release of “Iron Bridge Sunday and Other Stories,” the latest book written by Troutman resident Les M. Brown. This collection
BY MIKE FUHRMAN At a time when law enforcement agencies across the country are struggling to recruit and retain officers, there’s no shortage of people vying to work at the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday will consider a request from the Finance Department to begin the process of borrowing up to $40 million to
Iredell Health System been recognized as a 2023 recipient of the Charlotte Business Journal’s Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte Awards. The award highlights the health system’s commitment to creating a
BY KEVIN IMM A Mooresville man was fatally injured on Sunday afternoon when the small plane he was piloting crashed while attempting to land at Lake Norman Airport. The N.C.