Special to Iredell Free News To commemorate National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, U.S. Attorney Dena J. King renewed the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s commitment to fight against human trafficking by bringing traffickers
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BY MIKE FUHRMAN Angela Matthews said her accounting experience would be an asset to Iredell County taxpayers. Brad Howard vowed to reduce property taxes. William Compton called the fairgrounds “embarrassing,”
Special to Iredell Free News With the new year in full swing, your children are likely back in school, diving into new lessons, and reuniting with friends. Unfortunately, as kids
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Mooresville’s annual Martin Luther King Kr. Day Peace Walk and Breakfast focused on carrying the civil rights leader’s dream forward. The annual event, held at the Charles
Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrated at annual prayer breakfast in Statesville BY KARISSA MILLER The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were celebrated Monday
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,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 6 ♦ Sulton Jaleel Jones, 29, of 29th Avenue Drive NE, Hickory, charged with probation violation.
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville invites all residents to participate in an upcoming open house event that aims to shape the future of the Monroe Street/Allison
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Shepherds Fire-Rescue and the South Iredell Fire Departments conducted a live burn training on Bailey Road on Saturday. The home was donated for training by
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Testimony is scheduled to resume Tuesday morning in Iredell County Superior Court in the rape trial of a former Mooresville High School student. Jericho Montrell Neal, now
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 11 ♦ Marquila Jasmine Jackson, 34, of Trotter Street, Thomasville, charged with attempted larceny, conspire to commit
BY KARISSA MILLER Students from across Iredell County came to the Unity Center on Saturday morning to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy ahead of the holiday and participate in
BY KEVIN IMM The pilot of a small airplane was injured early Sunday afternoon when the plane crashed near Normandy Road in Mooresville. Personnel from Mooresville Fire-Rescue and Shepherds Fire-Rescue,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized students who have exceled in extracurricular activities during the January 8 board meeting. LNHS Cheer Teams Lake Norman High School’s
Special to Iredell Free News Melissa Stewart, who has worked as a magistrate in Alexander County since April, has announced her candidacy for District Court judge for Alexander and Iredell
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council recognized employees and community members for exceptional service and heard community members express a variety of growth concerns on Thursday night. RECOGNITIONS Former
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College will host “A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” on Tuesday, January 16, at 6 p.m. in Rotary Auditorium on the
BY KARISSA MILLER The Troutman Police Department has opened a criminal investigation into a Moms for Liberty member who read aloud passages describing rape and incest during the public comment
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage Collection There will be no
BY DEBBIE PAGE About 100 community members who attended the Town of Troutman’s third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast and Day of Service on Friday were treated to an
Special to Iredell Free News Congressman Patrick McHenry on Friday announced that Mooresville resident Muhammad Fawwaz — a student at South Iredell High School — as the winner of the
BY KELLY JAMES Envision a rolling landscape of rounded mountain tops with trees, livestock, family, legends, and song. Sounds like North Carolina or Scotland. If you’ve been to both locations,
Special to Iredell Free News The public is invited to attend Trinity Episcopal Church’s 2024 Oyster Roast. The annual fundraiser will be held on Friday, January 19, from 5:30 until
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Vanilla Bean and The Watering Hole joined forces Thursday evening to present Coffee, Cakes & Brews. About a dozen participants showcased talents ranging from the musical
Town manager says Richard Coleman’s signs were removed by mistake BY MIKE FUHRMAN Richard Coleman is willing to devote the considerable time, effort and money necessary to a run for
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 1 ♦ A girl, Khyn’lee Amiyah Borders, born to Keaira Clontz and Khali
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 MIKE FUHRMAN Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Joseph Crosswhite has selected Statesville attorney Seth Johnson to serve as the chief public defender for the 32nd Judicial District. “He’s a
Advertisement for Bids Sealed bid for furnishing 3Phase Pull Cabinets, will be sent out on January 22, 2024, and will be received by the City of Statesville at the City
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Davidson man faces a felony charge in connection with the maltreatment of his wife. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Grover Cleveland Meetze III,
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville has been selected as the third overnight stop for the 2024 Cycle North Carolina Mountains to Coast Ride. This annual cycling event is set
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville had a discharge of untreated wastewater of an estimated 10,500 gallons at Northside Pump Station, located 130 Rockhopper Lane, due to
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has announce the hiring of Eric Sullivan as the director of Environmental Services. Sullivan received his degree in theology from Covenant Theological
Special to Iredell Free News Local businessman Brad Howard has announced his candidacy for a Iredell County commissioner. “I’m running for county commissioner because I believe that the people of
BY DEBBIE PAGE & MIKE FUHRMAN A young woman who claims she was raped six years ago by another student on the campus of Mooresville High School took the witness