Special to Iredell Free News First Presbyterian Church in Statesville will present a Christmas concert on Sunday, December 17, at 6 p.m. in the church’s sanctuary. The concert will be
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Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville resident Todd Carver has filed to run for the 95th District seat in the N.C. House of Representatives. A Republican with more than 30
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Statesville men face felony drug charges after leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash. Iredell County Sheriff Darren announced the arrests of David Khalil Alexander,
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Bill Howell on Monday abandoned a plan to call for an investigation of board member Mike Kubiniec. Howell, who led efforts
Special to Iredell Free News N.C. Rep. Grey Mills has officially launched his campaign for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mills, a Republican who currently represents the
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council heard presentations about Habitat for Humanity’s upcoming work in the area, Kimley-Horne’s on-call transportation services, and Design Associates’ renderings for the south side
Special to Iredell Free News Sen. Vickie Sawyer has officially filed for re-election for a third term in the N.C. Senate. A Republican who represents the 37th District, Sawyer currently
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized $3.75 million worth of fentanyl during a traffic stop on Interstate 77 on Sunday. Sheriff Darren Campbell called the seizure of
Special to Iredell Free News The Lake Norman High School Marching Wildcats will be performing in the London New Year’s Day Parade on January 1, 2024. After three years of
Special to Iredell Free News Troutman resident Chris Gilbert has announced his candidacy for the 84th District seat in the N.C. House of Representatives. A LGBTQIA+ service-connected veteran, Gilbert works
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville resident Beverly Maurice has filed to run for a seat on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. A Democrat who has significant professional and
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 1 ♦ Taylen Jermon Barbour, 19, of Freedom Drive, Charlotte, was served with a true bill
BY KARISSA MILLER Cloverleaf Elementary students and their families learned about different ways people celebrate the holidays across the globe during the school’s annual Winter Around the World event on
Special to Iredell Free News North Carolina Medicaid now covers people ages 19 through 64 years with higher incomes than previously included in Medicaid. You may be able to get
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,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s investment in early literacy is paying off. New data presented today to the State Board of Education shows that elementary school students
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Shelton Avenue on Saturday and resulted in several people being transported to area hospitals.
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Betty’s School of Dance presented “The Nutcracker” at Mac Gray Auditorium in Statesville on Saturday afternoon. The dancers, including special needs performers, showcased a variety of ballet
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Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility has once again been named one of the Best Nursing Homes for 2023-2024 by the U.S. News & World
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 17 ♦ Shamarra Unique Morrison, 31, od Clarktown Drive, Mooresville, charged with two counts of felony larceny.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — New figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, show the nonfatal workplace injury
BY KARISSA MILLER N.B. Mills Elementary School students are hoping for a packed house for their upcoming performance of “Annie KIDS” on December 14 & 15. The 31-member cast is
Special to Iredell Free News U.S. Attorney Dena J. King has issued a warning to alert consumers about a potential uptick in online scams during the holiday season, and cautioned
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 Rescue Ranch is offering a three-day Winter Break Critter Camp on December 27-20. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, participating students in kindergarten
Special to Iredell Free News The founders of Trinitas Classical Academy, a K-8 classical charter school planned for southern Iredell County, are preparing to welcome the school’s first students. This
Special to Iredell Free News In light of the inclement weather forecasted for Sunday afternoon, organizers of the 2023 Statesville Christmas Parade have decided to cancel this year’s event. Anticipated
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: NOVEMBER 20 ♦ A girl, Drew Amelia Mason, born to Joseph Mason and Andrea
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Bar Association of the 32nd Judicial District has nominated two Statesville attorneys to serve as the district’s first chief public defender. During a 90-minute meeting on
Special to Iredell Free News Natalie Reina Ramos has filed to run for the District 2 seat on the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education. A business owner, parent of two
BY DEBBIE PAGE Pointing to 17 empty places representing the children killed by their parents or caregivers in North Carolina last year, Pharos Parenting Executive Director Tonya Fowler emphasized the
Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont celebrates opening of new playground BY KARISSA MILLER A variety of emotions rippled through the crowd gathered outside the Boys & Girls Club
Special to Iredell Free News As part of its commitment to addressing residents’ health concerns, the Iredell County Health Department is collecting supplemental data on cancer diagnoses. North Carolina law
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman on Monday filed to run for a fifth term as district attorney for District 32, which includes Iredell and Alexander counties.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel used a drone to locate a Woodleaf man who was wanted on multiple charges. Thomas Jay Corbin, 30, of Needmore Road, Woodleaf,