Special to Iredell Free News Police Chief David Onley is proud to announce the successful completion of the recent corporal assessment process for the Statesville Police Department. Of the eight
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Rebounding from pandemic lows, North Carolina high school students in 2022-2023 participated and performed in college-level Advanced Placement courses at levels above those during
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. General Assembly has appropriated a total of $82,309,549 to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Iredell County. The biennium budget, which was approved on September
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning & Zoning Board gave the green light on Monday to two new light industrial rezoning requests to add more economic development potential and job
Special to Iredell Free News A recent Statesville High School graduate has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship by the Falconer Foundation, a Mooresville-based nonprofit organization serving Iredell County. The scholarship
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony drug charges after they were pulled over by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Harlis Crum
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell Ready coalition welcomed community leaders, business and industry representatives, and education professionals to its Iredell Ready Workforce Forum on Monday to unveil the organization’s new
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County pastor has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of child pornography charges. Tony Ernest Bunton, 66, of Eufola Road, Statesville,
Special to Iredell Free News Miss North Carolina Taylor Loyd was honored at the Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting earlier this month. A lifelong resident of Mooresville, Loyd was
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: SEPTEMBER 12 ♦ A girl, Waverly Rein Gregory, born to Colby and Allie Gregory
BY SALLY NIX Dr. Jeffrey Payne’s personal experience with chiropractic care led him to alter his career path and dedicate 30 years to improving the quality of life for patients
Public Hearing Notice Section 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 and applicable State funding, or combination thereof. This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces numerous charges in connection with the theft of personal property from several homes following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News Competition was fierce with a record-setting 10,000 athletes from across the globe, including more than 2,000 black belts, all competing to win in their bracket
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department will host its annual Night Out event on Tuesday, October 3, in Downtown Statesville. This free community gathering is being held
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley announced Monday that DHHS will launch Medicaid Expansion on
Special to Iredell Free News Many parents would agree that they know their child well. They believe they can easily read their child’s expressions and emotions and would immediately know
FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County man faces nearly three dozen felony charges in connection with the fraudulent use of a company fuel card following an investigation by the
Special to Iredell Free News The countdown is on for an evening that promises to be nothing short of spectacular! R. Gregory Jewelers, the esteemed High Roller sponsor, invites everyone
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. General Assembly has approved a $29.8 billion state budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 that expands Medicare coverage to 600,000 low-income North Carolinians and makes vouchers
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 14 ♦ Juan Gabriel Carreron-Nino, 48, of Country Park Road, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine
Special to Iredell Free News The members of Girl Scout Troop 13187 in Mooresville recently earned their Bronze Award. Sydney, Olivia, and Stephanie decided to support foster kids who often
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 For the third year in a row, Iredell COAST will sponsor its annual Community Christmas Program. Iredell COAST Community Christmas provides local children with a
Special to Iredell Free News The Student Government Association of Mitchell Community College will present a Cars on Campus fundraising event at Mitchell’s Workforce Development Center campus location at 701
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL There were rainbows, smiles and hugs in abundance on Saturday as people greeted each other with enthusiastic wishes for a “Happy Pride Day!”
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System was recently recognized at the Charlotte Business Journal’s annual Health Care Heroes Awards ceremony. Through its Health Care Heroes program, the Charlotte
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces charges in connection with the attempted armed robbery of an employee of the Truist Bank in Troutman. About 9:04 a.m. Friday, Troutman Police
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners had a light meeting agenda this week, but several commissioners had plenty to say on a variety of matters. After members
FROM STAFF REPORTS All seven candidates for three contested seats on the Statesville City Council in the October 10 election participated in a forum on Wednesday at the Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville is partnering once again with Welcome Home Veterans Living Military Museum and Richard’s Coffee Shop for this year’s Veterans Week celebrations.
Special to Iredell Free News Volunteers from Iredell, Catawba, Alexander and Rowan counties are joining the thousands of people who are gathering in towns across the United States to promote
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman faces felony drug charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) has presented Southern Notions business owner and MDC Board Member Stephanie Hathaway with the Russ Crimi Above and Beyond Award.