FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Elections on Friday certified the results of the November 7 municipal elections in Iredell County and the Mooresville Graded School District election.
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FROM STAFF RESULTS A convicted felon faces a felony gun charge after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A sting operation by the Mooresville Police Department resulted in the arrests of five men accused of orchestrating an organized retail theft ring. Detectives began investigating on
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Mike Kubiniec and his supporters have gone on the offensive in the weeks since he was removed as vice chairman. With
Special to Iredell Free News Santa Claus is returning to Statesville City Hall this holiday season, and he’s bringing his magic mailbox with him! Starting November 27, the magic mailbox
FROM STAFF REPORTS A multi-agency narcotics investigation that began with a single undercover drug buy culminated in the arrests of 11 suspects on felony drug charges by the Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS The second suspect in the recent double shooting in Troutman is now in custody. James Richard Gann, 19, of Christofle Drive, Cornelius, turned himself in at the
Special to Iredell Free News The holidays are drawing near, and so is Iredell Health Foundation’s second annual Lights of Love, benefiting the Cancer Patient Support Fund for Iredell Health
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Cliff and Margie Whitley are adamant that they have nothing against law enforcement, and they support responsible gun ownership. They just want a little peace and quiet.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Six distinguished North Carolinians were presented the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest honor, by Gov. Roy Cooper during a November 9 ceremony at
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Arts has two new exhibits on display at the Depot. In Our Words Members’ Exhibit The In Our Words Members’ Exhibit is being showcased
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch and Brawley Animal Hospital will host its Photos with Santa and indoor Shop ‘n Stroll event on Saturday, December 2. The event will
BY DEBBIE PAGE Every year, with the community’s help, Fifth Street Ministries steps up to help those in need over the holidays. With a week to go before Thanksgiving, Executive
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of his wife. Clarence Edward Tyson, 69, is being held without bond
Special to Iredell Free News Merchants in Downtown Statesville are preparing to kick off the holiday shopping season with Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Enjoy the beginning of the
BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School Principal Benjamin Johnson said that the school’s mission is to provide a safe and inclusive environment for learning. “We foster a culture of
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department will hold its Fall Fun & Food Trucks event at the Iredell County Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 18.
Special to Iredell Free News Caitlin Carmendy, an instructional coach at Mooresville High School, recently completed the International Society for Technology in Education Certification (ISTE) process. The process combines 10
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville resident Walter Finley claimed his third consecutive Male Country Artist of the Year Award during the 17th Annual Queen City Awards in Charlotte. The dazzling
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has joined governors from 10 states in urging Congress to quickly enact an increase in the supplemental appropriation for the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect was arrested and charged with stealing building materials from a construction site after a Statesville Police Department officer investigated a suspicious vehicle in the area
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chair Melissa Neader, Mooresville Mayor Miles Atkins, Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh, and Troutman Mayor Teross Young have signed a joint
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Parks and Recreation staff is getting settled into their newly refurbished facility at the ESC Park entrance and hopes to welcome the public to a ribbon
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Sen. Vickie Sawyer has been honored as a “Jobs Champion” by the North Carolina Chamber Foundation in its “2023 How They Voted”
Special to Iredell Free News Christian Brothers Automotive hosted a car safety and maintenance class at their facility located at 688 Brawley School Road in Mooresville on Sunday for the
BY DEBBIE PAGE State Sen. Vickie Sawyer and Reps. Grey Mills and Jeff McNeely presented a symbolic check for $14 million to the Town of Troutman for infrastructure improvements during
Special to Iredell Free News After being introduced to Special Olympics at a very young age, Reece Williams has become a decorated athlete and an ambassador for the nonprofit organization.
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: NOVEMBER 4 ♦ Danny Edward Cantner Jr., 42, of Mott Park Drive, Statesville, charged with possession with
Special to Iredell Free News The Compassionate Friends of Mooresville will join hundreds of thousands of families worldwide in lightning candles as an act of symbolic remembrance of the children,
Special to Iredell Free News In what seemed like the blink of an eye, 64-year-old Eddie Johnson’s life took an unexpected and frightening turn. His familiar morning routine quickly progressed
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Mooresville concluded a weeklong tribute to military veterans on Saturday with the Annual Veterans Day Parade. Photo Gallery
BY KARISSA MILLER For local artist Mandi Rae, art is more than painting and creating — it’s her life. She shared her passion with students at Cool Spring Elementary School
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Woman’s Club held a Health & Wellness Fair during its November meeting. Members and their guests visited stations devoted to skin pampering; blood