FROM STAFF REPORTS Kevin Angell announced Sunday evening that he will run for the District 6 seat on the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education. Angell, who works as chief program officer

FROM STAFF REPORTS Thirty-three offenders, including five sex offenders and a convicted murderer, returned to Iredell County after being released by the N.C. Department of Corrections. Seven of the offenders

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Hundreds of people lined the streets in Downtown Statesville on Sunday afternoon to watch the annual Christmas Parade. For an hour and a half, streets were lined

Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell (far right) and other participants in a recent trip sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security pose for a photo. BY MIKE FUHRMAN iredellfreenews@gmail.com

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: NOVEMBER 26 ♦ Robert Lee Autry, 36, of Lutz Avenue, Mooresville, charged with habitual misdemeanor assault. ♦ Shiqwade

FROM STAFF REPORTS The first week of candidate filing for the 2020 elections ended Friday without a single Democrat filing to run for office in Iredell County. Meanwhile, five Republicans

Employees from Lowe’s Corporate Headquarters helped with painting and landscaping at ElderCenter as part of their Giving Tuesday and Lowe’s Community Impact Program. Special to Iredell Free News Lowe’s Home

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Cooperative Extension Office will present a 4-H Holiday Craft Workshop for children and teens on December 20. The event will take place from 9

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman got a case of Santa fever on Saturday morning with residents turning out to support the Rotary Club’s annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa at the

PHOTO: ICSO Detective Adam Blackburn and his wife Keetha pose for a photo with their children, Layla and Barrett, at Cool Springs Fire Department on Saturday. BY BRANDY TEMPLETON About

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Building on the success of his Troutman location, Cedar Stump Pub owner Jeremy Shaw is bringing the “Cedar Stump Family” to east Statesville. The venue will

PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON

  Special to Iredell Free News For holiday shopping, most consumers love the convenience of making purchases online and having them shipped straight to their doorstep. But with millions of

Iredell-Statesville Schools Teacher of the Year Bethany Orr addresses lawmakers. BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools leaders and elected officials met Friday morning in Troutman to discuss the school board’s legislative

FROM STAFF REPORTS A local cleaning company owner was charged with stealing jewelry from one of her customers following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Winston-Salem man faces felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized marijuana, cash and a loaded handgun in his vehicle during a traffic stop,

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville has something for everyone this month to gear up for the holiday season! Here are some of the big events: ♦ Stop by the annual free

2019 Shop & Stroll Spectacular When: Friday, December 6, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Where: Downtown Statesville Details: Visit Santa Central at City Hall with his elves while enjoying popcorn and

Park View Elementary teacher selected from 28 finalists Special to Iredell Free News CULLOWHEE — Leanne Rose, a second-grade teacher at Park View Elementary School inthe Mooresville Graded School District,

Critical vote on critical funding expected to occur at Monday’s board meeting BY KARISSA MILLER Administrators’ plans to expand the International Baccalaureate (IB) program to Statesville High School sparked a

Special to Iredell Free News With the holidays quickly approaching, multiple agencies throughout Iredell County are gearing up their gift-giving missions and are helping those in need by providing Christmas

Special to Iredell Free News Alexander County trial attorney Rob Young has filed his notice of candidacy for the District Court Judge seat being vacated by the Judge Deborah Brown

  Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce is accepting nomination for its Future5 young professional recognition program. Future5 will annually recognize 5 Statesville area young

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday voted to place a $126 million school bond referendum on the March 2020 ballot. Following a public hearing, commissioners unanimously agree to

Source: https://traffickingresourcecenter.org Mooresville forum highlights tactics employed by traffickers in $32 billion industry BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery and is the third-largest criminal

FROM STAFF REPORTS A verified member of the Folk Nation gang faces a drug-trafficking charge following his arrest in Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Michael Alvin

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects are charged with multiple felonies related to the theft and sale of a large amount of tools from a garage near Mooresville. Iredell County Sheriff

Special to Iredell Free News Bring the whole family to Downtown Statesville on Friday, December 6, for the Holiday Shop & Stroll Spectacular.  This event features the feeling of an

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators proposed the creation of a five-year Career Technical Education track for students to Board of Education members during Monday’s meeting. Under the new plan,

Representatives of local nonprofits and community agencies who received a contribution from National Balloon Rally Charities pose for a photo with Executive Director Bud Welch Tuesday night. Special to Iredell

FROM STAFF REPORTS District Attorney Sarah Kirkman has filed the necessary paperwork to run for re-election in 2020 in Judicial District 22A, which covers Iredell and Alexander counties. “I am

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators have identified a homicide victim whose skeletal remains were found near Mooresville almost 11 months ago as a missing Charlotte woman. DNA

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department officers will help 32 children participate in a Christmas shopping spree on Saturday, December 7, at the Target store at 594 River

Special to Iredell Free News Each year the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service announces recipients of the Loving Support of Excellence. This year the Iredell County Health

Special to Iredell Free News Once again, Theatre Statesville presents the heartwarming, classic holiday tale of Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol.” This progressive play will take guests back to

Special to Iredell Free News Following the Mooresville Christmas Parade, three Mooresville firefighters were recognized for their hard work and dedication to their field and the community. Each award recipient