Special to Iredell Free News With worldwide concerns about the new coronavirus, Iredell County Emergency Communications has implemented additional steps to begin screening for possible exposure by citizens who require

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Troutman Town Council members appear willing to loosen restrictions against flashing signage, but don’t expect the town to be lit up like a Christmas tree. The

BY KARISSA MILLER Most teenagers dream of being handed the keys to car they can call their own. Students enrolled in the Career Academy and Technical School’s automotive technology program

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education has received 12 completed applications from individuals interested in working as the district’s next superintendent. Board member Samuel Kennington, who is chairman

Special to Iredell Free News It’s not unusual to see your Statesville fire fighters checking smoke alarms or fire hydrants to make sure you are safe. But for the members

The 27 participating nonprofits hope to impact more than 62,000 people FROM STAFF REPORTS The Love United Iredell initiative is underway. A project of the United Way of Iredell County,

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 30 ♦ Joseph Anthony Carrera, 55, of Fesperman Circle, Troutman, charged with possession of a schedule

Special to Iredell Free News Love United Iredell is a two-week initiative of the United Way of Iredell County to raise more than $100,000 to fund small but meaningful projects

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Drama and chorus students at Lake Norman High school are teaming up to produce the musical “Matilda,” which will run February 26-28 at 7 p.m., followed

BY KARISSA MILLER A couple months ago Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members questioned if district principals were doing enough to tackle the use of electronic cigarettes or vaping in the

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Parks and Recreation Committee met in January to finalize its splash pad rules and regulations for presentation to the Town Council. The groups is

Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will offer a glimpse of the harrowing days of the Anglo-Cherokee War on February 29 and March 1 with a

Addicted to Love When: Friday, February 7, 5 to 11 p.m. Where : Twisted Oak American Bar and Grill, 121 North Center Street, #104, Statesville Details: Addicted to Love will

Special to Iredell Free News Susan Ervin believes her experience serving others, her love for her community and wide-ranging legal practice have prepared her to sit on the bench as

Chad Ijames hopes to inspire young people to make better choices than he did BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Incarcerated at a young age for selling drugs, Chad Ijames easily could have

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board and the Board of Adjustment tackled several sign ordinance issues during late January meetings, including correcting an omission in the

Special to Iredell Free News Something new is coming to the Iredell County non-profit community. Beginning February 10, Love United Iredell will provide a platform for 27 local non-profit organizations

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday declaring Iredell a “constitutional rights protection county.” Around 75 people attended Tuesday’s meeting, many of

BY MIKE FUHRMAN More than 20 residents voiced strong objections during the Town of Mooresville Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday to developer Rick Howard’s plan to build a pair

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education is exploring the feasibility of opening a health clinic for district employees. Alvera Lesane, associate superintendent of Human Resources, presented a proposal

BY STACIE LETT CAIN After working with six mayors, eight city managers, 50 different Statesville City Council members and attending more than 900 council meetings, David Currier has decided to

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Public Library staff was recently recognized for their hard work throughout the 2018-2019 year. Under the leadership of Executive Director Julianne Moore, the library

BY STACIE LETT CAIN When your child loves the music program they are in but you move someplace it isn’t offered, what do you do? You start your own. That’s