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

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

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

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Outgoing Statesville City Councilman Roy West couldn’t resist taking a final shot at his current nemesis, Councilman John Staford, as West’s tenure on the council came

FROM STAFF REPORTS Rep. Jeff McNeely announced over the weekend that he will ask voters in the 84th N.C. House District to allow him to continue working on their behalf

READ PART 1 OF THIS PROJECT: HERE FROM STAFF REPORTS While women hold down seven of the top-10 paying jobs in Iredell County government, men still have a firm grip

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Troutman is the epicenter for all things Christmas this week. Here are five fun things to do that will get you in the holiday

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Dreary skies gave way to sunshine just in time for the starting horn of the 6th Annual Jingle Run 5K on Sunday afternoon. Sponsored by the

Special to Iredell Free News The theme of the 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration is “Beyond the Walls of Division.” The following activities are scheduled in

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON If you’ve ever wanted to watch a group of talented teachers belt out the greatest hits of Dolly Parton, Kelly Clarkson and other legends, your big chance

Special to Iredell Free News The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center will host its annual Christmas at the Lucas Mansion Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 5. The event is

  Mooresville Small Business Saturday When: Saturday, November 30, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Downtown Mooresville Details: Many shops, restaurants, and businesses will be offering discounts, special giveaways and

Special to Iredell Free News On the busiest shopping weekend of the year, show your support by shopping local! Small Business Saturday is a special day to celebrate and support

Denise Sharrow has been helping homeless families for the past three years. BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Denise Sharrow has worked at the Brookwood Inn in Statesville for three years. During that

Troutman Elementary students will help feed hungry families in Iredell County this year. The students donated about 5,577 canned foods to Christian Mission in Mooresville during the “Can Mr. Mills”

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County is seeking public input on the needs of the community for parks and recreation programs and facilities. The Iredell County Parks and Recreation

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Highway Patrol will be on the roadways this holiday season looking to stop dangerous driving before potentially life-changing collisions take place.

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was arrested in connection with the robbery of a convenience store on Thursday, November 21. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of Maurice

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Non-residents may soon be charged more than Town of Mooresville residents to use the town’s parks and recreation facilities and participate in some town-sponsored programs. Several town

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com DACI Chair Sandy-Tabor Gray and Mooresville Mayor Miles Atkins led a discussion on the organization’s past accomplishments and sought coalition members input into its current and

Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed November 28-29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no garbage collection on those days. Garbage

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Lowe’s Home Improvement employees recently spent several days at the Troutman American Legion Post 401, volunteering their time to spruce up the nearly 60-year-old building with

Special to Iredell Free News Key to Escape opened its first escape room, “Where There is a Will, There is a Way,” in March of 2018. Since then, Kim and