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BY DEBBIE PAGE Leon Bouwens’ request to rezone 42.25 acres at 134 Iredell Avenue from suburban residential to light industrial was approved by Troutman Town Council on Thursday night, paving
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Rescue Ranch hosted its Third Annual Dogtoberfest on Saturday afternoon. Photo Gallery
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell County Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Joseph Crosswhite told county commissioners on Friday that the local court system is desperate for more courtrooms and will soon
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The First Annual Mooresville Pride Parade was held under gray skies on Saturday morning. Participants of all ages walked along several blocks of Main Street and were
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday unanimously approved a development agreement between BBC Wakefield LLC, Barium Springs Home for Children, and the town for 774.31 acres to
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Special to Iredell Free News Take3 will take the stage at Mac Gray Auditorium in Statesville for the second show of the 2023-2024 Performing Arts Live Iredell season on Saturday,
Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services received final federal approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for the December 1 launch
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 A South Carolina woman faces drug trafficking charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a moving violation on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department has charged a man with obtaining property by false pretenses after investigating a complaint about the sale of a pool liner. The TPD
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation awarded $105,087.51 in September to nonprofit organizations, individuals, households and families. The Foundation has now awarded approximately $600,000 to communities across the
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will host an artisan farmers market on the first and third Tuesday of each month, beginning October 17. Local farmers
STORY BY MIKE FUHRMAN PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL Angela Ramsey stood behind a podium on Wednesday and told a crowd of 400 people about the darkest days of her life.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man has been charged with two counts of felony indecent liberties with a minor following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
Special to Iredell Free News When Nichole Wells was 18 years old, a caring nurse comforted her through the life-altering loss of her twins. Inspired by this nurse who stood
FROM STAFF REPORTS A call that began as a shoplifting at Phil’s Food Mart ended with a suspect being arrested on drug trafficking charges by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
Special to Iredell Free New Sen. Vickie Sawyer has been named the 2023 Legislator of the Year by the N.C. Values Coalition. The award was presented in recognition of her
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials announced Wednesday that the district will move up the start times for high school football games up for the remainder of the regular season
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council approved a land sale, discussed several town needs, and reviewed the agenda for Thursday night’s meeting during its agenda briefing on Monday afternoon.
Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to protect the community and preserve the health of local trees, City of Statesville staff and contractors will remove approximately 20 trees
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man was arrested Monday and charged with firing a handgun after a dispute as the result of an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. Eddrick
Special to Iredell Free News Walmart customers in Statesville were welcomed inside the newly transformed Supercenter at 1116 Crossroads Drive last week. The store’s associates marked the occasion with a
BY DEBBIE PAGE About 25 community leaders and concerned residents chose to “walk a mile in their shoes” on Tuesday evening as part of the Domestic Violence Task Force of
FROM STAFF RESULTS Voters in Ward 6 selected a new representative on the Statesville City Council and Eddie Karriker garnered the most votes in the race for the open at-large
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces three felony charges in connection with the theft of an Iredell County EMS ambulance. The Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest of Dezire Raequan
Special to Iredell Free News On Tap Crafty Brews will host its Third Annual Brat Trot 5K in Downtown Mooresville on Saturday, October 14. The 3.1-mile run begins at On
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department has received a new shipment of the updated Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, and will be making it available to the community
Special to Iredell Free News On a beautiful autumn Friday afternoon, Purple Heart Homes kicked off its annual cycling fundraiser “Take That Hill” with a special meet-and-greet reception showcasing two
Special to Iredell Free News Did you know heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Iredell County? In fact, over 18 percent of premature deaths in Iredell
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted 4-3 on Monday evening to oust Mike Kubiniec from his position as vice chairman. Board members Doug Knight, Charles Kelly
Special to Iredell Free News The Historic Sharpe House, located at 402 South Center Street in Statesville, is planning an array of events during the coming months. Tickets for all the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville officials recently honored a delegation from the town’s Sister City, Hockenheim, Germany. During the October 2 town board meeting, Mooresville Mayor Miles Atkins and Hockenheim Mayor
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 3 ♦ Jeffrey Daniel Stewart, 32, of N Broad Street, Mooresville, charged with forgery, obtain property by
BY KARISSA MILLER Students at Oakwood Middle, an International Baccalaureate World School, recently had an opportunity to learn about service organizations that make a difference in the community during the