BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District officials hosted N.C. Sen. Vickie Sawyer and Iredell County Commission Chair Melissa Neader on Monday for the district’s annual legislative breakfast at East
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Special to Iredell Free News City Manager Ron Smith announced Monday that Devon Shelton has been named director of Electric Utilities for the City of Statesville, effective immediately. Shelton has
Special to Iredell Free News The Cornerstone Christian Academy archery team competed in the N.C. State Championship in Reidsville on Saturday. Seventeen archers from the Statesville school finished in the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces armed robbery and felony assault charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Daniel
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Fire Department has earned a Class 1 ISO Rating, elevating the department to the ranks of elite fire service agencies across the state and nation.
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the Advocacy Center of Davie County, a faith-based nonprofit organization focused on providing temporary assistance to qualifying Davie
Special to Iredell Free News Many of us have set a resolution to become the best version of ourselves — whether that’s starting a new, healthy habit or breaking an
FROM STAFF REPORTS Newly elected officers and executive committee members of the Statesville Branch NAACP were sworn in Sunday afternoon during the civil rights organization’s monthly meeting. Officers for 2023-2024
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported 435 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during the past week, marking the sixth consecutive week that the number of new
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,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 31 ♦ Mercedes Leigh Jenkins, 33, of Loray Lane, Statesville, charged with possession of a controlled
Special to Iredell Free News For 14 years, Olin B. Isenhour worked as a dedicated member of Iredell Health System’s volunteer auxiliary, accruing over 2,600 hours as a volunteer during
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Dr. Hanna Kutteh and his wife Ann spent their honeymoon in separate quarters at Ellis Island after immigrating to the United States in December of 1950. A
Special to Iredell Free News The insomniacs and local hitmakers will battle it out with fresh beats in the Old Jail in Statesville on Thursday, January 12. The competition, which
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Special to Iredell Free News the Iredell County MLK Planning Committee invites the public to attend several events planned to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King
BY DEBBIE PAGE Members of the Iredell Homeless Coalition worked together to provide toys, gifts and other needs to local families in need of assistance in December. The Statesville Police
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has appointed Stephen Gay to serve as his designee to the Charter School Advisory Board, effective immediately. “Stephen Gay will
Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Current Openings Assistant Director of Planning Planning Assistant Facility Supervisor- Marketing/Programs Recreation/Parks Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Automotive
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 19 ♦ A girl, Wrenley Maxine Mullins, born to Huck Mullins and Amy
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell on Friday announced that 22 drug offenders had been arrested during the ICSO’s latest roundup. The arrests stem from investigations conducted in
Special to Iredell Free News On Thursday, January 5, the Town of Mooresville had a discharge of approximately 36,000 gallons of untreated wastewater near 565 Brawley School Road. This incident
Notice of Intent The General Statutes of North Carolina allow local governments to enter into contracts with vendors who have in the past 12 months been awarded a contract by
FROM STAFF REPORTS Crossroads Arts & Science Early College recently hosted North Carolina’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Northwest Regional Leadership Conference. The conference included competitive events, personal development
Special to Iredell Free News The Full Bloom Film Festival will show “Encanto” as the first film of the 2023 film night series. The film will screen on Tuesday, January
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for an equipment violation. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
Special to Iredell Free News Raleigh — Students in early elementary grades in North Carolina public schools continue to show gains in literacy skills, according to results of a key assessment
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2023 on January 3. Mother Hannah Boles and father Christopher Boles arrived at Iredell Memorial early Tuesday
Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville man was injured Tuesday when he was struck by a vehicle while walking along Turnersburg Highway. Statesville Police Department officers responded to a
Special to Iredell Free News A team of retired Statesville Police Department investigators has begun taking a fresh look at unsolved crimes. These investigators will be reviewing reports and evidence
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Mooresville received a clean audit with no exceptions following a review of the town’s finances and internal controls by Potter & Co. Representatives of
Special to Iredell Free News NC MedAssist and the Iredell County Health Department are partnering to provide a Mobile Free Pharmacy and Health Fair event in Iredell County on Friday,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces felony charges after members of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team found guns and drugs in a vehicle at a
BY KARISSA MILLER An existing company received a boost from the Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night. Commissioners held a public hearing and then voted unanimously to grant
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Tuesday delayed a decision on a developer’s request to rezone 96.8 acres off Transco Road for a project that includes hundreds of multi-family
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare on Tuesday announced a major expansion of its women’s health services in the Statesville area. Healthcare in Iredell County has changed a lot