BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School’s recent family reading night was a big success. Principal Jennifer Ribbeck Ribbeck, who was dressed up as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz,
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Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is now accepting applications for the 2023 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour program, which provides an opportunity for two students to receive an all-expenses-paid trip
‘Grand Ol’ Lady’ has played key role in club’s efforts to serve Statesville for nearly 100 years; fundraiser scheduled for November 5-6 BY DANA WHITE The General Federation of Women’s
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina elections officials continue to receive complaints and questions about mass mailings and text messages to voters about the November 8 general election.
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 A Mooresville man faces charges in a rape and assault that occurred in Mooresville nearly four decades ago following a multi-agency investigation. James Frederick Wilson,
Special to Iredell Free News The Flow Automotive 19th Annual Statesville Pumpkin Fest is scheduled for Saturday, November 5, in Downtown Statesville. The streets will be bustling with people and downtown
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on River Highway on Thursday morning. Officers responded to a reported traffic crash in
NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF TROUTMAN Members of the Town of Troutman Town Council will be attending a Community Leader Update & Breakfast at McGuire Nuclear Station. The meeting
FROM STAFF REPORTS The former executive director of National Balloon Rally Charities Inc. has been charged with two counts of indecent liberties with a child following an investigation by the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first flu-related death of the 2022-2023 flu season. An adult in the
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville High School student Rafael Bonamigo-Valls has been awarded the prestigious Congressional Award Gold Medal. The Congressional Award is the U.S. Congress’ highest honor for
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, recently received a $3,104 grant from the Davie Community Foundation to provide necessary funding
BY DEBBIE PAGE Despite community concerns about the impact of more development, the Troutman Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of a 629 single-family home development on 276 acres located
FROM STAFF REPORTS Four suspects face numerous charges following a multi-agency investigation into several larcenies in Iredell and Yadkin counties. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of the
BY KARISSA MILLER State and local officials joined Sherwin-Williams Co. executives and employees, contractors and partners in Statesville on Wednesday for a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the beginning of a
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday evening on West Iredell Avenue. Officers were dispatched to the scene of the
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators are trying to identify a man as part of an investigation into a bomb threat toward the Iredell County Courthouse
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper today issued Executive Order No. 271 directing swift action to accelerate the state’s transition to a clean energy economy that
BY KARISSA MILLER The 2021 Community Health Improvement Plan and State of the County Health Report was presented to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners recently. Dinikia Savage, health promotion
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare CEO Jeffrey W. Smith has been appointed chairman of the board for the upcoming year for the Medical Group Management Association. Founded in 1926,
Special to Iredell Free News Purple Heart Homes, in conjunction with numerous community partners, has been awarded a $679,727 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to fund a four-year
A Request for Proposals for water meter installation services will be sent out on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, and will be received by the City of Statesville at the City
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Iredell Health System Future5 young professional recognition program. Future5 annually recognizes five Greater Statesville
FROM STAFF REPORTS The father of a child who was killed in an early Tuesday morning vehicle crash in Statesville faces criminal charges. Caliu Axian, 24, was driving a 2003
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has signed off on Iredell-Statesville Schools’ plan to redirect $4 million earmarked for current expenses to capital projects. The School Facilities
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress given during the 2021-2022 school year to fourth- and eighth-graders generally mirrored a
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 3-year-old child suffered fatal injuries in an early morning vehicle crash Tuesday in Statesville. Statesville police officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision in
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department will participate in the DEA-sponsored National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. SPD
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare welcomes Dr. Jamila Wade to Piedmont HealthCare Women’s Center. She will be joining tenured physicians Dr. Roshnara Singh, Dr. Mary Torres, Dr. Margot
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 11 ♦ A boy, Robert Xavier Barber, born to Jalissa Barber of Statesville.
Special to Iredell Free News The Downtown Statesville Trick or Treat event held in the downtown business district is scheduled for Monday, October 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. Trick
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 13 ♦ Francis James Colletti, 54, of East Front Street, Statesville, charged with possession with intent
Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont will host its 5K event on Sunday, November 13 at Salisbury Community Park. Participation in the 5K
To the Editor: An elected official’s role, whether it be on the school board, in the state senate, or in any other public office, is to serve its community as
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH –The state’s highest civilian honor, the North Carolina Award, will be presented to six distinguished North Carolinians on November 15 at the North Carolina