BY KARISSA MILLER Bobcat Co., a global leader in the compact equipment industry, marked the completion of its new $70 million manufacturing facility expansion in Statesville on Wednesday with a
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BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Council members addressed recent criticism about town growth and infrastructure during the council’s agenda briefing on Monday afternoon, correcting a misinterpretation of a state law
Special to Iredell Free News Greg Atkinson of Atkinson Acres Farms will host HempStock, a fall festival, on Saturday, October 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free
Special to Iredell Free News Brevard Street will be closed between First Avenue and Stockton Street for approximately two weeks beginning Monday, October 17. The Stormwater Division will be replacing
TOWN OF TROUTMAN WATER SYSTEM AIA REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) ENGINEERING SERVICES The Town of Troutman is seeking professional engineering services for design, permit approval, bidding, construction observation and contract administration
FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County resident faces multiple counts of larceny of a motor vehicle following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
BY KARISSA MILLER Statesville Christian School has hired a new athletic director to manage all facets of the school’s athletics program, including scheduling, working with coaches and marketing the school’s
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In recognition of the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, N.C. Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey is urging everyone
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department will host a drug and syringe take-back event on Saturday, October 29, as part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s National
FROM STAFF REPORTS During the month of September, Troutman Elementary School students had the opportunity to learn first-hand how milk is an excellent source for protein and essential nutrients to
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved a resolution supporting the creation of an early college program on the campus of the Career Academy
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 10 ♦ Rondale William Mitchell, 26, of Carriage Club Drive, Mooresville, charged with obtaining property by false
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Eligible individuals who want to cast their ballot on Election Day 2022 must register to vote by Friday, October 14. Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Eligible individuals who
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Ruritan Club, which formed in June, had its first community project on Friday, providing a free spaghetti dinner and school supply drive in the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is working collectively with more than 100 statewide partners to improve the health of all
Special to Iredell Free News If you’re a patient of any kind, you want those caring for you to understand your situation and perspective. You need someone to not only
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department has announced the promotion of Capt. Pete Morrison to fire marshal, Lt. Danny Fisher to captain, and Firefighter Tanner Goodin to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 30 ♦ Brian Paul Chapman, 31, of Skyuka Road, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine, two
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, color,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Board of Education has approved a new policy aimed at boosting opportunities for high school students to enroll and succeed in
PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Nearly 500 people and their dogs enjoyed much of what Rescue Ranch had to offer at the 2nd annual Dogtoberfest on Saturday. It was a beautiful
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Crystal Hobbs lost her 15-year-old son Tristan when he took his life in 2018. She has since dedicated her life to urging teens to talk about
Special to Iredell Free News Through a partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the University of Greensboro research team, the City of Statesville is conducting a Community Needs Assessment
BY KARISSA MILLER Tucked away for quite some time in a little corner of Iredell County history was a missing photograph with its own history. Don Stevenson Jr. took “the
BY KARISSA MILLER Under sunny skies, the first Iredell-Statesville Schools Careers on Wheels event was a success right from the start. The event was conducted in partnership with Mitchell Community
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department will hold an “Afternoon Out” family-friendly community event on Sunday, October 23, in Downtown Mooresville. This free event, which runs from
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. State Board of Elections has released detailed guidance aimed at ensuring all voters can safely and securely cast their ballot and election
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare is proud to announce Dawn Kufahl has accepted the role of director of operations. In this position, she will be the intermediary between
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Special to Iredell Free News A Georgia man faces a felony hit-and-run charge in connection with a crash in a work zone on N.C. Highway 150 in Mooresville. The Mooresville
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy died Friday while working at Scotts Elementary School. School Resource Officer Marty Joe Lewis was serving the staff and students at
Special to Iredell Free News Race fans will take over the Charlotte Motor Speedway for the Bank of America Roval 400 this weekend, and one fortunate fan will do much
BY KARISSA MILLER Before the Iredell County Board of Commissioners moves ahead with the countywide property revaluation, resident Jill Schooley wants board members to consider the volatile housing market, rising
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site Manager Scott Douglas will discuss the cultural significance of the local fort during the French and Indian War era during
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting Thursday evening at the Statesville Civic Center. The event provided an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the