Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association (COAST) will host NC Music Hall of Famers Chairmen of the Board at the Statesville Civic Center on Thursday, July 28.
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Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has selected Jason Gardner as the district’s next superintendent. “I am honored with the opportunity to serve
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man faces felony assault charges and two women face drug and prostitution charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation of a shooting that occurred at
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 2 ♦ Shawn David Gulledge, 33, of Smyrna Lane, Mooresville, charged with larceny from a merchant.
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,
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Town of Troutman officials recently hosted a community meeting to gather citizens’ thoughts on the town’s future development as a committee works to revise the Future
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man was fatally injured Saturday night when he was hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross Taylorsville Highway. Stephen Thomas Hart, 49, was
BY DAN GITRO This week I am going to highlight the important work done by ECOM, a department within the county that most of you would think I would never
FROM STAFF REPORTS Early voting for the City of Statesville run-off election and the Town of Mooresville municipal elections officially began on Thursday. Turnout was light in Statesville, where incumbent
BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER Breon Borders is acutely aware of the impact he can have on young lives and the responsibility that comes with being an NFL player. He embraces
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 16 ♦ Eric Jamison Stanley, 39, of Polo Road, Winston-Salem, charged with possession of a schedule II
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate increased slightly in May to 3.4 percent. There are 93,456 workers in the county’s labor force. In May, there
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A couple of weeks after going on the market, the Signal Hill Mall property in Statesville is drawing serious interest from developers. Colliers International, a multi-billion dollar
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported two additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 this week. Since the onset of the pandemic in March of 2020, a total of
Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. Committed to providing excellent care for the whole family, Piedmont HealthCare has more than
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Five new television and film projects are approved to receive North Carolina Film and Entertainment Grant funds, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday. Combined,
UPDATE: According to the SPD, both teens have been located! Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department is asking the public to help locate two missing teens from
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After a series of events and videos from and within the community broadened Statesville Housing Authority’s views about engaging neighbors and demonstrated the importance of providing
FROM STAFF REPORTS A southern Iredell County resident faces numerous charges in connection with the theft of automobile parts from two businesses following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS As a part-time code enforcement officer for the City of Statesville, Leslie Marion is often tasked with telling folks that they have to remove junked vehicles and
BY STEPHEN DE MAY From the grocery store to the gas pump, North Carolinians are all feeling pinched by the rising costs of many of the products we rely on daily.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioner listened attentively Tuesday evening as nearly a dozen residents asked them to deny a developer’s request to rezone property near the intersection of Perth
Special to Iredell Free News Even if high gas prices are draining your budget, don’t fall for this scam. Scammers are tempting drivers with phony gas station gift cards. It’s
Special to Iredell Free News The Fifth Street Ministries Christmas in July online auction will begin at noon on Friday, July 8. To view the auction once it is live,
Special to Iredell Free News Summertime means many things to all of us – lots of sunshine, BBQs, pool parties, plentiful gardens, and vacations with our families. For Iredell Water
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday signed an Executive Order that takes several steps to defend access to reproductive health services in North Carolina.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday announced the arrests of 25 individuals on felony and misdemeanor drug warrants. The suspects were arrested between April and July.
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is accepting applications from artists interested in participating in the Fall Art Crawl set for Friday, September 16, in Downtown Statesville.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville commissioners on Tuesday approved the town’s $213,216,327 capital improvement plan for 2022-2027. The comprehensive plan for FY 2023 calls for $54,679,969 in capital expenses. Funding comes
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association (Iredell COAST) has received $2,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed neighbors in their time of need.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 24 ♦ Allen Jennings Campbell, 33, of Liledown Road, Taylorsville, charged with possession of methamphetamine and
BY JEFF JAMES On June 1, the results from the latest North Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey (NCTWCS) were released. The survey began as part of the North Carolina Governor’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS The first three weeks of David Onley’s tenure as Statesville police chief have been marked by two homicides. Chief Onley sat down with Iredell Free News recently
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Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County rising high school seniors Sarah Bailey and Alleigh Johnson were recognized recently for completing N.C. Farm Bureau’s Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders program.