FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman Police Department officer escaped injury on Wednesday when his patrol vehicle was struck from behind. According to a TPD news release, the officer was stopped
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Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Courtney McMullen, 15, snuck out of her Mooresville residence during
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A number of voter advocacy and political organizations have begun to send mass mailings to voters and prospective voters across North Carolina as
Special to Iredell Free News The family of a Mitchell Community College student who died last weekend is honoring his legacy by creating a scholarship. Gavin Doyle Cox, 22, of
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Family YMCA will celebrate its annual Day of Giving on Monday, March 28. YMCA Day of Giving is an annual, one-day giving event
FROM STAFF REPORTS A lawsuit filed on behalf of a group of parents challenging Iredell-Statesville Schools’ mask mandates, contact-tracing efforts and its policy to exclude students who were possibly exposed
Special to Iredell Free News North Iredell High School has recognized more than 140 of student-athletes who qualified for the NCHSAA Scholar Athlete Award. A total of 142 of 219
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is making a concerted effort to improve the accessibility of its programs and facilities for all citizens. The public’s assistance is
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday delayed formal adoption of the 2045 Land Development Plan. A representative of Clarion Associates, the Chapel Hill firm that created the
Special to Iredell Free News At some point in your life, you’ve probably felt inclined to start a new diet or try that new fitness trend you’ve seen online in
FROM STAFF REPORTS The City of Statesville is casting a wide net in its search for a new chief of police with the help of Chapel Hill search firm. The
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday that an average of nine North Carolinians died each day from a drug
Special to Iredell Free News The 4th Annual Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont Rhylee Fielding Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to two girls in 2022. Recipients of
BY KARISSA MILLER Michelle Hepler will retire at the end of this month after 25 years of service at the Iredell County Parks and Recreation Department. A constant presence throughout
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 11 ♦ Joseph Richard Johnson, 68, of Marlin Drive, Mooresville, charged with possession of marijuana, maintain
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has taken a stand for common sense and for parental rights in the face public pressure from a group of would-be
FROM STAFF REPORTS Four more deaths in Iredell County have been attributed to COVID-19. With the most recent deaths, which were reported between March 14-18 by the Iredell County Health
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina will hold a Virtual Entry-Level Career Expo for individuals seeking entry-level employment and career opportunities with the State of
FROM STAFF REPORTS There were no reports of Iredell-Statesville Schools’ students or staff members testing positive for COVID-19 during the first four days after spring break. In the I-SS COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week (March 20-26), Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids N.C. Chair Mike Causey encourages North Carolinians to safely
Special to Iredell Free News In 1954, Iredell Memorial Hospital received its charter with the commitment to care for the community. The unique design of the charter included the expectation
Special to Iredell Free News The Downtown Statesville Wine Walk is the premiere event for wine lovers! Spend four hours on Saturday, April 23, in beautiful Downtown Statesville tasting remarkable
BY KARISSA MILLER Troutman Middle School Principal Bryan Paslay said earlier this week that he has been thrown into the middle of another hot-button issue. He wants to set the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper outlined steps on Thursday to move North Carolina forward from COVID-19. Cooper was joined by Kody Kinsley, secretary for the
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has approved an economic incentive for a local manufacturer of ice cream, yogurt and novelty foods. Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Youth Council is working to ensure each foster child in Iredell County has a bag that’s “Packed with Love.” The youth council is
Special to Iredell Free News The deadline is approaching for students to apply for a Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarship from EnergyUnited. Fifth- and sixth-grade students can apply for full
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has recently appointed three new members to its Board of Directors, and several members to the Board of Trustees, continuing its legacy
Special to Iredell Free News U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced the civil forfeiture and return of cryptocurrency worth hundreds of thousands of dollars that was stolen from an older
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council unanimously approved an incentive grant of up to $1,872,000, paid over a three-year period for public infrastructure improvements, based on the TPA
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted Monday to adopt a proposed $48.2 million local current expense funding request. The local budget is up from $45.2 million
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District Superintendent Stephen Mauney announced on Wednesday that he plans to retire on June 30 after 29 years of service in public
PHOTOS BY HYPERSLOTH “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” – 2 Corinthians 9:6 BY MIKE FUHRMAN When Jeff and
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 7 ♦ A girl, Lenya Rae Deviney, born to Brandon and Lindsay Deviney