Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In its effort to provide all with access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is
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BY MIKE FUHRMAN Galvanized by the recent murder of 8-year-old Ah’Miyahh Howell, Statesville residents and community activists on Monday urged the Statesville City Council to take wide-ranging actions to improve
Special to Iredell Free News N.C. Department of Transportation crews will temporarily close a section of an Iredell County road for three days. Starting Tuesday, July 20, Glenway Drive will
Special to Iredell Free News As the Statesville community struggles to make sense of the murder of 8-year-old A’Miyahh Howell on June 28, local officials have been working with several
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will hold three public hearings related to three rezoning requests during Tuesday’s meeting. The board will meet at 7 p.m. at
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three suspects face charges that they conspired to traffic crystal methamphetamine in Iredell County following a multi-agency investigation. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Steven Early
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face numerous felony charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into a string of break-ins at a self-storage facility located on Buffalo Shoals Road
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office reported that the following guilty pleas were entered in Iredell County Superior Court on July 13:: • Brandon Allison —
Special to Iredell Free News There will be a community forum from 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, at the Bentley Community Center in Statesville. The public is
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 9 ♦ Caleb Toy Allison, 19, of Cascade Street, Mooresville, charged with breaking or entering and
BY KARISSA MILLER I recently disconnected from daily life and lived on the Idaho Main Salmon River for six days. My husband and I, along with 22 other people, ditched
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BY KARISSA MILLER Parents and community members addressed the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education last week on a variety of issues, including Critical Race Theory, concerns about COVID-19 vaccine clinics
BY DARREN CAMPBELL One of my primary directives to the deputies, detention officers, and staff members of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is to be citizen-focused and responsive to all
Special to Iredell Free News After a long history of disturbances, drug violations and numerous calls to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, a Mooresville neighborhood will soon see long-awaited changes.
BY KARISSA MILLER South Iredell High School graduate Breanna Nguyen’s hard work has paid off as she will be heading off to Yale University in the fall. The 18-year-old, who
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 30 ♦ Kevin Laine Davis, 47, of Lakewood Drive, Kannapolis, charged with uttering a forged instrument, financial
BY KARISSA MILLER Carson Lester has a passion for pickles. Two years ago, after being inspired by a school project, Lester started his own pickle business, Tasty Pickles by Carson,
Special to Iredell Free News Have you ever wandered past the old Fourth Creek Burying Ground and seen the shadow of the unknown soldier buried there? Did you grow up
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office reported the following dispositions of several cases in Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Assistant District Attorney Mikko Red Arrow tried
FROM STAFF REPORTS A large crowd descended on Downtown Statesville as crowd favorite The Catalinas took the stage for the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Concert Series. Concert-goers beat the
Special to Iredell Free News Tickets are now on sale for Rescue Ranch’s Evening For The Animals. The dinner event is scheduled for Saturday, August 7, at the Brawley Estate
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JULY 1 ♦ A boy, Luca Andre Rivera, born to Eduardo Rivera and Yesenia Gomez of
FROM STAFF REPORTS A juvenile suspect has been detained in connection with a shooting that occurred early last month on Rolling Lane in Statesville. The Statesville Police Department announced the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Public health officials with the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services advise employers, local health departments, emergency managers and residents to take
Special to Iredell Free News Our Town Stage is excited to welcome the Liberty Park 2021 Summer Concert Series, premiering at the Liberty Park Amphitheater on July 23. The first
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man wanted on charges related to a drive-by shooting in which a young girl was fatally wounded and her cousin seriously injured last month has
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System recently announced multiple recipients of its grand prize giveaway to celebrate the opening of its newest campus, Iredell Mooresville. Eight individuals were
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office continues to work to prevent the sale of illegal drugs and facilitate the prosecution of drug offenders. Sheriff Darren Campbell on Thursday
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association (COAST) will host its annual School Supply Drive on Saturday, August 7. Beginning at 9 a.m., the event will take place
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Twenty-five teens have gotten a behind-the-scenes look at the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office this summer. Just as importantly, according to Sheriff Darren Campbell, participants in the 2021
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Homelessness Coalition, a group of community partners and agencies shepherded by Statesville Police Department Community Resource Coordinator Pam Navey, is working to impact and improve
Special to Iredell Free News Olivia Roach, daughter of John and Tamara Roach of Statesville, was recently awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation,
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Ron Mack’s parents received compassionate care during the final days of their lives from Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County. The kindness and love shown by
FROM STAFF REPORTS A verified gang member faces numerous felony charges after he was stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a motor vehicle violation. Sheriff Darren Campbell
The Troutman Police Department is seeking applicants for the following employment opportunities: School Resource Officer The Troutman Police Department is accepting applications for a (School Resource Officer) Patrol Officer. Hiring