Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Legislation championed by State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell is making it easier for people to retrieve their missing money that the Department of
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Special to Iredell Free News If you have visited The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital during the past four decades, you will probably recognize Sharon Johnson’s friendly, familiar face.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 21-year-old man was shot and killed in South Statesville on Thursday. Iredell County EMS personnel, Statesville firefighters and Statesville police officers were dispatched to an abandoned
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate dipped a full percentage point in March to 4.4 percent, mirroring across North Carolina. Iredell has a workforce of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators have charged a woman with involuntary manslaughter following an investigation into the death of a 5-month-old child. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College announced plans on Thursday to hold a virtual graduation ceremony next month. The virtual graduation will be held on Friday, May 14.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Florida man faces multiple felony charges related to a fraud scheme targeting the elderly following a multi-state investigation initiated by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department has identified a suspect in the armed robbery of an employee of the Dollar Tree located at 611 North Main Street. Shortly after
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Statesville City Council approved a new special-use permit for Martin Marietta’s local quarry operation on Wednesday evening after the company reached a tentative agreement with an
Special to Iredell Free News Laurel Gray, a graduating senior at North Iredell High School, has been named one of the 625 semifinalists in the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.
State continues to strive to get two-thirds of adults at least partially vaccinated Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human
BY BRYAN DUNCAN Hunger hurts. We saw it. It was on the faces of many who drove through The Big Pop Up event held a few weeks ago. We saw
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (ICEDC) has released a Business Resource Guide to support business growth in Iredell County. The directory provides over 100 resources
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: APRIL 5 ♦ A girl, Addilynn Elizabeth Coleman, born to Charles Coleman, IV and Savannah Clifton of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper delivered his third State of the State address on Monday. The speech highlighted North Carolinians’ resilience throughout the pandemic and reinforced
FROM STAFF REPORTS Everyone deserves the chance to blow out the candles and celebrate their birthday with a cake. That’s the idea behind Iredell County 4-H’s Birthday Cake Drive benefiting
Special to Iredell Free News South Iredell High School has met the criteria of high-performing schools for the prestigious Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence (BRSE) recognition program. South Iredell High
Special to Iredell Free News Whether it’s caused by a tight deadline at work, an argument with your child, a large payment approaching, or anxiety surrounding the global pandemic, stress
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As our state’s vibrant agricultural industry becomes more present on the roadways this time of year, the N.C. State Highway Patrol reminds motorist of
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has begun the process of upgrading all its electric and water meters, replacing the old meters with highly accurate, secure, state-of-the
Special to Iredell Free News Cub Scout Pack #173 in Mt. Mourne recently held its annual Cub Scout Olympics at Fair View United Methodist Church. The Cub Scouts participated by
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department plans to host a second-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Friday, April 30, at the Iredell County Health Department. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 5-month-old child. Troutman firefighters and Iredell County EMS personnel were dispatched to a home in the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Fresh out of Mitchell College in 1998 with three associates degrees in accounting, information systems, and programming, Michele Knapp joined the Diakonos Inc. – Fifth Street
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials reported an increase in the number of staff members and students who tested positive for COVID-19 during the district’s latest report. For the week
Special to Iredell Free News Amesbury Truth will host a Career Expo on Saturday, May 1, at the company’s new facility located at 125 Amesbury Truth Drive in Statesville. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 16 ♦ Kalyn Marie Boles, 46, of Moonglow Lane, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to
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BY KARISSA MILLER Fifth-graders at Cloverleaf Elementary School shared their International Baccalaureate exhibition projects with younger students, faculty and staff inside the school gym and cafeteria on Thursday. Principal Andy
NC vaccine providers to resume use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Following a thorough safety review, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Special to Iredell Free News Brian Sohovich, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Statesville since 2001, recently qualified for the Edward Jones Managing Partner’s Conference, which honors the top 400
Special to Iredell Free News The Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont announced plans on Saturday for its 4th Annual Sneaker Soiree. The event will be held in
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 5 ♦ Olajuwon Paul Edward Long, 26, of JC Circle, Mooresville, charged with assault with a deadly
Special to Iredell Free News A federal jury sitting in Statesville has convicted a former Wells Fargo information technology employee of child pornography charges. William T. Stetzer, acting U.S. attorney
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners have delayed a request to approve a sole-source purchase of new ADA elections systems and software. Commissioners, who tabled a vote on the purchase
BY SARA LEWIS While growing up, we all heard someone tell us that the only way a community can truly be successful is to work together to chip away at