Special to Iredell Free News Stacey Everette has been appointed as the Human Resources director for the City of Statesville, succeeding Mildred Minor, who retired at the end of March.
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A 35-year-old suspect has been charged with ringing up fraudulent charges on an Iredell County resident’s credit card at a Myrtle Beach, S.C., resort following an investigation
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman Parks and Recreation spearheaded an effort to clean up litter along town streets that are not yet part of the Adopt-A-Street program on Thursday
Initiative aims to vaccinate majority of adults in North Carolina by summer Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced plans Thursday
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners recognized one of its most loyal and consistent county employees front and center during Tuesday’s meeting. Solid Waste Director David Lambert,
BY MELINDA SKUTNICK The Mooresville Graded School District reported a diminished COVID-19 impact among staff and students as classrooms filled earlies this month. At the Board of Education’s recent meeting,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces felony charges after he was apprehended by Troutman police officers while operating a stolen vehicle on Wednesday afternoon. Troutman officers were notified by
As vaccinations continue and trends stabilize, N.C. officials will lift mandatory social distancing, capacity, and mass gathering restrictions by June 1 Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy
Special to Iredell Free News April is the month when Statesville and other communities take time out to recognize their outstanding electric lineworkers. There are actually two National Lineworkers Appreciation
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare recognizes Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April 18-24, 2021. PHC honors the staff and all of their hard work caring for our community, now
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Friends of Lake Norman State Park (FLANO) recently announced a new series of summer stewardship events, “Donuts for Doers!” The group is also helping neighbors
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will play host to its Rally at the Ranch Presented by Boyd Automobile Dealerships of Virginia on Saturday, May 15. The outdoor car
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Healthier Together, a public-private partnership between N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and NC Counts Coalition, is releasing a Request for Proposals for
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Beyond the homeless statistics are real people — veterans with PTSD, single moms who struggle to provide a home on one income, victims of domestic abuse,
Special to Iredell Free News NASCAR Technical Institute recently welcomed students from around the Charlotte region to compete for a total of $29,500 in scholarships, using in-demand automotive technology skills
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 59-year-old woman faces multiple felony charges, including drug trafficking, after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found an assortment of drugs in her vehicle following a traffic
BY KARISSA MILLER More than 100 runners will explore the new Woodland Heights Middle school campus during the school’s first annual Back the Braves 5K run on May 1. The
Mooresville Fire-Rescue and the Mooresville Police Department asking for public’s help in investigation Special to Iredell Free News Three fires in the Mill Village community of Mooresville that occurred in
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday will hold three public hearings for consideration of two zoning requests and text amendment changes to the land code.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council has approved a request by Martin Marietta to rezone portions of five properties to expand the footprint of its quarry operation. The unanimous
FROM STAFF REPORTS Members of the Mooresville Fire-Rescue Swiftwater Team who worked to rescue residents of the Hiddenite Family Campground during flash flooding last fall were recognized for their life-saving
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 24 Special to Iredell Free News Medicines make us feel better. They prevent and treat diseases that would have otherwise affected
Special to Iredell Free News While the pandemic has kept many of us apart, there is new hope to bring us back together — the COVID-19 vaccination. The Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 34-year-old man was charged with breaking into a church parsonage following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has begun mailing reminder notices to Medicaid beneficiaries that open enrollment for NC Medicaid Managed Care
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS Seventeen Iredell-Statesville Schools staff members and 499 district students quarantined or isolated during the week of April 9-15 due to possible exposure to COVID-19. Twenty-six district students
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman and the District Attorney’s Office for District 32 (Iredell and Alexander counties) will commemorate National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 18-24)
Special to Iredell Free News Impact Futbol Club has formed a partnership with Combine Academy, creating a pathway from recreation to professional soccer for local players. Combine Academy is an
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with the North Carolina Rate Bureau on its proposed 18.7 percent dwelling insurance rate
Special to Iredell Free News Effective Saturday, May 1, the Iredell County Public Library will ease restrictions on its services. Saturday hours will resume at all locations, making the operating
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman ABC Board reviewed continuing strong sales figures in its third quarter analysis this week. Board Chairman Layton Getsinger predicted the store will reach $2.5
Special to Iredell Free News In anticipation of the broad interest in Monday night’s Statesville City Council meeting, the following procedures have been established for persons wishing to attend and/or
Special to Iredell Free News Organizers of the 2021 Love United Iredell campaign announced Friday afternoon that Doosan Bobcat has agreed to match up to $4,000 in contributions made this
Special to Iredell Free News Pharos Parenting, formerly SCAN, will host an outdoor charity concert benefiting child abuse prevention in Iredell County. Rockin’ for a Reason, featuring Too Much Sylvia,
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Board of Adjustment granted two appeals on Thursday afternoon that settled a three-year quest related to a church sign and paved the way for