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FROM STAFF REPORTS A Greensboro man faces two felony charges in Iredell County in connection with a scheme to steal a Polaris ATV from from a dealership. Iredell County Sheriff

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell health officials have reported a total of eight additional COVID-19 deaths in the past two days. Five deaths were reported Thursday and three on Friday, increasing

  Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville reported two incidents in which untreated wastewater was released into local creeks this week. The firs incident involved a discharge

FROM STAFF REPORTS  The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to provide information on the whereabouts of a missing teenager. Mirella Abigale Guillen, 15, was reported missing by

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Friday approved a $2,811,900 bid by New Atlantic Construction for the construction of the town’s new fire training center. The bid, which was

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who is also the state fire marshal, announced the creation of the nation’s first statewide voluntary registry to

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has approved a tentative 2021-22 school calendar. For traditional schools, the new school year will begin on August 23, 2021, and

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In 2021, county boards of elections across North Carolina will conduct several important and required processes designed to keep the state’s voter rolls

Special to Iredell Free News Rep. Jeff McNeely (R-Iredell) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Tim Moore to serve as a co-chair on the N.C. House Agriculture Committee

Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville man faces more than a dozen felony charges related to the possession of child pornography following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department.

Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has launched a new, historic campaign to donate more than $100,000 to local food banks throughout its 19-county service territory. The “Drive

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Governor Roy Cooper has mobilized approximately 550 North Carolina National Guardsmen to assist with upcoming security needs in Washington, D.C., and North Carolina.

FROM STAFF REPORTS A student at the Collaborative College for Technology & Leadership has organized a virtual 5K race to raise money for the Boys & Girls Club of the

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Assistant Superintendent of Facilities and Planning Kenny Miller remembers his entry into public education some five decades ago. “When I came out of college, there

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported seven new COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, along with 121 new laboratory confirmed cases of the coronavirus. Some 140 people who have tested

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Most North Carolina small businesses remain open but have seen revenues decline in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to results from a

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has vaccinated more than 2,600 individuals, and many of those people have already received their second dose. An additional 1,300 people are

BY KARISSA MILLER The graduation rate for the Class of 2020 in two Iredell-Statesville Schools early college high schools is 100 percent, according to information released by the N.C. Department

Special to Iredell Free News Patients who lack health insurance and a healthcare provider may not know of anywhere else to turn but to the emergency room for treatment, support,

Special to Iredell Free News ​RALEIGH – North Carolina’s publicly owned airports contribute $61 billion to the state’s economy each year and support 373,000 jobs, according to a report released

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman native Felina Harris was unanimously selected by Troutman Town Council members to complete the term of Paul Bryant, who stepped down in early December, during

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Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools officials on Monday announced the promotion of David Edwards to chief officer of technology and facilities and the hiring of Billie Berry as

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials on Monday reported nine more deaths attributed to COVID-19. A total of 133 people in the county who have tested positive have now

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department will administer COVID-19 vaccines at Mazeppa Park in Mooresville on Thursday, January 14, starting at 10 a.m. This week’s vaccines

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Harmony man faces a statutory rape charge following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Nicholas Hunter Dennison,

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man was charged with felony assault and jailed in lieu of a $250,000 bond following a stabbing in southern Iredell County. Iredell County Sheriff Darren

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has approved economic development incentives for three industries planning to invest $36.2 million in Iredell County expansion projects. During Tuesday’s board

BY KARISSA MILLER After five months of remote learning, South Iredell High School teachers and staff welcomed back students last week with a Viking Nation “Safety Dance” music and dance

FROM STAFF REPORTS Until teachers and students have access to the COVID-19 vaccine, Iredell-Statesville Schools officials will continue efforts to prevent spread of the coronavirus in district schools. That means

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College students Olivia Frisella (Statesville) and Anastasiia Shumeiko (Mooresville) have been selected as the top nominees for the All-USA Community College Academic Team

Defendant’s scheme included physical violence, a fabricated debt, paycheck confiscation, and threats of violence and reputational harm Special to Iredell Free News The Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper was sworn in for his second term on Saturday, along with members of North Carolina’s Council of State. The theme

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College will host a virtual event honoring the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday, January 15, 2021, at