Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is now accepting applications for its student scholarship program, Empowering the Future. The initiative will award $5,000 college scholarships to two outstanding students who
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Special to Iredell Free News With the announcement of a $1 million lead gift, Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County is officially launching the public phase of its $3
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 17 ♦ Joseph Daniel Klein, 28, of Capital Avenue, Mooresville, charged with five counts of sell
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported eight more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Friday afternoon. A total of 124 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in
Special to Iredell Free News Two men face felony drug charges following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. MPD officers executed a search warrant at 412 E. McLelland Avenue
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Nearly 4,000 air purifiers are being installed in the ductwork of 53 North Carolina prisons in an effort to combat the spread of
BY JEFF JAMES Like many of you, my prayer was that COVID-19 would run its course by now, and we could return to some form of normalcy in our daily
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Thursday night on Molly Lane in western Iredell County. James Donovan Pope, 52, was
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has named Joyce Bess as the interim register of deeds until a permanent replacement is appointed following the resignation of Ron
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is preparing for snow early Friday morning. According to the latest forecast, snow and rain are expected to begin about 4
Special to Iredell Free News United Way of Iredell County is inviting any nonprofit agency with a mission surrounding education, financial stability or health to apply to participate in the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Food and Nutrition Services recipients in North Carolina will see a temporary increase in the amount of benefits they receive. This increase, which
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell on Thursday announced the arrests of 10 individuals on various narcotics charges. Deputies are searching for three additional suspects who are wanted
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department will hold a COVID-19 drive-thru vaccine clinic starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, at Hebron Baptist Church, located
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – Foundation For The Carolinas is now accepting 2021 applications for scholarship programs managed by the Charlotte-based community foundation. Applications are available at www.fftc.org/scholarships.
Special to Iredell Free News N.C. Sen. Vickie Sawyer has been appointed co-chair of two important transportation committees for the upcoming legislative session. Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger appointed
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen shared an update Wednesday on North Carolina’s efforts
Editor’s Note: The Iredell County Health Department provided the following information about how COVID-19 vaccinations will be coordinated in the county. Special to Iredell Free News Over the last week,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A North Iredell High School teacher faces a felony charge following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of John
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Safety, including its divisions of Emergency Management and the N.C. National Guard, are actively planning and coordinating with the
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Recreation & Parks Department will hold an interest meeting for an Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 76 of North Carolina’s counties in November, decreased in six, and remained unchanged in 18. In
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited recently concluded a yearlong study focused on identifying efficiency and savings opportunities to better serve cooperative members. As a result of the study, EnergyUnited’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized crystal methamphetamine and arrested two suspects on drug charges during a traffic stop on Sunday, January 3. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County is closing in on another COVID-19 milestone — we’re a day away from surpassing 10,000 cases. Following the New Year’s holiday weekend, the Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized six pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop off Interstate 40. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Special to Iredell Free News NGK Ceramics USA partnered with the Iredell-Statesville Schools English as a Second Language (ESL) Department by donating over $1,000 to buy earbuds with microphones for
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Public Library’s Special Collections will be rebranded in 2021 as the Local History and Archives. Curator Andy Poore explained that the new name
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital delivered its first baby of the New Year at 4:03 p.m. on Saturday, January 2. Mother Dejah Joyner and her baby boy, Karter
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will conduct three public hearings on Tuesday related to proposed tax incentives for three economic development projects valued at more than
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set a hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed 24.5 percent homeowners’ insurance rate increase.
Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont is searching for enthusiastic, dedicated and positive volunteer coaches in Iredell County who are committed to empowering
Employment Opportunities Iredell-Statesville Schools is seeking to fill numerous open positions. APPLY FOR ALL POSITIONS HERE Volleyball Coach Job ID: 1980 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching Date Posted: 6/16/2020 Location: Woodland Heights
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Effective January 1, 2021, the contribution limit for North Carolina political campaigns will increase by $200, from $5,400 to $5,600. No individual or political
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the following crime reports: DECEMBER 16 ♦ CENTER STREET: Felony larceny from a motor vehicle. ♦ GEORGIA AVENUE: Felony larceny from
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting new records for COVID-19 key metrics for January 1-2, 2021. On January 1, North