Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Reflecting a similar trend nationally, the performance of North Carolina’s high school class of 2020 on the SAT college entrance exam slipped from
Tag: featured
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following arrests: AUGUST 26 ♦ Daedrion Tramel Green Blake, 23, of Ramseur Drive, China Grove, charged with possession of a schedule
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools has forged a partnership Iredell County Government and United Way of Iredell County to establish the Iredell Covid-19 Education Fund, which will support
Special to Iredell Free News U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray issued an alert Thursday, warning the public of potential scammers seeking to obtain personal information by claiming to be with the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Cleveland man is charged with conspiracy to commit felony larceny in connection a string of thefts of motor vehicle parts following an investigation by the Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported two more deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Thursday afternoon. The deaths are the 32nd and 33rd in the county among the
Editor’s Note: This is the first column in a regular series by the new Iredell-Statesville Schools superintendent. BY JEFF JAMES Iredell-Statesville Schools, like many of the 115 school systems in
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During a three-and-a-half-hour pre-agenda meeting on Tuesday afternoon, the Troutman Town Council covered a wide range of topics, including COVID-19 related issues, water pressure issues in
FROM STAFF REPORTS Another person who tested positive for COVID-19 has died in Iredell County. The Iredell County Health Department on Wednesday reported the county’s 31st death attributed to COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Adult Day Services (IADS) will have a yard sale fundraiser on Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12, at the center, located at 502
Special to Iredell Free News During the Town Board meeting on September 8, Mooresville’s Board of Commissioners affirmed and endorsed the formation of the Mayor’s Taskforce on Diversity and Inclusion,
Special to Iredell Free News U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray announced Wednesday that two former managers and the owner of the now defunct North-Carolina based Carolina Comprehensive Health Network, PA (CCHN)
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital recently completed construction of a new IV Room, also known as its Cleanroom, for its pharmacy team to prepare medical treatments. In
Special to Iredell Free News FITT USA, a world leader in the creation of complete thermoplastic fluid transfer systems plans to locate its U.S. Headquarters in Mooresville Business Park East.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Andrea Harris Social, Economic, Environmental, and Health Equity Task Force convened on September 2 to discuss potential recommendations to address and improve
BY KARISSA MILLER A concerted three-year effort by Cloverleaf Elementary School students, teachers, administrators, staff and parents culminated Tuesday with a celebration of the school’s status as a newly accredited
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Smith Village, a 68-acre mixed-use commercial-residential project, moved one step closer to approval after the Troutman Planning and Zoning Board’s vote to approve two rezoning requests,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville woman faces drug trafficking charges following a vehicle stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Kimberly Rice
Sheriff: Person of interest in case previously worked for ICSO as a detention officer FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and N.C. State Bureau of Investigation are investigating
Special to Iredell Free News The 3rd Annual Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont Sneaker Soiree is scheduled for Friday, September 25, at 7 p.m. A virtual event
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County elections officials have mailed out a record number of absentee ballots for the November 3 General Election. Becky Galliher, director of elections for Iredell County,
BY KARISSA MILLER John Daniels’ work has never been more challenging — or more important. Every day the lead custodian at Troutman Midde School cleans, sanitizes, vacuums, helps with maintenance
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is kicking off the process to create the 2045 Statesville Land Development Plan. The plan was last updated in 2004.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the following crime reports: AUGUST 19 ♦ An individual reported a break-in in the 1400 block of Rolling Lane and the
Special to Iredell Free News Time is running out for local K-12 teachers to apply for grants of up to $2,000 from EnergyUnited through the Bright Ideas Education Grant Program.
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Recreation and Parks Department will begin accepting registration for adult men’s softball, adult co-ed softball and girls youth softball leagues on
Special to Iredell Free News State Farm agents in Statesville are demonstrating what it means to be a good neighbor by stepping up to help a local organization. State Farm
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department is continuing to evaluate local, state, and national guidelines in regards to COVID-19 and the phased reopening plan
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools officials reported positive COVID-19 test results for the week of August 31-September 4 involving individuals at seven different schools: August 31 ● Lake
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: AUGUST 28 ♦ Joseph Ray Lockamy, 30, of Porter Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule II
Special to Iredell Free News All Iredell County Public Library branches will reopen to the public at reduced capacity beginning Monday, September 14. The public capacity limit will be 81
Special to Iredell Free News After being closed since March due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Statesville Fitness and Activity Center (SFAC) will open Tuesday, September 8, with some adjustments to
Special to Iredell Free News Rev. C. Jeremy Cannada has accepted the call to be the senior pastor and head of staff at First Presbyterian Church in Statesville. Cannada, who
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com In the quiet early evening, members of Celebrate Recovery and families affected by lives lost to drug overdose walked quietly among the glowing luminaries, pausing to
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Family YMCA will reopen its indoor wellness facilities on Tuesday, September 8. The YMCA is able to reopen its doors to its members
FROM STAFF REPORTS The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Iredell County increased dramatically this week after declining for several weeks. Twenty-four people are now hospitalized throughout the county,