BY MIKE FUHRMAN Barring a change in public health protocols, the vast majority of Mitchell Community College students will continue to receive remote instruction during the upcoming spring semester. There
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As 2020 winds down, the State Board of Elections is looking back on a busy and historic year in North Carolina elections. County and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week that he plans to extend the state’s evictions moratorium on residential evictions for non-payment of rent through
Special to Iredell Free News An inadvertent release of untreated wastewater was reported by Iredell County at the Solid Waste Facility located at 354 Twin Oaks Road in Statesville. The
Special to Iredell Free News The front commons area and the Counselor’s Conference Room of Scotts A+ Elementary School were nearly filled to capacity before the holiday break with donated
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 3 ♦ A boy, Agustin Gael Galarza Reyes, born to Agustin Galarza Flores
BY JEFF JAMES Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! As we head into the holidays, my hopes and wishes for all our students, staff, and stakeholders are to have a
Special to Iredell Free News Even though the holiday season can bring stress, Iredell Health System is encouraging community members to follow simple tips, provided by registered dietitian Amanda Downs,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect who robbed a convenience store in Union Grove on Thursday. Deputies were dispatched to Knight’s BP on
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Harmony man faces multiple drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel seized marijuana and cocaine from a home on Gaither Road while executing a search
Special to Iredell Free News Students in Lauren Welch’s history classes at the Agriculture Science Early College (ASEC) wrote Christmas cards to those actively serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Governor Roy Cooper shared an important COVID-19 update for Christmas. Santa Claus is exempt from the Modified Stay-at-Home Order and will be able
Special to Iredell Free News Davis Regional Medical Center began administering the Moderna vaccine on Tuesday. Frontline healthcare workers at the hospital will receive vaccinations throughout the week following
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Although 2020 has been a year full of challenges, Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh sees a future full of promise and hope. “Many people are saying how
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County reached a grim milestone Tuesday as the number of COVID-19 deaths in the county surpassed 100. Local health officials reported five more new deaths
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Lincolnton man has been charged with sexually assaulting a minor in southwest Iredell County following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces charges that he broke into two vehicles after leaving the scene of an accident on Oakridge Farm Highway in late November. On Sunday,
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Fire Chief Andy Weatherman is proud to announce that four new firefighters have recently completed the Basic Fire Training program through Mitchell Community College.
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville ABC Board has announced the recipients of this year’s Educational Grants. The following agencies received a share of the $71,500 total contribution: ♦
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 3 ♦ Tammy Jo Garrigan, 58, of McAdam Lane, Mooresville, charged with possession of a schedule VI
BY FRANCIE HARTSOG This past year has been one we will never forget. I can’t remember another time in my life coming close to the chaos we have lived through.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday signed an Executive Order authorizing the North Carolina ABC Commission to permit the delivery or carry-out of mixed
FROM STAFF REPORTS The parents of a newborn face child abuse charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of John-Michael Scott
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate was 6.2 percent, remaining unchanged from October’s revised rate. The national rate decreased 0.2 of a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 10 ♦ Tremayne Da’Lee Daniels, 24, of Deaton Street, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association (COAST) will hold a free holiday food box giveaway on Tuesday. A generous donor has provided access to 10 free holiday
Special to Iredell Free News Last year the Town of Troutman hired the consulting firm Stantec to undertake the Troutman Alternatives Study. The goal of the study was to evaluate
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Iredell County Health Department notified parents of COVID-19 cases at 21 district schools between December 11-17. According to the district’s latest report, more
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville resident Gina Starrette decided to help others even when she wasn’t doing well. In early October she was hospitalized for four days after suffering a seizure
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25 in recognition of the Christmas holiday. Garbage Collection The revised schedule
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman woman faces numerous charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a stabbing near Mooresville. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Chelsea Nicole
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools is proud to recognize North Iredell High School senior Laurel Gray for being chosen for the 2020-2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Laurel was
Special to Iredell Free News The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Board approved funding for several regional transportation projects, including more than $2.5 million for the Town of Mooresville,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Administration’s Council for Women Advisory Board has released a report on the impact of COVID-19 on women in North
Special to Iredell Free News Families who need help pulling together Christmas dinner during these difficult times are encouraged to swing by the Statesville Family YMCA early Saturday afternoon. Operation
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville City Council on Monday plans to discuss implementing a $6.7 million Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI) System for city electricity and water customers. The