Special to Iredell Free News Pending approval by the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education later this month, Superintendent Jeff James has recommended Kathy Walker to serve as the principal of East
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Despite opposition from more than a dozen residents, Mooresville town commissioners on Monday approved a conditional rezoning request that will allow 339 residential units to be built
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the death of a man who was shot and killed early Monday morning outside a home on Adams Street. Officers who
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office recently donated 73 found or unclaimed bicycles to Yokefellow Ministries. The bikes had been recovered by deputies over the last
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported two more COVID-19 related deaths on Monday, increasing the county’s death toll to 11. Citing privacy laws, the Iredell County Health Department
Special to Iredell Free News Getting fast ER care with minimal exposure to other people has never been more important than now during the COVID-19 pandemic. Davis Regional Medical Center’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: JUNE 4 ♦ Roger Lee Stump, 60, of Crossroads Drive, Statesville, charged with assaulting a handicapped person and assault
Editor’s Note: We invited elected officials from throughout Iredell County to share their views about the fate of the Confederate monument on the grounds of the Iredell County Government Center
BY DARREN CAMPBELL One of the most poignant and most recognized sentences in the English language, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal….” is
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Statesville is one of 48 North Carolina communities designated as a 2020 Accredited Main Street America program. Accredited status is Main Street America’s highest
Special to Iredell Free News God’s Mighty Men, a men’s group from approximately 10 churches in Iredell County that meets weekly at Horizon Church, will host Statesville Police Chief David
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 23 ♦ Randall Lee Hollifield, 59, of 9th Street Drive SE, Hickory, charged with possession of
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville residents and business owners Todd and Tara Youngblood donated a total of 14,000 N95 masks to the Christian Mission and the HealthReach Community Clinic,
EDITOR’S NOTE: Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent released his 100-day plan for the district on Friday. Superintendent’s Transition Plan Dr. Jeff James Effective August 2020 INTRODUCTION As the new leader
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Baymount Community held its annual Fourth of July Parade on Saturday morning.
Special to Iredell Free News Pending approval by Iredell-Statesville Board of Education at its July board meeting, Marlene Scott has been recommended by Superintendent Jeff James to serve as the
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE — Federal authorities have seized $80,661.05 in funds held at bank accounts allegedly used to perpetuate COVID-19 unemployment fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew Murray.
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: JUNE 15 ♦ Twin girls, Evelyn Sophia Caparco and Cassidy Marie Caparco, born to Richard
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Board of Adjustment (BOA) is seeking interested residents to serve as alternates on the BOA. The Board of Adjustment is the body which
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is reporting the state’s highest one-day number of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases with 2,099
Nearly 9 percent of tests in county are coming back positive; 22 people now hospitalized in Iredell FROM STAFF REPORTS As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, the Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News The children who attended this year’s Camp Rainbow were young but none had any difficulty when asked to name the elephant in the room, the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Highway Patrol is encouraging motorists to drive responsibly when traveling to their intended destinations for the July 4th holiday weekend. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Cornelius man has been jailed in lieu of a $300,000 bond on drug trafficking charges in Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Hector
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday shared that North Carolina will continue working with schools, teachers, parents, and health experts to ensure that plans
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman faces identity theft and forgery charges after opening financial accounts in another individual’s name and making unapproved purchases. The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office began
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The unemployment rate improved slightly in Iredell County in May to 13.7 percent, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. There are 11,919
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com A field of 600 American flags began taking shape on Wednesday after an enthusiastic army of Mooresville/Lake Norman Exchange Club members and community volunteers assembled the
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Jeff James was sworn in as the new Iredell-Statesville Schools superintendent on Wednesday morning. James, who agreed to a four-year contract after being selected for the position
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department has forwarded the results of an accident that claimed a woman’s life to the District Attorney’s Office. MPD officers responded to an accident
Citing COVID-19 concerns, board decides against holding large public event Special to Iredell Free News A small group of tenacious individuals gathered in a rural field 47 years ago to
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbie-age.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council has selected former Pittsboro, N.C., Town Manager Bryan Gruesbeck to fill the vacant town manager position. Council members agreed to hire Gruesbeck
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A number of N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle fees will increase, effective July 1. As mandated by state law, the DMV is required
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators and principals gathered at the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont on Monday with a parent focus group to discuss the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces felony drug trafficking charges in Iredell County after being stopped for a moving violation on Interstate 77 over the weekend. Sheriff Darren Campbell
BY RACHEL ANDERS What if I told you most of what you learned about the Civil War was incorrect? What if I told you it was written by the victors,