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…
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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…
[caption id="attachment_19344" align="aligncenter" width="550"] Pictured (from left) are I-SS Superintendent Jeff James, CCTL Principal Teri Hutchens and I-SS Executive Director of Secondary Education Kelly Cooper.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER The graduation…
[caption id="attachment_19340" align="aligncenter" width="800"] The Care Transitions team (from left): Judy Porter, Katie Kissel, Theresa Graham, and Renee Young.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Patients who lack health insurance and…
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…
Employment Opportunities If you need assistance with your Online Applicant Account, contact the Applicant Support Line at 855-524-5627 or e-mail support@governmentjobs.com. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5…
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. [caption id="attachment_19279" align="alignright" width="150"] Nicholas Dennison[/caption] Sheriff Darren Campbell announced…
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. [caption id="attachment_19276" align="alignright" width="150"]…
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…
[caption id="attachment_19256" align="aligncenter" width="592"] Accompanied by his wife Kristin, Gov. Roy Cooper takes the oath of office for his second term on Saturday.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH –…
Special to Iredell Free News A new year symbolizes a fresh start with new health resolutions – whether it be a new exercise regimen, a healthier diet, or specific bodyweight…
Special to Iredell Free News [caption id="attachment_12272" align="alignright" width="154"] Bryan Duncan[/caption] Mitchell Community College will host a virtual event honoring the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr….
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…
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. [caption id="attachment_19208" align="alignright" width="144"] Octavius Black[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19207" align="alignright" width="150"] Marcus…
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…
[caption id="attachment_19157" align="aligncenter" width="246"] Joyce Bess has been appointed interim Iredell County register of deeds.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has named Joyce Bess as the…
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….