Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — High school students in North Carolina are encouraged to explore careers in cybersecurity by participating in CyberStart America, an online cybersecurity talent search…
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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…
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,…
[caption id="attachment_18670" align="aligncenter" width="485"] The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office released this photo of a suspect in Thursday’s armed robbery.[/caption] FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is searching for…
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. [caption id="attachment_11938" align="alignright" width="175"] Mayor…
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. [caption id=”attachment_18608″ align=”alignright”…
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. [caption id=”attachment_18604″…
[caption id="attachment_18600" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Pictured (from left) are new Statesville firefighters Dakota Johnson, Lane Church, Darren Wagoner and Ross Stewart.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Fire Chief Andy Weatherman…
[caption id="attachment_18594" align="aligncenter" width="512"] Statesville ABC Board members and staff are pictured during a recent meeting. Pictured around the table (from left) are Tip Nicholson, ABC Board General Manager; C.O….
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…
[caption id="attachment_18586" align="aligncenter" width="280"] AJ Fogle poses for a photo inside his family’s store, AJ’s Heavenly Discount.[/caption] BY FRANCIE HARTSOG This past year has been one we will never forget….
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. [caption id="attachment_18580" align="alignright" width="150"] Kaylee Wilhelm[/caption] [caption id=”attachment_18581″ align=”alignright”…
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. [caption id="attachment_18509" align="alignright" width="150"] Chelsea Millsaps[/caption] Sheriff Darren Campbell…
[caption id="attachment_18506" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Laurel Gray is pictured with I-SS Board of Education member Bill Howell, her family, and Superintendent Jeff James.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools is…
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…