Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Public Library announces the following programs and events: Statesville Library Kids – For more information, call (704) 878-3090 x3097. Homework Help Tuesdays
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following arrests: FEBRUARY 16 ♦ Tammie Terrell Heller, 34, of Woodlawn Drive, Statesville, charged with assault on a law enforcement officer,
Iredell County Commissioners, Iredell-Statesville school board members and members of Our Schools First received a tour of the newly constructed Third Creek Middle School on Friday morning. The school is
PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON
To the Editor: Primary election day will be here on Tuesday, March 3, and I would like to urge you to vote for my friend and legislative colleague, Craig Horn,
Special to Iredell Free News WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC-13) announced Thursday that a $4.4 million U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Consolidated
BY JAMES MALLORY Iredell County citizens have an opportunity on Tuesday, March 3, to posture us for continued strong economic development by attracting new and expanding current businesses. Being in
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools reported on Friday that a data breach has affected participants in its flexible spending account plan. To administer those plans, the school district
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education met in closed session Wednesday afternoon to evaluate the applications from individuals who want to be the district’s next the superintendent. The
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Several hundred people gathered to enjoy a Mardi Gras-themed evening at the “Beads and Bling” fundraiser Thursday evening to benefit the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell and
PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL
Theatre Statesville presents “Proof” When: Friday, February 28, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, February 29, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 1, 2 p.m. Where: The Rotary Auditorium, Mitchell Community College, 500 W. Broad
Special to Iredell Free News Gov. Roy Cooper’s Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Task Force continues to prepare for the possibility of COVID-19 infections occurring in North Carolina and is encouraging
Special to Iredell Free News A generous donation from Head Start is making it possible to provide free car seats to Iredell County families. I-CARE Inc./Head Start donated 94 car
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College invites the community to the following events: February Thursday, February 27 Mitchell Music Faculty Recital 7:30 p.m. Shearer Hall, Statesville Campus March
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has released photos of the vehicle driven by a suspect in a road-rage shooting incident that occurred off Cornelius Road near Mooresville
FROM STAFF REPORTS On a night devoted to honoring civic and business leaders of today and inspiring those of tomorrow, the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce presented the 2019 Citizen
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System’s Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department has named Jennifer Simmons as its lead clinical exercise physiologist. Simmons joined Iredell Health System’s Cardiopulmonary Rehab team in
FROM STAFF REPORTS Thirty-two offenders returned to Iredell County in January after being released by the N.C. Department of Corrections. Four of the offenders completed their sentences, and 28 were
BY DEBBIE PAGE drpage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend rezoning of two parcels near the Oswalt Amity Road and Highway 21 intersection to Highway Business
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Recreation and Parks Department is working on a new comprehensive recreation and parks master plan in an effort to develop programs, parks and
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Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Electric Utilities has received the prestigious Public Power Awards of Excellence in four key areas of service, recognizing Statesville as one
Henry Arthur Bowell, 82, of Mooresville, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on May 27, 1937 in Scranton, Pa., to
Surrounded by his immediate family, Tony (Anthony) Putnam went to be with Jesus on February 19, 2020, after battling leiomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He was 52.
Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville man was found guilty by an Iredell County jury of robbery with a dangerous weapon and felony conspiracy to commit robbery with a
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man who was shot over the weekend during what authorities are describing as a road rage incident was listed in serious but stable condition on Monday
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners toured the downstairs portion of the Iredell County Public Library during the board’s annual retreat on Friday morning. Executive Director Julianne
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Starrette Farm Retreat dedicated its new Stations of the Cross trail on Sunday. Dedicated in memory of Tom Starrette and in honor of his brother Ray,
Special to Iredell Free News The South Iredell Marine Corps JROTC Drill Team has solidified their bid to attend the National MCJROTC Finals for the fourth year in a row.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 14 ♦ Stephen Alexander Mercaldo, 28, of Brett Drive, Hinesville, Ga., charged with assault inflicting serious
James Carroll Blanton, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at his residence under the care of Hospice. Born December 29, 1942 in Modesto, Calif., he
Jeanette Mull Osborne, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on February 22, 2020. She was born in Asheville, N.C., on June 12, 1948, to Harry and Eva Mull. She graduated
FROM STAFF REPORTS SBK Boxing Club invites cancer survivors and their caregivers to the club’s “Knock Out Cancer” event on Saturday, February 29. Organizers promise “a fun, life-affirming celebration of
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners agreed on Friday to have administrative staff work to address stormwater issues in various subdivisions throughout the county following a round of heavy rainfall.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 7 ♦ Adam Joshua Jones, 21, of W. Front Street, Statesville, charged with breaking or entering to