BY KARISSA MILLER The majority of Iredell County residents would not see a tax increase if a proposed countywide fire service district plan is approved by county commissioners. Commissioners spent
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District Court Judge Christine Underwood “swears in” Oakley on Wednesday as the newest member of the District Attorney’s Office staff. Pictured (from left) are District Attorney Sarah Kirkman, Assistant District
FROM STAFF REPORTS The candidate filing period for the 2020 elections begins two weeks from Monday on December 2. There will be seven local judicial races, including the district attorney’s
The undefeated Mooresville Middle School Red Imps football team poses for a photo at Tuesday’s Mooresville Graded Schools Board of Education meeting. BY MIKE FUHRMAN Scott Van Pelt often leads
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville throttled visiting North Buncombe 49-7 in the first round of the NCHSAA Class 3A football playoffs on Friday night. A week after needing overtime to beat
Mr. Michael Eugene Grider was born on June 27, 1959, in Big Springs, Texas, to the union of Freddie Lee Crutchfield and Edith Mae Grider Crutchfield. He was the eldest
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education voted unanimously this week to extend Superintendent Stephen Mauney’s contract by an additional year, keeping him under contract with
Special to Iredell Free News The Troutman Elementary School cafeteria celebrated World Kindness Day on November 13 by giving our customers a yummy frozen yogurt bar. Each stick is printed
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man has been sentenced to 87 to 145 months in prison for his role in the overdose death of a 22-year-old woman, according to a
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has approved a $211.7 million budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year, which includes a one-time bonus for classified employees like teacher
Special to Iredell Free News The holiday season is the season of giving and a time to share smiles with those around you. As you gather to drink hot cocoa
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies have apprehended one of the county’s “most wanted” persons following a surveillance operation. Donald Lee Beaver, 33, of Hamilton Road, Troutman, was
Richard William Ennis, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after a courageous battle with cancer. He was
Christmas Extravaganza When: Friday, November 15, 10 a.m. Where: Special Treasures, 214 North Center Street, Statesville Details: Do you enjoy holiday displays and shopping? If so, you don’t want to
Statesville Fire Department Lt. Jacob Lail, Captain Aaron Kennedy and firefighter Tanner Goodin pose for a photo with Ladder 1. Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department has
Representatives of the agencies that received funding from the Iredell County Community Foundation pose for a photo Wednesday night during a reception at Mitchell Community College. BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The
Paul Norman Baker Sr., 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born on July 14, 1932, in
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Theatre Department at Statesville High School was honored for its performance at the 2019 NCTC High School Play Festival held at Shelby High School on
Public can expect heavy smoke in the area, as well as traffic congestion Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Fire Department personnel will hold a training exercise on Friday, November
Board plans to announce new hire in May BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education plans to select a new superintendent by May of 2020, according to a
BY KARISSA MILLER State education officials have notified local school superintendents across the state about the need to improve low-performing schools in their system or run the risk of
Mr. Victor Collins “Vic” Troutman, 94, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019, at Brookdale-Peachtree in Statesville, N.C. A native of Iredell County, N.C., he was the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education got an in depth look at the proposed 2020-2021 academic calendar during Tuesday night’s board meeting. Highlights Include: ♦
Principal LeeAnne Hall plays the keyboard during a music lesson at Scotts Elementary. Special to Iredell Free News WINSTON-SALEM — Scotts Elementary Principal LeAnne Hall was recently presented the 2019
Special to Iredell Free News U.S. News & World Report has again recognized Iredell Health System’s Skilled Nursing Facility as one of the nation’s top nursing homes in its newly
Special to Iredell Free News A recent economic impact study found that in Fiscal Year 2017-18 Mitchell Community College contributed $193.9 million in income to the Iredell County economy, a
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Atlanta, Ga., man faces drug-trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found hundreds of ecstasy tablets in his vehicle following a traffic stop on Interstate
BY MIKE FUHRMAN EnergyUnited officials presented local teachers with more than $10,000 in Bright Ideas grants to fund an assortment of innovative classroom projects. A 12-person committee evaluated more than
PHOTOS BY SYDNEY LETT Downtown Mooresville was awash in the sights and sounds of patriotism on Monday for the annual Veterans Day Parade.
Statesville High School JROTC cadets present the Colors at the beginning of the Mitchell Community College Veterans Day Ceremony. BY MIKE FUHRMAN Mitchell Community College hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During the public comment portion of the Troutman Town Council meeting, citizen Jim McNiff denounced an anonymous letter he and many others in the Troutman community
Our Towns Habitat for Humanity and First Presbyterian Church celebrated the completion of the Fourth Creek Village neighborhood on Sunday afternoon. BY STACIE LETT CAIN A ten-year story turned the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: OCTOBER 31 ► Jonathan Mannings Bostic, 37, of McIllwane Road, Huntersville, charged with bigamy. ► Jason Ward Norman,
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System and its Volunteer Auxiliary have launched the Iredell Veteran Recognition Program, a multi-faceted program honoring veterans that aims to enhance their hospital
West Iredell High School JROTC cadets honored local military veterans on Friday with a special event and luncheon. PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School JROTC
Frank Johnson (center) speaks to supporters of the United Way of Iredell County on Thursday evening as his wife Linda and United Way executive director Brett Eckerman look on. Special