FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man suspected of playing a key role in illegal dogfighting faces 25 felony charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
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BY MIKE FUHRMAN Love United Iredell provides an opportunity for residents to have an immediate and lasting impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable members of our
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Fellowship of Christian Athletes held its annual Courts For Christ rally at South Iredell Wednesday night. The countywide event included snacks and giveaways, worship music, hoops
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina public school units (PSUs) reported a decrease in dropouts in North Carolina school districts and charter schools in 2022-23, according to the
Special to Iredell Free News Parents of preschool to eighth-grade students can now register their children for Rescue Ranch’s 2024 Critter Camps. Spring break and one-week summer camp sessions offer
Special to Iredell Free News Employees of the Manheim facility in Statesville recently sponsored a winter coat drive to benefit the children of the Boys & Girls Club of the
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Charter Academy of Arts and Science has been awarded a full first year grant for A+ Schools of North Carolina by the North Carolina
FROM STAFF REPORTS A phone call from a suspicious resident led to the arrest of a Georgia man on fraud and drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is conducting a canned food drive throughout February. Organizers hope to collect canned food items to support local food pantries and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — More than one million North Carolina students rely on the nutritious meals and snacks served during the school year through the School Breakfast, School
Special to Iredell Free News The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is accepting applications from artists who wish to apply to be considered for participation in the Spring Craft Art Crawl.
Special to Iredell Free News Nominations are now being accepted for prospective inductees to the Class of 2024 for the Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame. The ninth class will
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Huntersville woman who was traveling in the wrong direction on Interstate 77 on Monday night died as a result of injuries she sustained in a head-on
FROM STAFF REPORTS A former Statesville Police Department officer has been charged with statutory rape following an investigation by the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation. Stephen Quinn Gordon, 22, who
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday issued Executive Order No. 303 directing whole-of-government coordination to improve re-entry for formerly incarcerated people. The Executive Order
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces 21 felony charges as a result of a police investigation that began with a tip about inappropriate conduct on a social media site.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue on Monday officially opened the 2024 individual income tax season and began accepting 2023 returns. Taxpayers who file
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Weaverville man faces multiple felony charges after crashing a stolen truck into several vehicles while being pursued by Mooresville Police Department officers. The MPD announced the
Special to Iredell Free News Starting a food business requires knowing which organization regulates the type of business you want to start. This process can quickly get complicated when more
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Judicial Voter Guide: 2024 Primary Election is now available online at the State Board of Elections website. The guide contains information about
Special to Iredell Free News Vandor Corporation has agreed to purchase the plastics injection molding assets of RPM Plastics on Speedball Road in Statesville. The Richmond, Ind.-based manufacturer plans to
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted December 2023 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged from November’s revised rate. The national rate remained unchanged at 3.7
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 22 ♦ Rondarius Arnod Redfear, 24, of Rebecca Jane Drive, Mooresville, was served with a true
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools is piloting an intensive math tutoring program for elementary and middle schoolers this year to help all students become better problem solvers and learners. The
Special to Iredell Free News Throughout February, which has been designated Recycling Campaign Month, the City of Statesville encourages residents to become “cart smart” about recycling and make a positive
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 1 ♦ Randall Bell, 59, of Cabarrus Avenue, Mooresville, charged with two counts of habitual larceny and
Special to Iredell Free News Your child comes home from school with a low-grade fever and tiny blisters in their mouth and on their hands and feet. True to its
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Special to Iredell Free News The South Iredell High School men’s varsity and JV basketball teams hosted a two-hour workout and scrimmage for the Iredell Eclipse Special Olympics basketball team
BY KARISSA MILLER Cool Spring Elementary fifth-grader Nora Boots was recently named the first-place winner of the North Carolina Scholastic Visual Art Showcase in mixed media and her school won
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The North Carolina state parks system welcomed more than 20.1 million visitors in 2023 and acquired over 2,890 acres of new land, according to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Four Charlotte men are charged with stealing supplies from a construction site following an investigation by the Troutman Police Department. The TPD announced the arrests of Luis Parravicini,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was arrested on charges he possessed sexual exploitation material and jailed without bond following a multi-agency investigation. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest
The City of Statesville offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You’ll have the chance to work alongside talented individuals who share a common goal of improving the lives of
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 18 ♦ A boy, Colton Elias Craig, born to Megan and Austin Craig