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Apr
28

Iredell County Crosby Scholars honors 2024 graduates, awards scholarships

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Crosby Scholars hosted its annual Senior Celebration on April 23, honoring 2024 graduates and awarding scholarships. Around 90 high school seniors, their family

Apr
28

Food Lion honors three Statesville associates for decades of service 

Special to Iredell Free News Food Lion is proud to announce more than 350 associates are celebrating more than 30 years of service this year. Among them are three long-term associates

Apr
28

ICSO Felony Arrests: April 18-25

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 18 ♦ Jahri Rasheed Hairston, 24, of Ramseur Road, Harmony, charged with alter or destroy serial

Apr
27

Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)

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

Apr
27

Photo Gallery: Mooresville Day attracts large crowd to downtown

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Mooresville Day street festival attracted a huge crowd to the downtown district on Saturday afternoon. Several blocks were packed with food and craft vendors, street performers,

Apr
27

Statesville Woman’s Club unveils Wall of Remembrance

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Woman’s Club President Dana White and Club Historian Linda Lavinder recently unveiled a plaque entitled the “Wall of Remembrance” in honor of invaluable current

Apr
27

Wake Up to Ag Days: Kindergarteners learn about Iredell’s agriculture industry (Photo Gallery)

BY DEBBIE PAGE Hundreds of bouncy 5-year-olds descended on the Iredell County Fairgrounds on Thursday and Friday to experience hands-on learning about the county’s agriculture industry and its important role

Apr
27

Mitchell Community College hosts community at Open House (Photos)

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College welcomed the community to its Statesville Campus during an Open House  held on Saturday, April 20. Throughout the day, more than 500

Apr
27

N.C. Elections Board: Voting while serving a felony sentence is unlawful

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolinians convicted of felonies who have not completed their sentences – including any jail or prison term, as well as any periods of

Apr
27

SPD Felony Arrests: April 9-25

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 9 ♦ Joshua Adam Lane, 39, of Clegg Street, Statesville, charged with third-degree sexual exploitation of a

Apr
26

Mooresville man charged with attempted murder after MPD investigation

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man was jailed without bond on an attempted murder charge on Friday. The Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest of Tymir Tyvay Lowe, 32, of Fontanelle

Apr
26

Remembering Taccarra Bailey: ‘Not all superheroes wear capes’

BY MIKE FUHRMAN & BRANDY TEMPLETON Students and staff at N.B. Mills Elementary hugged each other and cried on Friday as they honored teacher assistant Taccarra Bailey, who passed away

Apr
26

Sheriff: Traffic stop on I-77 leads to seizure of cocaine, marijuana valued at $500K

FROM STAFF REPORTS A New Jersey man faces drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found five pounds of cocaine and 25 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle

Apr
26

Town of Mooresville commits to purchasing Tire Masters property, repairing sinkhole

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Mooresville town officials are finalizing plans to purchase property along Highway 150 where the formation of a sinkhole forced a long-time auto repair shop to close. A

Apr
26

City of Statesville Career Opportunities (April 26)

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

Apr
26

Oakwood Middle IB students address real world problems through their Service as Action projects

BY KARISSA MILLER Genesis Triplett knows what it feels like to lose a loved one to an opioid overdose. A student at Oakwood Middle, an International Baccalaureate World School in

Apr
26

‘Hot Dog Wednesday’ returns to Wesley Memorial UMC in Statesville

Special to Iredell Free News On Wednesday, April 24, Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Statesville resumed a very popular community lunch activity following its suspension due to the COVID

Apr
26

Mooresville Day Festival to feature epic School Mascot Dance-Off

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Day Festival returns to Downtown Mooresville on Saturday, April 27, from 12 to 4 p.m. This annual celebration brings together the community for

Apr
25

Election Watch: Eight reminders for voters as early voting begins in 2024 second primary

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Early voting for the 2024 second primary began Thursday, April 25, and ends Saturday, May 11. The State Board of Elections offers these

Apr
25

Lakeshore Middle School on path to become N.C. STEM School of Distinction

BY KARISSA MILLER Lakeshore Middle School will officially begin the journey to becoming a N.C. STEM School of Distinction next fall. Assistant Principal Sarah Tucker said that school is abuzz

Apr
25

City of Statesville releases 2023 Water Quality Report

City drinking water meets or exceeds all state and federal health standards Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has released its 2023 Water Quality Report, which demonstrates

Apr
25

Calling all Musicians! ‘Make Music Day’ is coming to Downtown Statesville on June 21

Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and the Iredell Arts Council are teaming up to bring “Make Music Day” to Downtown Statesville on Friday, June 21. The

Apr
25

Tickets still available for Sunday’s AML Wrestling ‘Wanted Man’ event in Statesville

Special to Iredell Free News Family-friendly wrestling will debut in Statesville on Sunday, April 28, when Figure 4 Collectibles and Swim N Pool and Spas present AML Wrestling’s “Wanted Man.”

Apr
25

Lt. Gov. Robinson announces launch of N.C. Medal of Valor webpage

Special to Iredell Free News Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson recently announced the launch of the North Carolina Medal of Valor webpage on the official Lt. Governor’s website. The North Carolina