Special to IFN Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont celebrates the organization’s exceptional volunteers each spring during the organization’s annual meeting. During this year’s gathering at the Elm and Bain
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BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Academically or Intellectually Gifted Department (AIG) was honored with a plaque by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction Office of Advanced Learning earlier this week.
Special to IFN Using a $4,944 grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, Iredell County contracted with local artist Joey Dill to create a mural at Scotts Rosenwald Park, located
Linda Christine Peacock Carpenter, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away following an extended illness on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Linda was born on March 24, 1947,
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Special to IFN Women in Paper, an exhibit featuring the work of artists KC Christmas and Tina Vincent, is on display in the Mooresville Arts’ Depot Skylight Gallery through July
Special to IFN The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) is currently updating the Metropolitan Transportation Plan for the Charlotte Region, which covers all of Iredell and Mecklenburg counties and
Special to IFN Members of Statesville Elks Lodge #1823 observed Flag Day by personally thanking a few local businesses for proudly flying the American flag, which for many symbolizes sacrifice
Special to IFN Pharos Parenting will host its fourth annual Rockin’ for a Reason benefit concert at Chickadee Hill Farms on Sunday, June 23. This ticketed event, which begins at
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd enjoyed the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Five performance by Gump Fiction, which covered a variety of performers from the 1990s, including Pearl Jam, Nirvana,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man is charged with breaking into the Mount Mourne Fire Department and multiple vehicles that were parked on the department’s property. Iredell County Sheriff Darren
BY DEBBIE PAGE After several years of declining health in his retirement on the South Carolina coast, legendary South Iredell High School coach Gary Sherrill passed away at age 85
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James on Friday announced the appointment of Nicholas Lord as the principal of West Iredell Middle School. The Board of Education
Doris Jean Cook Williams, 101, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Doris was born in Rowan County on March
Rebecca Sue Callahan, 83, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on June 13, 2024, at home from the effects of chronic health conditions. She was born in Statesville, N.C., on August
Mrs. Nancy Lay Dixon, 95, of Harmony, N.C., passed away peacefully on June 12, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Mrs. Dixon, a native of Iredell County, was
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Special to Iredell Free News The Guardians on Main Street Festival will be held in Historic Downtown Mooresville on Sunday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: JUNE 4 ♦ A girl, London Renee Smith, born to Vincent Smith and Kayla
RE-BID ADVERTISEMENT RFQ-WIRE Sealed bid for furnishing Wire will be sent out on June 14, 2024, and will be received by the City of Statesville at the City Warehouse at
Josephine Adams Millsaps, 90, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on June 13, 2024, at her home after an extended illness. Josephine was born September 5, 1933, in Alexander County to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced on Thursday that deputies assigned to the ICSO Interstate Criminal Enforcement (ICE) Team had seized more than $400,000 linked to criminal
Special to Iredell Free News Nearly 1,500 athletes and unified partners met in Raleigh on May 31-June 2 for the 2024 Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games. Special Olympics Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News The Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series returns to Downtown Statesville on Friday, June 14, with Gump Fiction, the Ultimate 90’s Experience. The
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to building Weathers Creek High School, but not for $143 million or in the two-phase approach approved by the
Mrs. Dorothy Mentia Seigle Heaggans, 82, of 1103 Rolling Lane, Statesville, N.C., passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born in Rowan
John Frances Grassi, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Plains, Pa., passed away on June 10, 2024. He was born in Old Forge, Pa., on May 4, 1945. John
Mark David Foster, 61, of Union Grove, N.C., died Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his home. Born in McDowell County, N.C., on July 24, 1962, he was a son of
Gary Thomas Sherrill, 85, formerly of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, June 11, 2024, at Autumn Care of Shallotte, N.C. Born in Iredell County on September 9, 1938, he was a
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Photography Club invites local photographers to submit their best work for the 2024 Carolina Photography Competition. This year’s competition is open to photographers
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has recommended the State of North Carolina invest $745 million in quality child care and early childhood education programs to help
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) has been designated as a Nationally Accredited Main Street America program for the third year in a row. The accreditation
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Finance Director Justin Mundy presented town council members with a series of budget amendments to finalize the accounting of the 2023-2024 budget, including unexpected revenues as
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday accepted general contractor Monteith Construction Corp.’s $143.1 million bid for construction of Weathers Creek High School. In a lengthy
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department has seen an increase in commercial breaking and entering cases over the past couple of weeks. Since January, SPD has responded
Editor’s Note: Iredell Health System is celebrates its 70th anniversary this month. The nonprofit’s success is s a testament to the dedication and loyalty of employees, both past and present. More