BY DUSTIN NIX JR. Statesville High School held its 131st Annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday morning. Attired in blue caps and gowns, 180 seniors marched onto the football field to
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BY DEBBIE PAGE Nearly 500 seniors streamed down the steps in Lake Norman High School’s stadium on Saturday morning, marching together on their final journey as Wildcats to receive their
BY KARISSA MILLER It was a bittersweet moment as approximately 165 West Iredell High School graduates received their diplomas while Principal Ellyn Gaither bid farewell to their school on Friday
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
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Northview Academy held its graduation ceremony on Friday at Statesville High’s Mac Gray Auditorium. A total of 42 students graduated, and class member Zion Wilder was honored
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Virtual Academy held an in-person graduation ceremony for its 32 seniors on Thursday afternoon at Unity Center in Statesville. Principal Kelly Hinson said she is
PHOTOS BY TANYA TOPAZIO STORY BY DEBBIE PAGE Class of 2023 iAcademy graduates received their diplomas at Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Career Academy and Technical School on Thursday afternoon in a room packed
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article and an earlier headline incorrectly reported that the council had not approved funding for affordable housing. BY STACIE LETT CAIN Although the Statesville
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) has been designated as a Nationally Accredited Main Street America program for the second consecutive year. This accreditation status is
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department will close Jennings Park, effective July 1, so work can begin on construction of the new park. The new
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville teen has been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison in connection with the shooting death of a 39-year-old man. Cameron Javon Speaks
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County residents can now visit the Statesville Historical Collection and thumb through the county ledgers to locate their ancestors’ original voter registration. Iredell County Board of
Special to Iredell Free News The Hurst Turner Unit #65 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Statesville has selected two students who will attend the 84th session of ALA Tar
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Industry & Education Alliance, a collaboration of private and public sector leaders, has launched Iredell Ready, a countywide workforce initiative for the purposes
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has approved a $323.6 million budget proposal for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Following a public hearing, in which one person spoke
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A Statesville resident has launched a petition drive to put public pressure on members of the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education to resign. Patrice Miller, a 2016
Special to Iredell Free News Imagine you are at a baseball game and see someone collapse in the stands. People yell, “Who knows CPR?” but everyone looks at one another,
Special to Iredell Free News Head Coach Andy Howell, entering his third season at the helm of the North Iredell Raiders football team, recently accepted a $2,000 donation from New
Special to Iredell Free News The Gemstone District Cub Scouts recently held its annual Cub Scout Olympics in the football stadium at Statesville High School. Scouts participating in the Olympics
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District School Board passed a salary study for the district’s classified employees and approved a strategic plan to achieve the district’s future goals,
FROM STAFF REPORTS An eastern Iredell County resident faces multiple drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found a variety of drugs in his vehicle during a traffic stop.
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council will consider passage of the 2023-2024 fiscal year town budget on Thursday night. The spending plan includes a $2.465 million total increase, with the
Special to Iredell Free News The Unity High School Alumni Association will hold its annual banquet/reunion at The Unity Center, located at 1145 Salisbury Road in Statesville, on Saturday, July
BY STACIE LETT CAIN More than 7,000 families are currently on waiting lists for public housing in the City of Statesville, according to data presented at Monday night’s city council
BY KARISSA MILLER During Monday’s committee of the whole meeting, two Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members responded publicly to media reports related to the board’s secret meetings by text
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday on its fiscal year 2023-2024 budget. The public hearing will take place at 6 p.m.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman faces a misdemeanor charge in connection with a crash that caused the death of a teenager on April 15. The Statesville Police Department announced
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday announced the NC S.A.F.E. (Secure All Firearms Effectively) initiative to urge North Carolinians to take action to safely store
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The unemployment rate in Iredell County dropped to 2.9 percent in April, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. There are 96,075 individuals
BY KARISSA MILLER Lakeshore Elementary students led a ribbon-cutting ceremony, along with Principal Chris Grace, for the school’s new playground equipment on Friday morning. Beta Club members Kennedy Johnson and
Special to Iredell Free News Members of the Iredell County Democratic Party are expanding their outreach beyond the ballot box. At the party’s recent monthly meeting in Statesville, members brought
Special to Iredell Free News Members of Girl Scout Troop 13179 have been working hard to earn their Safety Awards Pins. To finalize their requirements, they made a special visit
PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Tilley’s Dance Academy presented its 36th annual dance recital on Saturday and Sunday. Held at Statesville High School’s Mac Gray Auditorium, “Girl’s Night Out” showcased music
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,
Special to Iredell Free News During a stroke, every moment matters. Statesville resident Hazel Davidson understands that better than anyone. The evening of January 19, 2023, started out as a
Special to Iredell Free News Pharos Parenting will host its third annual Rockin’ for a Reason charity concert at Chickadee Hill Farms on Friday, June 9, from 6 to 9