Category: News & Features

BY DEBBIE PAGE Elected representatives from the state and Iredell County met with Troutman officials on Friday to discuss the progress of converting the Iredell County Fairgrounds site into a

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Branch NAACP on Saturday expressed concerns about the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education following news reports that board members have been meeting in secret for

BY DEBBIE PAGE Blustery winds and gray skies did not dampen the spirits of Mooresville High School graduates as they received their diplomas to the cheers of their families and

  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

BY MIKE FUHRMAN After treading water for what must have felt like an eternity, Misty Langley has a reason to be optimistic about the future. Langley has a new job

Apply for all positions HERE. Current Openings Administrative Assistant (Full-Time) Electric Utility Airport Line Service Technician Assistant (Part-Time) Airport Athletic Attendant (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Athletic Facility Supervisor (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Certified Wastewater Treatment

Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to thank Iredell County veterans for their service, Register of Deeds Renee L. Holland is reinstating the Thank-A-Veteran program. The Thank-A-Veteran program

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Salisbury man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a registration violation. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With summer just around the corner, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services encourages the use of safe swimming and grilling practices

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office marked the end of its Spring 2023 Citizens Academy on Thursday with a graduation ceremony at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Office in

Special to Iredell Free News The Salvation Army will host a Community Health Fair on Saturday, June 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1361 Caldwell Street in Statesville.

Special to Iredell Free News North Iredell High School junior Piper Lewis successfully completed her Scouts BSA Eagle Board of Review on May 23, making her the first female Eagle

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Michael Standish worked tirelessly for 18 months — in his spare time — to transform a trailer into Foxy Roxy’s Pizza Truck. After tackling the electrical work,

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville resident Isabella DiFiore has been selected to participate in the summer Joffrey South Ballet Intensive on the campus of the University of Georgia in

Special to Iredell Free News The Lake Norman Lions Club recently held its monthly meeting at Mooresville’s S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House, which serves the counties of Iredell, Davie, Rowan,

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted April 2023 unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from March’s revised rate. The national rate

FROM STAFF REPORTS Rep. Jeff McNeely has resigned his leadership position in the N.C. House of Representatives. McNeely, a Republican who represents the majority of Iredell County, stepped down as

FROM STAFF REPORTS  A woman accused of scamming several people, including the family of a terminally ill child, out of charitable donations has been extradited to Iredell County to face

Special to Iredell Free News People familiar with Mooresville Graded School District know that it often refers to its staff and students as “family.” It is a word that is

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Evening Exchange Club of Lake Norman, in partnership with the Town of Troutman, is hosting the Walk of Heroes along the Richardson Greenway, displaying 250 hundred

FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County man has been arrested following a sexual assault investigation conducted by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of

BY DEBBIE PAGE About 1,000 people signed up to share a delicious meal at the United Way of Iredell County’s Longest Table event at the Statesville High School football stadium

Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will hold a special “Highlighted History” event on Saturday, June 3. Visitors will learn about the June 1760 invasion of

Special to Iredell Free News The Troutman Elementary FUTP60 Program held its Annual Healthy Snack Recipe Contest on May 8. The contest was held in conjunction with the school’s Family

Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of Memorial Day. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage collection

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In a special address Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper declared that public education in North Carolina is facing a state of emergency. Cooper outlined

BY KARISSA MILLER Volunteer fire departments throughout Iredell County are in line to receive a significant increase in funding as a result of the countywide property revaluation. During the Board

PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Centre Ballet students performed Coppelia and other works on Friday at Cornerstone Christian Academy in Statesville. Photo Gallery  

Special to Iredell Free News On Sunday, May 21, the Lake Norman Chapter of National Charity League (NCL) presented the Presidential Volunteer Service Award to qualified members. NCL’s mission is

BY KARISSA MILLER Crossroads Arts and Science Early College students recently had an opportunity to vie for a job at a grocery store during the school’s mock interview day. Teacher

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 12 ♦ Eric Cordova Jr., 26, of Charlotte Highway, Mooresville, charged with possession with intent ot

FROM STAFF REPORTS “Know the past … shape the future” was the call to action at Sunday’s Statesville Branch NAACP banquet. But it was the present that weighed heavily on

FROM STAFF REPORTS Rep. Jeff McNeely toured Cloverleaf Elementary School earlier this week on “Bring you Legislator to School Day.” “It was a great visit to see students firsthand in

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,