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Festival, music, food trucks and fireworks follow Saturday night at the Iredell County Fairgrounds BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The 17th Annual Independence Day Parade in Troutman marched down Highway 21

The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunity. We recruit, hire, train and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,

Special to Iredell Free News The First Presbyterian Church in Statesville is happy to assist local ministries in caring for God’s people and sharing the love of Christ with our

BY MIKE FUHRMAN A suspect in the fatal shooting of a Statesville man surrendered to police on Friday evening and “looks forward to having his day in court,” according to

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently honored several Iredell County Crosby Scholars who are recipients of a 2022 Mitchell-Crosby Scholarship. Honorees are: ♦ Ava Akdamar, Lake Norman

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FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville police officers are searching for a man wanted on charges related to an early morning shooting on Fifth Street. The Statesville Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Friday morning. Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Fifth Street around 4:12 a.m.

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Public Library launched its annual Summer Reading in June, offering free programs for all ages that spark curiosity, creativity and instill a lifelong love

FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Branch NAACP officials released a statement this week criticizing the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to reverse Roe V. Wade, a 1973 ruling that protected women’s

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Family YMCA is providing a safe, nurturing place where homeless students can have fun and receive academic support this support. The effort to launch a

Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Garbage Collection There will be no

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections on Thursday voted not to recognize the Green Party as an official political party in North Carolina, citing

FROM STAFF REPORTS Three more deaths in Iredell County have been attributed to COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department reported the latest deaths on Wednesday afternoon. A total of 480

Special to Iredell Free News United Way of Iredell County announced Thursday that it will partner with 22 agencies across Iredell County through the 2022-2023 Community Investment process. These agencies

Special to Iredell Free News While their friends have been enjoying a break from school, a small group of Iredell-Statesville Schools students has been focusing on the three Rs for

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging North Carolinians to stay safe this Independence Day by leaving fireworks to the professionals and by practicing safe

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted its first Tourism Summit on Wednesday. Business owners and civic leaders gathered at the civic center to learn more about

Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to support the highest quality of cardiovascular care for the community, the Iredell Health Foundation will host its first annual Heart of

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that the cause of an early morning fire on Ashe Street was accidental.  Mooresville-Fire Rescue personnel responded to

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JUNE 17 ♦ A boy, Jax Dudley Norman, born to Jason Norman and Kayla

Special to Iredell Free News Many Statesville homeowners have seen the value of their property rise exponentially during the past two years. That’s great news for those looking to sell,

BY KARISSA MILLER Students in Chef Gwen Valcourt’s culinary pastries and baked goods sampler class at Mitchell Community College have been having fun learning about cake decorating while being covered

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Eligible North Carolina children will receive additional benefits over the summer to ensure they have access to nutritious food. The N.C. Department of

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com About 70 community, non-profit, and agency representatives took on new roles during a Prison to Community Re-entry Simulation, as they experienced life as recently released individuals

Special to Iredell Free News Over 37 million Americans have diabetes. Even more shockingly, about 1 in 5 people with diabetes have no idea they have it. Diabetes can sneak

Special to Iredell Free News Lowe’s Home Improvement has awarded the Town of Mooresville a $100,000 grant to help fund a mural commemorating Mooresville’s 150 years. This grant is part

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Director Shane Nixon challenged coalition members to define the group’s “why” and to evolve to meet the increasing education, treatment, and recovery

 FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects, including a verified gang member, face felony charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Christine

Special to Iredell Free News Two men face felony charges in connection with a shooting early Sunday morning in Mooresville in which one person was injured and several homes and

BY DAN GITRO This week brought more sadness to Iredell County. This week we learned Savannah Marie Boltz, mother of Jada Marlowe, made the incredibly difficult decision to remove Jada

Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville Beautification Committee recently recognized three town residents for their efforts:  Yard of Distinction Award Beautification Award Beautification Award

Special to Iredell Free News Prepare to let Trial by Fire to take you back to an earlier day when lighters were held high and you couldn’t help but sing