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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Monday morning. Officers were dispatched to the area of Fifth Street and Newbern Avenue around

Special to Iredell Free News The 2022 Carolina Brotherhood Memorial Ride will kick off on Monday, June 20, at 7 a.m. at 215 N. Main Street, Mooresville. Mooresville Police Department

Special to Iredell Free News The word “cancer” makes most people shudder. However, for oncologists, doctors who specialize in treating cancer, this word is part of their daily vocabulary—and they

BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER Sandra Donawa is more than just a coach. She is a mentor to young men on and off the court for Hoops for Christ, an organization

Special to Iredell Free News In His Steps Dance, a local non-profit ministry for girls going into their 15th year in ministry, is excited to announce its free, one-day Christian

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Special to Iredell Free News Bring your friends and family as the Modern Rock, Classic Rock, 80’s, Blues, Funk, Pop, Soul, Metal, R&B band SOULWATT takes the stage on June

Special to Iredell Free News For nearly a year, a group of Statesville area residents has worked determinedly to establish an organization to support local lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and

Special to Iredell Free News Allison Woods Outdoor Learning Center is offering a summer full of fun-filled activities. Full-day, half-day and one-day camps will begin June 13 and run until

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

Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced dispositions of the following cases during recent terms of court in Iredell County: ♦ Joshua Rice pleaded guilty to

PHOTOS BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER STORY BY BRANDY TEMPLETON During West Iredell High School’s graduation ceremony Friday night, honor speaker Brylee Gibson teared up as she spoke of the memories

BY KARISSA MILLER Family and friends filled the stadium at Statesville High School to watch 185 Greyhounds graduate on Friday morning. Senior class president Emma Theriot welcomed the crowd and

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON During Friday morning’s commencement ceremony at South Iredell High School, senior Ashley Crowley spoke of the many challenges the 315 members of the Class of 2022 faced

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited donated $10,000 to United Way of Iredell County this week. The donation was made possible thanks to a grant from CoBank, a cooperative banking

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Lake Norman High School honored its 2022 graduates on Friday morning, praising them for their perseverance and resilience in earning diplomas despite the unprecedented pandemic challenges

FROM STAFF REPORTS “Way to go, Raider Class of 2022! We did it!” Those words Friday morning from North Iredell High School Senior Class President William Cockerham had special significance

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department recently announced the promotion of two firefighters to lieutenant. Firefighters Justin Yox and Zach Hinson were promoted after successfully completing the

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department celebrated the graduation of its 2022 Citizens Academy at the Charles Mack Citizens Center on June 7. Twelve Mooresville residents participated

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to welcome Damon Hays as the new assistant vice president of the Iredell Physician Network. Hays was a practicing podiatrist

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a $258.7 million budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 that includes raises for county employees and no

FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. Department of Health & Human Services on Wednesday reported nine additional deaths “related to COVID-19 infection” in Iredell County. The deaths occurred between May 1

BY KARISSA MILLER Rev. Bobbie Samuels had high praise for members of the Class of 2022 at the Pressly School. “You made it through virtual learning, through COVID-19 and everything

Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to close two ramps at the Interstate 77/40 interchange in Iredell County this week for a construction project. Starting

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After President Joe Biden signed a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday last year, states and municipalities started exploring how to best commemorate the observance. Troutman

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City Manager Ron Smith has announced the appointment of David Onley as the city’s next police chief effective, June 13. Onley, 50, brings more

Notice of Public Hearing The Troutman ABC Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, to consider its budget for FY 2022-2023 at 511 N. Main Street,

FROM STAFF REPORTS Congresswoman Virginia Foxx on Wednesday honored the service of Statesville Mayor Pro Tem William Morgan on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. “For the last

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is calling attention to rising vehicle fatality rates by addressing the key factors causing the deadly crashes and

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce that Lisa Wood has been appointed assistant vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services. Wood has a

Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville’s Stormwater Department and Fire Department recently conducted a confined space entry and rescue training exercise. The day-long training, held at Fire

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board voted in May to recommend approval of the revamped Troutman Townes’ conditional rezoning request and a rezoning/annexation request for a

FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident faces drug charges after he reportedly threw a container with ecstasy units out the window as he approached a license checkpoint, according