Category: News & Features

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BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Town of Troutman’s Farmers Market opened at ESC Park earlier this week, providing residents and visitors an opportunity to support local farmers, artists, and craftsman.

Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced that the following cases were disposed of in Iredell County District Court recently: ♦ Ryan Adams pleaded guilty to

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Crosby Scholars staff, board and volunteers recently held two drive-thru senior recognitions to celebrate the Class of 2022. Scholarship winners were announced, and

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Kevin Turner’s fate is now in the hands of an Iredell County Superior Court jury. The panel of 10 women and two men began deliberating late Friday

SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will meet for budget work sessions on the following dates, times, and venues: May 19:

Special to Iredell Free News An Iredell County ramp will be closed near Interstate 40 for a construction project this weekend. Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, the ramp on Sullivan

Special to Iredell Free News The Gemstone District Cub Scouts recently held the Iredell County level pinewood derby race at the Rocky Mount United Methodist Church in Mooresville. The race

Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College and Piedmont HealthCare have forged a new partnership through the college’s Apprenticeship Iredell program. Established in fall 2020, Apprentice Iredell is a

Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Troutman will hold its 18th Annual Independence Day Celebration for Saturday, July 2. Independence Day Parade The celebration will begin with the

BY MIKE FUHRMAN A forensic analyst testified in Iredell County Superior Court on Thursday that the bullet that killed Freeman Jacobi Wells in January of 2018 was fired from a

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend denial of a conditional rezoning request for nearly 24 acres on South Eastway Drive near the

Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare announced the return of Dr. Robert Reindollar to the Piedmont HealthCare Gastroenterology office in Statesville. Dr. Reindollar has served this community for almost

Special to Iredell Free News Margaret Mead was right when she said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the

BY MIKE FUHRMAN The men who left a birthday party at a house off Rita Avenue in Statesville in the early morning hours of January 6, 2018, were upset when

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Smiles were abundant at Central Elementary School when students were treated to Mr. Marvel’s Bye Bye Bullies Magic Show. Kindergarten through fifth-grade students attended what Principal Kelly

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Mooresville Board of Commissioners recognized the service and sacrifices of the law enforcement community during Monday’s town board meeting. Commissioner Gary West read proclamations

Special to Iredell Free News Two directors from EnergyUnited, Cheryl Wright and Craig Black, recently received certifications from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Wright received the Credentialed Cooperative

Special to Iredell Free News Modern Rock, Classic Rock, 80’s, Blues, Funk, Pop, Soul, Metal, R&B band SOULWATT will kick off the 2022 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects, including a verified gang member, face felony drug charges following a month-long investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office into the distribution of crystal methamphetamine

BY MIKE FUHRMAN When Kevin Turner’s murder trial resumes in Iredell County Superior Court on Wednesday morning, the jury will hear the testimony of another key prosecution witness. That witness,

Special to Iredell Free News The Historic Sharpe House is planning its annual Mother’s Day Tea for Saturday, May 7. The outdoor event is held on the home’s beautiful back

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — More than two dozen school districts across North Carolina will share nearly $400 million in new state lottery-funded grant awards for school construction,

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Two Statesville businesses, Johnson Greenhouses and 220 Cafe, recently teamed up to raise money to help the World Central Kitchen feed Ukrainian people. The organization has served

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators kicked off the second part of the Board of Education meeting on Monday night by outlining commitments parents should expect from the school system.

FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville City Manager Ron Smith presented the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 to the City Council on Monday evening. The spending plan, which maintains the current

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing Tuesday and then vote to consider the creation of a watershed density averaging text amendment — a move

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council took what it acknowledged were long-overdue steps toward honoring an area of Statesville’s unique history on Monday. Mayor Costi Kutteh announced that the

BY MIKE FUHRMAN A co-defendant in the shooting death of Freeman Jacobi Wells testified on Monday that Kevin Turner was a member of the group of men who opened fire

Special to Iredell Free News Cub Scout Pack #173 in Mourne Mourne held its annual Cub Scout Olympics recently at Fair View United Methodist Church. The Cub Scouts participated by

Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont will host its 5K event on Sunday, May 15, at North Iredell High School. Girls on the

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All candidates

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All candidates

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News have collaborated on a series of interviews with candidates in the May 17 primary and municipal elections. All candidates