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STORY BY JABRIA WILLIAMS PHOTOS BY KAHLEA S GAITHER A variety of animal rescue groups participated in the Rescue Roundup on Saturday at the Iredell County Fairgrounds. The event showcased

STORY BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER PHOTOS BY JABRIA WILLIAMS Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for all military members who have died while protecting the freedoms we hold dear.

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted April 2022 unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from March’s revised rate. The national

BY MIKE FUHRMAN A small crowd gathered at Purple Heart Homes on Memorial Day to commemorate the beginning of a journey to repatriate a World War II veteran’s service medals.

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 21 ♦ James Devon Overcash, 26, of Pondasuzie Drive, Statesville, charged with possession of heroin, two

Special to Iredell Free News The Fourth Creek Rotary Club of Statesville welcomed scholarship recipients and their parents to the club’s weekly meeting on May 25 to present their scholarships.

FROM STAFF REPORTS Registration for the Iredell County Public Library Summer Reading program begins June 1. The program is a two-month effort to keep the community engaged and learning throughout

Special to Iredell Free News Is summertime calling you? Bring your friends and family to Downtown Statesville on Friday, June 3, as crowd favorite The Catalinas perform at the Piedmont

BY DAN GITRO The last week of May certainly turned out to be a sad one. The shooting in Uvalde, Texas, left parents all over the country in shock and

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville-South Iredell Chapter #3224 of AARP annually gives a scholarship to a student who is attending an institution of higher learning. The scholarship rotates

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Story Stroll is back just in time for summer! As part of a collaboration between the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children 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 handicapping

BY KARISSA MILLER The South Iredell High School Marine Corps JROTC cadets placed second in their division and took home several awards at this year’s national championship drill meet in

Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville Electric Utility Director John Maclaga believes the city “fared well” after assessing the damages from Thursday night’s storm. A major outage was

BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Iredell County Board of Elections on Friday directed the county elections director to report a case of likely voter fraud to the District Attorney’s Office for

BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER Burgess Bailey is hosting the 10th annual Rumble Quake to acknowledge, honor and remember all veterans. The Uncle Sam’s Memorial Tribute Display and Rumble Quake will

Special to Iredell Free News After an interview process that included staff, parents, and administrators, the Mooresville Graded School District announced that Samone Graham has been chosen as the new

Report shows drinking water met or exceeded all established federal and state standards in 2021 Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Water Corporation has released its 2022 Water Quality

BY KARISSA MILLER Niyin Miller knows firsthand the positive impact that the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont can have on a child’s future. The Boys & Girls Club

Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville awarded six $1,000 scholarships to outstanding students from the Career Academy and Technical School in Troutman at the 2022

Special to Iredell Free News The Tiger Girls Den from Cub Scouts Pack 607 in Statesville spent a fun evening visiting the Monticello Volunteer Fire Department. They learned about trucks

Special to Iredell Free News Kristina Land, assistant principal of Cloverleaf Elementary IB World School, recently completed the Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program, a year-long leadership development program for practicing

Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville government offices will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage collection on

Special to Iredell Free News Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, making the lifesaving work of a cardiologist essential.  Since 1980, Dr. James Bradford has treated cardiovascular

Special to Iredell Free News In the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Iredell-Statesville Schools officials offered reassurance about the security of district schools on Wednesday. “We are

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville resident faces felony charges after a Troutman police officer spotted a stolen vehicle on Tuesday. About 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sgt. Stikeleather checked the registration

BY KARISSA MILLER Scotts Elementary School, an A+ arts integrated school, held a special parade on Monday to honor West Iredell High School’s Class of 2022. The West Iredell seniors

Special to Iredell Free News The Gemstone District Cub Scouts recently held their annual Cub Scout Olympics in the football stadium at Statesville High School. Participating Scouts were gold medal

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has welcomed E.T. Cummings as the new Director of Human Resources. Cummings has over 15 years of progressive and professional experience in

Special to Iredell Free News The deadline to submit applications to serve as the Mooresville Graded School District’s next superintendent closed on May 23. The MGSD Board of Education is

BY MIKE FUHRMAN The outcome of two races in Iredell County could be altered later this week when the Iredell County Board of Elections meets. The Board of Elections will

Special to Iredell Free News Theatre Statesville will present a local production of “The Secret Garden” next month with shows planned for June 9-12 and June 16-19. All performances will

Special to Iredell Free News The national touring act, “America’s Got Magic,” is coming to Mooresville on June 25. Prepare to be amazed by this awe-inspiring show, starring the best

BY JABRIA WILLIAMS Sarah Nix isn’t waiting until she finishes college to make a positive impact mark on the planet. On Sunday afternoon, the South Iredell High School senior dedicated

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville resident Michelle Stevenson was a healthy, active woman with no previous health issues until Monday, December 27. While she was at work that day,