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Predicted active Atlantic season runs June 1 – November 30 Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — June 1 marks the start of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. According to the

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited recently presented a donation of $10,000 to United Way of Iredell County in recognition of the nonprofit’s outstanding contributions and impact in the community.

BY JOSH FUHRMAN  Getting up early one last time before the start of summer vacation, American Renaissance School students had an opportunity to celebrate the end of school year and

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with Iredell Physician Network, recently announced the opening of Iredell Vascular Clinic. The Iredell Vascular team includes Dr. William B.

Special to Iredell Free News The Fourth Creek Rotary Club recently presented Iredell Friends of the Library with a contribution from the club’s community service fund. Pictured (from left) are

Special to Iredell Free News Eligible 2021 North Carolina high school graduates will have their tuition and fees covered at Mitchell Community College for up to two years. The Longleaf

BY MIKE FUHRMAN When Olivia Roach was a second-grader, she struggled mightily in school, causing some to question her intelligence and potential for long-term academic success. Later, after completing an

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Cloudy skies gave way to sunshine just as the 2021 Lake Norman High School graduates filed into the stadium to the strains of music played by

  Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville City Council has tentatively decided to scrap a proposed 5.22-cent property tax increase for fiscal year 2021-2022. But unless the council has

BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School returned Saturday to an in-person graduation ceremony — and the graduates and their families couldn’t have been happier. A total of 157 West

FROM STAFF REPORTS A wanted parole absconder and three other suspects face charges related to a pair of residential break-ins following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. On

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON North Iredell High School Senior Class President Sydney Tuthill said it seems like only yesterday that she and her classmates were headed off to kindergarten with princess

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com On Friday night a huge crowd cheered on the 55th class of South Iredell High School graduates as they received their diplomas at the end of

BY KARISSA MILLER Thirty Pressly students overcame social, academic and personal challenges to graduate Friday in a ceremony at MLK Jr. Park in Statesville. “For me, to be able to

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Union Grove Elementary School partnered with Mason’s Sweet Shoppe for a sweet end-of-year treat and fundraiser on Friday. Students sold $8 tickets to help raise money for

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As millions of people in North Carolina will be heading to pools, lakes and the ocean to enjoy outdoor water activities this Memorial

Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville government offices will be closed Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. Here is information on city services for the holiday

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Republican Men’s Club will hold a three precinct voter registration drive on Saturday, May 29, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At an open house on Thursday afternoon, Iredell Health System officials and staff proudly showed off their new gleaming, state-of-the-art facility at 635 Bluefield Road in

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com On Thursday afternoon, 29 I-SS Career Academy and Technical School seniors were recognized for their accomplishment in earning a diploma following an unprecedented and challenging senior

BY KARISSA MILLER Three Iredell County 4-H members have qualified for the national 4-H Shooting Sports competition this summer. Luke Chappin, 15, John Gray, 18, and Hannah Loftin, 18, will

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON EnergyUnited showcased its new Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Station on Thursday morning during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the parking lot of the Banner Drug at at 308 Mocksville

Special to Iredell Free News ​RALEIGH – As the nation continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot more travelers are expected to hit the road this Memorial Day

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Sanders Ridge residents showed up in force on Monday night, despite short hearing notice, to oppose two rezoning requests by Nest Communities during a lengthy Troutman

Special to Iredell Free News Doosan Bobcat in Statesville and Pactiv LLC in Mooresville are hiring high school seniors. Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction is a globally recognized company specializing

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With more than 37 million motorists projected to take to the roadways this Memorial Day weekend, the N.C. State Highway Patrol is encouraging drivers

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is launching a new public campaign encouraging North Carolinians to “Vax Up or Mask Up” to

Award recognizes Paumac’s commitment to Theoretical Value Production methodology Special to Iredell Free News Paumac Tubing LLC, headquartered in Marysville, Mich., and operating a second manufacturing facility in Statesville was

Special to Iredell Free Schools Iredell-Statesville Schools is proud to announce that Woodland Heights Middle School is a 2020-2021 National Beta School of Merit. The school earned this recognition by

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 1 ♦ C’rique Hezron Gary, 26, of Greensboro charged with assault by strangulation. MAY 5 ♦ Dupre

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

The bill helps teenagers who have experienced delays in applying for their licenses due to COVID-19 Special to Iredell Free News Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday signed into law Senate

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 3 ♦ Kiontae Jasaun Glaspy, 24, of Lee Street, Mooresville, charged with possession with intent to sell