Special to Iredell Free News A Troutman woman faces drug trafficking charges after a vehicle she was traveling in was stopped for a traffic violation. The Troutman Police Department announced
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Special to Iredell Free News South Iredell High School junior Nachammai Annamalai was recently awarded the Aspirations in Computing National Award from the National Center for Women in Informatics and Technology.
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Rescue Squad Foundation recently announced winners of its annual scholarships, each named after a public servant in the southern Iredell County community. The
BY ERIC HANSON Excitement was is the air Sunday afternoon as hundreds of people arrived to West Iredell High School for the AML Wrestling “Wanted Man” event. An enthusiastic crowd
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Crosby Scholars hosted its annual Senior Celebration on April 23, honoring 2024 graduates and awarding scholarships. Around 90 high school seniors, their family
Special to Iredell Free News Food Lion is proud to announce more than 350 associates are celebrating more than 30 years of service this year. Among them are three long-term associates
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 18 ♦ Jahri Rasheed Hairston, 24, of Ramseur Road, Harmony, charged with alter or destroy serial
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BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Mooresville Day street festival attracted a huge crowd to the downtown district on Saturday afternoon. Several blocks were packed with food and craft vendors, street performers,
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Woman’s Club President Dana White and Club Historian Linda Lavinder recently unveiled a plaque entitled the “Wall of Remembrance” in honor of invaluable current
BY DEBBIE PAGE Hundreds of bouncy 5-year-olds descended on the Iredell County Fairgrounds on Thursday and Friday to experience hands-on learning about the county’s agriculture industry and its important role
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College welcomed the community to its Statesville Campus during an Open House held on Saturday, April 20. Throughout the day, more than 500
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolinians convicted of felonies who have not completed their sentences – including any jail or prison term, as well as any periods of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 9 ♦ Joshua Adam Lane, 39, of Clegg Street, Statesville, charged with third-degree sexual exploitation of a
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man was jailed without bond on an attempted murder charge on Friday. The Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest of Tymir Tyvay Lowe, 32, of Fontanelle
BY MIKE FUHRMAN & BRANDY TEMPLETON Students and staff at N.B. Mills Elementary hugged each other and cried on Friday as they honored teacher assistant Taccarra Bailey, who passed away
FROM STAFF REPORTS A New Jersey man faces drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found five pounds of cocaine and 25 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Mooresville town officials are finalizing plans to purchase property along Highway 150 where the formation of a sinkhole forced a long-time auto repair shop to close. A
The City of Statesville offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You’ll have the chance to work alongside talented individuals who share a common goal of improving the lives of
BY KARISSA MILLER Genesis Triplett knows what it feels like to lose a loved one to an opioid overdose. A student at Oakwood Middle, an International Baccalaureate World School in
Special to Iredell Free News On Wednesday, April 24, Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Statesville resumed a very popular community lunch activity following its suspension due to the COVID
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Day Festival returns to Downtown Mooresville on Saturday, April 27, from 12 to 4 p.m. This annual celebration brings together the community for
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Early voting for the 2024 second primary began Thursday, April 25, and ends Saturday, May 11. The State Board of Elections offers these
BY KARISSA MILLER Lakeshore Middle School will officially begin the journey to becoming a N.C. STEM School of Distinction next fall. Assistant Principal Sarah Tucker said that school is abuzz
City drinking water meets or exceeds all state and federal health standards Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has released its 2023 Water Quality Report, which demonstrates
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and the Iredell Arts Council are teaming up to bring “Make Music Day” to Downtown Statesville on Friday, June 21. The
Special to Iredell Free News Family-friendly wrestling will debut in Statesville on Sunday, April 28, when Figure 4 Collectibles and Swim N Pool and Spas present AML Wrestling’s “Wanted Man.”
Special to Iredell Free News Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson recently announced the launch of the North Carolina Medal of Valor webpage on the official Lt. Governor’s website. The North Carolina
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man who recently served time in federal prison after being convicted of cyberstalking faces news charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday released his recommended budget for FY 2024-2025, “Securing North Carolina’s Future.” The governor’s plan would raise teacher pay
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will host its annual Freedom Fund & Awards Banquet on May 19.
Special to Iredell Free News Substance misuse remains a significant challenge affecting individuals and communities worldwide. As part of its effort to provide support and resources for those affected, the
Special to Iredell Free News The Full Bloom Film Festival will present a special screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 26, at the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple charges of statutory rape and indecent liberties with a child following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD announced the
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and the Iredell Arts Council are teaming up to bring Make Music Day to Statesville on Friday, June 21. From 12