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
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BY MIKE FUHRMAN The judges for the 7th Annual Gospel’s Finest Singing Competition have an unenviable task. Selecting a single winner from the eight contestants in this weekend’s competition is
BY DEBBIE PAGE About 100 people participated in The Christian Mission’s Poverty Simulation on Tuesday to experience a “month” of struggling to meet basic survival needs for themselves and their
Invitation for Bids Invitation To Bid (ITB) for a culvert replacement will be sent out on May 3, 2024. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-129, sealed bid proposals will be received by
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a stolen 2020 Yamaha R6 motorcycle and carry-on utility trailer. On April 4,
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council will present a concert by solo artist Daniel Rodriguez on Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will take place
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board recommended two amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance on Monday night. The proposed changes will be considered by the Town Council
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited ranked 7th for customer satisfaction for residential electric service among cooperatives in the J.D. Power 2023 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study. The cooperative’s
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Parks and Recreation Department sponsored an Earth Day community cleanup on Monday evening with about 30 community members participating, including representatives of the N.C. Department
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 2 ♦ Shelly Melvin Scaglione, 55, of W. Center Street, Mooresville, charged with possession of a controlled
Special to Iredell Free News Seventy artists entered a total of 128 entries in the 46th Anniversary SpringFest Judged Show & Competition presented by Mooresville Arts. Artists from Mooresville, Cornelius, Davidson,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday that EnergizeNC, North Carolina’s Solar for All coalition, has been selected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON About 500 people attended the inaugural Charles Fest on Saturday, beginning what organizer Kevin Robertson hopes will become an annual tradition in the northern Iredell County community.
American Renaissance School Public Notice The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that American
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville City Manager Ron Smith has appointed Emily Kurfees to serve as city clerk. Kurfees succeeds Brenda Fugett, who retired after 14 years as city clerk. “Emily’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 12 ♦ Brianna Sade Bost, 28, of Lippard Farm Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a
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,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at a residence on Stewart Court. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound following a stand-off with Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Saturday. Sheriff Darren Campbell identified the deceased
BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School welcomed hundreds of parents and community members to its highly anticipated Leadership Day on Friday. “We are a Leader in Me School and
Special to Iredell Free News Peyton Barrows, literacy program coordinator for the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC), was the guest speaker at the April meeting of the Statesville
Special to Iredell Free News Cub Scout Pack # 173 recently held its annual Pinewood Derby Race at Coddle Creek Elementary School. The Scouts raced the cars they had hand
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville resident Robert Griffith has enjoyed archery since his grandfather introduced him to the sport when he was a teenager. “I was 13 years old, and I’ve
By KARISSA MILLER Seventh-graders from Iredell-Statesville Schools had the chance to participate in eight hands-on learning activities during the district’s second annual STEAM Day on Tuesday. The event, which was
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
Special to Iredell Free News Despite efforts to combat infant mortality, North Carolina’s 2022 infant mortality rate mirrored that of 2021, remaining 6.8 deaths per 1,000 births. Iredell County’s infant
Special to Iredell Free News In observance of National Donate Life Month, Iredell Health System hosted a flag-raising ceremony on Tuesday followed by a moment of silence to honor the
Special to Iredell Free News Teachers now have the chance to bring their dream lesson plans to life with the help of Bright Ideas education grants from EnergyUnited. This year
Special to Iredell Free News The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation invites all local artists to submit their work celebrating the rich history, diverse culture, and vibrant community to be considered
BY JAIME GATTON A desire to raise money for cancer research motivated teenage boys to do something that perhaps nothing else could: Do the Macarena in front of a crowd.
BY KARISSA MILLER More than 2,000 people participated in Iredell’s Happiest Day on Thursday, dining on pancakes and sausage while supporting the important mission of the Boys & Girls Club
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell Homeless Collaborative detailed the community’s escalating needs as the spring temperatures rise and more unhoused persons set up in tent encampments. Fifth Street Ministries Executive
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: APRIL 3 ♦ A boy, Randy Carrol Hall III, born to Karleigh and Randy
Advertisement for Bids Sealed bid for furnishing Transformers, will be sent out on April 29, 2024, and will be received by the City of Statesville at the City Warehouse at
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department recently hosted its annual awards banquet at the Statesville Civic Center, recognizing and honoring 24 individuals for their exceptional achievements throughout