BY KARISSA MILLER Hundreds of new Mitchell Community College graduates who earned their associate degrees, diplomas or professional certificates were honored Saturday during a pair of commencement ceremonies at the
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 24 ♦ Robin Lynn Douglas, 37, of Ethel Lane, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine. APRIL 25
BY KARISSA MILLER Forty-five Agriculture and Science Early College students celebrated a huge moment in their lives on Friday evening. The Class of 2024 marched in to “Pomp and Circumstance”
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association (Iredell COAST) has announced its plan to open a second variety store in Statesville. The Iredell COAST Hidden Gem Variety Store
Special to Iredell Free News Mount Pleasant A.M.E. Zion Church will celebrate 156 years on Sunday, May 19, at the 11 a.m. service. Rev. Dr. J.C. White and members invite
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday honored Donna Lambert of H.E.L.P. Ministries of Troutman as the Citizen of the Year and Lowe’s Home Improvement as the Organization
BY DEBBIE PAGE About 100 community members and leaders gathered on Friday morning to launch the “Be Well Iredell” initiative, part of a statewide movement to improve the well-being and
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Special to Iredell Free News Miles Atkins, former mayor of Mooresville, was recently named Downtown Mooresville’s 2023 Main Street Champion by the North Carolina Main Street Program during the annual
BY DEBBIE PAGE Collaborative College for Technology and Leadership (CCTL) seniors received their high school diplomas on Friday afternoon Mitchell Community College’s lawn, and 97 percent of the grads will
BY JABRIA WILLIAMS In a moving ceremony, the Crossroads Arts and Science Early College celebrated the remarkable achievements of its Class of 2024. Ashley Carroll, a distinguished 2024 graduate with Summa
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Fifth Street Ministries staff, board members and community supporters participated in a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday for a new tiny homes development that will provide housing for
BY STACIE LETT CAIN After a nearly four-hour discussion of various zoning requests, City Manager Ron Smith finally had the opportunity to unveil the proposed 2024-2025 budget during Monday’s Statesville
BY JABRIA WILLIAMS Eighteen aspiring law enforcement officers reached a major milestone on Thursday as they were honored for completing Mitchell Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training program. Mitchell Community
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON City officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday to mark the beginning of construction of the new terminal at the Statesville Regional Airport. Elected officials and city
Public Notice – Budget Hearing In accordance with N.C.G.S. §159-12, the Statesville City Manager has submitted his Recommended Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget to the Statesville City Council and City
Special to Iredell Free Iredell County Partnership for Young Children will join community organizations across the country in observing Provider Appreciation Day on May 10 to celebrate the efforts of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – With more than 450,000 North Carolinians signed up and more than one million prescriptions covered, communities across the state continue to experience the
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Middle School teachers walked into a surprise party Tuesday to celebrate the journey to becoming an NC STEM School of Distinction. Debra Lester, STEM coordinator for
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Advisory Board hosted the 2023 2024 Leadership Statesville Class graduation on Thursday, May 2, at Twisted
Special to Iredell Free News Have you heard the phrase, “Time heals all wounds?” While this saying can make us feel better in certain situations, it’s not necessarily true. Chronic
BY JABRIA WILLIAMS In a touching ceremony that blended tradition with innovation, Mitchell Community College honored its 2024 nursing program graduates during the annual pinning ceremony on Wednesday evening. Held
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council will host the 2nd Annual Street Concert on Saturday, May 11, promising an evening filled with electrifying performances and vibrant community
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council is preparing to present its 2024-2025 budget for public consideration, with the public having a minimum of ten days to examine the budget
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville resident Elijah Thompson has been awarded a scholarship by the Washington Crossing Foundation. The foundation awarded $84,000 in national scholarships this year to high
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department and the Exchange Club of Mooresville/Lake Norman will hold a National Police Week Ceremony on Wednesday, May 15. The event, which
BY DEBBIE PAGE More than 500 people gathered at Beulah Baptist Church on Tuesday morning to honor fallen officers across North Carolina at the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony.
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council met before a packed gallery on Monday to discuss several rezoning requests by developers looking to rezone and possibly annex nearly 520
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is considering a proposed increase to some of the fees the district charges for community use of its indoor and outdoor
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper and Democratic legislative leaders held a press conference on Monday outlining new legislation that would place a moratorium on more taxpayer-funded
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners on Monday agreed to spend $7.62 million to complete the development of Cornelius Road Park. Commissioners approved a $7.33 million contract
BY KARISSA MILLER There were squeals of delight and smiles on children’s faces inside the gym at Troutman Elementary School on Monday afternoon as a giant rainbow parachute was lifted
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman woman has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that occurred on Sunday at the Sheetz store on Charlotte Highway in Troutman. The Troutman Police
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: APRIL 18 ♦ A boy, Jacob Jose Romero Hernandez, born to Jose Romero and
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 18 ♦ Zakai Lamont Nwonye, 18, of Shearers Road, Mooresville, charged with arson, misdemeanor assault on a
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Community Appearance Commission (SCAC) has announced the recipients of its Spring Appearance Awards, honoring individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to enhancing the