Category: News & Features

FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County resident faces felony drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of William David Lambert,

Special to Iredell Free News Rep. Patrick McHenry has announced submission deadlines for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. Since the competition began in 1982, over 650,000 high school students have

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department has been reaccredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and the Center for Public Safety Excellence Inc. (CPSE). This

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 As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, Tim Johnson Landscaping Inc. has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and a new website. The updated brand reflects the

Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Statesville – Fourth Creek has donated $25,000 to the Iredell Health Foundation. The donation is earmarked for converting the family waiting

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON N.B. Mills Elementary School fourth-graders celebrated Black History Month by hosting a “Gallery of History “ on Thursday. The wax museum showcased prominent  African Americans. The students

Special to Iredell Free News The Fort Dobbs Artisan Farmers Market will begin a new season on Tuesday, March 5. Located in the picnic shelter at Fort Dobbs State Historic

S[pecial to Iredell Free News Isabella DiFiore, daughter of Steve and Jennifer DiFiore, was crowned 2024 Miss Blue Ridge Valley’s Teen in Asheville on Saturday, February 24. Isabella was also

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: FEBRUARY 18 ♦ A girl, Persephone Arcana Riley, born to Mark and Lauren Riley

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As a result of recent changes in state law, in-person early voting results will be reported later than usual on election night for the

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces felony drug charges after being apprehended by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy following a pursuit. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Charles

BY DEBBIE PAGE Mayor Teross Young, Troutman Council members and town staff met on Monday for a day-long strategic review of town departments’ accomplishments, needs, and goals to assess progress,

Special to Iredell Free News While being interviewed for inclusion in Hoptown Brewery’s charity efforts, Bridge of Hearts Director Linda Morris emphasized her organization’s mission to bring joy to impoverished

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Commerce is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the new NCWorks Mobile Career Center. The mobile unit can bring accessible

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department is investigating a series of motor vehicle thefts and break-ins in the Falls Cove subdivision. Officers responded to several homes in the subdivision

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday announced the arrests of 19 suspects on a variety of drugs charges. The arrests, which occurred over the last four

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning & Zoning Board has recommended a rezoning change for four acres off Hemi and Rumple streets to create a consistent zoning for a nine-acre

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced $1.3 million in grants to 42 public school districts and public charter schools across North Carolina to expand

BY MIKE FUHRMAN After being advised by their chairman to stop texting each other and after being sued for violating N.C. Open Meetings Laws, Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Economic Development Corporation, along with its partners, Centralina Workforce Development Board, Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, Iredell County, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Mooresville Graded School District,

Special to Iredell Free News M/I Homes is celebrating the start of sales at Sanders Ridge in Troutman with a grand opening event planned for Saturday, March 9. The event,

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 16 ♦ Phillip Junior Braford, 52, of Chestnut Grove, Statesville, charged with larceny of a motor

Special to Iredell Free News GGs Art Frames Gifts will host Emmy Award winning journalist and author Molly Grantham for a book signing on Saturday, March 23. The event is

BY KARISSAMILLER Third Creek Middle School students celebrated the legacy, culture and accomplishments of the African-American community on Friday afternoon. The Black History Month program was titled “I rise, You Rise, We

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell County Public Library system presented the Bright Star Theatre production of “African Folktales” at all of its branches as part of its celebration of Black

Special to Iredell Free News Grammy Award nominee Jontavious Willis will perform in the Old Jail Listening Room at the Iredell Arts Council on Friday, March 1. The show starts

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,

ImmsterFirePhotos.com BY KEVIN IMM Three Mooresville fire fighters were injured while rescuing a person from their burning truck on Saturday afternoon. Mooresville Fire-Rescue personnel were dispatched to the area of

Special to Iredell Free News The writing of local musician Walter Finley is featured in a new book on the lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic. “Good News, Bad News,

BY KARISSA MILLER The Green Street Cemetery is the oldest African American cemetery for some of Statesville and Iredell County’s enslaved people, military veterans and prominent community members. Located at

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

Special to Iredell Free News Students at the Centre Ballet Conservatory of Statesville have been selected to perform in the UNCSA Festival of Dance. The students will perform at 6