BY DEBBIE PAGE About 100 community members who attended the Town of Troutman’s third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast and Day of Service on Friday were treated to an
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Special to Iredell Free News Congressman Patrick McHenry on Friday announced that Mooresville resident Muhammad Fawwaz — a student at South Iredell High School — as the winner of the
BY KELLY JAMES Envision a rolling landscape of rounded mountain tops with trees, livestock, family, legends, and song. Sounds like North Carolina or Scotland. If you’ve been to both locations,
Special to Iredell Free News The public is invited to attend Trinity Episcopal Church’s 2024 Oyster Roast. The annual fundraiser will be held on Friday, January 19, from 5:30 until
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Vanilla Bean and The Watering Hole joined forces Thursday evening to present Coffee, Cakes & Brews. About a dozen participants showcased talents ranging from the musical
Town manager says Richard Coleman’s signs were removed by mistake BY MIKE FUHRMAN Richard Coleman is willing to devote the considerable time, effort and money necessary to a run for
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 1 ♦ A girl, Khyn’lee Amiyah Borders, born to Keaira Clontz and Khali
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 MIKE FUHRMAN Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Joseph Crosswhite has selected Statesville attorney Seth Johnson to serve as the chief public defender for the 32nd Judicial District. “He’s a
Advertisement for Bids Sealed bid for furnishing 3Phase Pull Cabinets, will be sent out on January 22, 2024, and will be received by the City of Statesville at the City
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Davidson man faces a felony charge in connection with the maltreatment of his wife. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Grover Cleveland Meetze III,
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville has been selected as the third overnight stop for the 2024 Cycle North Carolina Mountains to Coast Ride. This annual cycling event is set
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville had a discharge of untreated wastewater of an estimated 10,500 gallons at Northside Pump Station, located 130 Rockhopper Lane, due to
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has announce the hiring of Eric Sullivan as the director of Environmental Services. Sullivan received his degree in theology from Covenant Theological
Special to Iredell Free News Local businessman Brad Howard has announced his candidacy for a Iredell County commissioner. “I’m running for county commissioner because I believe that the people of
BY DEBBIE PAGE & MIKE FUHRMAN A young woman who claims she was raped six years ago by another student on the campus of Mooresville High School took the witness
FROM STAFF REPORTS A couple faces more than a dozen felony charges in connections with a string of storage unit break-ins in southern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Monday asked staff for an update on the Mad Monkey Garage building, where the tenant had a mural painted without the building
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools announced Wednesday that Sean Fitzgerald has been hired as the new head football coach at West Iredell High School. Fitzgerald spent the last
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville had a discharge of an estimated 10,800 gallons of untreated wastewater at Reed Creek Pump Station, located at 253 Golf Course
BY KEVIN IMM The Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department held its annual awards banquet at Firehouse No. 1 on Saturday, January 6. Numerous awards were given out to the department’s
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Sheriffs’ Association recently presented Sen. Vickie Sawyer (R-Iredell, Mecklenburg) with the Defender of Public Safety Award in recognition of the work
Special to Iredell Free News Power had been restored to more than 5,000 EnergyUnited members Tuesday afternoon as Winter Storm Finn moves across the Carolinas. Strong wind gusts and heavy
Special to Iredell Free News Grace Baptist Church will join with the Iredell Arts Council to bring “Art & Soul” to the Old Jail Listening Room on Thursday, January 11.
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A Mooresville man who is charged with raping a female classmate nearly six years ago on the campus of Mooresville High School — when he was 16
BYKARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday voted 4-2 to approve the 2024-2025 school calendar Option 1, which includes an August 12 start date. Board members Anita
BY KARISSA MILLER Numerous schools from across Iredell County experienced exceptional growth last year, according to standardized test results from last school year. “Each year, the North Carolina State Board
BY KEVIN IMM Shepherds Fire-Rescue held its annual awards dinner on Saturday, January 6, at Fire Station 1 on Charlotte Highway. Several men and women were honored for their outstanding
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, has opened a new practice, Iredell Pediatrics, in Statesville. Dr. Michael Tjahjadi has joined the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Jury selection began Monday afternoon in Iredell County Superior Court in the trial of a former Mooresville High School student accused of raping another student on campus
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday accepted a $15.5 million grant from the state that will fund improvements at the Statesville Regional Airport. The grant from the
Special to Iredell Free News Many young basketball players dream of playing under the bright lights of a college arena, showcasing their skills on the hardwood. EnergyUnited is helping make
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast and Day of Service in Troutman begins at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January 12. There is still time to register. Participants
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The transformation of the Larkin Golf Club into what the new owners predict will become a popular regional entertainment destination began with a single e-mail. After Todd
Reigning Miss Statesville set to compete for Miss America title in Orlando BY MIKE FUHRMAN Taylor Loyd was beaming as the silver crown was placed atop her head. From a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 29 ♦ Jeremy Randall Beaver, 45, of Poor Boy Drive, Cleveland, charged with larceny of a