Category: News & Features

Special to Iredell Free News The Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Clinic at the Iredell County Health Department has been recognized by USDA Food and Nutrition Service Regional Administrator Willie

Special to Iredell Free News Highland Canine Connect announces its expanded annual nonprofit event on October 7. The Cornhole Fundraiser and Festival has turned into a popular annual tradition, attracting hundreds

Special to Iredell Free News A study by the Better Business Bureau finds that while people in North America struggle to pay trillions of dollars in debt, some look for

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education learned details about a playground grant, heard plans for several events, honored an employee for a regional award, and

Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. House voted Tuesday to override six of Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes, including legislation to expand charter schools, prohibit biological men from competing in

BY KARISSA MILLER The 2023-2024 school year got off to a good start, according to Iredell-Statesville Schools teachers, staff and principals. Students at traditional I-SS schools returned to campus Monday,

Special to Iredell Free News The General Federation of Women’s Club of North Carolina Statesville Woman’s Club will hold a Summer “Paint and Sip” rock painting event at the Historic

Special to Iredell Free News Nearly four months after a fire destroyed three commercial buildings in Statesville, community and civic leaders gathered on Tuesday to celebrate a nearby revitalization project.

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman man has been charged with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his employer following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a budget amendment for $11,425 that will help fund hazardous materials training for first responders. The Homeland Security

Special to Iredell Free News Tom Murry, a Republican candidate for N.C. attorney general, discussed the opioid epidemic, his work as a state prosecutor and military background during a recent

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday continued to discuss the policy and procedures for removing school library books and other instructional materials. The discussion wasn’t

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina is making it easier for aspiring and current early childhood teachers to get classroom experience and college credit to meet the state’s

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Arts is pleased to announce its two newest exhibits are on display at the Depot: the 150 Challenge Group Exhibit and the Emergence: Under

BY KARISSA MILLER Local residents flooded the Iredell-Statesville School Board meeting Monday night to express their concerns about the district’s book controversy following last week’s board discussion at the Committee

Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation awarded nearly $80,000 in the month of June to nonprofit organizations, individuals, households and families. Through the first six months of the

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As children across the state head back to school, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations are an important

Special to Iredell Free News The State Board of Elections on Sunday voted to recognize the No Labels Party as an official political party in North Carolina. Recognition of No

BY KARISSA MILLER In pressure moments, Theo Johnson relies on hours of practice, his instincts and reflexes to hit winning shots on the tennis court. Johnson, who recently celebrated his

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 Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 3 ♦ Tony Deshawn Cauthen, 22, of Reid Street, Statesville, charged with sell or deliver a

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council recognized Police Chief Josh Watson as the August Employee of the Month during its regular meeting on Thursday. Council members also praised his

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

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Family YMCA recently celebrated the culmination of another successful summer program by inviting board members and other supporters to enjoy “Lunch with a Camper.” The

PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Second Saturday Festival relocated to Downtown Statesville on Saturday as singer-songwriter Rockie Lynne performed. The event is presented by Waves Entertainment. Photo Gallery

BY MIKE FUHRMAN In a short amount of time, Lisa Rogers has turned Southern Clothing & More, her boutique in Union Grove, into a successful business. Her customers appreciate the

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 The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 2 ♦ A boy, Kevin Munoz Padilla, born to Eusebio Munoz and Nora

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County officials are warning property owners about reports of a scam threatening enforcement action. The Iredell County Tax Collector mailed tax bills to Iredell County property

FROM STAFF REPORTS American Renaissance School staff and students began a new chapter in the school’s history with the start of the 2023-2024 school year on Wednesday. The public charter

Special to Iredell Free News Caitlin Haire of Union Grove has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. Haire, a member of Girl

Special to Iredell Free News South Elementary School’s playground project is one of 100 community projects selected this year as part of Lowe’s Hometowns, the home improvement company’s largest-ever community

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Increases in COVID-19 metrics have been seen in North Carolina and nationally during recent weeks, including in the early warning wastewater monitoring system.

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital has been named a “High Performing” hospital by U.S. News & World Report as part of its 2023-2024 Best Hospitals rankings. The