Mar
18

Former commissioner candidate files grievance against I-SS Board member

FROM STAFF REPORTS A former candidate for Iredell County commissioner has filed a grievance with Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Bill Howell over the conduct of I-SS Board member

Mar
18

Health Beat: Early detection key to treating colorectal cancer 

Special to Iredell Free News Colorectal cancer, often referred to as a “silent killer,” can develop and progress quietly within the body, often without any noticeable symptoms. However, despite its

Mar
18

Mooresville Girl Scouts compete in Rope Runner Derby (Photos)

BY ERICA CRANE Mooresville Service Unit 136 held its first annual Rope Runner Derby on March 15, 2024, at the Selma Burke Recreation Center. This exciting St. Patrick’s Day themed

Mar
17

Bella’s Backpacks provide comfort to abused children

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Of all the items that Isabella DiFiore puts into the backpacks that she assembles for children who have been sexually abused, a little square of inspiration stands

Mar
17

DSDC Cash Mob provides boost for Statesville businesses

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON  A small group of local business supporters descended on Downtown Statesville on Wednesday evening to help a new shop and a well-established brewery.  Participants in the Downtown

Mar
17

SPD: Suspect charged with murder in connection with shooting death of Statesville woman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Tasheka Reid Aleryani. Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Carolina Regional Fugitive Task

Mar
17

Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000 Signing Bonus)

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,

Mar
17

ICSO Felony Arrests: March 11-14

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 11 ♦ Marcus Antonio Ferguson, 42, of W Sharpe Street, Statesville, charged with malicious conduct by

Mar
16

MPD to hold free shred event on April 27

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department will hold its semi-annual free shredding event on Saturday, April 27. The event is set for 9 a.m. to 12 noon

Mar
16

The Lucky Clover: Food truck delivers a taste of Ireland

BY JAIME GATTON Food trucks bring the world to our tastebuds, meeting us in local neighborhoods, breweries and festivals with everything from buttery Maine lobster rolls, soy-glazed Asian dumplings, and

Mar
16

Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)

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

Mar
16

EnergyUnited selects delegates for 2024 Youth Tour and Cooperative Leadership Camp

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is excited to announce its four delegates for the 2024 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour and Cooperative Leadership Camp programs. Abbi Thompson of Lexington and

Mar
16

SPD Felony Arrests: February 27 – March 10

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 27 ♦ Levi Huyard Esh, 43, of Goble Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule I

Mar
16

Troutman Council honors Watsons for life-saving efforts at Sprint into Spring race

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Police Chief Josh Watson and Parks and Recreation Director Emily Watson were recognized on Thursday evening for saving the life of a runner whose heart stopped

Mar
15

Spring Art Crawl to showcase over 60 artists in Downtown Statesville

Special to Iredell Free News The 2024 Spring Art Crawl will take place Saturday, March 23, in Downtown Statesville. The annual event, which runs 2 to 6 p.m., will showcase

Mar
15

City of Statesville Career Opportunities (March 15)

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

Mar
14

Mooresville Day Festival returns to downtown on March 23

Special to Iredell Free News After the success of its inaugural event, the Mooresville Day Festival is set to return to downtown on March 23. The festival, which was initially

Mar
14

City of Statesville: Advertisement for Bids

Advertisement for Bids Sealed Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Valve repair/replace on clarifier drain line for Wastewater Treatment Plant will be received by the City of Statesville at 693 Bell

Mar
14

Horizon Church to host Gideons speaker on March 30

Special to Iredell Free News God’s Mighty Men, a men’s group from several churches in Iredell County who meet weekly at Horizon Church, will host Gideons speaker Dr. Charles Patton

Mar
14

I-SS Board sends $62.1 million funding request to Iredell County commissioners

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education approved a $62.1 million local current expense budget request for fiscal year 2024-2025 earlier this week. The budget request represents a

Mar
14

Statesville Recreation & Parks Department to host Arbor Day Celebration

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Recreation & Parks Department will host the annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event

Mar
14

NCDHHS highlights resources available as sports betting becomes legal in North Carolina

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is increasing its efforts to prevent, treat and help those experiencing harm related to problem

Mar
13

Sheriff: Wife of deceased murder suspect arrested after ICSO investigation

FROM STAFF REPORTS The wife of a murder suspect who was shot and killed by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies during a standoff early Sunday morning faces numerous charges as

Mar
13

SPD investigating shooting on Gay Street

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating an altercation that ended with a man and woman being transported to regional trauma centers on Wednesday morning. The SPD received

Mar
13

Downtown Mooresville selected to host 2025 NC Main Street Conference

Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Mooresville has been chosen as the host community for the 2025 North Carolina Main Street Conference. The three-day conference, held annually in March, is

Mar
13

‘You have to be willing to fight’

Treva Miller receives Uplift Woman of the Year Award at Iredell Health Foundation’s International Women’s Day Breakfast Special to Iredell Free News When Treva Miller received the devastating news of a

Mar
13

Troutman Town Council discusses plans to acquire, upgrade Georgie Street Park

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council received a progress update on the Georgie Street Community Park project on Monday afternoon and discussed agenda items for Thursday night’s meeting. Parks

Mar
13

City of Statesville donates non-perishable food items to Yokefellow Ministries

Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville extends its sincerest gratitude to all residents and city employees who participated in the recent canned food drive. Throughout February, residents

Mar
12

SPD investigation results in child abuse, statutory rape charges

FROM STAFF REPORTS Three suspects face felony charges stemming from a Statesville Police Department investigation that began with a report of a child being injured and expanded to include sexual

Mar
12

MPD: Fugitive apprehended after police pursuit, foot chase

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Florida man who was wanted on charges in two states was apprehended in Iredell County following a police pursuit and foot chase with the help of

Mar
12

Statesville High School earns IB Middle Years Programme designation

BY KARISSA MILLER Elected officials, administrators and students gathered inside the Statesville High School library on Monday afternoon to celebrate the school’s recognition as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years

Mar
12

Birth Announcements: February 28 – March 7

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: FEBRUARY 28 ♦ A boy, Sebastian Edward Rivera, born to Kyle and Molly Jane

Mar
12

Farm Bureau Insurance Companies honor local agent

Special to Iredell Free News Jason Lanning, Iredell County agent for North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company, was recently named among the top 75 agents for 2023 by Executive Vice President

Mar
11

Statesville Chamber’s 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium aims to inspire, empower

Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce will host the 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium on Thursday, March 21, at the Statesville Civic Center. This transformative,

Mar
11

Mooresville Arts announces winners of 20th Anniversary Youth Art Show

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Arts has announced the winners of the 20th Anniversary Youth Art Show. Over 200 young artists entered this year’s show. Submissions include paintings, drawings,

Mar
11

New book reveals untold story of Mooresville native Selma Hortense Burke

Special to Iredell Free News Selma Hortense Burke, a renowned African American artist whose talent transcended boundaries, is the focus of a groundbreaking new book that sheds light on her