Special to Iredell Free News To ensure all Mooresville High School seniors in the Class of 2023 graduated debt free, Williamson’s Chapel United Methodist Church donated $27,359 to cover any

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Public Library began its annual summer reading program Monday with kick-off events at the main library and branches throughout the county. Big Bang Boom

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Parks and Recreation has a busy month ahead, including the summer’s first Party in the Park on Friday, June 16, followed by the the 18th Annual

BY MIKE FUHRMAN A small team of volunteers in the FeedNC kitchen worked steadily to fill made-to-order requests for a large lunchtime crowd. Nearby, in the nonprofit’s pantry, shoppers were

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council approved its 2023-2024 fiscal year town budget 4-0 on Thursday night. The budget features a $2.465 million total increase from this year, rising

PHOTOS BY LISA CRATES STORY BY COOPER HALL South Iredell High School celebrated the Class of 2023 on Saturday morning in a ceremony that featured a confetti cannon, moving speeches,

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Class of 2023 at North Iredell High School marched into Raider Ravine Saturday morning to accept their diplomas. Looking out over the large crowd, Principal Diana

BY DUSTIN NIX JR. Statesville High School held its 131st Annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday morning. Attired in blue caps and gowns, 180 seniors marched onto the football field to

BY DEBBIE PAGE Nearly 500 seniors streamed down the steps in Lake Norman High School’s stadium on Saturday morning, marching together on their final journey as Wildcats to receive their

BY KARISSA MILLER It was a bittersweet moment as approximately 165 West Iredell High School graduates received their diplomas while Principal Ellyn Gaither bid farewell to their school on Friday

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 BRANDY TEMPLETON Northview Academy held its graduation ceremony on Friday at Statesville High’s Mac Gray Auditorium. A total of 42 students graduated, and class member Zion Wilder was honored

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Virtual Academy held an in-person graduation ceremony for its 32 seniors on Thursday afternoon at Unity Center in Statesville. Principal Kelly Hinson said she is

PHOTOS BY TANYA TOPAZIO STORY BY DEBBIE PAGE Class of 2023 iAcademy graduates received their diplomas at Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Career Academy and Technical School on Thursday afternoon in a room packed

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article and an earlier headline incorrectly reported that the council had not approved funding for affordable housing. BY STACIE LETT CAIN Although the Statesville

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County residents can now visit the Statesville Historical Collection and thumb through the county ledgers to locate their ancestors’ original voter registration. Iredell County Board of

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Industry & Education Alliance, a collaboration of private and public sector leaders, has launched Iredell Ready, a countywide workforce initiative for the purposes

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has approved a $323.6 million budget proposal for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Following a public hearing, in which one person spoke

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District School Board passed a salary study for the district’s classified employees and approved a strategic plan to achieve the district’s future goals,

Special to Iredell Free News The Unity High School Alumni Association will hold its annual banquet/reunion at The Unity Center, located at 1145 Salisbury Road in Statesville, on Saturday, July

BY KARISSA MILLER During Monday’s committee of the whole meeting, two Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members responded publicly to media reports related to the board’s secret meetings by text

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday announced the NC S.A.F.E. (Secure All Firearms Effectively) initiative to urge North Carolinians to take action to safely store

BY KARISSA MILLER Lakeshore Elementary students led a ribbon-cutting ceremony, along with Principal Chris Grace, for the school’s new playground equipment on Friday morning. Beta Club members Kennedy Johnson and

Special to Iredell Free News During a stroke, every moment matters. Statesville resident Hazel Davidson understands that better than anyone. The evening of January 19, 2023, started out as a

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 BRANDY TEMPLETON Iredell Health System teamed up with the Statesville Owls to recognize local cancer survivors during Saturday night’s baseball game at West Iredell High School. The game against

Special to Iredell Free News Special Olympics Iredell County Cheerleading coaches Jeanne Warren and Kim Sipes are getting accustomed to getting up early on Saturday mornings and hopping in a

FROM STAFF REPORTS Everything from ice-cold lemonade and baked goods to hand-crafted bracelets and tie-dye clothing were available from the 11 vendor booths at the 4th Annual Kids Biz Expo