Special to IFN The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation (DSDC) held its annual meeting on Wednesday at the Statesville Civic Center. New Officers & Board members The following officers were approved

Special to IFN Fifth Street Ministries’ upcoming Christmas in July event will feature a drive-thru meal and an online auction. Scheduled for Sunday, July 21, Christmas in July consists of

BY SHELLIE TAYLOR A few months ago, I came into work and found a photo album on my desk. The day before I had been out in the field (no

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Monday approved a rezoning and annexation request that clears the way for the construction of 350 townhomes as well as commercial development and

BY KARISSA MILLER Ella Sides has lived in her Statesville home since the 1960s. When she found out her roof was damaged and missing some shingles, she knew she wouldn’t

Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF) is excited to announce the official selection of 42 films for its 9th annual event. This year’s lineup features a rich

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council on Monday gave final approval to a rezoning request to allow construction of the Briarwood development between Gilbert Road and Westminster Drive

BY DEBBIE PAGE Town Manager Ron Wyatt presented the proposed 2024-2025 Town of Troutman budget to the Town Council during its June meeting, noting the process is a stressful time

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A week before embarking on The Great Race, Pete and Vienna Barger held a cruise-in at their business, Southern Distilling Co. A large crowd enjoyed checking out

Editor’s Note: Iredell Health System is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The nonprofit’s success is s a testament to the dedication and loyalty of employees, both past and present. More

Special to IFN The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce will host its 5th Annual Kids Biz Expo on Friday, August 2. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with set-up at

BY JAIME GATTON All good things must come to an end, and after 32 years of being a Downtown Mooresville staple, Trackside Restaurant will close its doors for good on

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,

Special to IFN Girl Scouts Carolinas Peaks to Piedmont celebrates the organization’s exceptional volunteers each spring during the organization’s annual meeting. During this year’s gathering at the Elm and Bain

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Academically or Intellectually Gifted Department (AIG) was honored with a plaque by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction Office of Advanced Learning earlier this week.

BY DEBBIE PAGE After several years of declining health in his retirement on the South Carolina coast, legendary South Iredell High School coach Gary Sherrill passed away at age 85

Special to Iredell Free News Nearly 1,500 athletes and unified partners met in Raleigh on May 31-June 2 for the 2024 Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games. Special Olympics Iredell

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to building Weathers Creek High School, but not for $143 million or in the two-phase approach approved by the

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday accepted general contractor Monteith Construction Corp.’s $143.1 million bid for construction of Weathers Creek High School. In a lengthy

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department has seen an increase in commercial breaking and entering cases over the past couple of weeks.  Since January, SPD has responded

Editor’s Note: Iredell Health System is celebrates its 70th anniversary this month. The nonprofit’s success is s a testament to the dedication and loyalty of employees, both past and present. More

Special to Iredell Free News The 20th Anniversary Judged Photography Show & Competition is now on display in the Mooresville Depot’s Center Gallery. Forty-two local and regional photographers participated in

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department will host an informative presentation on lead poisoning, specifically aimed at medical providers who care for children. This event will

BY MIKE FUHRMAN No one who saw the Iredell Elite volleyball team’s first practice would have predicted the team’s first season would end with a medal ceremony and a celebration