Special to Iredell Free News Peyton Barrows, literacy program coordinator for the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC), was the guest speaker at the April meeting of the Statesville

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville resident Robert Griffith has enjoyed archery since his grandfather introduced him to the sport when he was a teenager.  “I was 13 years old, and I’ve

By KARISSA MILLER Seventh-graders from Iredell-Statesville Schools had the chance to participate in eight hands-on learning activities during the district’s second annual STEAM Day on Tuesday. The event, which was

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 In observance of National Donate Life Month, Iredell Health System hosted a flag-raising ceremony on Tuesday followed by a moment of silence to honor the

Special to Iredell Free News The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation invites all local artists to submit their work celebrating the rich history, diverse culture, and vibrant community to be considered

BY KARISSA MILLER More than 2,000 people participated in Iredell’s Happiest Day on Thursday, dining on pancakes and sausage while supporting the important mission of the Boys & Girls Club

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell Homeless Collaborative detailed the community’s escalating needs as the spring temperatures rise and more unhoused persons set up in tent encampments. Fifth Street Ministries Executive

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council will host an evening of spoken word poetry on April 18. The event, which begins at 7:30 p.m., will showcase the

Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to unveil the lineup for the 2024 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Five Summer

FROM STAFF  REPORTS Two suspects have been identified in the theft of a four-wheeler from a residence off Whitney Lane in western Iredell County. On Saturday, April 6, Deputy H.

Town manager to work out final details with Waste Pro for residential garbage collection BY DEBBIE PAGE Photos Courtesy Town of Troutman The Troutman Town Council has selected Donna Lambert

Special to Iredell Free News The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina is warning residents about IRS imposter scams and other emerging and existing financial fraud

BY KIM McKINNEY When Rochelle Brown was a little girl, her dad — Pastor Lonnie Gray — did not like the family to listen to secular music. When Rochelle was

Special to Iredell Free News Trinity Episcopal Church will host a free community party to celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 21. The Planet Party will be held at the

Special to Iredell Free News To continue its compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) revised Lead and Copper Rule (LCR), Iredell Water has launched an online survey designed

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

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 Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame announced its latest class of inductees on Thursday. The 2024 class includes five highly honored athletes during their

Special to Iredell Free News The Insomniacs are set to host an engaging takeover of the Artist Spotlight event, presented by the Iredell Arts Council, on Saturday, April 13. The

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education approved teacher supplements and additional stipends for EC and alternative teachers to aid recruitment beginning next school year during

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council met with Town Manager Ron Wyatt and town department heads earlier this week to look at the town’s future needs and expected revenues.

BY STACIE LETT CAIN After 14 years of service to the City of Statesville, City Clerk Brenda Fugett is retiring and returning to West Virginia. Mayor Costi Kutteh expressed his

Special to Iredell Free News Preforming Arts Live Iredell will present “The Piano Men,” featuring award-winning Canadian recording artist Jim Witter, on Saturday, April 20.  The season-ending concert, which will

BY KARISSA MILLER Hundreds of Iredell County residents and visitors from surrounding counties walked, biked and drove to Lake Norman State Park to share in the eclipse viewing Monday afternoon.

FROM STAFF REPORTS Karen Thompson has seen a lot during the 28 years she’s worked as a Child Protective Services investigator and administrator. There’s plenty she wishes she could unsee.

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s kindergarten through third-grade students continue to outperform the nation on reading benchmarks, based on the newly released middle-of-year data. Mirroring the beginning-of-year

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