Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 22 ♦ A boy, Brandon Samir Adams Jr., born to Brandon Adams and

BY ERICA CRANE Girl Scout Troop 13179 is on a mission to expand their knowledge in automotive engineering, manufacturing, and design. In a series of educational outings, these young scouts

Special to Iredell Free News Safe Kids Iredell County is participating in Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs from September 17-23. The annual safety week allows parents and caregivers to

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 RALEIGH — Voter registration deadlines are approaching for eligible individuals who wish to vote on Election Day in October and November municipal elections in North Carolina.

  BY SHELLIE TAYLOR They say every cloud has a silver lining. In unsolved murder investigations, it can be difficult to find something positive to take away from months of

Special to Iredell Free News Singer-songwriter Rockie Lynne is the subject of an award-winning feature-length documentary that will be shown during the 2023 Full Bloom Film Festival in Statesville. “Rockie

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Woman’s Club (SWC) will host Taste of Iredell on Saturday, October 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Historic Clubhouse located at

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville’s Building Permitting & Inspections Department has started issuing permits for planning and development needs within town limits. The department is now responsible for administering

Special to Iredell Free News You and your co-workers are invited to volunteer at the upcoming Free OTC Medicine Giveaway event on October 12-13 at the Statesville Civic Center. The

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Michael Glover Smith loves creating interesting characters, bringing them to life and then watching them change. The Chicago-based filmmaker uses his art as a vehicle for exploring

Special to Iredell Free News Get ready to indulge in an evening of music, craft brews, and barbecue delights! The highly anticipated Bands, Brews & BBQ Festival Presented by deBotech

BY KIM McKINNEY Rusty McLelland was 15 when he got his first job at Long’s Family Shoe Store in 1976. His grandmother, Lib McLelland, had worked there from the time

Special to Iredell Free News Lucas Maynard, a member of the North Iredell High School FFA Chapter, will be on stage and in the spotlight November 1-4 during the 2023

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council has unanimously approved a strategic plan that will help shape the city’s policies and funding priorities during the next five years. The plan

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 23 ♦ Cameron David Ellis, 23, of Spicewood Circle, Troutman, charged with two counts of disclosing

BY KARISSA MILLER Instructor Jamie Head’s Nursing Fundamentals Class helped save dozens of lives last week. The Career Academy and Technical School students hosted a blood drive on the campus

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 DEBBIE PAGE Iredell County officials gathered on Friday night to cut the ribbon and formally open the 87th Iredell County Agricultural Fair as families, couples, and teens looked on.

STORY BY DEBBIE PAGE PHOTO BY SHANE NIXON Forty-three people died from substance overdose in Iredell County last year, according to Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Executive Director Shane Nixon. On

BY KARISSA MILLER Rescue Ranch’s annual Boots, Buckles and Bourbon fundraiser was a huge success, raising around $110,000 for the local nonprofit. Founder Krissie Newman said she was thrilled by

Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is gearing up for leaf collection season. Crews will be picking up bagged leaves and loose leaves. Bagged Leaf Collection The

BY DEBBIE PAGE Two pristine white sand volleyball courts, with beautiful green turf surrounded by white pebble stone and brand new nets, now grace Troutman ESC Park after the donations