BY MIKE FUHRMAN In a short amount of time, Lisa Rogers has turned Southern Clothing & More, her boutique in Union Grove, into a successful business. Her customers appreciate the

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

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County officials are warning property owners about reports of a scam threatening enforcement action. The Iredell County Tax Collector mailed tax bills to Iredell County property

Special to Iredell Free News Caitlin Haire of Union Grove has earned her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. Haire, a member of Girl

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Increases in COVID-19 metrics have been seen in North Carolina and nationally during recent weeks, including in the early warning wastewater monitoring system.

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital has been named a “High Performing” hospital by U.S. News & World Report as part of its 2023-2024 Best Hospitals rankings. The

FROM STAFF REPORTS Rep. Patrick McHenry has joined with more than five dozen other members of Congress to express their opposition to a decision by the U.S. Department of Education

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council voted unanimously on Monday to accept a $15,000 grant from Dick’s Sporting Goods for upgrading park equipment and amenities, including new soccer goals

BY KARISSA MILLER Monday marked the first day of class for Iredell-Statesville Schools’ early college high school students. Students returned with smiles on their faces, and principals reported smooth sailing

Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Statesville Endowment has awarded a total of $33,743 to 14 local nonprofits for the spring 2023 grant period. On Tuesday, July 25,

Special to Iredell Free News More than 5,000 EnergyUnited members were without power on Tuesday morning due to the widespread impact of severe storms that moved across the cooperative’s service

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members are taking a closer look at board policy No. 3200, which addresses school library books and instructional materials and the procedure

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department is accepting applications for Class No. 16 of the Citizens’ Police Academy. This program aims to strengthen the bond between law

BY KARISSA MILLER While the first year of high school is an exciting time for most students, setting foot on a college campus for the first time can be intimidating

Special to Iredell Free News Registration for the Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont’s fall season is now underway.  The new season, which runs September 4-November 12, will

Special to Iredell Free News The public is invited to attend four open houses and provide input on the draft of the Iredell County 2045 Horizon Plan. Iredell County staff

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council unanimously approved a community pet pantry project presented by Juliette Girl Scout Junior Layla Sudol to assist community members struggling to afford pet

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools students attending Shades of Blue Aviation camp at South Iredell High School learned about resilience from war hero and pilot Tony Marshall this week. “I

BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Mooresville Graded School District knows how to kick off a new school year. During the district’s nearly two-hour convocation on Thursday morning, MGSD teachers, administrators and

Special to Iredell Free News Horizon Church will hold a Community Yard Sale, Car Wash and Fish Fry/BBQ Plate Fundraiser in the church parking lot at 316 Signal Hill Drive

Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s One Mooresville Center is open and serving the public as a one-stop shop for all planning and development needs. An official

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 — Students in early elementary grades in North Carolina public schools made strong gains in their literacy skills during the 2022-2023 school year, according

BY DEBBIE PAGE Over 500 community members mingled at ESC Park at the annual National Night Out event, hosted by the Troutman Police Department, on Tuesday night. Attendees enjoyed free

Special to Iredell Free News Rock the Park, sponsored by Randy Marion Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, returns Friday at Liberty Park in Mooresville. The Entertainers will take the stage from 6

Special to Iredell Free News United Way of Iredell County, Piedmont HealthCare, Iredell Health System, and Iredell Rescue Squad have formed a strategic partnership aimed at addressing a critical need

Special to Iredell Free News The 2023 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series resumes in Downtown Statesville on Friday, August 4, with the Southern rock sounds of Dani

BY KARISSA MILLER After 30 years in public education, Iredell-Statesville Schools Assistant Superintendent Boen Nutting will officially retire from her position on Tuesday.  “I just decided it’s time. I’m ready

BY JAIME GATTON When you have a hankering for ribs, does your mind automatically think Mexican restaurant? No? Well, allow me to open (and maybe blow) some minds … Burritos