Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Story Stroll is back just in time for summer! As part of a collaboration between the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children and
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BY KARISSA MILLER The South Iredell High School Marine Corps JROTC cadets placed second in their division and took home several awards at this year’s national championship drill meet in
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville Electric Utility Director John Maclaga believes the city “fared well” after assessing the damages from Thursday night’s storm. A major outage was
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Iredell County Board of Elections on Friday directed the county elections director to report a case of likely voter fraud to the District Attorney’s Office for
BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER Burgess Bailey is hosting the 10th annual Rumble Quake to acknowledge, honor and remember all veterans. The Uncle Sam’s Memorial Tribute Display and Rumble Quake will
Special to Iredell Free News If you hear your child frequently coughing throughout the night, you shouldn’t brush it off as “just a cold.” While many things may cause a
Special to Iredell Free News After an interview process that included staff, parents, and administrators, the Mooresville Graded School District announced that Samone Graham has been chosen as the new
Report shows drinking water met or exceeded all established federal and state standards in 2021 Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Water Corporation has released its 2022 Water Quality
BY KARISSA MILLER Niyin Miller knows firsthand the positive impact that the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont can have on a child’s future. The Boys & Girls Club
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As North Carolinians start their summer voyages to beaches, lakes, rivers and pools this holiday weekend, officials at the N.C. Department of Health
Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville awarded six $1,000 scholarships to outstanding students from the Career Academy and Technical School in Troutman at the 2022
Special to Iredell Free News The Tiger Girls Den from Cub Scouts Pack 607 in Statesville spent a fun evening visiting the Monticello Volunteer Fire Department. They learned about trucks
Special to Iredell Free News Kristina Land, assistant principal of Cloverleaf Elementary IB World School, recently completed the Distinguished Leadership in Practice Program, a year-long leadership development program for practicing
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville government offices will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage collection on
Special to Iredell Free News Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, making the lifesaving work of a cardiologist essential. Since 1980, Dr. James Bradford has treated cardiovascular
Special to Iredell Free News In the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Iredell-Statesville Schools officials offered reassurance about the security of district schools on Wednesday. “We are
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville resident faces felony charges after a Troutman police officer spotted a stolen vehicle on Tuesday. About 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sgt. Stikeleather checked the registration
BY KARISSA MILLER Scotts Elementary School, an A+ arts integrated school, held a special parade on Monday to honor West Iredell High School’s Class of 2022. The West Iredell seniors
Special to Iredell Free News The Gemstone District Cub Scouts recently held their annual Cub Scout Olympics in the football stadium at Statesville High School. Participating Scouts were gold medal
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has welcomed E.T. Cummings as the new Director of Human Resources. Cummings has over 15 years of progressive and professional experience in
Special to Iredell Free News The deadline to submit applications to serve as the Mooresville Graded School District’s next superintendent closed on May 23. The MGSD Board of Education is
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The outcome of two races in Iredell County could be altered later this week when the Iredell County Board of Elections meets. The Board of Elections will
Special to Iredell Free News Theatre Statesville will present a local production of “The Secret Garden” next month with shows planned for June 9-12 and June 16-19. All performances will
Special to Iredell Free News The national touring act, “America’s Got Magic,” is coming to Mooresville on June 25. Prepare to be amazed by this awe-inspiring show, starring the best
BY JABRIA WILLIAMS Sarah Nix isn’t waiting until she finishes college to make a positive impact mark on the planet. On Sunday afternoon, the South Iredell High School senior dedicated
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville resident Michelle Stevenson was a healthy, active woman with no previous health issues until Monday, December 27. While she was at work that day,
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR May is National Preservation Month, and the Iredell County Public Library places a high priority on doing its part to preserve and share Iredell history with everyone.
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce recognized the Leadership Statesville Class of 2022 during a graduation ceremony on May 10 at The Kinsleeshop Farm. The
Special to Iredell Free News Children ages 5 to 11 years old can receive a COVID-19 booster five months after the date of their most recent Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dose.
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools’ board room was full of students and teachers who were recognized for their achievements during the board’s May 9 meeting. Each honoree was was
Special to Iredell Free News To celebrate National Pet Month in May, Girl Scout Troop #13179 participated in partnership with Future Fashion Designers of Mooresville to make about 40 beds
BY JABRIA WILLIAMS Circle of Giving, a nonprofit organization, awarded a total of $15,000 in college scholarships to local students on Sunday afternoon. The nonprofit is is supported by local donations
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College and Metro Electric Contracting Corp. have established a new partnership through the college’s Apprenticeship Iredell program. Apprenticeship Iredell, established in fall 2020,
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Lake Norman High School is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, so the PTSA marked the milestone with a spring festival for students and the community
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville High School’s Mac Grady Auditorium was packed on Saturday for Statesville Dance Academy’s spring recital. Photos