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BY DAN GITRO Union Grove was a well-known locale way before the growth hit Iredell County in the mid 2000’s. Prior to the big growth we know today, Union Grove

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: MAY 13 ♦ Matthew Tyler Marsh, 30, of N. Lackey Street, Statesville, charged with sell or deliver a

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools had eight schools participate in the Odyssey of the Mind virtual regional competition this year. Odyssey of the Mind is an international program that provides

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education and Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education both unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. According

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Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office reported dispositions in the following cases during the May 10 term of H & I Felony District Court: ♦ Jessica

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After a three-year COVID-19 pause, the Town of Troutman resumed its Party in the Park series on Saturday afternoon to bring the community together for music,

BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER DeNeer Davis understands the power of art. She’s experienced firsthand how it can help heal. On Saturday, she used her artistic talents to inspire others. Along

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON During her visit to Central Elementary School this week, author Joyce Moyer Hostetter talked with student about her book and championed those with disabilities. A native of

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Local Girl Scouts danced the night away on Friday at the annual Daddy-Daughter Dance at Monticello United Methodist Church in Statesville. Photo Gallery 

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MAY 11 ♦ A boy, Sebastian Ramos Noriega, born to John Noriega and Charlotte

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners agreed by consensus to approve Sheriff Darren Campbell’s $35 million budget request for 2022-2023 during the board’s budget workshop on Friday.

FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Elementary Schools Fuel Up to Play 60 program held its Annual Healthy Snack Recipe Contest on May 12. The contest was held in conjunction with the

Special to Iredell Free News This summer, Mitchell Community College is sponsoring a free six-week academic program for first-year students to gain college experience and develop a network of support

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Museums will present its Spring Living History Day at Gregory Creek Homestead on Saturday, Saturday May 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 18th

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Charlotte men face felony charges after being stopped in a stolen U-Haul truck by a Troutman police officer early Friday morning. About 4:15 a.m. Friday, Sgt.

Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced that the following cases were disposed during the May 2 term of Iredell County Criminal Superior Court: ♦ Assistant

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners reviewed the $258.7 million budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year during a half-day work session at the Iredell County Cooperative Extension office on Thursday.

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com About 30 preschoolers raced around the Town of Troutman’s town simulation on Thursday morning, practicing their bike safety skills while raising money for the Rainbow Kidz

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Two years ago, while browsing in an antique shop, Statesville resident Kim Siegrist came across a cheap display case containing something very precious. Inside the case were

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department announced Friday morning that a suspect has been arrested and charged in the shooting death of Breyon De’Andre Tucker. Marcus Mack, 34, of

FROM STAFF REPORTS Five suspects face drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigators and deputies assigned to the ICSO SERT Team executed a narcotics search warrant at 155

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com During this National Police Week observance, the Iredell County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10 held its fifth annual Police Memorial Ceremony on Thursday morning to

Special to Iredell Free News Graffiti and mural artist DeNeer Davis will be painting a basketball court mural at Kimbrough Park in Statesville on Saturday, May 21. Davis is a

Special to Iredell Free News Keeping town-owned streets in good working order is a top priority for Mooresville staff and elected officials, but the increasing prices of asphalt pavement means

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Emergency Communications is proud to announce that Iredell County ECOM Training Coordinator Jody Sherrill was awarded the 2022 N.C. Chapter of the Association

Special to Iredell Free News Three suspects face charges after a pursuit by Mooresville police officers ended with a suspect vehicle crashing into three other vehicles. On Tuesday, May 17,

Special to Iredell Free News After an extensive national search in partnership with the Altman Initiative Group, the hiring committee assigned by the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation Board of Directors

FROM STAFF REPORTS A coach at Lake Norman High School was arrested Wednesday and charged with a felony sex offense following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. On

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Manager Beth Mull is proposing a $258.7 million budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The spending plan maintains the current county tax rate of 53.75

BY KARISSA MILLER The Boys & Girls of the Piedmont has selected Statesville High School student Ameia Blair-Morrison as recipient of its 2022 Youth of the Year award. Morrison has

FROM STAFF REPORTS All the votes haven’t been counted, but the unofficial results in the Iredell County primary and municipal elections are in. Two races in the City of Statesville

FROM STAFF REPORTS Despite concerns that the developer has not lived up to his end of the development agreement, the Statesville City Council voted Monday night to finalize the sale

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners gave preliminary approval on Monday to the establishment of a Downtown Social District. Under the criteria tentatively approved Monday, permitted establishments could sell alcoholic

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces a felony drug charge after he was apprehended following a foot pursuit involving officers from several law enforcement agencies. Iredell County Sheriff Darren