BY STACIE LETT CAIN City Manager Ron Smith announced Monday that Fire Station One may be completed sooner than expected. “I will not need to be giving updates on Fire
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Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Graded School District and the Mooresville Police Department have implemented additional measures aimed at enhancing safety and security within the community. This strategic
Special to Iredell Free News The entrances to Iredell Memorial Hospital’s cardiac catheterization labs now look a little different. The walls beside each of the two cath labs, located within
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 15 ♦ James Stanley Horne, 57, of Westover Drive, Lincolnton, charged with possession of a schedule II
BY JAIME GATTON For as long as she can remember — from time spent as a child in her family’s funeral home to owning an alternative and holistic health shop
Special to Iredell Free News The Art & Soul series continues this week at the Iredell Arts Council with a reception and conversation with Sue Shoemaker. A visual artist with
BY KEVIN IMM The Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department conducted a live burn training on Saturday on a structure that was donated to the department for training purposes. Members of
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville-based advertising and marketing agency Spokeology received four awards in the 2023 Vega Digital Awards. The competition, which recognized digital media excellence worldwide, received over 1,000 submissions
BY KARISSA MILLER The City of Statesville hosted a forum last week to provide an opportunity for residents to discuss establishing a Black Historical District. City Councilwoman Lisa Pearson and
Special to Iredell Free News Grammy Award nominee Jontavious Willis performed for American Renaissance School students on Friday. A native of Georgia, the blues artist was in town for a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 23 ♦ James Daniel Poage, 33, of Third Creek Church, Cleveland, charged with possession of methamphetamine,
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The 2024 primary election in North Carolina is Tuesday, March 5. The following tips are for Election Day voters: ♦ Know the rules for
BY SALLY NIX In today’s tech-driven and interconnected world, Iredell County Animal Services has discovered the power of social media. Platforms like Facebook go beyond simple photo sharing and status
FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County resident faces felony drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of William David Lambert,
BY TODD SCOTT Several members of the Statesville Branch NAACP attended the National Call for Moral Revival at the State Legislature Building ln Raleigh on Saturday. Led by Rev. William
Special to Iredell Free News Rep. Patrick McHenry has announced submission deadlines for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. Since the competition began in 1982, over 650,000 high school students have
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department has been reaccredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and the Center for Public Safety Excellence Inc. (CPSE). This
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The fate of Iredell-Statesville Schools may well rest on the outcome of next week’s District 2 primary election. Voters in Tuesday’s GOP primary will decide if they
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 As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, Tim Johnson Landscaping Inc. has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and a new website. The updated brand reflects the
Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Statesville – Fourth Creek has donated $25,000 to the Iredell Health Foundation. The donation is earmarked for converting the family waiting
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON N.B. Mills Elementary School fourth-graders celebrated Black History Month by hosting a “Gallery of History “ on Thursday. The wax museum showcased prominent African Americans. The students
Special to Iredell Free News The Fort Dobbs Artisan Farmers Market will begin a new season on Tuesday, March 5. Located in the picnic shelter at Fort Dobbs State Historic
S[pecial to Iredell Free News Isabella DiFiore, daughter of Steve and Jennifer DiFiore, was crowned 2024 Miss Blue Ridge Valley’s Teen in Asheville on Saturday, February 24. Isabella was also
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: FEBRUARY 18 ♦ A girl, Persephone Arcana Riley, born to Mark and Lauren Riley
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As a result of recent changes in state law, in-person early voting results will be reported later than usual on election night for the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces felony drug charges after being apprehended by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy following a pursuit. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Charles
BY DEBBIE PAGE Mayor Teross Young, Troutman Council members and town staff met on Monday for a day-long strategic review of town departments’ accomplishments, needs, and goals to assess progress,
Special to Iredell Free News While being interviewed for inclusion in Hoptown Brewery’s charity efforts, Bridge of Hearts Director Linda Morris emphasized her organization’s mission to bring joy to impoverished
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Commerce is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the new NCWorks Mobile Career Center. The mobile unit can bring accessible
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department is investigating a series of motor vehicle thefts and break-ins in the Falls Cove subdivision. Officers responded to several homes in the subdivision
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday announced the arrests of 19 suspects on a variety of drugs charges. The arrests, which occurred over the last four
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning & Zoning Board has recommended a rezoning change for four acres off Hemi and Rumple streets to create a consistent zoning for a nine-acre
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced $1.3 million in grants to 42 public school districts and public charter schools across North Carolina to expand
BY MIKE FUHRMAN After being advised by their chairman to stop texting each other and after being sued for violating N.C. Open Meetings Laws, Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members