STORY & PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Landmark Church of God members, Redeemer Christian Academy staff and students, Statesville Fire Department personnel and other community members gathered Monday to commemorate the
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STORY & PHOTOS BY NICOLE RHYNE Local veterans, their families, and several individuals who were in New York on September 11, 2001, were among those who gathered in Mooresville on
Special to Iredell Free News The 2023 Fall Art Crawl will take place Friday, September 15, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Downtown Statesville. The Art Crawl will showcase more
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners reversed course last week and voted to deny a developer’s request to annex 96.79 acres off Transco Road. Birmingham, Ala.-based LIV Development planned to
Special to Iredell Free News Congressman Patrick McHenry announced Monday that Mooresville Fire-Rescue has been awarded a $590,000 grant by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. “Mooresville Fire-Rescue has a tradition
Special to Iredell Free News In remembrance of 9/11, Mitchell Community College’s Welding Technology students created a 350:1 scale model of the Twin Towers. On Monday, September 11, the finished
BY MIKE FUHRMAN As Statesville High School Principal Chad Parker works to improve the school’s reputation, bolster student outcomes and rebuild community connections, he has a group of powerful allies
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,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 1 ♦ Danielle Nicole Allen, 26, of Hobbs Lane, Mooresville, charged with two counts of trafficking
To the Editor: On Tuesday, September 12, at 6 p.m. a pseudo town hall meeting is planned at Statesville City Hall. This meeting was requested by community members in Ward
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 MIKE FUHRMAN If Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Vice Chairman Mike Kubiniec has any ideas for improving educational outcomes for students, he’s yet to share them with his fellow
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As part of National Food Safety Education Month, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is raising awareness about common foodborne illnesses
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man who avoided being apprehended following a pursuit by Troutman police officers was arrested on Friday. The Troutman Police Department announced the arrest of Taylen
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 Piedmont HealthCare is thrilled to announce that Dr. Emily Kingsley has joined the newly established Mooresville Primary Care office. Kingsley will join Dr. Jennifer Scharbius,
PHOTOS BY NICOLE RHYNE Two of the area’s top high school volleyball teams squared off Thursday evening as North Iredell hosted West Iredell. The Raiders (now 8-1 on the season)
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two schools were placed on lockdown on Thursday as Statesville police officers searched for a man suspected of assaulting two individuals with a machete during an altercation
FROM STAFF REPORTS A juvenile faces criminal charges, including assault on a law enforcement officer, following an incident at the Statesville High School football stadium last Friday night. Several Statesville
District now boasts third best graduation rate in North Carolina Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District officials are pleased with the strides the district made in 2022-2023.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — During the current period where COVID-19 cases are increasing, treatment is readily available and appropriate for the majority of North Carolinians. Using antiviral
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Mooresville’s Growth Management Working Group has concluded that enacting a town-wide moratorium on residential development cannot be legally implemented at this time due to
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 Iredell-Statesville Schools showed improvement during the 2022-2023 school year with 19 of 37 schools meeting or exceeding year-to-year academic growth expectations and 25 schools increasing
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. Department of Public Instruction released the latest school performance grades for all public schools on Wednesday. The A-F school performance grades that schools received in
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — State test results from the 2022-2023 school year presented to the State Board of Education on Wednesday show that North Carolina students continued to
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System announced Tuesday that Kristel Hurst (MSN, RN, CCRN) has been hired as the new director of Iredell Memorial Hospital’s 5 North Nursing
BY AMANDA CALDWELL The 2023 Full Bloom Film Festival is close at hand, and the tireless efforts of each of the FBFF committees will culminate in a stellar event for
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