Iredell Free News

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners’ meeting ended with applause Monday evening after commissioners approved a Resolution of No Confidence related to embattled Mayor Chris Carney’s

BY KEVIN IMM One person was killed and a second seriously injured Tuesday morning when a tanker truck exploded outside the Carolina Beverage Group facility in Mooresville. Mooresville Fire-Rescue units,

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville has issued a moratorium on new development approvals in the South Iredell Pump Station service area. According to town officials, the moratorium will

IFN Staff A Statesville man faces felony drug charges after being stopped for speeding in a school zone by Troutman Police Department officers. The TPD announced the arrest of Cornelius

Special to IFN The Iredell Statesville Community Enrichment Corporation (ISCEC) proudly announces a memorable season of free concerts that will take place at The Levee, located at the CAST Campus

Special to IFN Statesville Public Power has earned national recognition for excellence in electric utility operations, achieving the prestigious Diamond-level Reliable Public Power Provider RP3 designation from the American Public

Special to IFN Tilley’s Dance Academy delivered impressive performances over the past two weekends, earning top honors, special recognitions, and memorable experiences at two regional dance competitions. From March 20–22,

Special to IFN After completing final construction updates at its Old Mountain Road store near Statesville, Food Lion will celebrate their enhanced customer shopping experiences on Wednesday, April 8. A

Special to IFN Community Conversations will host a virtual #IAmLeandro discussion on Tuesday, April 7, at 6:30 p.m., continuing local and statewide efforts to raise awareness and engage the community

IFN Staff A Harmony man faces drug charges after the vehicle he was traveling in was stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council hosted the Mitchell Community College Student Art Show on April 1, celebrating the creativity and dedication of the college’s emerging artists. The exhibition,

BY KARISSA MILLER Troutman Middle School students recently tackled real-world budgeting — complete with bills, budgets and tough financial decisions — through an interactive financial literacy simulation activity called Bite

BY DEBBIE PAGE At Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell’s recent “In the Know” event, Parent Inner Circle Program Director Gail Embt shared her “60 Seconds to Engage” strategies, which emphasize the

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 27 ♦ William Reese Anderson, 41, of Beatty Avenue, Mooresville, charged with breaking or entering and larceny

IFN Staff The District Attorney’s Office has dismissed a criminal charge against a Troutman Town Council member in Iredell County District Court. Nicholas Jaroszynski, 40, was charged with resisting an

Special to IFN A Pine Lake Prep graduate is playing a key role in the Artemis II space mission. Bryce Clegg, a 2017 grad of the Mooresville charter school, is

The City of Statesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability or

Special to IFN International touring theatre company Live History will bring a one-of-a-kind immersive experience to the Iredell County Public Library in Statesville on April 23-25. Nominated for the Governor

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 16 ♦ Larry Donell Robinson, 60, of Marshall Street, Statesville, charged with with maintaining a dwelling for controlled

IFN Staff The sounds of “We Shall Overcome” and “Amazing Grace” lifted into the air on Friday morning in Downtown Statesville during Grace Baptist Church’s annual Walk for Peace. Several

Special to IFN The Exchange Club of Troutman invites the community to attend its second annual Cars for Kids Car Show, a family-friendly event dedicated to driving out child abuse

Special to IFN RALEIGH – N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson on Friday challenged the president’s executive order on mail-in voting. Jackson, along with attorneys general from 20 other states and

BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell County Library Director and Iredell America 250 Committee Chair Juli Moore recently visited Woodland Heights Elementary School to announce the winners of the America 250 NC

Special to IFN Tickets are now available for the annual Wine Walk in Downtown Statesville. The rain-or-shine event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25. All activities are indoors. A free

Special to IFN Lake Norman Lucky Cats has acquired a game-changing new piece of equipment: a sleek new transport van. This vital addition to the organization’s operations, dubbed the “Catmobile,”

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Historic percentages of North Carolina public school students are enrolling and succeeding in college-level courses while still in high school, according to new data presented

  Iredell-Statesville Schools hosts EC Prom BY KARISSA MILLER The Unity Center shimmered with sequins, smiles and star power Wednesday afternoon as Iredell-Statesville Schools hosted its annual Exceptional Children’s Prom.

IFN Staff A Statesville man faces multiple charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Jonathan

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Owner Tika Shah welcomed civic and business leaders to her family’s refurbished and rebranded hotel on Garner Bagnal Boulevard in Statesville on Tuesday afternoon. During an open

IFN Staff A North Iredell High School student faces a gun charge after Alexander County Schools District staff and the Taylorsville Police Department investigated an anonymous tip reported through the

Special to IFN Hope of Mooresville (HOMe) has announced the launch of its first LKN Housing Heroes Challenge, a friendly competition using peer-to-peer fundraising teams to compete for the title

Special to IFN PHC Piedmont Urology is proud to announce that Dr. Tao Cui has been recognized as a UroLift Center of Excellence, a distinction awarded to physicians who demonstrate

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd of supporters attended Bella’s Heart Ball on Saturday at the Unity Center in Statesville. It was the third annual benefit for North Iredell High

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Two men who played a pivotal role in America’s early history were remembered in programs at the Iredell County Public Library in March.  Randell Jones, author of

BY DEBBIE PAGE A water resources engineer from Kimley-Horn provided the Troutman Town Council with an update on water and sewer projects and offered suggestions for planning for the town’s

Special to IFN The PTSD will host a Thirsty Thursday Bike Night event in partnership with Tilley Harley-Davidson on April 16 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Statesville motorcycle

IFN Staff An eastern Iredell County resident faces several charges in connection with multiple motor vehicle break-ins following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD A musical style with deep roots in this region will come to life later this spring in a building that celebrates Iredell County history. The 2026 North

Special to IFN RALEIGH – After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the federal government’s tariffs unlawful last month, N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson is calling on Congress to refund businesses and

Special to IFN Registration is now underway for the Rest-Oration Christian Women’s Conference, which will be held in Statesville on Saturday, April 25. The event will be held at Cornerstone

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Representatives of local nonprofits and businesses gathered in Mooresville on Friday for a friendly competition and to raise money for local agencies through the Love United Iredell

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville announced on Monday that Shane LaCount has been promoted to fire chief of Mooresville Fire-Rescue, effective immediately. He succeeds Curt Deaton, who retired

The City of Statesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability or

BY KARISSA MILLER Families dropped into South Iredell High School last week to look over maps and voice their concerns as Iredell-Statesville Schools officials unveiled a draft plan for new

Special to IFN During National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, five child-centered agencies in Iredell and Alexander counties are working together to bring awareness to a cause at the

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 20 ♦ Keith Neil Parson, 35, of C & C Lane, Mooresville, charged with possession of cocaine,

Special to IFN The Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame has announced its next class of inductees. The Class of 2026 includes seven award-winning athletes who have had notable accomplishments

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Several hundred people gathered in Downtown Statesville on Saturday to participate in one of more than 3,300 “No Kings” demonstrations held in all 50 states. The

Special to IFN The 2nd Annual Troutman Ruritan Craft Show will be at South Iredell High School’s Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Special to IFN Statesville Dance & Performing Arts (SDPA) was awarded the prestigious Top Studio honor at last weekend’s American Dance Championships. SDPA’s 42-member Competition Team delivered an exceptional weekend of

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The inaugural Spring Fest in the Ville attracted a small crowd — and a large Easter Bunny — to Downtown Statesville on Saturday. The event, which was