Category: News & Features

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

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

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