Category: News & Features

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced on Thursday that deputies assigned to the ICSO Interstate Criminal Enforcement (ICE) Team had seized more than $400,000 linked to criminal

Special to Iredell Free News Nearly 1,500 athletes and unified partners met in Raleigh on May 31-June 2 for the 2024 Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games. Special Olympics Iredell

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to building Weathers Creek High School, but not for $143 million or in the two-phase approach approved by the

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Photography Club invites local photographers to submit their best work for the 2024 Carolina Photography Competition. This year’s competition is open to photographers

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has recommended the State of North Carolina invest $745 million in quality child care and early childhood education programs to help

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) has been designated as a Nationally Accredited Main Street America program for the third year in a row. The accreditation

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Finance Director Justin Mundy presented town council members with a series of budget amendments to finalize the accounting of the 2023-2024 budget, including unexpected revenues as

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday accepted general contractor Monteith Construction Corp.’s $143.1 million bid for construction of Weathers Creek High School. In a lengthy

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department has seen an increase in commercial breaking and entering cases over the past couple of weeks.  Since January, SPD has responded

Editor’s Note: Iredell Health System is celebrates its 70th anniversary this month. The nonprofit’s success is s a testament to the dedication and loyalty of employees, both past and present. More

Special to Iredell Free News The 20th Anniversary Judged Photography Show & Competition is now on display in the Mooresville Depot’s Center Gallery. Forty-two local and regional photographers participated in

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department will host an informative presentation on lead poisoning, specifically aimed at medical providers who care for children. This event will

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Mike Kubiniec apologized publicly on Monday for using inappropriate language during a board meeting in April. “In one of the meetings,

BY MIKE FUHRMAN No one who saw the Iredell Elite volleyball team’s first practice would have predicted the team’s first season would end with a medal ceremony and a celebration

Special to Iredell Free News The Full Bloom Film Festival will host an inspiring and soulful evening featuring “Amazing Grace,” the renowned documentary film showcasing the legendary Aretha Franklin, on

Special to Iredell Free News Fred & June’s Books is partnering with Matt and Amy Myers to bring a “Normie”-themed scavenger hunt to Downtown Mooresville. With the goal of bringing

BY KARISSA MILLER The sound of power tools, pounding and hammering could be heard outside the Career Academy & Technical School last week during the Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Career and Technical

Special to Iredell Free News During the summer months, the internet can be an essential tool for children and families, as digital technology can provide educational material and entertainment for

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MAY 8 ♦ A girl, Camila Vazquez Porras, born to Juan Vazquez and Liliana

BY MIKE FUHRMAN The architect for Iredell-Statesville Schools’ new high school has recommended that the I-SS Board of Education select Monteith Construction for the project and approve the contractor’s bid

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members on Monday are expected to consider a motion to censure board member Mike Kubiniec for a second time. Chairman Bill Howell

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: JUNE 1 ♦ Ashlie Ann Natali, 39, of Mt. Ulla Highway, Mooresville, charged with possession of methamphetamine,

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Saturday was an exciting day for skateboarders in Statesville and the surrounding area. With the official opening of the new David J. Meachem Cultural, Arts, Sports &

BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Iredell Council on Aging hosted a large crowd for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new administrative offices on Thursday afternoon. The nonprofit recently completed phase I

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

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 15 ♦ Conrad Alexander Burke, 45, of Michelle Linnea Drive, Charlotte, charged with organized retail theft and

Special to Iredell Free News United Way of Iredell County is accepting subcontractor applications for general contractors willing to perform home repair work in Iredell County under a variety of

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council will host the return of its Summer Art Camp from June 17-20. Professional artist and middle school art teacher Chrystal Ingersoll

BY AMY FUHRMAN Downtown Statesville was packed as people turned out in large numbers as Kids in America — Totally 80s Tribute Band kicked off the 2024 Piedmont HealthCare Friday

FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County resident and a juvenile face numerous charges in connection with the theft of two vehicles as well as charges related to several car

Special to Iredell Free News Four men who were apprehended by Mooresville Department Officers on Thursday following a couple of car chases and foot pursuits face an array of charges

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 Bridge of Hearts wrapped up its school year mission of brightening the lives of students from low-income households with the help of the Lake Norman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce that Miles Atkins has accepted the role of executive director for the Iredell Health Foundation. Atkins has worked