Category: News & Features

FROM STAFF REPORTS A New Jersey man faces drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found five pounds of cocaine and 25 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Mooresville town officials are finalizing plans to purchase property along Highway 150 where the formation of a sinkhole forced a long-time auto repair shop to close. A

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

BY KARISSA MILLER Genesis Triplett knows what it feels like to lose a loved one to an opioid overdose. A student at Oakwood Middle, an International Baccalaureate World School in

Special to Iredell Free News On Wednesday, April 24, Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Statesville resumed a very popular community lunch activity following its suspension due to the COVID

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Day Festival returns to Downtown Mooresville on Saturday, April 27, from 12 to 4 p.m. This annual celebration brings together the community for

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Early voting for the 2024 second primary began Thursday, April 25, and ends Saturday, May 11. The State Board of Elections offers these

BY KARISSA MILLER Lakeshore Middle School will officially begin the journey to becoming a N.C. STEM School of Distinction next fall. Assistant Principal Sarah Tucker said that school is abuzz

City drinking water meets or exceeds all state and federal health standards Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has released its 2023 Water Quality Report, which demonstrates

Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and the Iredell Arts Council are teaming up to bring “Make Music Day” to Downtown Statesville on Friday, June 21. The

Special to Iredell Free News Family-friendly wrestling will debut in Statesville on Sunday, April 28, when Figure 4 Collectibles and Swim N Pool and Spas present AML Wrestling’s “Wanted Man.”

Special to Iredell Free News Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson recently announced the launch of the North Carolina Medal of Valor webpage on the official Lt. Governor’s website. The North Carolina

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man who recently served time in federal prison after being convicted of cyberstalking faces news charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday released his recommended budget for FY 2024-2025, “Securing North Carolina’s Future.” The governor’s plan would raise teacher pay

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will host its annual Freedom Fund & Awards Banquet on May 19.

Special to Iredell Free News Substance misuse remains a significant challenge affecting individuals and communities worldwide. As part of its effort to provide support and resources for those affected, the

Special to Iredell Free News The Full Bloom Film Festival will present a special screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 26, at the

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple charges of statutory rape and indecent liberties with a child following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD announced the

Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and the Iredell Arts Council are teaming up to bring Make Music Day to Statesville on Friday, June 21. From 12

BY MIKE FUHRMAN The judges for the 7th Annual Gospel’s Finest Singing Competition have an unenviable task. Selecting a single winner from the eight contestants in this weekend’s competition is

BY DEBBIE PAGE About 100 people participated in The Christian Mission’s Poverty Simulation on Tuesday to experience a “month” of struggling to meet basic survival needs for themselves and their

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a stolen 2020 Yamaha R6 motorcycle and carry-on utility trailer. On April 4,

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council will present a concert by solo artist Daniel Rodriguez on Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will take place

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board recommended two amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance on Monday night. The proposed changes will be considered by the Town Council

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited ranked 7th for customer satisfaction for residential electric service among cooperatives in the J.D. Power 2023 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study. The cooperative’s

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Parks and Recreation Department sponsored an Earth Day community cleanup on Monday evening with about 30 community members participating, including representatives of the N.C. Department

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 2 ♦ Shelly Melvin Scaglione, 55, of W. Center Street, Mooresville, charged with possession of a controlled

Special to Iredell Free News Seventy artists entered a total of 128 entries in the 46th Anniversary SpringFest Judged Show & Competition presented by Mooresville Arts. Artists from Mooresville, Cornelius, Davidson,

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday that EnergizeNC, North Carolina’s Solar for All coalition, has been selected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON About 500 people attended the inaugural Charles Fest on Saturday, beginning what organizer Kevin Robertson hopes will become an annual tradition in the northern Iredell County community.

FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville City Manager Ron Smith has appointed Emily Kurfees to serve as city clerk. Kurfees succeeds Brenda Fugett, who retired after 14 years as city clerk. “Emily’s

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 12 ♦ Brianna Sade Bost, 28, of Lippard Farm Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a

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 Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at a residence on Stewart Court. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting