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FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound following a stand-off with Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Saturday. Sheriff Darren Campbell identified the deceased

BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School welcomed hundreds of parents and community members to its highly anticipated Leadership Day on Friday. “We are a Leader in Me School and

Special to Iredell Free News Peyton Barrows, literacy program coordinator for the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC), was the guest speaker at the April meeting of the Statesville

Special to Iredell Free News Cub Scout Pack # 173 recently held its annual Pinewood Derby Race at Coddle Creek Elementary School. The Scouts raced the cars they had hand

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville resident Robert Griffith has enjoyed archery since his grandfather introduced him to the sport when he was a teenager.  “I was 13 years old, and I’ve

By KARISSA MILLER Seventh-graders from Iredell-Statesville Schools had the chance to participate in eight hands-on learning activities during the district’s second annual STEAM Day on Tuesday. The event, which was

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 Despite efforts to combat infant mortality, North Carolina’s 2022 infant mortality rate mirrored that of 2021, remaining 6.8 deaths per 1,000 births. Iredell County’s infant

Special to Iredell Free News In observance of National Donate Life Month, Iredell Health System hosted a flag-raising ceremony on Tuesday followed by a moment of silence to honor the

Special to Iredell Free News Teachers now have the chance to bring their dream lesson plans to life with the help of Bright Ideas education grants from EnergyUnited. This year

Special to Iredell Free News The Downtown Statesville Development Corporation invites all local artists to submit their work celebrating the rich history, diverse culture, and vibrant community to be considered

BY JAIME GATTON A desire to raise money for cancer research motivated teenage boys to do something that perhaps nothing else could: Do the Macarena in front of a crowd.

BY KARISSA MILLER More than 2,000 people participated in Iredell’s Happiest Day on Thursday, dining on pancakes and sausage while supporting the important mission of the Boys & Girls Club

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell Homeless Collaborative detailed the community’s escalating needs as the spring temperatures rise and more unhoused persons set up in tent encampments. Fifth Street Ministries Executive

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: APRIL 3 ♦ A boy, Randy Carrol Hall III, born to Karleigh and Randy

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department recently hosted its annual awards banquet at the Statesville Civic Center, recognizing and honoring 24 individuals for their exceptional achievements throughout

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Hundreds of athletes, coaches and supporters from across the county converged on Statesville High School on Tuesday and Wednesday for the annual Iredell County Special Olympics Spring

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council will host an evening of spoken word poetry on April 18. The event, which begins at 7:30 p.m., will showcase the

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday approved a plan for a new agriculture center and farmers market at the Iredell County Fairgrounds in Troutman. Vice Chairman Bert Connolly

Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to unveil the lineup for the 2024 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After Five Summer

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Mooresville Graded School District have announced plans for their 2024 graduation ceremonies. The ceremonies will begin on Friday, May 10, with

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Residents of the Pinnacle Shores subdivision won a hard-fought battle Monday night as the Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners denied a developer’s request to build 108 condos

BY KEVIN IMM Firefighters from Troutman, Wayside and Shepherds fire departments responded to a house fire on Winford Road in Troutman at 10:22 a.m. Tuesday. Firefighters were met with heavy

FROM STAFF  REPORTS Two suspects have been identified in the theft of a four-wheeler from a residence off Whitney Lane in western Iredell County. On Saturday, April 6, Deputy H.

BY MIKE FUHRMAN It takes months of planning and hard work to pull off Iredell’s Happiest Day. There are scores of volunteers to schedule, cases and cases of supplies to

Town manager to work out final details with Waste Pro for residential garbage collection BY DEBBIE PAGE Photos Courtesy Town of Troutman The Troutman Town Council has selected Donna Lambert

Special to Iredell Free News The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina is warning residents about IRS imposter scams and other emerging and existing financial fraud

BY KIM McKINNEY When Rochelle Brown was a little girl, her dad — Pastor Lonnie Gray — did not like the family to listen to secular music. When Rochelle was

Special to Iredell Free News Trinity Episcopal Church will host a free community party to celebrate Earth Day on Sunday, April 21. The Planet Party will be held at the

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday will consider a staff recommendation to allocate funding for construction of the first phase of the Fairgrounds Master Plan.

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 5 ♦ Ebony Janelle Coleman, 34, of Ashley Woods Drive, Mooresville, charged with financial transaction card