Category: News & Features

Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville Arts & Events Division invites the public to attend the 2nd Annual Mooresville Day on Saturday, March 23,. The free festival,

FROM STAFF REPORTS A former candidate for Iredell County commissioner has filed a grievance with Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Bill Howell over the conduct of I-SS Board member

Special to Iredell Free News Colorectal cancer, often referred to as a “silent killer,” can develop and progress quietly within the body, often without any noticeable symptoms. However, despite its

BY ERICA CRANE Mooresville Service Unit 136 held its first annual Rope Runner Derby on March 15, 2024, at the Selma Burke Recreation Center. This exciting St. Patrick’s Day themed

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Of all the items that Isabella DiFiore puts into the backpacks that she assembles for children who have been sexually abused, a little square of inspiration stands

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON  A small group of local business supporters descended on Downtown Statesville on Wednesday evening to help a new shop and a well-established brewery.  Participants in the Downtown

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Tasheka Reid Aleryani. Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Carolina Regional Fugitive Task

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: MARCH 11 ♦ Marcus Antonio Ferguson, 42, of W Sharpe Street, Statesville, charged with malicious conduct by

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department will hold its semi-annual free shredding event on Saturday, April 27. The event is set for 9 a.m. to 12 noon

BY JAIME GATTON Food trucks bring the world to our tastebuds, meeting us in local neighborhoods, breweries and festivals with everything from buttery Maine lobster rolls, soy-glazed Asian dumplings, and

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

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is excited to announce its four delegates for the 2024 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour and Cooperative Leadership Camp programs. Abbi Thompson of Lexington and

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 27 ♦ Levi Huyard Esh, 43, of Goble Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule I

BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Police Chief Josh Watson and Parks and Recreation Director Emily Watson were recognized on Thursday evening for saving the life of a runner whose heart stopped

Special to Iredell Free News The 2024 Spring Art Crawl will take place Saturday, March 23, in Downtown Statesville. The annual event, which runs 2 to 6 p.m., will showcase

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 After the success of its inaugural event, the Mooresville Day Festival is set to return to downtown on March 23. The festival, which was initially

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education approved a $62.1 million local current expense budget request for fiscal year 2024-2025 earlier this week. The budget request represents a

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Recreation & Parks Department will host the annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is increasing its efforts to prevent, treat and help those experiencing harm related to problem

FROM STAFF REPORTS The wife of a murder suspect who was shot and killed by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies during a standoff early Sunday morning faces numerous charges as

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating an altercation that ended with a man and woman being transported to regional trauma centers on Wednesday morning. The SPD received

Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Mooresville has been chosen as the host community for the 2025 North Carolina Main Street Conference. The three-day conference, held annually in March, is

Treva Miller receives Uplift Woman of the Year Award at Iredell Health Foundation’s International Women’s Day Breakfast Special to Iredell Free News When Treva Miller received the devastating news of a

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council received a progress update on the Georgie Street Community Park project on Monday afternoon and discussed agenda items for Thursday night’s meeting. Parks

Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville extends its sincerest gratitude to all residents and city employees who participated in the recent canned food drive. Throughout February, residents

FROM STAFF REPORTS Three suspects face felony charges stemming from a Statesville Police Department investigation that began with a report of a child being injured and expanded to include sexual

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Florida man who was wanted on charges in two states was apprehended in Iredell County following a police pursuit and foot chase with the help of

BY KARISSA MILLER Elected officials, administrators and students gathered inside the Statesville High School library on Monday afternoon to celebrate the school’s recognition as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: FEBRUARY 28 ♦ A boy, Sebastian Edward Rivera, born to Kyle and Molly Jane

Special to Iredell Free News Jason Lanning, Iredell County agent for North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company, was recently named among the top 75 agents for 2023 by Executive Vice President

Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce will host the 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium on Thursday, March 21, at the Statesville Civic Center. This transformative,

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Arts has announced the winners of the 20th Anniversary Youth Art Show. Over 200 young artists entered this year’s show. Submissions include paintings, drawings,