Category: News & Features

BY MIKE FUHRMAN After swearing in a new officer last week, Mooresville Police Chief Ron Campurciani joined her family outside of Town Hall. They posed for a few photos, and

Special to Iredell Free News In celebration of its 70th Anniversary, Iredell Health System is inviting the public to take part in its very first Iredell Health Scavenger Hunt. Running

Special to Iredell Free News Members of the Red Knights International Firefighters Motorcycle Club began arriving in Statesville on Wednesday for the organization’s Regional Dixie Rally. More than 350 visitors,

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education honored 18 retirees on Tuesday night with a special dinner followed by presentation of inscribed crystal vases as a

Special to Iredell Free News Steele Dailey has joined the local Edward Jones office of financial advisor Brian Sohovich as an associate financial advisor. In this role, Dailey will help

Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Troutman is still accepting entries for the 19th Annual Independence Day Parade. Scheduled for Saturday, June 29, the Independence Day Parade will

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James announced the appointment of two new principals on Tuesday: I-SS Virtual Academy Yolanda Lindsay, assistant principal at the I-SS Virtual

FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County resident faces felony charges in connection with an attempted robbery and assault that occurred Saturday. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Two Statesville City Council members who were offended by comments that Councilman Steve Johnson made during last Monday’s council meeting are demanding he apologize for the remarks.

Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host its Outdoor Explorers Day, Dino Edition, on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Throughout the day, families can

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Christian Ministries will present its inaugural Hunger Games Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, June 8, at Caldwell Park and the Statesville Country Club. Players can

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Fire-Rescue is relaunching the MFR Explorers Program. This program provides 14- to 18-year-olds invaluable experience and knowledge of the fire service, including what our

FROM STAFF REPORTS A judge has dismissed six Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members from a lawsuit filed by Iredell Free News that seeks to prevent the board from meeting

Special to Iredell Free News The Evening Exchange Club of Lake Norman is partnering with The Troutman Exchange Club to host the second annual Walk of Heroes in Downtown Troutman.

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville ABC Board is soliciting proposals for funding from community organizations involved in substance abuse. Each year, by North Carolina law, the ABC Board

BY KEVIN IMM Traffic backed up on Interstate 77 on Monday morning after a Jeep being towed behind a camper caught fire. Mooresville Ladder 5 and Troutman Engine 2 responded

Editor’s Note: As Iredell Health System celebrates its 70th Anniversary on May 1, it’s not just a celebration of passing time. It’s a testament to the dedication and loyalty of the

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Museums is now accepting registration for two upcoming summer camps. Mad Scientist Camp, which will be held June 10-14, offers participants a chance to

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: MAY 3 ♦ Davion Domonic Peterson, 29, of Elks Shoals Church Road, Alexander, charged with two counts

BY DEBBIE PAGE Statesville resident Susan Tolle was recently presented the Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service from Briles Johnson, executive director of the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools hosted a Prom for students with exceptionalities on Friday, May 10, at the South Iredell High School Performing Arts Center. The Chick-fil-A Leadership

Special to Iredell Free News C.R. Onsrud, manufacturer of American-made CNC machining centers, brought together its CNC manufacturing team, CNC vendors, and over 200 prospective customers and distributors for a

BY KARISSA MILLER Hundreds of new Mitchell Community College graduates who earned their associate degrees, diplomas or professional certificates were honored Saturday during a pair of commencement ceremonies at the

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 24 ♦ Robin Lynn Douglas, 37, of Ethel Lane, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine. APRIL 25

BY KARISSA MILLER Forty-five Agriculture and Science Early College students celebrated a huge moment in their lives on Friday evening. The Class of 2024 marched in to “Pomp and Circumstance”

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association (Iredell COAST) has announced its plan to open a second variety store in Statesville. The Iredell COAST Hidden Gem Variety Store

Special to Iredell Free News Mount Pleasant A.M.E. Zion Church will celebrate 156 years on Sunday, May 19, at the 11 a.m. service. Rev. Dr. J.C. White and members invite

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday honored Donna Lambert of H.E.L.P. Ministries of Troutman as the Citizen of the Year and Lowe’s Home Improvement as the Organization

BY DEBBIE PAGE About 100 community members and leaders gathered on Friday morning to launch the “Be Well Iredell” initiative, part of a statewide movement to improve the well-being and

Special to Iredell Free News Miles Atkins, former mayor of Mooresville, was recently named Downtown Mooresville’s 2023 Main Street Champion by the North Carolina Main Street Program during the annual

BY DEBBIE PAGE Collaborative College for Technology and Leadership (CCTL) seniors received their high school diplomas on Friday afternoon Mitchell Community College’s lawn, and 97 percent of the grads will

BY JABRIA WILLIAMS In a moving ceremony, the Crossroads Arts and Science Early College celebrated the remarkable achievements of its Class of 2024.  Ashley Carroll, a distinguished 2024 graduate with Summa