Category: News & Features

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Economic Development Corporation, along with its partners, Centralina Workforce Development Board, Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, Iredell County, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Mooresville Graded School District,

Special to Iredell Free News M/I Homes is celebrating the start of sales at Sanders Ridge in Troutman with a grand opening event planned for Saturday, March 9. The event,

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 16 ♦ Phillip Junior Braford, 52, of Chestnut Grove, Statesville, charged with larceny of a motor

Special to Iredell Free News GGs Art Frames Gifts will host Emmy Award winning journalist and author Molly Grantham for a book signing on Saturday, March 23. The event is

BY KARISSAMILLER Third Creek Middle School students celebrated the legacy, culture and accomplishments of the African-American community on Friday afternoon. The Black History Month program was titled “I rise, You Rise, We

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell County Public Library system presented the Bright Star Theatre production of “African Folktales” at all of its branches as part of its celebration of Black

Special to Iredell Free News Grammy Award nominee Jontavious Willis will perform in the Old Jail Listening Room at the Iredell Arts Council on Friday, March 1. The show starts

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,

ImmsterFirePhotos.com BY KEVIN IMM Three Mooresville fire fighters were injured while rescuing a person from their burning truck on Saturday afternoon. Mooresville Fire-Rescue personnel were dispatched to the area of

Special to Iredell Free News The writing of local musician Walter Finley is featured in a new book on the lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic. “Good News, Bad News,

BY KARISSA MILLER The Green Street Cemetery is the oldest African American cemetery for some of Statesville and Iredell County’s enslaved people, military veterans and prominent community members. Located at

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 Students at the Centre Ballet Conservatory of Statesville have been selected to perform in the UNCSA Festival of Dance. The students will perform at 6

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 4 ♦ Courtney Eugene Daniels, 20, of Brevard Street, Statesville, charged with breaking or entering with intent

Special to Iredell Free News The office of Congressman Patrick McHenry recently hosted its final grant writing workshop for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 1 ♦ Timothy Scott Pratt, 33, of Roy Shaw Road, Chesterfield, S.C., charged with two counts of

BY SHELLIE TAYLOR The Iredell County Public Library is celebrating Black History Month as it does every year in February. Prior to working at the library, I had never conducted

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 BRANDY TEMPLETON Oakwood IB Middle School students are learning how to make a difference in their community. Each grade level put service into action on Wednesday by welcoming community

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces 18 felony charges in connection with the possession of child sexual exploitation material following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD

Special to Iredell Free News Tax scams are among the most stubborn cons out there. They reappear often, each time with a slightly different spin. The main theme is scammers

FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Police David Onley said targeted enforcement efforts helped slow the increase in violent crime in the city in 2023. Although the number of homicides declined sharply,

Special to Iredell Free News Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of cinema as the Full Bloom Film Festival presents its Film Series lineup for 2024. From Oscar-winning

Special to Iredell Free News The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Board has awarded $62.2 million in discretionary grant program project funds for 25 projects in Iredell, Mecklenburg, and

BY KARISSA MILLER Woodland Heights Elementary School teachers and staff are committed to engaging students in a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence and creates caring problem-solvers. “Our challenge

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A financial relief program that helps cover the cost of state-required teacher license exams has now helped more than 3,500 people on their

Special to Iredell Free News The February meeting of the Statesville Woman’s Club was sponsored by the Community Impact Community Service Team. My Sister’s House Director Brittany Campbell and Domestic

Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell welcomes the acclaimed Fry Street Quartet for the fourth concert of the 2023-2024 season. The concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

Special to Iredell Free News Fourteen athletes from Special Olympics Iredell County met up with athletes from across the Southeast at Appalachian Ski Mountain between Blowing Rock and Boone on

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners agreed on Tuesday to express its “strong support” for Community Health Systems Inc.’s sale of Davis Regional Medical Center and Lake

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Cleveland man who was on federal probation for drug offenses faces new charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

Special to Iredell Free News The Insomniacs invite the public to Bring Your Own Instrument (BYOI) for a fun Jam Session on Saturday, February 24. The event, which will be

Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch recently launched a new membership program, Friends of the Ranch. There are two membership levels: ♦ Animal Ambassadors: $175 year, up to 2

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH  — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is launching a new Statewide Peer Warmline on Tuesday, February 20. The new Peer Warmline will