Category: News & Features

FROM STAFF REPORTS Sheetz held the grand opening for its new store at 195 Old Mocksville Road in Statesville on Thursday. The new location is their fourth location in Statesville

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville School District recognized 127 employees whose work earned them school and district honors on Friday at the Unity Center. These employees excelled in

BY DEBBIE PAGE Though suicide and self-harm are serious problems in North Carolina, effective prevention strategies and community support systems can reduce the number of tragic deaths and injuries, according

N.B. Mills Elementary School students enjoyed a day of fun Friday.  BY KARISSA MILLER Under blue skies, N.B. Mills Elementary School students spent most of their day outside at Field

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Following a triumphant first year, the Moonshine and Motorsports Trail in North Carolina is expanding. The Moonshine and Motorsports Trail, conceived in the 2021

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

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was arrested on various charges on Sunday after he was detained on the campus of Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., during a protest over

Special to Iredell Free News Congressman Patrick McHenry was recognized as a Fiscal Hero of the 118th Congress by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. McHenry, a Republican who

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital has earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that serves as a voice for

Special to Iredell Free News The Troutman Police Department and Troutman Fire & Rescue, in partnership with Troutman Parks & Recreation, will host the 3rd Annual Red and Blue 5K

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Troutman, Monticello and West Iredell fire departments were alerted for a structure fire on Shalom Place at 11:01 p.m. on Thursday. Arriving units were met

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System announced Thursday that Iredell Memorial Hospital’s emergency department expansion is now complete. The first patient was admitted to the new space at

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The West Iredell High School JROTC program held its awards ceremony on Wednesday. Among the award recipients were three cadets who were recognized for the bravery they

BY KARISSA MILLER The buzz of a quadcopter drone filled the air on the field at East Iredell Middle School on Tuesday. Sixth-grader Jasiyas Smith, 12, moved his drone forward

IBY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell Health System celebrated its 70th anniversary on Wednesday with a ceremony that emphasized the nonprofit’s rich history and continuing commitment to caring for the residents it

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville-based Hoptown Brewing Co. won the Bronze Medal for its locally sourced Sweet Wings Honey Wheat Ale during the 2024 World Beer Cup. Nearly 2,100 breweries from

BY DEBBIE PAGE The United Way of Iredell hosted the first annual Iredell County Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards on Tuesday night at Little Joe’s Chapel in Barium Springs. After the

Law enforcement officers from throughout the region escorted the body of fallen U.S. Deputy Marshal Thomas Weeks to Cavin-Cook Funeral Home in Mooresville on Wednesday. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE. Special

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two juveniles face two counts of first-degree murder in connection with a double homicide that occurred near Mooresville in March following an investigation by the Iredell County

Special to Iredell Free News The 2024 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series will kick off in Downtown Statesville on Friday, May 3, at 6 p.m. Gump Fiction,

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The irony wasn’t lost on the crowd of over 200 that the informational meeting to introduce the public to a large mixed-use development planned for 367.65

Special to Iredell Free News As the spring season blooms into summer, Iredell County Parks & Recreation is preparing to launch its Local Farmer’s Market and exciting Summer Splash Series.

FROM STAFFF REPORTS A Statesville police corporal was among the law enforcement officers who were wounded while members of the U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Task Force were attempting to serve

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council will present an evening of original music at the historic Old Jail listening room on Thursday, May 2, when Wilson Springs

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited on Tuesday announced changes to the cooperative’s Board of Directors. Long-time board member Ann Eller is retiring after more than 35 years of service

Special to Iredell Free News A juvenile has been charged after the Mooresville Fire Marshal’s Office and Mooresville Police Department investigated a dumpster fire. Mooresville Fire-Rescue was dispatched at 6:34

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Abby Trent testified for more than an hour on Monday, detailing several incidents that led her to seek a No-Contact Order

Special to Iredell Free News The Lake Norman Lions Club recently raised more than $35,000 at its annual banquet, raffle and silent auction fundraiser, and it’s already using that money

Special to Iredell Free News A Troutman woman faces drug trafficking charges after a vehicle she was traveling in was stopped for a traffic violation. The Troutman Police Department announced

Special to Iredell Free News South Iredell High School junior Nachammai Annamalai was recently awarded the Aspirations in Computing National Award from the National Center for Women in Informatics and Technology.

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Rescue Squad Foundation recently announced winners of its annual scholarships, each named after a public servant in the southern Iredell County community. The

BY ERIC HANSON Excitement was is the air Sunday afternoon as hundreds of people arrived to West Iredell High School for the AML Wrestling “Wanted Man” event. An enthusiastic crowd

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,

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Crosby Scholars hosted its annual Senior Celebration on April 23, honoring 2024 graduates and awarding scholarships. Around 90 high school seniors, their family

Special to Iredell Free News Food Lion is proud to announce more than 350 associates are celebrating more than 30 years of service this year. Among them are three long-term associates