Category: News & Features

BY DEBBIE PAGE Under crystal blue skies on Saturday, 2023 Out of the Darkness Central Piedmont Walk Chair Susan Tolle described the event as an opportunity for connection, understanding, healing

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: SEPTEMBER 27 ♦ A boy, Trenton Daquan Adair Martin Jr., born to Trenton Martin

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Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital has been recognized nationally by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for its demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating patients with chest

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce recognized the future5 young professionals award recipients on Friday morning at the Statesville Country Club. The award recipients were honored for

Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville business that was the largest herbarium in the world soon will be recognized with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker. Established by Jewish

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men were arrested at Friday night’s football game at Statesville High School. The game was suspended during the third quarter due to a threat of gun

FROM STAFF REPORTS Law enforcement officers evacuated the football stadium at Statesville High School during Friday night’s game due to a threat of gun violence. Statesville police officers and Iredell-Statesville

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Virginia man faces felony drug trafficking charges after being stopped on Interstate 77 by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of

Special to Iredell Free News As part of its effort to address youth violence, the Statesville Police Department will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, October 17. The meeting will

FROM STAFF REPORTS A former standout football player at Statesville High School was fatally stabbed in Atlanta, Ga., earlier this week. Chavion Qua’ne Smith, 20, was pronounced dead at Grady

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Special to Iredell Free News Allen Tate Companies announced Thursday that it had forged a partnership with Royal Properties of the Carolinas Inc. to open an office in Troutman. The

To the Editor: I want to thank Mooresville Commissioner Tommy DeWeese for his public service. His recent address outlining what he has learned during his first year in office was

BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday delayed a vote on a proposal to begin regulating short-term rental properties in unincorporated areas of the county. Under

Special to Iredell Free News Berl’s Commercial Supply held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new warehouse in the South Fork Business Park in Mooresville on Wednesday. The warehouse is being

Special to Iredell Free News Sixty-five artists from Mooresville, Cornelius, Huntersville, Charlotte and beyond are showcasing their talent and creativity in the 41st Annual Artoberfest Judged Show & Competition, which

Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Bill Leonard, founding Dean and Professor Divinity Emeritus at Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity, will lecture on the future of American Religion on

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina budget (HB 259) became law Tuesday without Gov. Roy Cooper’s signature. The budget includes more than $600 million

Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to enhance the quality of care provided to our valued clients, the Iredell County Health Department announces the temporary closure of clinical

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) announced recent contributions totaling $6,200 to Mooresville Arts and The Christian Mission, a pair of local non-profits located in Downtown

Special to Iredell Free News C.R. Onsrud, which specializes in advanced industrial CNC technologies, opened its doors recently to manufacturers who have panel processing applications and are looking to improve

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Police Department hosted a “Night Out” in Downtown of Tuesday evening. Photo Gallery

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Director of Gifted, International Baccalaureate and Online programs Kelly Hinson shared with school board members an update on the IB programs on Monday evening. I-SS

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces more than a dozens charges, including felony fleeing to elude and multiple drug charges. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, recently welcomed Dr. Caitlin D. Basnight to Family Care Center of Taylorsville. Basnight is a

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday approved a special-use permit, clearing the way for Purple Heart Homes to construct four additional tiny homes on property owned by

by KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Bill Howell announced Monday night that he will make a motion during the October 9 board meeting to strip Vice Chairman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Educators convicted of sexual misconduct against students will now face harsher penalties under new legislation approved by the General Assembly. The “Protect Our Students

Special to Iredell Free News The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont was recently selected as one of a hundred recipients from across the country for the 2023 Lowe’s

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville teen face gun and drug charges as a result of a collaborative effort by the Statesville Police Department and N.C. Probation & Parole. On Monday,

Special to Iredell Free News Trinity Episcopal Church in Statesville held a Blessing of the Animals Service on Sunday, October 1, in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. Father Brad Mullis

BY DEBBIE PAGE Under a bright October sun, over 1,000 community members gathered at Mooresville High School’s Blue Devil Boulevard on Sunday for the Longest Table event to build and

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Northview Church of Christ hosted a special needs carnival on Saturday. Children and adults with special needs were the guests of honor at Northview Church of Christ

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 22 ♦ Traci Lynn Call, 32, of Lakeview Drive, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to