Category: News & Features

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 In recognition of National Recovery Month, Horizon Church will host Recovery Soldiers Ministries Men’s Choir for a concert and testimonial service on Sunday, September 3,

BY LISA E. CARVER In the pool world, Dead Stroke describes a performance and execution so flawless — and so technically correct — that one cannot miss. A Mooresville HotShots

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Statesville officials gathered at the site of the future William T. “Woody” Woodard Fire Station on Friday morning to mark significant progress in the construction of the

Special to Iredell Free News Domestic and international visitors spent $367.9 million in Iredell County in 2022, an increase of 12.8 percent from 2021. The data comes from an annual

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

PHOTOS BY NICOLE RHYNE North Iredell High School showed off its new turf field and upgraded lights on Friday evening as the 2023 football season kicked off in Olin. The

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces drug and weapons charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the

Special to Iredell Free News Rob Young has announced that he will seek a second term as a District Court judge in Judicial District 22A, which includes Iredell and Alexander

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members voted Monday to approve the district’s $4.3 million Title I plan for the 2023-2024 school year. Title I funds provide targeted financial

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 faces felony weapon and drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Justin Lewis Ostwalt,

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell COAST will host a Community Yard Sale event in the nonprofit’s parking lot, located at 833 N. Center Street in Statesville, on Saturday, August

BY KARISSA MILLER A warm, sunny school day provided the perfect setting for games and races on Friday at N.B. Mills Elementary School. Students and teachers gathered in an open

Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has launched its revamped website, statesvillenc.net, providing the community with an enhanced and seamless online experience. The newly refreshed website offers

Special to Iredell Free News The Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Clinic at the Iredell County Health Department has been recognized by USDA Food and Nutrition Service Regional Administrator Willie

Special to Iredell Free News Highland Canine Connect announces its expanded annual nonprofit event on October 7. The Cornhole Fundraiser and Festival has turned into a popular annual tradition, attracting hundreds

Special to Iredell Free News A study by the Better Business Bureau finds that while people in North America struggle to pay trillions of dollars in debt, some look for

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education learned details about a playground grant, heard plans for several events, honored an employee for a regional award, and

Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. House voted Tuesday to override six of Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes, including legislation to expand charter schools, prohibit biological men from competing in

BY KARISSA MILLER The 2023-2024 school year got off to a good start, according to Iredell-Statesville Schools teachers, staff and principals. Students at traditional I-SS schools returned to campus Monday,

Special to Iredell Free News The General Federation of Women’s Club of North Carolina Statesville Woman’s Club will hold a Summer “Paint and Sip” rock painting event at the Historic

Special to Iredell Free News Nearly four months after a fire destroyed three commercial buildings in Statesville, community and civic leaders gathered on Tuesday to celebrate a nearby revitalization project.

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman man has been charged with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his employer following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a budget amendment for $11,425 that will help fund hazardous materials training for first responders. The Homeland Security

Special to Iredell Free News Tom Murry, a Republican candidate for N.C. attorney general, discussed the opioid epidemic, his work as a state prosecutor and military background during a recent

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday continued to discuss the policy and procedures for removing school library books and other instructional materials. The discussion wasn’t

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina is making it easier for aspiring and current early childhood teachers to get classroom experience and college credit to meet the state’s

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Arts is pleased to announce its two newest exhibits are on display at the Depot: the 150 Challenge Group Exhibit and the Emergence: Under

BY KARISSA MILLER Local residents flooded the Iredell-Statesville School Board meeting Monday night to express their concerns about the district’s book controversy following last week’s board discussion at the Committee

Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation awarded nearly $80,000 in the month of June to nonprofit organizations, individuals, households and families. Through the first six months of the

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As children across the state head back to school, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations are an important

Special to Iredell Free News The State Board of Elections on Sunday voted to recognize the No Labels Party as an official political party in North Carolina. Recognition of No

BY KARISSA MILLER In pressure moments, Theo Johnson relies on hours of practice, his instincts and reflexes to hit winning shots on the tennis court. Johnson, who recently celebrated his