Special to Iredell Free News Rockie Lynne will perform in Downtown Statesville on August 12 during the latest installment of the Second Saturday Festival. Presented by Southern Distilling Company, this
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BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Family YMCA provided a true blessing on Saturday to dozens of local children and their families. Around 20 children from the Boys & Girls Club
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
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council unanimously approved a community pet pantry project presented by Juliette Girl Scout Junior Layla Sudol to assist community members struggling to afford pet
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. in the communication program. Following a
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools students attending Shades of Blue Aviation camp at South Iredell High School learned about resilience from war hero and pilot Tony Marshall this week. “I
PHOTOS BY TYRONE SUMMERS “America’s Got Talent” contestant and Statesville native Dani Kerr & The Skeleton Krew performed for a large crowd at the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Mooresville Graded School District knows how to kick off a new school year. During the district’s nearly two-hour convocation on Thursday morning, MGSD teachers, administrators and
Special to Iredell Free News Horizon Church will hold a Community Yard Sale, Car Wash and Fish Fry/BBQ Plate Fundraiser in the church parking lot at 316 Signal Hill Drive
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s One Mooresville Center is open and serving the public as a one-stop shop for all planning and development needs. An official
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
Advertisement for Bids Sealed bid for furnishing Transformers, will be sent out on August 14, 2023 and will be received by the City of Statesville at the City Warehouse at
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JULY 26 ♦ A boy, Ace Adonis Glover, born to Sha’Nika and Antoine Glover
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools officials, Iredell County officials and representatives of various youth athletics organizations gathered Thursday afternoon for the first meeting of a youth sports task force. I-SS
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved an economic incentive for up to $63,585 for United Race Parts LLC over a five-year period. Founded in
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Students in early elementary grades in North Carolina public schools made strong gains in their literacy skills during the 2022-2023 school year, according
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville Police Department officer has been arrested and terminated after investigators found child pornography on his personal cell phone, Police Chief Ron Campurciani said Wednesday. The
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office held its eighth annual Teen Academy graduation ceremony Tuesday night at the NC Cooperative Extension Office. About 30 teens completed the four-week
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Registered voters who do not have an acceptable identification card for voting in North Carolina can now go to their county board of elections
BY DEBBIE PAGE Over 500 community members mingled at ESC Park at the annual National Night Out event, hosted by the Troutman Police Department, on Tuesday night. Attendees enjoyed free
FROM STAFF REPORTS A former Iredell County Sheriff’s Office sergeant was sentenced to 60 days in jail for using excessive force against an inmate during an incident at the Iredell
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a series of columns about this mysterious death of Lula Cree Overcash Westmoreland. Read the first part HERE. BY SHELLIE TAYLOR Last
Special to Iredell Free News Rock the Park, sponsored by Randy Marion Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, returns Friday at Liberty Park in Mooresville. The Entertainers will take the stage from 6
Special to Iredell Free News United Way of Iredell County, Piedmont HealthCare, Iredell Health System, and Iredell Rescue Squad have formed a strategic partnership aimed at addressing a critical need
FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County resident faces a felony assault charge following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Brady
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 1 ♦ Bryson Javeon Goodlett, 22, of Clover Street, Mooresville, charged with possession with intent to sell
Special to Iredell Free News The 2023 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series resumes in Downtown Statesville on Friday, August 4, with the Southern rock sounds of Dani
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The North Carolina Rate Bureau has requested a 50.6 percent statewide average rate increase for dwelling policies. The Rate Bureau represents the insurance companies
Special to Iredell Free News Facing new health challenges can be frightening and overwhelming. And it’s normal to feel uncertain when dealing with something unfamiliar that affects your wellbeing. This
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James is crediting the quick response of volunteer firefighters for limiting the damage after a lightning strike ignited a fire at North Iredell
BY KARISSA MILLER After 30 years in public education, Iredell-Statesville Schools Assistant Superintendent Boen Nutting will officially retire from her position on Tuesday. “I just decided it’s time. I’m ready
BY JAIME GATTON When you have a hankering for ribs, does your mind automatically think Mexican restaurant? No? Well, allow me to open (and maybe blow) some minds … Burritos
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: JULY 21 ♦ Justin Marquise Johnson, 31, of Duck Creek Road, Troutman, charged with larceny and misdemeanor
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON As commander of the 98th Space Range Squadron Delta 11 of the U.S. Space Force, Lt. Col. Matt Bejcek works to protect and defend American interests in
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