BY MIKE FUHRMAN Stephen Barker has a grand vision for the Historic Vance Hotel. Speaking at the annual meeting of the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation on Wednesday, the CEO of
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Special to Iredell Free News During Monday night’s council meeting, Statesville City Manager Ron Smith announced the appointment of Tim Carr as the new chief financial officer for the City
FROM STAFF REPORTS Fans gathered at nearly two dozen local bars for official watch parties Tuesday night to watch Statesville’s favorite Honky Tonk Hippie, Dani Kerr, audition for “America’s Got
Special to Iredell Free News More than 1,300 athletes from across North Carolina recently competed in the Summer Games in Raleigh. Iredell County athletes competed in swimming, bowling, and basketball
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Juneteenth Committee presented an educational program at the Unity Center Monday night, providing an opportunity for the community to learn more about the federal holiday.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council agreed on Monday to settle a federal lawsuit with Iredell Water Corporation, which accused the city of illegally encroaching on the water provider’s
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will conduct three public hearing Tuesday night. ♦ The first public hearing is to consider a request to release zoning and
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Venu Gangireddy is joining the practice at Piedmont HealthCare Comprehensive Digestive Care Center in Statesville. He will join tenured physicians Dr. Vivek Trivedi and
Special to Iredell Free News PFLAG Statesville and the Full Bloom Film Festival will present the powerful documentary “Mama Bears” to the Iredell community on June 23 and June 25.
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized Evelyn Clyburn for 50 years of service in education with a plaque and bouquet of flowers at the June 12
Special to Iredell Free News Living with a complex medical condition has sent 53-year-old Sally Nix to several healthcare facilities. However, she found that the quality of care offered by
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 2 ♦ Andres Luis Pina, 26, of Mitch Road, Union Grove, charged with possession of methamphetamine,
From Staff Reports Troutman Elementary School students recently teamed up with the American Cancer Society to help in the fight against cancer. Troutman students raised approximately $800 by participating in
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,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Town of Mooresville welcomed a huge crowd to the grand opening of Mooresville’s Liberty Park on Saturday. The event was part of Mooresville’s sesquicentennial celebration. Kid
FROM STAFF REPORTS The 2023 Juneteenth Celebration attracted a large crowd to Downtown Statesville on Saturday. Attendees enjoyed live music and performances, food trucks and more throughout the afternoon. Photos
Special to Iredell Free News The General Federation of Women’s Club of North Carolina Statesville Woman’s Club installed officers for 2023-2025 during the club’s June meeting. Special guests were welcomed
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Six months after announcing plans to open a new urgent care in Statesville, Iredell Health System held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the facility at 1540 East Broad
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BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized the accomplishments of the Statesville High School men’s and women’s track teams during the June board meeting. Statesvllle High track
Special to Iredell Free News With representatives from multiple organizations cheering them on, 13 patients from HealthReach Community Clinic kicked off the PhytoRx program on June 14 at FeedNC in
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department, in conjunction with the United States Marshal’s Service and the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation, recently arrested the following individuals who
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face felony drug trafficking charges as the result of an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. On Monday, June 12, detectives were conducting surveillance
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Hickory man faces nearly a dozen charges after being apprehended by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies who responded to a report of a motor vehicle break-in
Special to Iredell Free News The 2023 City of Statesville Fireworks Celebration is set for Monday, July, 3 at 9:30pm. The display will be launched from the Signal Hill Mountain
Special to Iredell Free News Congressman Patrick McHenry recently recognized several local students who earned appointments to military service academies. “It is always an honor to congratulate our newest Tenth
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Charlotte men face several felony charges in connection with the theft of construction materials following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday signed House Bill 347, Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Wagering, into law. The bipartisan legislation will authorize and regulate wagering on
Special to Iredell Free News To ensure all Mooresville High School seniors in the Class of 2023 graduated debt free, Williamson’s Chapel United Methodist Church donated $27,359 to cover any
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman man faces four felony charges in connection with the sexual assault of a juvenile following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
BY KARISSA MILLER Doosan Bobcat employees, dressed in jeans and gardening gloves, spent time volunteering at Rescue Ranch on Tuesday morning as part of a company-wide community service initiative. A
Special to Iredell Free News When it was time for Lee Swaenepoel to start planning for his Eagle Scout project, his mother suggested he give back to the Gordon Hospice
FROM STAFF REPORTS A resident of a local assisted-living facility has been charged with murder in connection with the death of his roommate following an investigation by the Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MAY 31 ♦ A boy, Archer Douglas Hollada, born to Brandon and Rafaela Hollada
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Public Library began its annual summer reading program Monday with kick-off events at the main library and branches throughout the county. Big Bang Boom