BY MIKE FUHRMAN The City of Statesville and Iredell Water Corporation appear close to resolving a multi-million dollar lawsuit related to Iredell Water’s allegations that the city has been illegally
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BY KARISSA MILLER & MIKE FUHRMAN A lively crowd, with some individuals arriving two hours early and holding signs calling for the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education to resign, attended
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man who was previously convicted of shooting a Statesville police officer is returning to state prison after entering an Alford plea to an assortment of charges
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, has opened a new practice, Iredell Pain Management. Dr. John Edmiston has joined the Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News The Girl Scouts of Iredell County recently held their bridging ceremony at Monticello Methodist Church, marking the progression of their movement through the Girl Scout
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Parks and Recreation has a busy month ahead, including the summer’s first Party in the Park on Friday, June 16, followed by the the 18th Annual
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A small team of volunteers in the FeedNC kitchen worked steadily to fill made-to-order requests for a large lunchtime crowd. Nearby, in the nonprofit’s pantry, shoppers were
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was fatally injured in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend. Andrew Vincent Wanat, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene of an accident that
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 26 ♦ Jeremiah Hernandez Freeland, 18, of Watercrest Drive, Statesville, charged with breaking or entering a
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council approved its 2023-2024 fiscal year town budget 4-0 on Thursday night. The budget features a $2.465 million total increase from this year, rising
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has directed $3 million in new federal funding to provide support for aspiring teachers to become fully licensed teachers in
Special to Iredell Free News Elleigh Williams of North Iredell High and Yajat Govardhan of Crossroads Arts & Science Early College have been awarded EnergyUnited’s 2023 Empowering the Future scholarships.
PHOTOS BY LISA CRATES STORY BY COOPER HALL South Iredell High School celebrated the Class of 2023 on Saturday morning in a ceremony that featured a confetti cannon, moving speeches,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Class of 2023 at North Iredell High School marched into Raider Ravine Saturday morning to accept their diplomas. Looking out over the large crowd, Principal Diana
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BY DUSTIN NIX JR. Statesville High School held its 131st Annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday morning. Attired in blue caps and gowns, 180 seniors marched onto the football field to
BY DEBBIE PAGE Nearly 500 seniors streamed down the steps in Lake Norman High School’s stadium on Saturday morning, marching together on their final journey as Wildcats to receive their
BY KARISSA MILLER It was a bittersweet moment as approximately 165 West Iredell High School graduates received their diplomas while Principal Ellyn Gaither bid farewell to their school on Friday
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BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Northview Academy held its graduation ceremony on Friday at Statesville High’s Mac Gray Auditorium. A total of 42 students graduated, and class member Zion Wilder was honored
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Virtual Academy held an in-person graduation ceremony for its 32 seniors on Thursday afternoon at Unity Center in Statesville. Principal Kelly Hinson said she is
PHOTOS BY TANYA TOPAZIO STORY BY DEBBIE PAGE Class of 2023 iAcademy graduates received their diplomas at Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Career Academy and Technical School on Thursday afternoon in a room packed
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article and an earlier headline incorrectly reported that the council had not approved funding for affordable housing. BY STACIE LETT CAIN Although the Statesville
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) has been designated as a Nationally Accredited Main Street America program for the second consecutive year. This accreditation status is
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department will close Jennings Park, effective July 1, so work can begin on construction of the new park. The new
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville teen has been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison in connection with the shooting death of a 39-year-old man. Cameron Javon Speaks
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County residents can now visit the Statesville Historical Collection and thumb through the county ledgers to locate their ancestors’ original voter registration. Iredell County Board of
Special to Iredell Free News The Hurst Turner Unit #65 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Statesville has selected two students who will attend the 84th session of ALA Tar
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Industry & Education Alliance, a collaboration of private and public sector leaders, has launched Iredell Ready, a countywide workforce initiative for the purposes
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has approved a $323.6 million budget proposal for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Following a public hearing, in which one person spoke
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A Statesville resident has launched a petition drive to put public pressure on members of the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education to resign. Patrice Miller, a 2016
Special to Iredell Free News Imagine you are at a baseball game and see someone collapse in the stands. People yell, “Who knows CPR?” but everyone looks at one another,
Special to Iredell Free News Head Coach Andy Howell, entering his third season at the helm of the North Iredell Raiders football team, recently accepted a $2,000 donation from New
Special to Iredell Free News The Gemstone District Cub Scouts recently held its annual Cub Scout Olympics in the football stadium at Statesville High School. Scouts participating in the Olympics
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District School Board passed a salary study for the district’s classified employees and approved a strategic plan to achieve the district’s future goals,