Category: News & Features

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

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

Special to Iredell Free News Mark Reddick has been hired as the Mooresville Graded School District’s director of school safety. Reddick has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience

BY KARISSA MILLER The sun was shining brightly in the sky as Catelyn Clark’s rocket was positioned on one of three launchpads in the parking lot of Career Academy and

Special to Iredell Free News The inaugural Mooresville Fondo charity bike ride will take place on September 9, as part of the ongoing celebrations for Mooresville’s 150th anniversary. With a

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

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County officials broke ground Friday morning on Jennings Park, which will include soccer fields, a walking trail, pickle ball courts, an all-inclusive playground and other amenities.

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Harmony woman who was wanted on several felony charges, including attempted murder, was apprehended by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy.  Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the

BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District officials, Iredell County leaders and special guests cut a ceremonial ribbon on Thursday to officially open MGSD’s Selma Burke Middle School. MGSD Board

Special to Iredell Free News Registration is underway for the 20th Annual Laura Laws Memorial Golf Tournament at the Statesville Country Club. The tournament, which is scheduled for Thursday, September

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JULY 11 A boy, YuVon Elliott Wilds, born to Elliott and Michelle Wilds of Woodleaf.

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted the second annual Celebrate Statesville Tourism Summit on Wednesday. The event highlighted the impact of tourism on the local economy

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell was sworn in as president of the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association for 20023-2024 at the 101st Annual Business Conference in

BY DEBBIE PAGE Fourteen participants completed the innovative PhytoRX program at FeedNC on Wednesday During the course of the free, six-week program, participants learned to use nutritious food as disease

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association is seeking the community’s support to help stock its food pantry. On Wednesday, July 26, the nonprofit was forced to temporarily

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Emergency Communications officials are calling Jameson Whitman, a 9-year-old, and Greyson Whitman, a 7-year-old, heroes after the brothers called 911 after their mom had a

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel on Wednesday captured a man who escaped from a state prison last week. Matthew Neil Brown, 37, was apprehended in southwest Statesville

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited Chief Operating Officer Brett Alkins has been appointed to the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Strategic Technology Advisory Council (STAC). The advisory council

BY AMY FUHRMAN Each child went around the table, sharing something they feel thankful for. “I’m grateful that I had such a good mom,” one teen shared softly. Next to

Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare and Iredell Health System are preparing to utilize the Ion Endoluminal System, a robotic-assisted technology that provides significant aid in the early detection

Special to Iredell Free News Two captivating sculptures created by talented sculptor John Ross have been installed in the City of Statesville. Born and raised in the western North Carolina

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June was 3.3 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from May’s revised rate. The national

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department will conduct a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, July 28, to commemorate the beginning of work on Jennings Park.

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation recently awarded $185,500 in grants to 27 nonprofits. The grants will support projects and programs that address learning loss, veterans

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 14 ♦ Mariah Leigh Brown, 31, of Cessna Lane, Conover, charged with flee/elude arrest, misdemeanor resist

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Tickets are still available for an upcoming signature event of the summer season at The Historic Sharpe House. “Appalachian Music BBQ: Remembering Tom Dooley” is scheduled for

Special to Iredell Free News Where a need exists in the community, there, too, you’ll often find the Lake Norman Lions Club. The organization recently called on shoppers at the