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Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced dispositions of the following cases during recent terms of court in Iredell County: ♦ Joshua Rice pleaded guilty to

PHOTOS BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER STORY BY BRANDY TEMPLETON During West Iredell High School’s graduation ceremony Friday night, honor speaker Brylee Gibson teared up as she spoke of the memories

BY KARISSA MILLER Family and friends filled the stadium at Statesville High School to watch 185 Greyhounds graduate on Friday morning. Senior class president Emma Theriot welcomed the crowd and

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON During Friday morning’s commencement ceremony at South Iredell High School, senior Ashley Crowley spoke of the many challenges the 315 members of the Class of 2022 faced

Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited donated $10,000 to United Way of Iredell County this week. The donation was made possible thanks to a grant from CoBank, a cooperative banking

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Lake Norman High School honored its 2022 graduates on Friday morning, praising them for their perseverance and resilience in earning diplomas despite the unprecedented pandemic challenges

FROM STAFF REPORTS “Way to go, Raider Class of 2022! We did it!” Those words Friday morning from North Iredell High School Senior Class President William Cockerham had special significance

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department recently announced the promotion of two firefighters to lieutenant. Firefighters Justin Yox and Zach Hinson were promoted after successfully completing the

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department celebrated the graduation of its 2022 Citizens Academy at the Charles Mack Citizens Center on June 7. Twelve Mooresville residents participated

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to welcome Damon Hays as the new assistant vice president of the Iredell Physician Network. Hays was a practicing podiatrist

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a $258.7 million budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 that includes raises for county employees and no

FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. Department of Health & Human Services on Wednesday reported nine additional deaths “related to COVID-19 infection” in Iredell County. The deaths occurred between May 1

BY KARISSA MILLER Rev. Bobbie Samuels had high praise for members of the Class of 2022 at the Pressly School. “You made it through virtual learning, through COVID-19 and everything

Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. Department of Transportation plans to close two ramps at the Interstate 77/40 interchange in Iredell County this week for a construction project. Starting

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com After President Joe Biden signed a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday last year, states and municipalities started exploring how to best commemorate the observance. Troutman

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville City Manager Ron Smith has announced the appointment of David Onley as the city’s next police chief effective, June 13. Onley, 50, brings more

Notice of Public Hearing The Troutman ABC Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, to consider its budget for FY 2022-2023 at 511 N. Main Street,

FROM STAFF REPORTS Congresswoman Virginia Foxx on Wednesday honored the service of Statesville Mayor Pro Tem William Morgan on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. “For the last

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is calling attention to rising vehicle fatality rates by addressing the key factors causing the deadly crashes and

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce that Lisa Wood has been appointed assistant vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services. Wood has a

Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville’s Stormwater Department and Fire Department recently conducted a confined space entry and rescue training exercise. The day-long training, held at Fire

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board voted in May to recommend approval of the revamped Troutman Townes’ conditional rezoning request and a rezoning/annexation request for a

FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident faces drug charges after he reportedly threw a container with ecstasy units out the window as he approached a license checkpoint, according

Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has awarded a grant for $5,000 to Love Token, a Davidson County nonprofit organization that provides assistance for the county’s homeless population.

BY STACIE LETT CAIN Budget talks are usually not among the most joyous discussions had by city council members. But Monday’s budget discussions brought the Christmas spirit a little early.

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James, along with I-SS teachers and principals, are featured prominently in a new episode of PBS Charlotte’s Carolina Impact. The 30-minute episode, “Equity

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Pennsylvania man faces drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found cocaine, marijuana and a handgun during a vehicle stop on Interstate 77. Sheriff

Special to Iredell Free News The family of Hanna and Ann Kutteh have made the charitable decision to establish two endowed gifts to Mitchell Community College in the amount of

Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries will hold its 22nd annual Christmas in July event on Sunday, July 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year’s event

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, is pleased to welcome Veronica Bradley, PA-C, to Harmony Medical Care. Bradley is a physician

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) will hold an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Mooresville Chamber of South Iredell and Lake

BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Precious Medals Journey will conclude on Monday afternoon with a repatriation ceremony in Los Angeles. Relatives of decorated World War II veteran Coy William Goins will

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 1 ♦ Teri Ann Ilczuk, 44, of Market Road, Mooresville, charged with felony probation violation. Peral Jose