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Special to Iredell Free News Eligible 2021 North Carolina high school graduates will have their tuition and fees covered at Mitchell Community College for up to two years. The Longleaf

BY MIKE FUHRMAN When Olivia Roach was a second-grader, she struggled mightily in school, causing some to question her intelligence and potential for long-term academic success. Later, after completing an

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Cloudy skies gave way to sunshine just as the 2021 Lake Norman High School graduates filed into the stadium to the strains of music played by

  Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville City Council has tentatively decided to scrap a proposed 5.22-cent property tax increase for fiscal year 2021-2022. But unless the council has

BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School returned Saturday to an in-person graduation ceremony — and the graduates and their families couldn’t have been happier. A total of 157 West

FROM STAFF REPORTS A wanted parole absconder and three other suspects face charges related to a pair of residential break-ins following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. On

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON North Iredell High School Senior Class President Sydney Tuthill said it seems like only yesterday that she and her classmates were headed off to kindergarten with princess

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com On Friday night a huge crowd cheered on the 55th class of South Iredell High School graduates as they received their diplomas at the end of

BY KARISSA MILLER Thirty Pressly students overcame social, academic and personal challenges to graduate Friday in a ceremony at MLK Jr. Park in Statesville. “For me, to be able to

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Union Grove Elementary School partnered with Mason’s Sweet Shoppe for a sweet end-of-year treat and fundraiser on Friday. Students sold $8 tickets to help raise money for

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As millions of people in North Carolina will be heading to pools, lakes and the ocean to enjoy outdoor water activities this Memorial

Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville government offices will be closed Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day. Here is information on city services for the holiday

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Republican Men’s Club will hold a three precinct voter registration drive on Saturday, May 29, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At an open house on Thursday afternoon, Iredell Health System officials and staff proudly showed off their new gleaming, state-of-the-art facility at 635 Bluefield Road in

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com On Thursday afternoon, 29 I-SS Career Academy and Technical School seniors were recognized for their accomplishment in earning a diploma following an unprecedented and challenging senior

BY KARISSA MILLER Three Iredell County 4-H members have qualified for the national 4-H Shooting Sports competition this summer. Luke Chappin, 15, John Gray, 18, and Hannah Loftin, 18, will

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON EnergyUnited showcased its new Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Station on Thursday morning during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the parking lot of the Banner Drug at at 308 Mocksville

Special to Iredell Free News ​RALEIGH – As the nation continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot more travelers are expected to hit the road this Memorial Day

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Sanders Ridge residents showed up in force on Monday night, despite short hearing notice, to oppose two rezoning requests by Nest Communities during a lengthy Troutman

Special to Iredell Free News Doosan Bobcat in Statesville and Pactiv LLC in Mooresville are hiring high school seniors. Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction is a globally recognized company specializing

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With more than 37 million motorists projected to take to the roadways this Memorial Day weekend, the N.C. State Highway Patrol is encouraging drivers

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is launching a new public campaign encouraging North Carolinians to “Vax Up or Mask Up” to

Award recognizes Paumac’s commitment to Theoretical Value Production methodology Special to Iredell Free News Paumac Tubing LLC, headquartered in Marysville, Mich., and operating a second manufacturing facility in Statesville was

Special to Iredell Free Schools Iredell-Statesville Schools is proud to announce that Woodland Heights Middle School is a 2020-2021 National Beta School of Merit. The school earned this recognition by

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 1 ♦ C’rique Hezron Gary, 26, of Greensboro charged with assault by strangulation. MAY 5 ♦ Dupre

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

The bill helps teenagers who have experienced delays in applying for their licenses due to COVID-19 Special to Iredell Free News Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday signed into law Senate

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 3 ♦ Kiontae Jasaun Glaspy, 24, of Lee Street, Mooresville, charged with possession with intent to sell

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has allocated $48,000 to ensure all Iredell County Emergency Medical Service bases and their entrances more secure. Commissioners recently approved an

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Monday directed $51.4 million in new funding to help students access and complete postsecondary education as the state recovers from

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – As the busy summer traveling season nears, North Carolina transportation officials are reminding people to wear their seat belts to reduce the risk

FROM STAFF REPORTS As the 2020-2021 school years winds down, Iredell-Statesville Schools staff and students are continuing to deal with COVID-19. During the week of May 14-20, the district reported