FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County resident faces felony drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of William David Lambert,
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BY TODD SCOTT Several members of the Statesville Branch NAACP attended the National Call for Moral Revival at the State Legislature Building ln Raleigh on Saturday. Led by Rev. William
Special to Iredell Free News Rep. Patrick McHenry has announced submission deadlines for the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. Since the competition began in 1982, over 650,000 high school students have
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department has been reaccredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and the Center for Public Safety Excellence Inc. (CPSE). This
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The fate of Iredell-Statesville Schools may well rest on the outcome of next week’s District 2 primary election. Voters in Tuesday’s GOP primary will decide if they
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
Special to Iredell Free News As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, Tim Johnson Landscaping Inc. has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and a new website. The updated brand reflects the
Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Statesville – Fourth Creek has donated $25,000 to the Iredell Health Foundation. The donation is earmarked for converting the family waiting
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON N.B. Mills Elementary School fourth-graders celebrated Black History Month by hosting a “Gallery of History “ on Thursday. The wax museum showcased prominent African Americans. The students
Special to Iredell Free News The Fort Dobbs Artisan Farmers Market will begin a new season on Tuesday, March 5. Located in the picnic shelter at Fort Dobbs State Historic
S[pecial to Iredell Free News Isabella DiFiore, daughter of Steve and Jennifer DiFiore, was crowned 2024 Miss Blue Ridge Valley’s Teen in Asheville on Saturday, February 24. Isabella was also
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: FEBRUARY 18 ♦ A girl, Persephone Arcana Riley, born to Mark and Lauren Riley
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As a result of recent changes in state law, in-person early voting results will be reported later than usual on election night for the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces felony drug charges after being apprehended by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy following a pursuit. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Charles
BY DEBBIE PAGE Mayor Teross Young, Troutman Council members and town staff met on Monday for a day-long strategic review of town departments’ accomplishments, needs, and goals to assess progress,
Special to Iredell Free News While being interviewed for inclusion in Hoptown Brewery’s charity efforts, Bridge of Hearts Director Linda Morris emphasized her organization’s mission to bring joy to impoverished
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Commerce is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the new NCWorks Mobile Career Center. The mobile unit can bring accessible
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department is investigating a series of motor vehicle thefts and break-ins in the Falls Cove subdivision. Officers responded to several homes in the subdivision
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday announced the arrests of 19 suspects on a variety of drugs charges. The arrests, which occurred over the last four
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning & Zoning Board has recommended a rezoning change for four acres off Hemi and Rumple streets to create a consistent zoning for a nine-acre
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced $1.3 million in grants to 42 public school districts and public charter schools across North Carolina to expand
BY MIKE FUHRMAN After being advised by their chairman to stop texting each other and after being sued for violating N.C. Open Meetings Laws, Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Economic Development Corporation, along with its partners, Centralina Workforce Development Board, Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, Iredell County, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Mooresville Graded School District,
Special to Iredell Free News M/I Homes is celebrating the start of sales at Sanders Ridge in Troutman with a grand opening event planned for Saturday, March 9. The event,
Special to Iredell Free News Did you know that heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the country for 100 years? A recent American Heart Association study
To the Editor: The Statesville Branch NAACP #5454 wishes to re-establish its Youth Council. According to the national NAACP website, “the NAACP’s youth programs ensure a society in which all
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 16 ♦ Phillip Junior Braford, 52, of Chestnut Grove, Statesville, charged with larceny of a motor
Special to Iredell Free News GGs Art Frames Gifts will host Emmy Award winning journalist and author Molly Grantham for a book signing on Saturday, March 23. The event is
BY KARISSAMILLER Third Creek Middle School students celebrated the legacy, culture and accomplishments of the African-American community on Friday afternoon. The Black History Month program was titled “I rise, You Rise, We
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell County Public Library system presented the Bright Star Theatre production of “African Folktales” at all of its branches as part of its celebration of Black
Special to Iredell Free News Grammy Award nominee Jontavious Willis will perform in the Old Jail Listening Room at the Iredell Arts Council on Friday, March 1. The show starts
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,
ImmsterFirePhotos.com BY KEVIN IMM Three Mooresville fire fighters were injured while rescuing a person from their burning truck on Saturday afternoon. Mooresville Fire-Rescue personnel were dispatched to the area of
Special to Iredell Free News The writing of local musician Walter Finley is featured in a new book on the lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic. “Good News, Bad News,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Green Street Cemetery is the oldest African American cemetery for some of Statesville and Iredell County’s enslaved people, military veterans and prominent community members. Located at
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