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Iredell County will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony and barbecue lunch Tuesday, Nov.

10 at West Iredell High School (213 Warrior Drive); doors open at 9 a.m., ceremony begins at 10 a.m., with a color guard, flag-folding, recognition of the oldest veteran, student swearing-ins, handmade cards, and a free barbecue for veterans.

Seven Iredell high school football teams qualified for the NCHSAA playoffs, with two teams seeded high enough to earn opening-round byes; West Iredell's loss on Friday cost it the top overall seed and could mean fewer home playoff games.

The Panthers lost 27-19 to the Packers Thursday in Green Bay and fell below .500 after injuries sidelined multiple cornerbacks, including Will Lee; they have a mini-bye and will host the Denver Broncos next week (Bank of America Stadium).

A Lake Norman volleyball player said she formed a close bond with her coach while the coach battled cancer, describing how practices and team support helped them through treatment.

The Morningside Alumni Association awarded five 2026 scholarships to Paiton Saner, Harold Jackson, Jerel Brawley, Kamiyah Murdock, and Ja’Rehyl Hamilton, giving each student $1,000 at the Reunion annual banquet earlier this year.

The awards are funded by the Golden Tigers 100 Club and the annual scholarship golf tournament, and applications will open in spring 2027.

Crosby Scholars will hold the Fall Frenzy 5K on Nov.

21 at Troutman Town Hall, starting at 9 a.m.; veterans and active military register free by emailing Executive Director Jennifer Christian for a code, and general registration is $35 — register by Oct. 31 to guarantee a race T-shirt.

Three players from Iredell County were named to the East‑West All‑Star football game roster, and organizers say the matchup will be played later this season (selection announced by team officials).

Families and costumed kids filled downtown for trick-or-treating this weekend, and a photo gallery by Brandy Templeton shows volunteers, decorated storefronts, and crowds collecting candy.