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Board approves South Ardell stadium upgrades, activity bus and asks county to fund Weathers Creek fields
Summary
The board approved upgrades to South Ardell High’s stadium (turf, track, bleachers and lighting), authorized an activity bus purchase and voted to ask county commissioners to fund athletic fields at the new Weathers Creek High School. Lottery funds will cover a large portion of the stadium project.
The Iredell‑Statesville Board of Education on April 13 approved a cluster of athletics and facilities actions: a $4.4 million stadium upgrade at South Ardell High School, purchase of a new activity bus, and a formal request that the county consider funding athletic fields at the new Weathers Creek High School.
At South Ardell, facilities staff outlined a package that includes a synthetic turf playing field, a six‑lane Mondo track, upgraded LED stadium lighting, replacement of visitor bleachers to meet ADA standards and repair of a failing retaining wall. Facilities staff said “we’re looking to spend about $3…
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