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Statesville man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on child pornography charges
Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Thursday for possession and receipt of child exploitation material. Jessie Leroy Glass Jr.,
Gov. Cooper: Electric vehicle registrations in N.C. surpass goals two years early
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina has surpassed initial electric vehicle registration goals two years early, emphasizing the need for the state to rapidly increase access to electric
Mooresville body shop owner charged with insurance fraud
Special to Iredell Free News The owner of a Mooresville paint and body shop has been charged with felony insurance fraud following an investigation by the N.C. Department of Insurance.
Health Beat: Fad diets are unsustainable, often lead to weight gain
Special to Iredell Free News It’s hard to open a magazine, scroll through social media, watch TV, or even walk through grocery store aisles without seeing or hearing about the
Leis promoted to Electric Utilities director for the City of Statesville
Special to Iredell Free News Cody Leis has been promoted to City of Statesville Electric Utilities director, effective March 18. City Manager Ron Smith announced the appointment Thursday, commending Leis’
Statesville woman charged with murder in shooting death of Newton man
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a Newton man following an investigation by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. Karla Breanna
Sheriff: Two inmates face conspiracy charges after ICSO drug investigation
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men jailed on drug charges at the Iredell County Detention Center face new charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell
N.C. Board of Elections certifies 2024 primary election, sets second primaries for May 14
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the results of the 2024 primary election in North Carolina and ordered several second
SPD to host DEA Drug Takeback event on April 27
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27.
Iredell Health System lifts visitor restrictions
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has lifted its flu restrictions effective Wednesday, March 27. The Health System implemented the restrictions on December 21, asking guests not to
Kyshona to perform at Iredell Arts Council on March 28
Special to Iredell Free News Renowned musician Kyshona will peform at the Iredell Arts Council on Thursday, March 28. The event, which begins at 7:30 p.m., promises an unforgettable evening
Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell broadening focus on youth alcohol misuse
BY DEBBIE PAGE Board Chair Dorothy Hensley began the March meeting of the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell by sharing the news that Executive Director Shane Nixon resigned. The board regretfully
Rare B-29 Superfortress to visit Statesville Regional Airport
Special to Iredell Free News The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will visit Statesville Regional Airport on April 30 through May 2. B-29 Doc, one of 1,644 B-29 Superfortress aircraft
Southern Distilling partners with Charlotte FC on exclusive release
Special to Iredell Free News Southern Star, the award-winning line of bourbons and rye whiskeys from North Carolina-based Southern Distilling Company, is preparing to release a special edition Southern Star
Statesville native headed to Hollywood after impressive ‘American Idol’ debut
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville native Garrison Bennett is headed to Hollywood following his impressive “American Idol” debut on Sunday night. Bennett, who lives in Hickory, advanced to the next round
Friendly Competition: Piedmont HealthCare bowling event raises money for Yokefellow Ministry (Photos)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Piedmont HealthCare held the company’s annual bowling event on Saturday. The outing supports Yokefellow Ministry. Various local businesses donated items for a silent auction and for the
United Way of Iredell County launches HIVE to increase volunteer engagement
Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County has launched HIVE, which stands for Helping Iredell Volunteers Engage. This new volunteer center is focused on offering a
Rotary Club of Statesville inducts new members, announces opportunities for grant funding
Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Statesville inducted three new club members on March 12. Club members, club officers and District Governor Deb Corbett were present to
N.C. unemployment rate held steady at 3.5 percent in February
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted February 2024 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged from January’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.2
Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center recognized for patient satisfaction, clinical excellence
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce that Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has been named a recipient of the Center of Distinction Award
CATS students compete in brick masonry competition
FROM STAFF REPORTS Career Academy and Technical School Masonry Instructor Robert Waugh and four Masonry I students competed in the South Central 42nd Old Castle Adams Top Trowel and Line
Statesville Woman’s Club collecting books for ICPYC, preparing for annual geranium sale
Special to Iredell Free News The March meeting of the General Federation of Women’s Club of North Carolina (GFWC-NC) Statesville Woman’s Club was sponsored by the Arts and Culture Community
Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)
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
Iredell Homelessness Collaborative seeking volunteers to help lift neighbors out of homelessness
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell Homeless Collaborative chair opened the March meeting by reminding members that there is no normal. “Things are constantly changing, and we have to keep up