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Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries will host its Empty Bowls event on Sunday, March 26. Sponsored by Iredell Health System, the fundraiser will be held from 12:30

Special to Iredell Free News During National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, Iredell Health System is recognizing its dedicated cardiopulmonary rehab team. Cardiac rehabilitation has been offered at Iredell Health System for 40

BY KARISSA MILLER A week after Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members raised questions about the value of a $17 million federal grant aimed at helping students dealing with mental

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel raided an location on Barkley Road and seized cash and computer equipment associated with an illegal gambling operation near Statesville. Sheriff Darren

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Babies born in North Carolina will now be screened for two additional disorders, along with the other disorders screened for by the N.C. Department

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2023 grant program. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions.

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, held its first CEO Roundtable last week, providing leaders from Iredell and Mecklenburg counties

Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a three-part series on Drug-Alcohol Coalition Iredell’s recent “In the Know” event. BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division Captain

Special to Iredell Free News Chris Boyd, a civil engineer, recently met with Cub Scout Pack 173 Webelos 1 to share information about engineering. The Scouts are based in Mt.

FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Artisan & Crafters Expo will hold its spring craft show on March 18. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the

Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Assistant Director of Planning Planning Athletic Facility Supervisor (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Automotive Mechanic (Full-Time)

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 3 ♦ Gid Dane Black III, 57, of Dry Pond Lane, Statesville, charged with possession of

PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Colorful creatures of all shapes and sizes descended on the Statesville Civic Center on Saturday for the 2023 Statesville Comic Con.

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Salisbury man faces felony charges in connection with the kidnapping of a child and theft of a motor vehicle that occurred Friday morning in Statesville. The

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Woman’s Club welcomed guest speaker Dr. Lisa Mozer of the Up Wind Project at the club’s February meeting. Author of “Peer Support Workbook

  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

Special to Iredell Free News Theatre Statesville will present “Cabaret” from February 16-25 at Twisted Oak American Bar & Grill. This production is directed by Sharon Davies Sigler and Caity

Special to Iredell Free News The newly elected and re-elected members of the ElectriCities Board of Directors were officially sworn into office at the board’s meeting on January 27 in

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council unanimously approved the proposed Shinn Farms development on Thursday night. The project’s property, located next to town limits, was approved for annexation and

We’re excited to announce that we’ve begun distributing the first edition of our new venture, IFN Monthly. Below is a list of places where you can pick up a copy

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ school nutrition program is recommending purchasing a food truck and trailer to serve free lunches to students over the summer and for use throughout the

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,

Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will offer a glimpse of the Anglo-Cherokee War on Saturday, February 25. The Cherokee and British had been allies when

Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville’s downtown social district, The ‘Ville, will officially open on Friday, February 10. The Social District allows people to drink beer, wine,

n FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces more than two dozens charges in connection with the possession and distribution of child pornography following an investigation by the Mooresville Police

FROM STAFF REPORTS An Ohio man faces more than a dozen felony charges, including drug trafficking, after he crashed an SUV while being pursued by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

Editor’s Note: This is the first part of a three-part series on Drug-Alcohol Coalition Iredell’s recent “In the Know” event. BY DEBBIE PAGE All the data suggests that substance misuse

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The City of Statesville is moving closer to designating the Green Street Cemetery and Garfield Street area a historic district, according to Mayor Costi Kutteh. “There

Special to Iredell Free News Two local Girl Scouts recently earned the Gold Award, the highest achievement a Girl Scout can earn. Hollyn Gambill and Madison Lashley, both of Mooresville, were recognized by

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an economic development incentive grant for Water Tech Inc. The board agreed to award an economic

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BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell had the hottest ticket in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday evening. Campbell was the guest of Rep. Patrick McHenry for the State of

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools officials and board members welcomed Kristie Van Auken, special advisor to the superintendent for workforce development, to the Career Academy and Technical School in Troutman

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore announced committee assignments for the 2023-2024 session. Rep. Jeff McNeely (R-Iredell) has been appointed to serve on the

Special to Iredell Free News During the last two months, Iredell Water Corporation undertook a seamless transition from retiring General Manager Keith Snoddy – who served the utility for nearly