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

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education will select a construction company to build the new Weathers Creek High School by May 13, if all goes as planned,

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, raised funds for cancer support at its second annual Lights of Love celebrations on November

BY KARISSA MILLER Before the 2023 season opener, North Iredell High School held a dedication ceremony for the new artificial turf field. Principal Diana Jones asked Career Development Coordinator Maribeth

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Cliff and Margie Whitley are adamant that they have nothing against law enforcement, and they support responsible gun ownership. They just want a little peace and quiet.

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Salisbury man was seriously injured on Monday afternoon when he crashed his motorcycle while attempting to elude a Troutman Police Department officer. Ace Garrison, 26, was

Special to Iredell Free News Rep. Patrick McHenry announced this week that will run for re-election in 2024. “I am proud to announce that I will be running for re-election

Special to Iredell Free News Miss North Carolina Taylor Loyd was honored at the Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting earlier this month. A lifelong resident of Mooresville, Loyd was

Special to Iredell Free News Safe Kids Iredell County is participating in Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs from September 17-23. The annual safety week allows parents and caregivers to

Special to IFN The Statesville ABC Board has awarded $92,000 to eight area agencies through its Education Grant Program to help fund the organizations’ substance abuse programs. The agencies receiving

Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s One Mooresville Center is open and serving the public as a one-stop shop for all planning and development needs. An official

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

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department and Iredell County Safe Kids Coalition will host a drug and syringe take-back event on Tuesday, March 19. The event will

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Industry & Education Alliance, a collaboration of private and public sector leaders, has launched Iredell Ready, a countywide workforce initiative for the purposes

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man faces several charges in connection with motor vehicle break-ins at a home off Harris Bridge Road following an investigation by the Iredell County

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday approved a $3.3 million bid to construct a new 11,000-square-foot addition to the Facilities and Planning Building on the

FROM STAFF REPORTS Perfect weather, a legion of hard-working volunteers and several key changes to parking and traffic control all contributed to a memorable 49th Carolina BalloonFest. The weather, which

FROM STAFF REPORTS A South Carolina man wanted on fugitive warrants has been arrested following a fraud investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame announced its latest class of inductees on Thursday. The 2024 class includes five highly honored athletes during their

Special to Iredell Free News As pool and construction season continues, Iredell Water Corporation is warning the public — and especially people and companies considering water theft — that stealing

Special to Iredell Free News Trinity Episcopal Church in Statesville held a Blessing of the Animals Service on Sunday, October 1, in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. Father Brad Mullis

Special to Iredell Free News The public is invited to attend four open houses and provide input on the draft of the Iredell County 2045 Horizon Plan. Iredell County staff

FROM STAFF RESULTS A convicted felon faces a felony gun charge after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces felony drug charges and a misdemeanor weapons charge after Mooresville police found four pounds of marijuana and a concealed handgun in a vehicle

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces a felony animal cruelty charge in connection with the death of a pet cat. The Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest of Grayson

Special to Iredell Free News The Longest Table is being set in Mooresville to celebrate community and One Good Thing! This community-building event will welcome over 1,000 community members to

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

BY DEBBIE PAGE Thrills and yummy fair food will abound as the 87th Iredell County Agricultural Fair opens on Friday, September 1, at 5 p.m. with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Sixteen North Carolina public school districts, including Iredell-Statesville Schools and the Mooresville Graded School District, have been selected to join the North Carolina

FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into illegal drug activity at a residence in Harmony culminated with the arrest of three suspects. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the

BY MIKE FUHRMAN It’s tough to make a lasting impression on voters in three minutes. But that’s what a group of local candidates attempted to do during the Statesville Branch