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Sheriff: Two teens face charges in double homicide; third juvenile charged with shooting at deputies during standoff
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two juveniles face two counts of first-degree murder in connection with a double homicide that occurred near Mooresville in March following an investigation by the Iredell County
Iredell Health System recognized as one of the healthiest employers in Greater Charlotte Region
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System was recently recognized as a recipient of the Charlotte Business Journal’s Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte Awards. This award highlights the health
A View from the Front Porch: Local columnist shares views on life in new book
Special to IFN Southern author Joe Hudson knows how to find humor and hope in most of his daily encounters and can weave a tale about them that will captivate
N.C. Medicaid expansion continues to strengthen communities
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Since the state expanded who is eligible for Medicaid on December 1, 2023, some 314,101 North Carolinians have enrolled in the program and
Northview Academy students raising money to help Yancey County school devastated by Hurricane Helene
BY KARISSA MILLER Northview Academy students in the screen-printing program are putting their talents to good use by helping a school in Western North Carolina recover from the devastation of
Carolyn Grimm Morrison
Carolyn Grimm Morrison, 87, passed on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in her hometown of Statesville, N.C. She was born in Iredell County on February 18, 1937, to Laurence Franklin Grimm
HealthReach Community Clinic patients participating in PhytoRx program
Special to Iredell Free News With representatives from multiple organizations cheering them on, 13 patients from HealthReach Community Clinic kicked off the PhytoRx program on June 14 at FeedNC in
Iredell’s growing homeless population creates increased demand for services, basic needs
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell Homeless Collaborative detailed the community’s escalating needs as the spring temperatures rise and more unhoused persons set up in tent encampments. Fifth Street Ministries Executive
Joseph Dominic Woods
Joseph Dominic Woods, 24, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at his home on Monday, February 5, 2024. He was born on November 17, 1999, in Iredell County, N.C., to Leahanne
Election Watch: Eight reminders for voters as early voting begins in 2024 second primary
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Early voting for the 2024 second primary began Thursday, April 25, and ends Saturday, May 11. The State Board of Elections offers these
Former bookkeeper pleads guilty to embezzling about $1.6 million from two Mooresville businesses
Special to Iredell Free News A Charlotte man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to wire fraud in connection with the theft of approximately $1.6 million from two Mooresville companies. Marc Weiss,
Rotary Club of Greater Statesville awards scholarships to CATS students
Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville recently awarded six scholarships totaling $7,500 to outstanding students from the Career Academy and Technical School (CATS) in Troutman.
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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
Update: IFN Monthly now available at more than 65 locations across Iredell County
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
Piedmont HealthCare welcomes newest director of operations
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare is excited to announce the addition of Kayce Johnson as a director of operations. As the organization continues its rapid expansion, with over 70 locations
Shepherds Fire Rescue completes state-of-the-art training facility (Photos)
Special to IFN Shepherds Fire Rescue, rooted in the community since its inception in 1961 under the auspices of the Lions Club, reached a significant milestone with the completion of
Mooresville commissioners amend UDO to allow open air agricultural markets
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners on Monday approved an amendment to the town’s Unified Development Ordinance to allow for a limited number of permanent and temporary
Photo Gallery: I-SS Elementary Honors Chorus performs at SIHS Performing Arts Center
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville Schools Elementary Honors Chorus featured fifth-grade students from all over the county. Music teachers at all of the participating schools prepared their students
Troutman police release names of victims in double shooting on Mills Avenue
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department has released the names of two men who were shot in the 200 block of Mills Avenue on Saturday night. Zachary Craig, 20,
Habitual felon faces drug trafficking charges following MPD investigation
Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville man faces drug trafficking charges following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. After receiving complaints of illegal drug activity, Narcotics Unit detectives
ICSO Felony Arrests: September 13-20
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 13 ♦ Devian Kristopher Erwin, 35, of S. Anderson Street, Morganton, charged with possession of a
Sheriff: Charlotte man faces felony weapon and drug charges after being stopped by ICSO deputies
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces felony gun and drug charges after being stopped by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
Federal jury finds Statesville man guilty of child pornography charges
Special to Iredell Free News A federal jury convicted a Statesville man of possession and receipt of child pornography during a two-day trial that ended Wednesday. Jessie Leroy Glass Jr.,
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
Leadership Statesville participants honored by Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Advisory Board hosted the 2023 2024 Leadership Statesville Class graduation on Thursday, May 2, at Twisted
Iredell County Partnership for Young Children raises $25,000 at anniversary event
Special to Iredell Free News Twenty-five years ago, the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) was created as the local Smart Start initiative to ensure that children from birth
Iredell commissioners to consider I-SS request for up to $200 million for new high school
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools officials will ask the county commissioners to fund construction of the proposed new high school on Tuesday. The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will hold
Gerry Lynn Cloninger Estes
Gerry Lynn Cloninger Estes, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Mrs. Estes was born in New York, N.Y., on February 23, 1953, and was the
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 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
Troop 1314 honors first female Eagle Scout in Gemstone District
Special to Iredell Free News North Iredell High School junior Piper Lewis successfully completed her Scouts BSA Eagle Board of Review on May 23, making her the first female Eagle
EnergyUnited Foundation awards nearly $80,000 to nonprofits, individuals and families
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation awarded nearly $80,000 in the month of June to nonprofit organizations, individuals, households and families. Through the first six months of the
Nolan Gary Alexander
Nolan Gary Alexander, 78, passed away on August 29, 2024. Gary was born on August 6, 1946, in Iredell County. He graduated from Stony Point School in 1964. He served three
Sara “Penny” Penelope Thompson Wheaton
Sara Penelope Thompson Wheaton, Penny to family and friends, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 at home on Sunday morning, January 12, 2025, in Statesville, N.C. She was
Iredell Health System welcomes new director of radiation therapy
Special to to Iredell Free News Laura Kerzwick has been hired as the new director of radiation therapy for Iredell Health System. She has over 33 years of experience in