FROM STAFF REPORTS There are now 71 cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County. The N.C. Department of Health & Human Services reported eight new cases in the county on Saturday.

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Friday afternoon, boosting the number of confirmed cases in the county to 81. No new deaths

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials are now reporting 52 cases of COVID-19 in the county, up eight cases from the number reported by the N.C. Department of Health

FROM STAFF REPORTS Following the holiday weekend, the Iredell County Health Department reported 20 new cases of COVID-19, increasing the number of laboratory confirmed cases in the county to 233.

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County health officials reported five new cases of COVID-19 and the county’s sixth death attributed to the novel coronavirus on Monday afternoon. There have now been

FROM STAFF REPORTS There are now 44 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Iredell County. The N.C. Department of Health & Human Services reported two new cases in the county on

Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has received hundreds of phone calls from residents reporting a possible scam in connection with suspicious phone calls, text messages and email.

Special to IFN The Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC) has released the second edition of its Business Resource Guide. The redesigned guide, which was initially produced and released

Special to IFN The Golden LEAF Board of Directors has awarded $750,000 to Iredell County Economic Development Corporation Foundation for the extension of Herring Industrial Boulevard in the Mooresville Business

Special to IFN Caroline Taylor has been selected to serve as the new Iredell County finance director, effective immediately. She brings 14 years of progressive service to Iredell County to

Special to IFN Iredell County’s Safe Kids Coalition is holding a holiday cold weather drive to collect new children’s winter hats, gloves, socks and other winter wear items. The annual

Special to IFN Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC) welcomed more than 250 business leaders, elected officials, and community partners to their 2024 Annual Meeting, presented by Lowe’s Companies,

Special to IFN The Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC) announced the hiring of Evan Day as a research analyst. In this role, Day will serve as the primary

Special to IFN The Iredell County Community Foundation recently awarded $160,554 in grants to 26 nonprofits. The grants will support projects and programs that address education, mental health, human services,

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday will consider approving resolutions authorizing the sale and issuance of an $83.9 million general obligation bond and a $40

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces felony drug charges after being stopped for an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for vehicle registration violations. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man faces 10 felony charges related to the possession of child sexual exploitation material following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

Special to Iredell Free News United Way of Iredell County is accepting subcontractor applications for general contractors willing to perform home repair work in Iredell County under a variety of

FROM STAFF REPORTS The parents of a 10-month-old child face felony child abuse charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of

Special to IFN Iredell Ready, a program led by Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC), will receive a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development

Special to IFN The Iredell County Board of Commissioners released the following statement on Tuesday in response to an Iredell Free News article reporting on an investigation into the operations

Special to IFN Iredell County residents who report for jury duty are now receiving payments on pre-paid debit cards in lieu of paper checks. This continues the effort of the

FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County resident faces a felony child abuse charge after her 2-year-old son overdosed on illegal narcotics. Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel responded to Iredell

Special to IFN Two Mooresville firefighters were treated at a local hospital on Tuesday for injuries sustained while on the scene of a large debris fire. Mount Mourne Fire Department

IFN Staff A man who witnesses said attempted to carjack several motors on Interstate 77 was apprehended by a Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy with the assistance of concerned citizens.

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Fourteen organizations from across Iredell County are hoping for a financial boost through participation in this year’s Love United Iredell campaign. The annual United Way of Iredell

FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident faces a felony charge in connection with the theft of thousands of dollars from a convenience store where she worked. Iredell County

IFN Staff A suspect in a shooting that occurred last month at the intersection of Wiggins Road and Mount Ulla Highway near Mooresville has been apprehended by Iredell County Sheriff’s

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Economic Development Corporation, along with its partners, Centralina Workforce Development Board, Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, Iredell County, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Mooresville Graded School District,

Special to IFN The N.C. Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Board of Directors convened the first meeting of the 2024-2025 new term on October 11-12 at the Grandover Hotel in

FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. State Highway Patrol announced that no charges will be filed in connection with a crash that claimed the life of a Hiddenite man on Sunday

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Emergency Communications team was honored with five prestigious awards at the recent North Carolina Chapter of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials

FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man faces a felony drug charge after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for operating a scooter without a license

Special to Iredell Free News Goodwill Industries NWNC recently hosted hosted a first in Iredell County, when it provided QPR/CPR/Narcan training for persons struggling with homelessness. Planning for the event

BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At the Iredell County Parks and Recreation Department’s community forum on Thursday night, Director Michelle Hepler welcomed about 30 community members, explaining the need for their

FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County resident and a juvenile face numerous charges in connection with the theft of two vehicles as well as charges related to several car