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

FROM STAFF REPORTS County Manager Beth Mull has presented a proposed $321.8 million general fund budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. The spending plan,

Special to IFN Iredell Health System’s Internal Medicine Residency Program earned initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) on September 6. “For many years, Iredell Health

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

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2024 grant program. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions.

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two individuals face drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found crystal methamphetamine in a home in western Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests

Special to IFN JMS Southeast Inc. and Statesville Process recently donated the proceeds from their November vending machine program, totaling $800, to the Iredell Arts Council. This donation is part

Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Tuesday that Georgia Marie Hayworth has been hired as director of Respiratory Therapy. Hayworth earned her respiratory therapy degree from Catawba Valley Community

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to fund a new ADA-accessible entrance to the Iredell County Government Center in Statesville. The $3.4 million project includes construction

FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County resident faces felony charges in connection with an attempted robbery and assault that occurred Saturday. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James shared his concerns about capacity issues at several district schools with the Board of Education at Monday’s meeting. I-SS operates 38 schools.

Special to IFN Following a national search, Iredell County officials announced Wednesday that Eric Morrison has been hired as Emergency Medical Services director, effective November 14. Morrison has nearly three

FROM STAFF REPORTS A woman has been charged with stealing jewelry valued at over $17,000 from a home near Mooresville following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department announced on Friday that 15 individuals will face prosecution for internet crimes against children as the result of Operation Artemis, a three-day sting

FROM STAFF REPORTS A man faces several criminal charges related to the assault of his ex-wife and their daughter following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren

Special to Iredell Free News As the spring season blooms into summer, Iredell County Parks & Recreation is preparing to launch its Local Farmer’s Market and exciting Summer Splash Series.

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mt. Ulla man faces eight felony charges in connection with a fire that destroyed a home, killed several pets and injured two firefighters. Iredell County Sheriff

FROM STAFF REPORS A convicted rapist who has spent nearly half of his life in prison is behind bars again in Iredell County on charges he failed to comply with

Special to Iredell Free News The Salvation Army of Iredell County held a volunteer appreciation luncheon recently at the Gatherings Event Center in Statesville to honor those who helped the

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Clayton man faces a felony charge in connection with the theft of a motor vehicle as a result of the combined efforts of Iredell County Sheriff’s

Iredell County Sheriff’s Office assisting with murder-suicide investigation FROM STAFF REPORTS The bodies of a man and woman found in a wooded area off Sheffield Road near the Iredell-Davie county

Special to IFN Did you know heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Iredell County? The latest data from the Iredell County Health Department attributes 20 percent

Special to IFN Iredell Health System’s Skilled Nursing Facility has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. Since 2009, U.S. News’ annual

Special to IFN Kamya Gibbs rang in the new year with the birth of her first child, Keomani Gibbs. The precious baby boy arrived at 7:41 p.m. on January 1,

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects have been identified in a robbery and assault that occurred in western Iredell County earlier this month. Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a

Special to Iredell Free News The Insomniacs are set to host an engaging takeover of the Artist Spotlight event, presented by the Iredell Arts Council, on Saturday, April 13. The

Special to Iredell Free News The community is invited to attend a send-off party on Friday, May 31, for Iredell County athletes headed to Raleigh/Cary for the Special Olympics North Carolina

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two women face felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a grocery store after receiving a report of possible drug activity. Sheriff Darren

BY KEVIN IMM The Iredell County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 10 held its annual Cops  Kid&s program at the Statesville Walmart on December 12. Eighty-five children were taken shopping

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands offerings across N.C. Special to IFN The N.C. Partnership for Children has announces a significant expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) program in North

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County has received a clean audit of its most recent financial statements. Cassie Wilson, a CPA with Martin Starnes & Associates, presented the findings of the

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved the sale and issuance of approximately $123.9 million in general obligation and limited obligation bonds to finance

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools campuses were placed on security alert Friday morning following a threat of violence at West Iredell High School. The student “got aggravated and said he

FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man faces nine felony charges in connection with the theft of more than $100,000 from an elderly relative following an investigation by the

Special to IFN Gina Parker has been selected as assistant vice president of Behavioral Health at Iredell Davis Behavioral Health Hospital. Parker brings a wealth of knowledge from her near

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville woman faces felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy found an assortment of illegal drugs in her vehicle. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced