FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man faces felony drug charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy found narcotics in his vehicle following a traffic stop over the weekend.

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County’s countywide property reappraisal was effective January 1, 2023. In the year following a countywide reappraisal, the North Carolina Department of Revenue requires the

Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Wednesday that the final phase of its Critical Care Unit (CCU) expansion and renovations at Iredell Memorial Hospital have been completed. The CCU

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Children’s Homes of Iredell is celebrating the addition of two new programs designed to help the teens and young adults served by the nonprofit. Children’s Homes’ facility

FROM STAFF REPORTS A judge has dismissed six Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members from a lawsuit filed by Iredell Free News that seeks to prevent the board from meeting

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s $321.8 million budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 on Tuesday evening. The final budget included several changes from the

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face felony charges in connection with the theft of construction equipment following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects have been indicted on murder charges in connection with the September 2011 shooting death of Statesville resident Joseph “Joey” Brewer. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel found a missing child in northwestern Iredell County on Tuesday afternoon. The ICSO credited drone pilot, Sgt. Irwin, and bloodhound

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System recently appointed a new member to its Board of Directors and several members to the Board of Trustees, continuing its decades-long legacy

Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County has launched HIVE, which stands for Helping Iredell Volunteers Engage. This new volunteer center is focused on offering a

BY DEBBIE PAGE Hundreds of bouncy 5-year-olds descended on the Iredell County Fairgrounds on Thursday and Friday to experience hands-on learning about the county’s agriculture industry and its important role

Special to IFN Iredell Physician Network is excited to welcome Dr. Harlan Hicks to Iredell Internal Medicine. Hicks has over 25 years of experience in a variety of medical discourses

Special to Iredell Free News Local businessman Brad Howard has announced his candidacy for a Iredell County commissioner. “I’m running for county commissioner because I believe that the people of

Special to Iredell Free News Despite efforts to combat infant mortality, North Carolina’s 2022 infant mortality rate mirrored that of 2021, remaining 6.8 deaths per 1,000 births. Iredell County’s infant

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for a man wanted on charges in connection with a shooting that occurred early Thursday morning. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James on Friday announced the appointment of Nicholas Lord as the principal of West Iredell Middle School. The Board of Education

IFN Staff A northern Iredell County man faces two felony charges and two misdemeanors following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into stolen timber. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County magistrate revoked retired NASCAR driver Kurt Busch’s driver’s license for 30 days on Wednesday following Busch’s arrest on DWI, careless and reckless driving, and

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Rowan County man faces multiple felony charges in connection with the theft of more than $15,000 worth of property from a storage unit in the Mooresville

BY DONNA SWICEGOOD Statesville Fire Chief Glenn Kurfees presented his year-end review at Monday’s city council meeting, highlighting the department’s increased call volume and efforts in key areas. Statesville Fire

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Republican Women, the Republican Women of LKN, the Iredell Republican Patriot Men, the Iredell County Republican Men’s Club and the Iredell County GOP

FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident who was on probation faces new drug charges following his arrest by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team. Sheriff

Special to IFN Crosby Scholars of Iredell County invites prospective and returning students and parents to attend the organization’s annual Open House on Tuesday, September 17. The drop-in event will

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has approved the appointment of its two newest members to serve on a newly formed legislative committee. The purpose of the

Special to IFN Lindsay Smith is no stranger to Iredell Health System, having worked as the organization’s Hospital-Based Skilled Nursing administrator for over a decade. She was recently named director

Special to IFN Iredell Health System on Monday announced the addition of Nurse Practitioner Megan Lewis to the staff at Family Care Center of Statesville. A board-certified family nurse practitioner,

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man and a juvenile face a felony breaking and entering charge in connection with a residential burglary near Troutman. On September 23, Iredell County Sheriff’s

Special to IFN The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has added two Belgian Malinois to the Canine Unit. Deputy Moncus has a new partner, Canine Kash, and Deputy Ashley will be

FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in an armed robbery in Georgia was apprehended by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Friday following a vehicle pursuit on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren