FROM STAFF REPORTS Two individuals face criminal charges after N.C. Probation officers and Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies searched the suspects’ home in northern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department will host an informative presentation on lead poisoning, specifically aimed at medical providers who care for children. This event will

FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County faces a dozen charges after he reportedly became upset with his noisy neighbors and fired multiple rounds from a handgun on Saturday, May

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

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will wait to vote on a proposal to restrict the density of future residential development in rural areas until it receives

Special to IFN Iredell Health System, a leading provider of comprehensive cancer care, has joined forces with LAP, a global leader in precision radiotherapy solutions, to bring life-changing technology to

Special to IFN Iredell Health System has been named a high-performing hospital by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals rankings. The system was awarded the high performing

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council, in collaboration with the Mitchell Community College Department of Fine Arts, will host a reception for the 2024 Student Art Show

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System announced the hiring of Chris Petsko as the new assistant vice president of the Iredell Physician Network. Petsko received his bachelor’s and

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners have agreed to spend $130 million to pay for construction of the new Weathers Creek High School. Iredell-Statesville Schools asked for

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners held its winter planning retreat on Thursday to define their priorities for fiscal year 2025-2026. Growth in Iredell County continues to

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face drug-trafficking charges after being stopped by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies for a moving violation on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council announced Friday that Sydney Koppelmeyer has been hired as the nonprofit’s executive director, effective November 21. “I am deeply honored and excited to

Special to Iredell Free News The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Board has awarded $62.2 million in discretionary grant program project funds for 25 projects in Iredell, Mecklenburg, and

Special to Iredell Free News JMS Southeast has donated $773 to the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children to support the agency’s programs for children and families. The funds represent

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Free News asked each of the Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election for three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners a series of

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Animal Services will not hold its low-cost rabies clinic, which is held onsite the second Tuesday of each month, in April. However, there

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man who was wanted in Gaston County on more than two dozen outstanding charges was jailed without bond following his arrest by Iredell County Sheriff’s

BY DEBBIE PAGE Though suicide and self-harm are serious problems in North Carolina, effective prevention strategies and community support systems can reduce the number of tragic deaths and injuries, according

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

FROM STAFF REPORTS With the Iredell County Detention Center nearing capacity, county commissioners on Tuesday took a small step toward a possible solution. Commissioners voted unanimously to authorize County Manager

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club’s Champions for Children Chili Cook-Off raised $7,632.41 for the Children’s Homes of Iredell County and the club’s Historic Clubhouse Capital Campaign. Children’s Homes

FROM STAFF REPORTS Three suspects face felony charges stemming from a Statesville Police Department investigation that began with a report of a child being injured and expanded to include sexual

Special to IFN The N.C. Association of County Commissioners (NCACC), in collaboration with North Carolina 4-H and the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Carolina, hosted the 13th annual YouthVoice

Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Troutman is still accepting entries for the 19th Annual Independence Day Parade. Scheduled for Saturday, June 29, the Independence Day Parade will

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Public Library has been selected to host the Smithsonian exhibit “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America.” Voices and Votes is based on

Special to Iredell Free News DEHN Inc., an international electrical engineering and manufacturing company, has selected Iredell County as the location for its new United States headquarters operation, creating 195

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Woman’s Club recently presented a portion of the proceeds from the annual geranium sale to Iredell County Partnership For Young Children’s Pampered Pantry.

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville School District recognized 127 employees whose work earned them school and district honors on Friday at the Unity Center. These employees excelled in

Special to IFN Statesville Internal Medicine, formerly Nicholson Internal Medicine, is moving to 738 Bryant Street in the former office of Southern Oncology. Some long-time residents may remember this as

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Texas woman faces a felony larceny charge in connection with the theft of jewelry and clothing from a home in southern Iredell County. Iredell County Sheriff

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County commissioners have approved a plan to hire 24 new emergency medical technicians. Investing $1.74 million in those positions, EMS Director Blair Richey told commissioners during

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Free News asked each of the Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election for three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners a series of