BY KARISSA MILLER More than 1,000 families turned out Saturday for the 2024 Back 2 School Bash, an event that helps local students start the new academic year ready for

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville resident Beverly Maurice has filed to run for a seat on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. A Democrat who has significant professional and

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Crosby Scholars hosted its annual Senior Celebration on April 23, honoring 2024 graduates and awarding scholarships. Around 90 high school seniors, their family

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Love United Iredell provides an opportunity for residents to have an immediate and lasting impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable members of our

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Lake Norman High School student will face consequences in the juvenile justice system in connection with a threat of mass violence at the school following an

Special to IFN Visitors spent $383.44 million in Iredell County in 2023, an increase of 4.2 percent from 2022, according to an annual study commissioned by VisitNC, a unit of

Special to Iredell Free News The Gemstone District (Iredell County) Cub Scouts recently held their annual Cub Scout Olympics at the West Iredell Senior High School. Scouts participating in the

FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County resident faces felony drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of William David Lambert,

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two women face felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms and marijuana in a home in eastern Iredell County. Sheriff Darren

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Love was in the air at the Iredell County Register of Deeds Office on Friday. Register of Deeds Renee Holland and her staff created a beautiful venue

Special to Iredell Free News Nominations are now being accepted for prospective inductees to the Class of 2024 for the Iredell County Sports Hall of Fame. The ninth class will

FROM STAFF REPORTS Seven individuals face drug conspiracy charges following a 10-month investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office into the distribution of crystal methamphetamine in and around Iredell County.

Special to IFN Using a $4,944 grant from the North Carolina Arts Council, Iredell County contracted with local artist Joey Dill to create a mural at Scotts Rosenwald Park, located

FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man faces two counts of statutory rape following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday approved a plan for a new agriculture center and farmers market at the Iredell County Fairgrounds in Troutman. Vice Chairman Bert Connolly

Special to Iredell Free News Local healthcare providers are stressing the importance of being careful around animals to avoid exposure to rabies, a serious disease. Recent events show why it’s

Special to IFN Yevette Reed has been named director of the hospital-based skilled nursing facility at Iredell Health System. Reed brings over 25 years of experience in healthcare, part of

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman woman has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that occurred on Sunday at the Sheetz store on Charlotte Highway in Troutman. The Troutman Police

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chair Melissa Neader filed for re-election on Monday. “I am thankful to have the opportunity to serve my county in

IFN Staff Two suspects have been charged with stealing copper materials from a local business. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Harmony residents Larry Edward Moore, 44,

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IFN Staff A Mooresville man who is on probation for a prior drug conviction faces new felony drug charges after being stopped for a registration violation by an Iredell County

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System announced Thursday that Iredell Memorial Hospital’s emergency department expansion is now complete. The first patient was admitted to the new space at

Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County has announce the recipients of the 2023 Endowment for the Future Grants. The Endowment for the Future Committee received

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two individuals face felony charges after being apprehended by Mooresville police officers on Sunday morning following a chase along Interstate 77. The Mooresville Police Department announced the

Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County Endowment for the Future contributed the remaining $5,706.49 to allow the DSS Lonely Children’s Fund to reach their goal

FROM STAFF REPORTS Members of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Squad on Tuesday arrested 21-year-old twin brothers, one of whom was wanted in multiple jurisdictions. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

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 The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of retired Canine Danny on Thursday. A 10-year-old Belgium Malinois, Danny worked alongside his partner, Sgt. Leo

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Mooresville men face felony charges following as the result of an arson investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and the Iredell County Fire Marshal’s Office.

Special to Iredell Free News Nearly 1,500 athletes and unified partners met in Raleigh on May 31-June 2 for the 2024 Special Olympics North Carolina Summer Games. Special Olympics Iredell

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell Homeless Collaborative is busy serving the county’s most vulnerable unhoused community members in encampments and motels during the hot summer months. To fund its services,