The goal of this year’s campaign is $30,000. BY LAQUETTA BROWN Since January 2017, the Iredell County Department of Social Services has been providing Foster Care Services to a child

Special to IFN Iredell County drivers will soon have a smoother ride on approximately 12 miles of Interstate 77 in Iredell County thanks to a $21.4 million contract awarded by

Special to IFN The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and the Mitchell Community College Small Business Center are working together to launch “Commerce Circles – Small Business Forums” for the

FROM STAFF REPORTS A woman faces drug charges after being stopped for an expired vehicle registration by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Lisa

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Commissioner Gene Houpe plans to file for re-election for a fifth term on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners when candidate qualifying begins

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Angela Matthews said her accounting experience would be an asset to Iredell County taxpayers. Brad Howard vowed to reduce property taxes. William Compton called the fairgrounds “embarrassing,”

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Commissioner Scottie Brown has announced he is seeking a second term in office. Brown, who lives near Troutman and owns Zootastic, is one

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces drug charges after being stopped for a motor vehicle violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

IBY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell Health System celebrated its 70th anniversary on Wednesday with a ceremony that emphasized the nonprofit’s rich history and continuing commitment to caring for the residents it

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Faced with opposition from several of the county’s most prominent farmers and landowners, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday delayed action on a proposal to

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Novant Health’s efforts to purchase Davis Regional Medical Center and Lake Norman Regional Center appear to be over. “The transaction will not be completed,” a spokesperson for

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville Police Department officers arrested three individuals on Thursday after receiving alerts from automatic license plate readers for stolen vehicles. About 12:41 p.m., officers received an alert

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Taylorsville man faces a felony drug charge after being stopped for a motor vehicle violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

FROM STAFF REPORTS A tip provided to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office through its app helped lead to the arrest of two individuals at a Statesville motel. Sheriff Darren Campbell

Editor’s Note: Iredell Health System is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. The nonprofit’s success is s a testament to the dedication and loyalty of employees, both past and present.

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces gun and drug charges after being stopped for traffic violations by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man is charged with breaking into the Mount Mourne Fire Department and multiple vehicles that were parked on the department’s property. Iredell County Sheriff Darren

Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Rescue Squad Foundation recently announced winners of its annual scholarships, each named after a public servant in the southern Iredell County community. The

Special to Iredell Free News Organizers of the recent NC MedAssist Free Mobile Pharmacy Event in Iredell County are excited about the turnout and encouraged by the participation of local

Special to IFN Xavier Townsend was promoted to director of Environmental Services (EVS) for Iredell Health System, effective July 1. Townsend previously held the assistant director of EVS role for

BY MIKE FUHRMAN A Troutman town councilman is free on bond following his arrest last week on a charge that he resisted an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy during a

Special to IFN In healthcare, it’s not unusual for a patient’s clothing to be destroyed from trauma or emergency procedures. This often results in patients to be sent home in

Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department officers recovered two stolen vehicles and arrested two suspects on Tuesday with the assistance of the department’s automatic license plate reader (ALPR)

FROM STAFF REPORTS A New Jersey man faces drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found five pounds of cocaine and 25 pounds of marijuana in his vehicle

FROM STAFF REPORTS An Olin man faces a felony firearms charge after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies searched a vehicle and found a stolen handgun. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the

Special to IFN With the 2024-2025 school year now underway, Crosby Scholars of Iredell County is stepping up its recruitment efforts. Since 2015, Crosby Scholars has been helping middle and

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

Special to Iredell Free News Melanie Sleime has joined the staff at Iredell Health System as assistant vice president of human resources. Sleime received her undergraduate degree in management and

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County has hired Rodney Harris to serve as assistant county manager. He will begin work on April 22. Harris has served as deputy county

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found illegal narcotics in their vehicle during a traffic stop. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests

FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect has been charged with breaking into a neighbor’s vehicle and stealing a firearm following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell

Special to IFN The Longest Table is being set in Mooresville and Statesville to celebrate “The Power of We.” These community meals will allow hundreds of community members to gather

Special to IFN Iredell County Sheriff Darren E. Campbell has been appointed to serve as chairman of the Executive Board of the N.C. Sheriffs’ Association. The appointment was made during