FROM STAFF REPORTS A 70-year-old man faces 10 child sexual exploitation charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Paul Howard
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IFN Q&A: Iredell County commissioner candidate Scottie Brown
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
Iredell County Partnership for Young Children to celebrates Provider Appreciation Day on May 10
Special to Iredell Free Iredell County Partnership for Young Children will join community organizations across the country in observing Provider Appreciation Day on May 10 to celebrate the efforts of
Sheriff: Suspect arrested, held without bond after fleeing scene of domestic incident
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man who was free on bond for criminal charges in Tennessee was arrested by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a pair of felony charges and
IFN Year in Review: Our Most-Read Stories of 2024
FROM STAFF REPORTS Here are some of our most-read stories of 2024: ♦SPD investigating double homicide-suicide in Larkin community ♦ A Nightmare: North Iredell High student fighting to regain use
Compton announces campaign for seat on Iredell County Board of Commissioners
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville resident William Compton has announced his candidacy for one of three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. In his campaign announcement, Compton
Lacing Up for a Cure 5K raises $35K to help cancer patients
Special to IFN More than 400 people participated in the recent Lacing Up for a Cure 5K at the Statesville Family YMCA, raising an estimated $35,000 to help local patients
Iredell commissioners discuss need for new courthouse, schools and fire stations, plus plans for fairgrounds
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell County Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Joseph Crosswhite told county commissioners on Friday that the local court system is desperate for more courtrooms and will soon
Iredell Health System Scavenger Hunt runs through May 31
Special to Iredell Free News In celebration of its 70th Anniversary, Iredell Health System is inviting the public to take part in its very first Iredell Health Scavenger Hunt. Running
Sheriff: Statesville woman faces felony drug charges
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman faces felony drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Patrice Antionette Torrence, 41, of East
Iredell Health System hosting blood drive in Mooresville on April 9
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System will host a blood drive with The Blood Connection, a nonprofit community blood center, on Tuesday, April 9. The blood drive will
Sheriff: Suspect who dragged ICSO deputy with vehicle apprehended
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man who dragged an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy with his vehicle during a traffic stop on Saturday has been apprehended and jailed without bond.
Health Beat: Having a notarized advance directive is important in North Carolina
Special to IFN Have you ever wondered who makes healthcare decisions for you when you’re no longer able to? These decisions are in your hands with predetermined advance directives. Many
Special Olympics Iredell County gearing up for annual Polar Plunge
Special to Iredell Free News Special Olympics Iredell County and the Statesville Recreation and Parks Department will host the annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge at the Statesville Leisure Pool on
Viewpoint: Voters in I-SS District 2 primary can prevent escalation of Moms for Liberty nonsense
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The fate of Iredell-Statesville Schools may well rest on the outcome of next week’s District 2 primary election. Voters in Tuesday’s GOP primary will decide if they
Iredell commissioners impose new restrictions on door-to-door soliciting
IFN Staff The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved amendments to the Code of Ordinances to address public concerns related to soliciting and to prohibit overnight parking
Iredell County’s unemployment rate holds steady at 3.2 percent
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Iredell County’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.2 percent in November, according to the latest data from the N.C. Department of Commerce. Iredell
What a Year! Hannah Harvey made the most of her time as Miss Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News Hannah Harvey’s reign as Miss Iredell County drew to a close on November 11 when she crowned her successor Jamie Logan. To say that it
Iredell Health System announces appointment of new director of risk management and patient safety
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce Jennifer Holmes has been promoted to the director of risk management and patient safety. Holmes has been a
Health Beat: Primary care providers can save your health — and money
Special to IFN Studies show that U.S. adults who regularly see their established primary care provider have 33 percent lower overall healthcare costs and 19 percent lower odds of premature
McNeely announces campaign for re-election in 84th N.C. House District
Special to Iredell Free News Rep. Jeff McNeely has announced his candidacy for another term in the N.C. House of Representatives. A Republican who represents the 84th District, McNeely has
Iredell commissioners to consider request to fund phase I of fairgrounds improvements
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday will consider a staff recommendation to allocate funding for construction of the first phase of the Fairgrounds Master Plan.
Iredell Memorial Hospital expansion remains on schedule
Special to Iredell Free News Construction of Iredell Memorial Hospital’s emergency department and critical care unit expansion is on track for 2024 completion. Iredell Health System is expanding the hospital
Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)
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
Iredell COAST announces plan to open second variety store in Statesville
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association (Iredell COAST) has announced its plan to open a second variety store in Statesville. The Iredell COAST Hidden Gem Variety Store
EnergyUnited announces retirement of long-time board member, appointment of new District 1 representative
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited on Tuesday announced changes to the cooperative’s Board of Directors. Long-time board member Ann Eller is retiring after more than 35 years of service
Iredell Health System announces hiring of director of Environmental Services
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has announce the hiring of Eric Sullivan as the director of Environmental Services. Sullivan received his degree in theology from Covenant Theological
Raising Awareness: Local agencies stand together against child abuse
Special to Iredell Free News During National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, six child-centered agencies in Iredell and Alexander counties will work together to bring increased awareness to a
Sheriff: Suspect arrested in connection with fatal fentanyl overdose
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators have filed a criminal charge against a western Iredell County man in connection with a fatal overdose that occurred in July of
MPD: Teen faces charges in connection with fatal hit-and-run crash
FROM STAFF REPORTS A juvenile who should not have been driving after dark faces multiple charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a Mooresville woman.
Triple-murder suspect asks judge for new attorney, sinking plea agreement
Prosecutors now plan to seek death penalty for Corey Cook BY MIKE FUHRMAN A man accused of murdering his parents and brother and then burning the family’s home to conceal
Sheriff: Two suspects wanted on charges related to theft of four-wheeler
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects have been identified in the theft of a four-wheeler from a residence off Whitney Lane in western Iredell County. On Saturday, April 6, Deputy H.
Health Beat: Lowering your risk of heart disease with Dr. Bradley Martin
Special to IFN Dr. Bradley Martin, a cardiologist at Statesville Cardiovascular Clinic, was in the fifth grade when he knew he wanted to pursue cardiology after his grandfather needed bypass
November Events Calendar: Iredell County Public Library offers programs for children, teens and adults
Special to IFN From chair yoga to gardening tips, the Iredell County Public Library has a little something for everyone in November. The events featured below are just some of
North Iredell High School dedicates new Veterans Memorial Wall (Photos)
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON North Iredell High School dedicated its new Veterans Memorial Wall on Friday in conjunction with the school’s annual Veterans Day celebration. Veterans, families, faculty members, alumni, JROTC
Coleman launches bid for seat on Iredell County Board of Commissioners
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville resident Richard Coleman has announced his candidacy for a seat on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. Coleman spent 15 years working in NASCAR