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Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council invites the public to attend an opening reception for an exhibition featuring works by artist Mary Fiorillo on Wednesday, January 7. The reception

BY REBECCA LaMANNA In April of 2025, a one-year-old boy who had been placed in foster care after being removed from his mother’s care was united with his biological father,

Membership at Statesville Country Club reaches new heights after major capital investment BY MIKE FUHRMAN Visitors to Statesville Country Club can’t help but be impressed by the championship-caliber golf course,

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Special to IFN RALEIGH — In recognition of National Radon Action Month, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is providing 8,000 free radon test kits at radon.ncdhhs.gov. Radon exposure

IFN Staff Readers of Iredell Free News articles, obituaries and commentary set a new record for pageviews in 2025, clicking on our content 6,710,872 times. Here are our most-read articles

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has released the statutorily required financial statement audit of the North Carolina Education Lottery. The audit, performed

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 26 ♦ Cameron Max Burleyson, 24, of Trace Court, Troutman, charged with attempted first-degree burglary and misdemeanor

The City of Statesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability or

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 19 ♦ A girl, Haven Leigh Bailey, born to Brittany and Tanner Bailey of Mocksville.

Special to IFN FeedNC has received $5,500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The Nourishing our Neighbors grant supports community feeding partners by

pecial to IFN The Iredell Arts Council (IAC) has announced its 2026 programming, unveiling a year of concerts, art shows, film, and spoken word events that continue to position the

Special to IFN Joseph Jenkins made his appearance as the first baby of the new year at Iredell Memorial Hospital on January 1. The precious baby boy arrived at 9:49

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced a case of measles in an unvaccinated child in Polk County. The child had visited locations

Special to IFN North Carolina Cooperative Extension has announced the appointment of Laura Elmore as the new Iredell County Extension director. Elmore brings nearly ten years of dedicated service to

BY JEFF CORBETT In his autobiography, Walmart legend Sam Walton recalled his time as a student at the University of Missouri in Columbia and his plan to run for president

BY KEVIN IMM Shepherds and Troutman fire departments conducted fire training on Wednesday at Shepherds’ training facility. The scenario given to firefighters was a car fire in front of an

IFN Staff Through December 23, contributions to the Lonely Children’s Fund totaled $24,175. The campaign’s goal is $30,000. Donations help support foster children in Iredell County during the holidays and

BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire-Rescue and Shepherds Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a structure fire at Republic Recycling off McKenzie Road about 2:50 p.m. Wednesday. Arriving units

Special to IFN RALEIGH – N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing the U.S. Department of Education for unlawfully terminating nearly $50 million in federal education funding for North Carolina

IFN Staff Angela Wokatsch Matthews has filed to run for a seat on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners.  “Iredell County Is my home. I was born in Statesville, grew

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department on Wednesday announced an additional arrest in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred at Mazeppa Park on Tuesday evening. Christopher Noe Flores, 17,

Special to IFN The City of Statesville is currently experiencing a Stage D1 Moderate Drought, according to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council. This announcement follows the recent update to

IFN Staff A registered sex offender faces new charges after he reportedly failed to comply with state laws prohibiting him from visiting certain places and requiring him to report an

Special to IFN The Statesville Fire Department has announced several promotions within the command staff and officer ranks. These promotions, which take effect January 5, reflect the department’s continued commitment

IFN Staff A Salisbury woman was fatally injured early Tuesday morning when she lost control of her car and crashed into another vehicle in eastern Iredell County, according to the

IFN Staff Two suspects face felony drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated a tip provided by a law enforcement agency in Western North Carolina over the

IFN Staff Six Statesville teens face murder charges after a juvenile was shot and killed during an attempted robbery at a popular Mooresville park on Monday evening.  Officers responded to

Special to IFN As respiratory illnesses continue to spread in North Carolina, Iredell Memorial Hospital is responding to the challenge of treating those with serious symptoms, while protecting other patients

Special to IFN Russ Ferguson will lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office as the presidentially-appointed U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate

IFN Staff A Statesville man faces a felony charge and the possibility of losing his vehicle after failing to stop for a Mooresville police officer who attempted to stop him

IF Staff An eastern Iredell County resident faces felony drug charges after being stopped for a motor vehicle violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

BY STACIE LETT CAIN When Ann Nivens entered her first pageant as a teenager, she had no idea what her life’s journey would be. As a 15-year-old, she signed up

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 IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its December meeting at organization’s historic clubhouse. Special guest entertainment was provided by local entertainers Erin Tide, featuring Veda and Rick

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 1 ♦ Marshall Alexander Jr., 39, of McIntyre Ridge Drive, Charlotte, charged with possession with intent to sell

UPDATE: Ms. Avnet has been located. IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating a missing woman. Betty Barlowe Avnet, 74, suffers from a

IFN STAFF In the wake of his victory in the November 4 election, new Statesville Mayor Doug Hendrix discussed his decision to run for office for the first time, the

IFN Staff Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell, Register of Deeds Renee Holland, District Court Judge Carole A. Hicks and Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Anita Kurn remained unopposed when

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 18 ♦ Kenneth Ty Parent, 29, of Family Circle, Statesville, charged with possession of a controlled substance

The City of Statesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability or

Special to IFN Gibson Care Corp., the Home Instead franchise for Iredell and Alexander counties, was recently recognized for service excellence after receiving great ratings and reviews from seniors and

IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 4 ♦ Shannon Lipscomb Shepherd, 48, of Wilmington Avenue, Statesville, charged with habitual larceny. ♦ Byrum Colby Holmes,

Special to IFN Brent Goddard has announced his candidacy for election to Iredell County Board of Commissioners. In his campaign announcement, Goddard said he is excited for the opportunity to

Support of community helps family of five get fresh start BY MIKE FUHRMAN Jessica Barnette and Randy Lambert spent last Christmas in a motel room after a series of unfortunate

BY GOV. JOSH STEIN Raleigh — Every December, my family lights and places our menorah in a window. Hanukkah – the miracle of lights – tells the story of a group

Special to IFN Every child in foster care deserves not only safety and stability but also the chance to return home to a family that is ready and able to

Special to IFN The United Way of Iredell County has awarded a total of $100,000 in 2025 Endowment for the Future grants aimed at strengthening the local social service network

Special to IFN RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set May 4, 2026, as the hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed 68.3 percent dwelling insurance rate

BY KEVIN IMM Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department personnel, along with firefighters from Shepherds, Statesville and Rowan Iredell fire departments and Iredell County EMS & Rescue Squad, were alerted for

BY KEVIN IMM West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department personnel, along with crews from Troutman, Catawba, Monticello and Stony Point fire departments, were alerted for a structure fire with people trapped