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BY MIKE FUHRMAN A jury began deliberating in Iredell County Superior Court on Thursday afternoon after hearing closing arguments in the murder trial of Blaine “Dale” Hague. Hague, 73, faces

Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County announced Thursday that five organizations had been selected to receive 2022 Endowment for the Future Grants. Twenty-one organizations who

BY KARISSA MILLER Despite rain and dense fog outside, the Statesville Civic Center was packed and the crowd was energized Wednesday night for the annual Iredell County EMS Awards Banquet.

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh proclaimed the week of December 17-24 as North Carolina Aviation Week during the City Council meeting on December 5. Kutteh stated

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces a felony assault charge in connection with a stabbing that occurred in western Iredell County on Wednesday following an investigation by the Iredell

Local eatery to close after nearly four decades BY AMY FUHRMAN Something magical happens when you walk into Sunshine’s Cafe — suddenly, your day seems a little brighter. Maybe it’s

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System on Thursday announced plans to significantly expand Iredell Memorial Hospital’s critical care unit and emergency department. The expansion will increase the size of

BY MIKE FUHRMAN A man charged with killing Harmony resident Tommy Cass told an Iredell County Superior Court jury on Wednesday that he shot Cass because he feared for his

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Despite the concerns raised by nearby residents about traffic congestion and a possible negative impact on their property values, Mooresville town commissioners on Monday cleared the way

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chairman James Mallory delivered a heartfelt goodbye to the community at large and his colleagues during his final meeting as a commissioner.

Special to Iredell Free News Loose leaf curbside collection continues for Statesville residents on the new schedule and routes released earlier in the fall. The new schedule consists of five

BY MIKE SMITH ProPublica and The New Yorker recently published an article entitled “How Hospice Became a For-Profit Hustle,” outlining multiple instances of fraud and malfeasance targeting the Medicare hospice

Special to Iredell Free News Giving and receiving gifts with friends and family is fun during the holidays, but you may come home from your holiday party with more than

Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Andrea Iyekepolo has joined the practice at Piedmont HealthCare Pediatrics in Statesville. Iyekepolo said she always knew she wanted to be a pediatrician. “I

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Before leaving home in the early morning hours of September 7, 2020, to hunt with three friends and his son, Tommy Cass woke his wife and told

Special to Iredell Free News Rainbow Kidz, the pediatric grief program of Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, was honored to accept a grant from the Speedway Children’s Charities

Council member takes current and past council members to task for treatment of city staff BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council on Monday night approved plans for up

Special to Iredell Free News Veterans buried at Willow Valley Cemetery in Mooresville will be honored once again this holiday season by Wreaths Across America. Wreaths Across America is working

BY KARISSA MILLER Republican Renee Holland was sworn in Monday morning as the register of deeds at the Iredell County Government Center in Statesville. Superior Court Judge Joseph Crosswhite administered

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council approved a request by Girl Scout Troop 12965 to install bird houses throughout ESC Park and create an orienteering activity for a Silver

Winter Weather Preparedness Week is December 4-10 Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Winter Weather Preparedness Week is December 4-10, and Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan

BY KARISSA MILLER Four newly elected members officially joined the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday during a swearing-in ceremony on Monday afternoon. Iredell County Chief Magistrate Daniel Chambers

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Opening statements in the murder trial of a Union Grove man are scheduled for Tuesday morning in Iredell County Superior Court. Blaine “Dale” Hague is charged with

BY KARISSA MILLER Republicans Bert Connolly, Gene Houpe and Brad Stroud were sworn in Monday as Iredell County commissioners during a ceremony at the Iredell County Government Center in Statesville.