Special to IFN Twenty-nine years after it was established in Stanly County, Three Rivers Land Trust has helped conserve more than 50,000 acres in the Piedmont region. The nonprofit reached
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Special to IFN RALEIGH — The second annual in-person State of North Carolina Career Expo will welcome job seekers interested in careers in state government on Monday, September 9. The
PUBLIC NOTICE STATING THAT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF STATESVILLE HAS BEEN ADOPTED CHANGING THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION DATE TO NOVEMBER OF ODD YEARS AND CHANGING THE
Captain Branson M. Inscore, 27, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly in an automobile accident in Thomson, Ga., on August 25, 2024. He was born in Iredell County on October
Edward Mitchell Robinson, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 9, 2024. He was born on June 18, 1943, in Dumont, N.J., to John Chandley Robinson and Vergie Robinson
Ralph David Pomarico, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly a lifelong resident of Glenham, N.Y., passed away at his home in Mooresville on August 23, 2024, surrounded by his wife
ICSO deputies seized methamphetamine, handgun from defendant’s vehicle after crash Special to IFN An Ohio man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on drug and weapon charges stemming
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced a $4.5 million investment in the N.C. Child Treatment Program, a statewide initiative to train mental
Special to IFN In observance of Labor Day, all City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, September 2. This closure includes the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center and
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two individuals face drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found crystal methamphetamine in a home in western Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from the Troutman, Wayside and Shepherds fire departments responded to a structure fire on Emma Mae Drive about 6:37 p.m. on Tuesday. Arriving units encountered heavy
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Presidential election years, like 2024, are busy times for voter registrations in North Carolina. Many voter registration drives are being conducted across the state this year.
Stephen Alexander Johnson, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Born in Duval County, Fla., on February 3, 1940, he was the husband of Martha Combs
Rodney Keith Sharpe, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Born on November 17, 1959, he was the son of the late Clyde Samual “Sam” and
Jane Gilbert passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024. Born in Louisville, Ky., to Margaret Sauer Wanless and George Smith Wanless on March 25, 1947, Jane spent her early years
Patsy Jones Tsitouris, 85, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024, at The Pines of Davidson. Patsy was born February 3, 1939, in West Palm Beach, Fla., and
Amy Lynn Detsch Dietz, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Born October 11, 1968, in St. Marys,
Michael Ervin Carter, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, surrounded by his family. Michael, known as “Mike” to many, was born on May 27, 1955,
Linda Lou Poole Abrams, 86, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, August 24, 2024, after a period of declining health. She was born in Vigo County, Ind., on October 6, 1937,
O’Bryen Ke’Shawn Chambers, 37, beloved son of Sandra Jean Chambers and Jeffrey Eugene Steele Sr., was born in Iredell County, N.C., on November 30, 1986, to Jeffrey Steele (Stephanie) and
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Salisbury man was seriously injured on Monday afternoon when he crashed his motorcycle while attempting to elude a Troutman Police Department officer. Ace Garrison, 26, was
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
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
Special to IFN Eight students from Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont recently participated in a Med-Stem Camp hosted by Iredell Health System, gaining insight in theto array of
BY DEBBIE PAGE Thrilling rides, tasty fair food, and entertaining shows will abound as the 88th Iredell County Agricultural Fair opens on Friday, August 30, at 5 p.m., with the
ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL STORMWATER ASSET INVENTORY AND EVALUATIONS W – 2025-001 Request for Proposal (RFP) to complete an inventory assessment of the existing stormwater infrastructure including but not limited
Special to IFN Members of the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce are encouraged to submit an application for themselves or another outstanding young professional to be considered for recognition by
BY KARISSA MILLER Career Academy and Technical School Fire Instructor Mark Brown believes that social media has the ability to create positive outcomes, including helping train the next generation of
John Neely Gilbert Jr. died on August 24, 2024, at home after a period of declining health, having lived a long, loving, and purposeful life. He was 87. Born in
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club is planning to participate in the second General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ National Day of Service. The National Day of Service is a
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare Urgent Care has implemented an online check-in system that allows patients to reduce time spent in the waiting room. With virtual check-in, patients can now
Special to IFN A Mooresville man has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for his role in the August 2021 robbery and murder of a Cornelius man.
On Friday, August 23, 2024, at 5:20 p.m. James Lloyd “Jim” Conger took the best seat at Kidd Brewer Stadium on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C.
Special to IFN Did someone have a positive impact on you while you were visiting Iredell Memorial Hospital? The Guardian Angel Program is a great way to recognize top-notch care
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Iredell Arts Council has been awarded $124,371 by the North Carolina Arts Council. The funds will support the Iredell Arts Council’s grassroots