FROM STAFF REPORTS The owner of a local travel agency faces six felony charges in connection with a scheme to defraud a group of seniors following an investigation by the
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Special to Iredell Free News In a heartwarming start to 2024, The Birth Place team welcomed Iredell Memorial Hospital’s first baby of the new year on January 1. Mother Keaira
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three juveniles have been apprehended and detained in connection with the robbery of a Statesville grocery store following a multi-agency investigation. The Statesville Police Department announced Thursday
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s Community Relations Committee invites the public to participate in several events for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including the annual Peace
Special to Iredell Free News Renowned artist Tony Griffin will demonstrate his drawing techniques in a live demonstration at the Iredell Arts Council on Wednesday, January 10. During the demonstration,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday updated its weekly Respiratory Virus Summary Dashboard, which shows high volumes of people being
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Woman’s Club will hold its next meeting on Thursday, January 4, at the historic clubhouse located at 515 West End Avenue. There will
Special to Iredell Free News As part of its mission to flatten the line on drug and alcohol misuse, the Drug Alcohol Coalition of Iredell will hold its second “In
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the early morning robbery of an employee of the Food Lion store on East Broad Street. Officers responded to the grocery
Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville man faces drug charges following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD announced the arrest of Terry Lee Roseboro, 61, in
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a rezoning request for 4.67 acres off Salisbury Highway, clearing the way for a small trucking company to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three individuals were arrested after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found cocaine and marijuana in a home off Amity Hill Road in Statesville. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Special to Iredell Free News The Troutman Police Department is investigating a break-in that occurred at the Dunkin Donuts on North Main Street early Monday morning. Officers responded to the
Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. Baptist Singers & Orchestra will perform a special concert at Trinity Baptist Church in Mooresville on Monday, January 8. The concert, which begins
Special to Iredell Free News Redhawk Publications has announced the release of “Iron Bridge Sunday and Other Stories,” the latest book written by Troutman resident Les M. Brown. This collection
BY MIKE FUHRMAN At a time when law enforcement agencies across the country are struggling to recruit and retain officers, there’s no shortage of people vying to work at the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday will consider a request from the Finance Department to begin the process of borrowing up to $40 million to
Iredell Health System been recognized as a 2023 recipient of the Charlotte Business Journal’s Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte Awards. The award highlights the health system’s commitment to creating a
BY KEVIN IMM A Mooresville man was fatally injured on Sunday afternoon when the small plane he was piloting crashed while attempting to land at Lake Norman Airport. The N.C.
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Juan Mendoza can’t read a note and doesn’t have much of an interest in singing. But the 22-year-old Statesville resident is passionate about music, and he’s living
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,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 22 ♦ John Junior Jackson, 20, of Mount Olive Road, Statesville, charged with conspiracy and aiding
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Way before Netflix was a thing, Eric Wilson and his father were watching PBS when a program came on that showcased famous hot dog joints across the
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 City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, January 1, in recognition of New Year’s Day. The Statesville Fitness and Activity Center & Bentley
FROM STAFF REPORTS Readers clicked on iredellfreenews.com more than 5.3 million times in 2023. Here’s a rundown of our 23 most-read news and feature articles in 2023: 1. Massive fire
The City of Statesville offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You’ll have the chance to work alongside talented individuals who share a common goal of improving the lives of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), remind seniors who have Medicare Advantage plans to review their coverage and
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Police Chief Josh Watson recently introduced two new furry members of his department to the community and the town council. Watson noted that K-9 officers and
Special to Iredell Free News EPOC Enviro’s first U.S.-built SAFF unit rolled off the production line earlier this month at its Mooresville location, launching a local supply of PFAS remediation
Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. With more than 70 convenient locations and over 210 physicians and providers across multiple specialties,
BY DEBBIE PAGE Over a hundred people gathered Thursday afternoon to heap praise on Statesville Police Department Community Resource Coordinator Pam Navey, who is retiring after serving 40 years in various
Special to Iredell Free News Holiday returns aren’t easy! And we don’t mean the part where you explain to your mother why you returned the sweater she gave you. Stores
FROM STAFF REPORTS The local Fraternal Order of Police Lodge has applied for a special-use permit to operate a shooting range at its property off Wing Drive near Statesville. The
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Burritos N Ribs owner Ana Johnson, along with Iredell-Statesville Schools Coordinator of Alternative Learning Services Mark Vaughn, helped put some smiles on children’s faces Wednesday morning. For
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November 2023 was 3.5 percent, up 0.1 of a percentage point from October’s revised rate. The national rate decreased