Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System was recently recognized as a recipient of the Charlotte Business Journal’s Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte Awards. This award highlights the health
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — CNBC has named North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business for the second year in a row. Gov. Roy Cooper joined CNBC’s Scott
Special to Iredell Free News The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont has been awarded a Lowe’s Hometowns Community Impact Project grant. After reviewing this year’s nominations, 100 projects
Special to Iredell Free News Superintendent Jeff James announced several administrative appointments, which were approved by the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education on Monday, July 10. Shayla Savage, school leadership coach
Special to Iredell Free News Prime Day is always a hit, and Amazon isn’t the only retailer rolling out discounts, with many other retailers running their sales on July 11-12. More
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County’s next generation of doctors and health professionals recently got a chance to explore the healthcare industry through hands-on learning experiences at Iredell Memorial
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited recently donated $1,600 to the Iredell Health Foundation and $8,400 to the EnergyUnited Foundation. The donations were made possible thanks to a grant from
FROM STAFF REPORTS The latest edition of “IFN Monthly” is now available at dozens of locations across Iredell County. The July edition spotlights downtown Statesville business owner Gloria Hager’s grit
Special to Iredell Free News Nonprofit Bright Blessings announced this week that it was closing its satellite office in Mooresville. Simultaneously, the team that had opened and served that office
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 30 ♦ Aaron Wallace Geer, 39, of Forest Ridge Road, Mooresville, charged with sex offender at
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,
BY KIM McKINNEY Eddie Ray Buzzini fell in love with music when was about six years old. That’s when he heard Flatt & Scruggs’ “Shuckin’ the Corn” on an iPod
Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville recently awarded six scholarships totaling $7,500 to outstanding students from the Career Academy and Technical School (CATS) in Troutman.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a registration violation. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
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Special to Iredell Free News Sherisha Hills has been hired as the assistant town manager for community services for the Town of Mooresville. Hills, who will begin her duties for
The Quarter, a casual restaurant that ‘leans to New Orleans,’ will open before the end of summer BY MIKE FUHRMAN Jason Cole and Andi Chadwick didn’t have a long-term master
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Charlotte men wanted on felony charges in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties were apprehended by Mooresville Police Department officers. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department investigators contacted the MPD on
FROM STAFF REPORTS Candidate filing for this fall’s municipal elections and Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education elections began at noon Friday. Several candidates submitted their paperwork on the
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man has been charged with robbing a clerk at the Love’s Truck Stop on Mocksville Highway. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of Joseph
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper continues to push back against Republican plans that would reduce funding for public education and expand private school vouchers so
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is accepting applications from artists who wish to apply to be considered for participation in the Fall Art Crawl. The even
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Access to nutritious food is foundational for overall health and well-being. The N.C Department of Health and Human Services offers several programs to support
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced dispositions in the following cases during recent terms of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Ismael Torres pleaded guilty to
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces felony gun and drug charges after being stopped by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man remains jailed in lieu of a $1 million bond in connection with a shooting on Garfield Street. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred Monday in the 300 block of Tradd Street in Statesville. The Statesville Police Department
Special to Iredell Free News The 2023 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series continues in Downtown Statesville on Friday, July 7, with a performance by the Pizazz Band.
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Mayor Miles Atkins announced Thursday that he will not seek re-election this fall. “Representing and serving the greater Mooresville community for the past 16
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of a man who was killed in an officer-involved shooting on Bell Farm Road near Statesville on Friday,
PHOTOS BY TYRONE SUMMERS Downtown Mooresville was packed on Tuesday morning for the Stars & Stripes on Main Parade, an extravagant celebration of Independence Day and the town’s 150th birthday.
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Baymount community celebrated the Fourth of July on Tuesday with the county’s old Independence Day Parade. Photos
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 23 ♦ Kristopher Amari Campbell, 20, of Redbirch Place, Kannapolis, charged with breaking or entering and
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital recently received a donation of a CuddleCot to support mothers grieving the loss of a child at birth.
Special to Iredell Free News Lake Norman High School graduate Chase Dixon was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2027 on June 29, marking the beginning of six challenging