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BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council approved four Unified Code of Ordinance text amendments and changes to the town’s water and sewer policy and fees at its meeting on
FROM STAFF REPORTS Our free magazine, “IFN Monthly,” is widely available throughout Iredell County. The March cover story features Andy Pendleton, a 100-year-old World War II veteran who shared memories
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is asking the public to help identify a man who robbed a bank on Friday morning. Officers responded to the Bank of America
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Parks and Recreation Authority has awarded $9.6 million in park accessibility grants for 21 projects across the state, Governor Roy Cooper announced
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, held its inaugural International Women’s Day Breakfast in Mooresville on Wednesday. The funds raised
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BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Health Department officials are one step closer to providing health care services, COVID-19 response and basic dental services via a mobile health unit. Health Director
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in the March edition of “IFN Monthly.” BY JAIME GATTON It’s easy to see why Claire Connelly and Fabian Elmes became “baes.” Their
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for an equipment violation and for displaying a fictitious tag.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday released a comprehensive plan to invest $1 billion in addressing North Carolina’s mental health and substance use crisis, including
BY KARISSA MILLER An independent auditing firm has given Iredell County government a clean report to close the books for fiscal year 2021-2022. During the Iredell County Board of Commissioners
Special to Iredell Free News Registration is now underway for the 13th Annual Timmy Belcher Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run. The event is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, May
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces numerous charges after crashing a vehicle while fleeing a Statesville police officer early Wednesday morning. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of
Special to Iredell Free News Deputy Jaime Welborn has been promoted to youth program education deputy and canine handler with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. She will bring the ICSO
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in the March edition of “IFN Monthly.” BY JAIME GATTON Center Stage Alliance’s upcoming production of “The Sound of Music” has been a
Special to Iredell Free News Stony Point United Methodist Church held its Annual Chili Cook-Off, Soup and Dessert Fundraiser “Our Hearts are on Fire for the Stony Point Volunteer Fire
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members voted Monday to eliminate the annual Independence Day festival and fireworks show at the Iredell County Fairgrounds because of the hardship on town
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville police officers are looking for a man who faces charges in connection with a crash that claimed the life of a 30-year-old Statesville man. The Statesville
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces more than 20 felony charges in connection with the theft of motorcycles and battery operated bikes from a Mooresville-area dealership. Iredell County Sheriff
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville commissioners on Monday approved a rezoning request for the site of the Nelson Royal’s store at 193 E. Plaza Drive. David Combs asked the Town Board
Special to Iredell Free News Construction has begun on Iredell Health System’s newest venture, Iredell Urgent Care – Statesville, located at 1540 E. Broad Street in Statesville. The system took
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host its Spring Fling Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Egg Hunts Age and ability specific egg
Editor’s Note: Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson delivered the following remarks Monday in response to the State of the State address. Special to Iredell Free News Hello, I’m your Lt. Gov.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper delivered his fourth State of the State address on Monday, emphasizing the pivotal nature of a once-in-a-generation opportunity for historic investments
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday unanimously agreed to use $5 million from the fund balance and borrow $2 million to cover a large chunk of the
Special to Iredell Free News An estimated 10,000 people gathered in Downtown Mooresville on Saturday to celebrate the town’s 150th birthday! Learn more about upcoming events at https://www.mooresvillenc150.com/ Photo Gallery
Special to Iredell Free News C.R. Onsrud, a family-owned machinery manufacturing company, broke ground on March 1 for the construction of a new 67,000-square-foot building. This addition will increase the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than four pounds of cocaine following a traffic stop on Interstate 77. Sheriff
Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. Committed to providing excellent care for the whole family, PHC has more than 70
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Emergency Management officials are urging residents to prepare for severe weather that may occur with little to no warning this spring. March 5-11
BY DEBBIE PAGE During the Troutman Town Council’s annual annual planning retreat earlier this week, department directors discussed each division’s accomplishments as well as sharing their vision for their department
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 24 ♦ Gary Scott Campbell, 60, of Airport Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a firearm
Special to Iredell Free News More than 300 Dell laptops were distributed to area residents at the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont located on Cochran Street in south
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,
VIDEO: Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James says House Bill 219 (Charter School Omnibus) would cost the district $12 million, which would be funneled to charter schools. Rep. Jeff McNeely (R-Iredell)