BY DEBBIE PAGE N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary Reid Wilson recently visited Lake Norman State Park to tour the park’s new rental cabins and bathhouse, get updates on
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Board of commissioners also signs off on Sheriff Campbell’s request to buy ballistic vests and helmets for deputies and accept a $1 million grant to purchase a mobile command unit
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Water Treatment Plant has three new certified C-Surface Operators. Johnathan Powell, Harrison Smith and Keith Misenheimer received their certifications from the N.C. Water
Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to better meet immediate, growing healthcare needs in the Statesville area, Iredell Health System announced Saturday it will open an extended hours
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators have charged a 31-year-old man with murder in connection with the death of his father. Anthony Ryan Sharpe, who lives off Sparrow
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council voted to approve Heavy Industrial Zoning for most of the 38-acre North Fork Business Park on Nugget Lane, just off Murdock Road, on
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces felony gun and drug charges after he was stopped by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies as he was driving to pick up his
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony robbery charges related to the theft of Apple watches from the Mooresville Target store. According to the Mooresville Police Department, a suspect entered
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A Union Grove man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the willful, premeditated and deliberate killing of Harmony resident Tommy Cass. After a
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Older adults and people with disabilities can now apply for the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Energy Assistance Program.
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, raised more than $11,000 for cancer support during its inaugural Lights of Love celebrations on
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
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.
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Iredell County Sheriff Darren E. Campbell was sworn in for a third term in office on Monday morning at Beulah Baptist Church. Senior Pastor Brian Burgess said
BY DEBBIE PAGE About 185 festively dressed runners, walkers, and canine companions wound their way through the streets of Troutman on Sunday afternoon in the final event of the weekend