FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested one suspect on felony drug charges and are looking for a second after executing a search warrant at a Statesville home.
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Special to Iredell Free News State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell announced Tuesday that some State Health Plan members will enjoy lower prescription drug costs beginning January 1, 2024. The Plan
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a significant drop in crime in its jurisdiction between 2014 and 2022. According to data from the 2022 Uniform Crime
Special to Iredell Free News As part of its commitment to providing personalized care tailored to its community’s needs, Iredell Health System is now offering lung cancer screening at Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners on Monday selected Jim Landon to serve as interim town manager until a permanent replacement for Randy Hemann is hired. Hemann
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday took a first step toward entering a Master Development Agreement for a construction project that would include a five-level parking deck,
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville-based Southern Distilling Co. is building on its partnership with the Carolina Panthers with a limited release whiskey commemorating the team’s 2003 NFC Championship season.
Special to Iredell Free News Two veteran firefighters have been promoted to leadership positions at the Statesville Fire Department. Kyle Bell has been named deputy fire chief, and Danny Nicholson
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Christian F. Sorenson has joined the practice at Iredell Family Medicine in Mooresville. A board-certified family medicine physician with over 30 years of experience,
BY DEBBIE PAGE Community members decked out in their wackiest Halloween costumes gathered at the Troutman Depot on Saturday to take part in the Wicked Fast 5K race and one-mile
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners is expected to vote on Tuesday on proposed changes to the Land Development Code that will impose restrictions on short-term rental
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 6 ♦ Jana Catherine Bennett, 29, of Curt Road, Union Grove, charged with three counts of
BY KARISSA MILLER Curious faces gathered closely around a sink to watch an ultraviolet light known as Glo Germ light up on their hands. Troutman Middle School seventh-graders Khloe Little
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 DEBBIE PAGE Leon Bouwens’ request to rezone 42.25 acres at 134 Iredell Avenue from suburban residential to light industrial was approved by Troutman Town Council on Thursday night, paving
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Rescue Ranch hosted its Third Annual Dogtoberfest on Saturday afternoon. Photo Gallery
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell County Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Joseph Crosswhite told county commissioners on Friday that the local court system is desperate for more courtrooms and will soon
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The First Annual Mooresville Pride Parade was held under gray skies on Saturday morning. Participants of all ages walked along several blocks of Main Street and were
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday unanimously approved a development agreement between BBC Wakefield LLC, Barium Springs Home for Children, and the town for 774.31 acres to
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Special to Iredell Free News Take3 will take the stage at Mac Gray Auditorium in Statesville for the second show of the 2023-2024 Performing Arts Live Iredell season on Saturday,
Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services received final federal approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for the December 1 launch
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 South Carolina woman faces drug trafficking charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a moving violation on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department has charged a man with obtaining property by false pretenses after investigating a complaint about the sale of a pool liner. The TPD
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation awarded $105,087.51 in September to nonprofit organizations, individuals, households and families. The Foundation has now awarded approximately $600,000 to communities across the
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will host an artisan farmers market on the first and third Tuesday of each month, beginning October 17. Local farmers
STORY BY MIKE FUHRMAN PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL Angela Ramsey stood behind a podium on Wednesday and told a crowd of 400 people about the darkest days of her life.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man has been charged with two counts of felony indecent liberties with a minor following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
Special to Iredell Free News When Nichole Wells was 18 years old, a caring nurse comforted her through the life-altering loss of her twins. Inspired by this nurse who stood
FROM STAFF REPORTS A call that began as a shoplifting at Phil’s Food Mart ended with a suspect being arrested on drug trafficking charges by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
Special to Iredell Free New Sen. Vickie Sawyer has been named the 2023 Legislator of the Year by the N.C. Values Coalition. The award was presented in recognition of her
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials announced Wednesday that the district will move up the start times for high school football games up for the remainder of the regular season
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council approved a land sale, discussed several town needs, and reviewed the agenda for Thursday night’s meeting during its agenda briefing on Monday afternoon.
Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to protect the community and preserve the health of local trees, City of Statesville staff and contractors will remove approximately 20 trees