Category: News & Features

Special to Iredell Free News Leadership Statesville, a program of the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, is working to enhance the Foundry House, a vital resource for men seeking recovery

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 14 ♦ Justin Teshawn Dobbins, 33, of First Street, Statesville, charged with possession of a firearm by

  UPDATE: The Town of Mooresville has received notice that the developer intends to request a continuance of these agenda items. At the Agenda Briefing on March 28, 2024, the

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 22 ♦ Shena Bonnie Marie Carr, 36, of Damron Lane, Harmony, charged with possession of a

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department will receive $410,000 in federal funds for equipment upgrades following a successful appropriations request by Sen. Thom Tillis. “With the $410,000

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,

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

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office recognized the latest class of ICSO Citizens Academy graduates on Thursday evening. During the graduation ceremony, held at the the ICSO annex

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces a felony gun charge after a vehicle he was traveling in was stopped by a Troutman Police Department officer. The TPD announced the

Special to Iredell Free News Hope of Mooresville (HOMe) invites the community to attend an open house at its new South Campus location to celebrate the opening of its second residence.

Special to Iredell Free News Tickets are still available for the upcoming Downtown Statesville Wine Walk. The event, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 13, from 3 to 7 p.m.,

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 1 ♦ Crystal Tanner Waldrop, 53, of N. Church Street, Mooresville, charged with breaking or entering to

BY MIKE FUHRMAN There’s something special about Daylight Donuts. The signature glazed donuts, made fresh every morning, are (by far) the best around, and the vintage decor of the little

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

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Several local agencies kicked off National Child Abuse Prevention Month on Thursday with a series of events in Iredell and Alexander counties. Representatives of Children’s Hope Alliance,

Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Thursday for possession and receipt of child exploitation material. Jessie Leroy Glass Jr.,

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina has surpassed initial electric vehicle registration goals two years early, emphasizing the need for the state to rapidly increase access to electric

Special to Iredell Free News The owner of a Mooresville paint and body shop has been charged with felony insurance fraud following an investigation by the N.C. Department of Insurance.

Special to Iredell Free News Cody Leis has been promoted to City of Statesville Electric Utilities director, effective March 18. City Manager Ron Smith announced the appointment Thursday, commending Leis’

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a Newton man following an investigation by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. Karla Breanna

FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men jailed on drug charges at the Iredell County Detention Center face new charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the results of the 2024 primary election in North Carolina and ordered several second

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27.

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has lifted its flu restrictions effective Wednesday, March 27. The Health System implemented the restrictions on December 21, asking guests not to

Special to Iredell Free News Renowned musician Kyshona will peform at the Iredell Arts Council on Thursday, March 28. The event, which begins at 7:30 p.m., promises an unforgettable evening

BY DEBBIE PAGE Board Chair Dorothy Hensley began the March meeting of the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell by sharing the news that Executive Director Shane Nixon resigned. The board regretfully

Special to Iredell Free News The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will visit Statesville Regional Airport on April 30 through May 2. B-29 Doc, one of 1,644 B-29 Superfortress aircraft

Special to Iredell Free News Southern Star, the award-winning line of bourbons and rye whiskeys from North Carolina-based Southern Distilling Company, is preparing to release a special edition Southern Star

FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville native Garrison Bennett is headed to Hollywood following his impressive “American Idol” debut on Sunday night. Bennett, who lives in Hickory, advanced to the next round

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Piedmont HealthCare held the company’s annual bowling event on Saturday. The outing supports Yokefellow Ministry. Various local businesses donated items for a silent auction and for the

Special to Iredell Free News The United Way of Iredell County has launched HIVE, which stands for Helping Iredell Volunteers Engage. This new volunteer center is focused on offering a

Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Statesville inducted three new club members on March 12. Club members, club officers and District Governor Deb Corbett were present to

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted February 2024 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, unchanged from January’s revised rate. The national rate increased 0.2

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce that Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has been named a recipient of the Center of Distinction Award