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Category: News & Features

Habitual felon faces drug trafficking charges following MPD investigation

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville man faces drug trafficking charges following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. After receiving complaints of illegal drug activity, Narcotics Unit detectives

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SPD offers prevention tips amid surge in motor vehicle thefts

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department is warning residents of an increase in motor vehicle thefts within the Statesville area. Since January 1, SPD officers have responded

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Birth Announcements: August 9-19

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 9 ♦ A girl, Sawyer Torvi Hinceman, born to Eric and Holly Hinceman

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Statesville Fire Marshal’s Office unable to determine cause of devastating downtown fire

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Fire investigators have been unable to determine the cause and origin of the fire that destroyed three buildings in Downtown Statesville on April 25.  The City of

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City of Statesville: Advertisement for Bids

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bid for furnishing Electric Materials, will be sent out on September 4, 2023, and will be received by the City of Statesville at the City Warehouse

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Sheriff: Thirteen suspects face felony charges as a result of ongoing ICSO narcotics investigations

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday announced the arrests of 13 individuals on charges stemming from ongoing narcotics investigations. The suspects were directly involved in the

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Iredell County Board of Elections sponsoring sticker contest for Iredell County students

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Board of Elections is holding its first ever “I Voted” Sticker Contest. All Iredell County students grades K-12 are eligible to enter.

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LKN Communication & Leadership Club to hold informational meeting for local students

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News LKN Communication & Leadership Club is offering local students an opportunity to harness and hone their communication and leadership skills. An informational meeting is scheduled

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The Isaacs to kick off Performing Arts Live Iredell’s 2023-2024 concert season on September 9

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell will open its new season on Saturday, September 9, with a performance by gospel music legends The Isaacs. The concert, which

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MPD Felony Arrests: July 21 – August 5

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 21 ♦ Jacob David Cochrane, 29, of Sunshine Drive, Maiden, charged with financial identity theft. JULY 22

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Health Beat: Lactation consultant addresses misconceptions about breastfeeding

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News When you are pregnant or have just become a new mother, you may receive a lot of advice about breastfeeding from family, friends, or even

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Emergency management director: Survivor was ‘fortunate’ to walk away from home explosion

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN When Iredell County Emergency Management & Fire Services Director Kent Greene arrived on the scene of a home explosion early Tuesday morning, he did not expect to

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Vendor discloses that some Iredell County EMS patients’ data was stolen during cyberattack

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News EMS Management and Consultants Inc. (EMS|MC) recently notified Iredell County EMS of an incident that may have impacted some information related to certain patients. On

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Update: Multiple agencies investigating fatal explosion that leveled home owned by NFL player

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County emergency management officials have released the name of the individual whose body was recovered from a home in southern Iredell County that exploded early Tuesday

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SPD Chief: Gun seizures increased in first half of 2023; motor vehicle thefts up sharply this summer

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department’s emphasis on getting illegal guns off the streets and out of the hands of potential criminals is paying dividends. During the first six

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Statesville Woman’s Club donates school supplies to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Piedmont

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News During July, the Statesville Woman’s Club Summer Project held a Back To School Supply Collection for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Piedmont. Toter

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‘Love Like Jude’ event raises money to support Rainbow Kidz (Photos)

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Something good and lasting has come from a family’s profound grief. On Saturday, friends and family members of Billy “Jude” McAlpin hosted a fundraiser at the Statesville

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Sheriff: Statesville man faces felony drug charge after traffic stop leads to cocaine seizure

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces a felony drug possession charge after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a traffic violation. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

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Iredell Health System welcomes new family nurse practitioner to Family Care Center of Mooresville

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Family Nurse Practitioner Taylor Hollingsworth has joined the staff at Family Care Center of Mooresville. Hollingsworth has six years of experience as a registered nurse,

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Rep. McHenry co-sponsors legislation to support volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Rep. Patrick McHenry has co-sponsored legislation to allow full-time volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services personnel at nonprofit departments eligibility in their state retirement program. “I

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ICSO Felony Arrests: August 11-17

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 11 ♦ Travaris Kwalik Jackson, 18, of Towering Pond Drive, Charlotte, charged with conspiracy and discharge

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Town of Mooresville Career Opportunities ($2,000-$3,000 Signing Bonus)

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

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,

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Horizon Church to host Recovery Soldiers Ministries Men’s Choir on September 3

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News In recognition of National Recovery Month, Horizon Church will host Recovery Soldiers Ministries Men’s Choir for a concert and testimonial service on Sunday, September 3,

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A Trip to Remember: Local team finishes third in international 9 Ball competition in Las Vegas

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY LISA E. CARVER In the pool world, Dead Stroke describes a performance and execution so flawless — and so technically correct — that one cannot miss. A Mooresville HotShots

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SFD hosts beam signing ceremony for William T. “Woody” Woodard Fire Station (Photos)

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY MIKE FUHRMAN Statesville officials gathered at the site of the future William T. “Woody” Woodard Fire Station on Friday morning to mark significant progress in the construction of the

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Visitor spending in Iredell County topped $367 million in 2022

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Domestic and international visitors spent $367.9 million in Iredell County in 2022, an increase of 12.8 percent from 2021. The data comes from an annual

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Iredell County Government Career Opportunities ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

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

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IFN Game of the Week: North Iredell hosts South Iredell (Photo Gallery)

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

PHOTOS BY NICOLE RHYNE North Iredell High School showed off its new turf field and upgraded lights on Friday evening as the 2023 football season kicked off in Olin. The

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Sheriff: Statesville man faces felony drug and weapons charges

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces drug and weapons charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the

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Young announces bid to seek second term as District Court judge in Iredell and Alexander counties

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Rob Young has announced that he will seek a second term as a District Court judge in Judicial District 22A, which includes Iredell and Alexander

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I-SS Board approves district’s $4.3 million Title I plan for 2023-2024, honors maintenance staff

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members voted Monday to approve the district’s $4.3 million Title I plan for the 2023-2024 school year. Title I funds provide targeted financial

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City of Statesville Career Opportunities (August 18)

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

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

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Sheriff: Suspect arrested on drug, weapon charges after ICSO investigation

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces felony weapon and drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Justin Lewis Ostwalt,

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Iredell COAST to host community yard sale on August 26

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell COAST will host a Community Yard Sale event in the nonprofit’s parking lot, located at 833 N. Center Street in Statesville, on Saturday, August

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Fun Day! N.B. Mills students celebrate beginning of school year (Photos)

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER A warm, sunny school day provided the perfect setting for games and races on Friday at N.B. Mills Elementary School. Students and teachers gathered in an open

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City of Statesville unveils enhanced website

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has launched its revamped website, statesvillenc.net, providing the community with an enhanced and seamless online experience. The newly refreshed website offers

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