IFN Staff A China Grove man faces charges in connection with the armed robbery of a discount store in Mooresville over the weekend. The Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest

Special to IFN Iredell Health System announced Thursday that Sarah Hannah has been named assistant vice president of Nursing and Patient Care Services. She recently served as director of 5

IFN Staff A western Iredell County man was hospitalized over the weekend after being beaten with a hammer and robbed by an acquaintance. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced in

Special to IFN The Iredell Council on Aging has received a generous grant of $3,600 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The “Nourishing

NCFCC analysis includes major structural, funding, and staffing recommendations Special to IFN North Carolina Fire Chief Consulting (NCFCC) presented the results of the 2025 Fire Protection Service Delivery System Analysis

Special to IFN Iredell County residents are invited to contribute stories, photos, and histories for inclusion in “The Heritage of Iredell County Vol. III,” a new volume of local history

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted November 2025 unemployment rate was 3.8 percent, up from 3.7 percent in September. October data are unavailable due to the lapse in

Special to IFN The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services and Buncombe County Health and Human Services Division of Public Health announced Tuesday additional cases of measles in three

Last day to register for the Town of Troutman MLK Breakfast is Wednesday, January 7. BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members on Monday continued their discussion of residents’ dissatisfaction

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Site Selection magazine has ranked North Carolina the Top State for Workforce Development for 2026. Gov. Josh Stein celebrated this ranking on Tuesday during a

Special to IFN Jennie Reid, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is now offering outpatient behavioral health services at Family Care Center of Taylorsville. Reid has worked in healthcare since 2000

IFN Staff Two men who had outstanding arrest warrants were taken into custody over the weekend following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell

Special to IFN In anticipation of the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, the Iredell County Public Library invites

Special to IFN Iredell Physician Network announced Monday the addition of Family Nurse Practitioner Christopher Upchurch to Family Care Center of Mooresville. Upchurch brings nearly two decades of experience both

Special to IFN Members of Indivisible Citizens of Catawba Valley are planning a demonstration on Tuesday to mark the fifth anniversary of the violent insurrection in Washington, D.C. The event

IFN Staff A western Iredell County resident faces several felony charges in connection with an incident in which a juvenile was shot while playing a prank over the weekend. Iredell

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council invites the public to attend an opening reception for an exhibition featuring works by artist Mary Fiorillo on Wednesday, January 7. The reception

BY REBECCA LaMANNA In April of 2025, a one-year-old boy who had been placed in foster care after being removed from his mother’s care was united with his biological father,

Membership at Statesville Country Club reaches new heights after major capital investment BY MIKE FUHRMAN Visitors to Statesville Country Club can’t help but be impressed by the championship-caliber golf course,

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

Special to IFN RALEIGH — In recognition of National Radon Action Month, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is providing 8,000 free radon test kits at radon.ncdhhs.gov. Radon exposure

IFN Staff Readers of Iredell Free News articles, obituaries and commentary set a new record for pageviews in 2025, clicking on our content 6,710,872 times. Here are our most-read articles

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has released the statutorily required financial statement audit of the North Carolina Education Lottery. The audit, performed

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 26 ♦ Cameron Max Burleyson, 24, of Trace Court, Troutman, charged with attempted first-degree burglary and misdemeanor

The City of Statesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability or

Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 19 ♦ A girl, Haven Leigh Bailey, born to Brittany and Tanner Bailey of Mocksville.

Special to IFN FeedNC has received $5,500 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help nourish neighbors experiencing hunger. The Nourishing our Neighbors grant supports community feeding partners by

pecial to IFN The Iredell Arts Council (IAC) has announced its 2026 programming, unveiling a year of concerts, art shows, film, and spoken word events that continue to position the

Special to IFN Joseph Jenkins made his appearance as the first baby of the new year at Iredell Memorial Hospital on January 1. The precious baby boy arrived at 9:49

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced a case of measles in an unvaccinated child in Polk County. The child had visited locations

Special to IFN North Carolina Cooperative Extension has announced the appointment of Laura Elmore as the new Iredell County Extension director. Elmore brings nearly ten years of dedicated service to

BY KEVIN IMM Shepherds and Troutman fire departments conducted fire training on Wednesday at Shepherds’ training facility. The scenario given to firefighters was a car fire in front of an

IFN Staff Through December 23, contributions to the Lonely Children’s Fund totaled $24,175. The campaign’s goal is $30,000. Donations help support foster children in Iredell County during the holidays and

BY KEVIN IMM Mooresville Fire-Rescue and Shepherds Fire Department personnel responded to a report of a structure fire at Republic Recycling off McKenzie Road about 2:50 p.m. Wednesday. Arriving units

Special to IFN RALEIGH – N.C. Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing the U.S. Department of Education for unlawfully terminating nearly $50 million in federal education funding for North Carolina

IFN Staff Angela Wokatsch Matthews has filed to run for a seat on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners.  “Iredell County Is my home. I was born in Statesville, grew

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department on Wednesday announced an additional arrest in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred at Mazeppa Park on Tuesday evening. Christopher Noe Flores, 17,

Special to IFN The City of Statesville is currently experiencing a Stage D1 Moderate Drought, according to the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council. This announcement follows the recent update to

IFN Staff A registered sex offender faces new charges after he reportedly failed to comply with state laws prohibiting him from visiting certain places and requiring him to report an

Special to IFN The Statesville Fire Department has announced several promotions within the command staff and officer ranks. These promotions, which take effect January 5, reflect the department’s continued commitment

IFN Staff A Salisbury woman was fatally injured early Tuesday morning when she lost control of her car and crashed into another vehicle in eastern Iredell County, according to the

IFN Staff Two suspects face felony drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated a tip provided by a law enforcement agency in Western North Carolina over the

IFN Staff Six Statesville teens face murder charges after a juvenile was shot and killed during an attempted robbery at a popular Mooresville park on Monday evening.  Officers responded to

Special to IFN As respiratory illnesses continue to spread in North Carolina, Iredell Memorial Hospital is responding to the challenge of treating those with serious symptoms, while protecting other patients

Special to IFN Russ Ferguson will lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office as the presidentially-appointed U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate

IFN Staff A Statesville man faces a felony charge and the possibility of losing his vehicle after failing to stop for a Mooresville police officer who attempted to stop him

IF Staff An eastern Iredell County resident faces felony drug charges after being stopped for a motor vehicle violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced

BY STACIE LETT CAIN When Ann Nivens entered her first pageant as a teenager, she had no idea what her life’s journey would be. As a 15-year-old, she signed up

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

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club recently held its December meeting at organization’s historic clubhouse. Special guest entertainment was provided by local entertainers Erin Tide, featuring Veda and Rick

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 1 ♦ Marshall Alexander Jr., 39, of McIntyre Ridge Drive, Charlotte, charged with possession with intent to sell