BY MIKE FUHRMAN It’s difficult to gauge the total economic impact of the recently completed 2023 N.C. Main Street Conference, which brought 750 professionals to Downtown Statesville this week. But

  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

BY KARISSA MILLER Getting kids to adopt fitness as part of their life is Lake Norman Elementary Physical Education teacher Beth Kersten’s goal. “We teach students the important of moving.

Special to Iredell Free News Inspirational. Amazing. Loving. A light that keeps on shining. Those words filled the air as friends and classmates gathered to support Susie Wiberg as her

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has launched an improved QuitlineNC, offering more services and ways for tobacco users to successfully quit

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department has released the name of a young man who died late Wednesday night after being shot inside a home on Goldsboro Avenue. Zion

BY MIKE FUHRMAN The upcoming Center Stage Alliance production of “The Sound Music” is sure to entertain long-time fans of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic as well as infrequent theatre-goers

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday released his recommended budget for FY 2023-2025, “First in Opportunity.” The plan put forth by the governor builds on

BY MIKE FUHRMAN If you stop by Gunter’s Family Kitchen for lunch, there’s a good chance you’ll run into Dan Wilhelm. He’s a big fan of the homemade meatloaf, dip

Special to Iredell Free News After five months in three hospitals, a four-month coma, and time in a short-term rehabilitation facility, Patricia Moore was left with the lingering effects of

Insomniacs Inc. creates access, support for minority arts and culture BY MIKE FUHRMAN Tevin Carr admits he was a little skeptical when his friend Jordan Darty invited him to come watch him

Local educator has dedicated her career to improving outcomes for students BY MIKE FUHRMAN A brief conversation with then-Iredell-Statesville School Superintendent Terry Holliday about 20 years ago changed the arc of Amy

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 DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council approved four Unified Code of Ordinance text amendments and changes to the town’s water and sewer policy and fees at its meeting on

FROM STAFF REPORTS Our free magazine, “IFN Monthly,” is widely available throughout Iredell County. The March cover story features Andy Pendleton, a 100-year-old World War II veteran who shared memories

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, held its inaugural International Women’s Day Breakfast in Mooresville on Wednesday. The funds raised

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in the March edition of “IFN Monthly.” BY JAIME GATTON It’s easy to see why Claire Connelly and Fabian Elmes became “baes.” Their

Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday released a comprehensive plan to invest $1 billion in addressing North Carolina’s mental health and substance use crisis, including

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in the March edition of “IFN Monthly.” BY JAIME GATTON Center Stage Alliance’s upcoming production of “The Sound of Music” has been a

Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host its Spring Fling Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Egg Hunts Age and ability specific egg

Editor’s Note: Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson delivered the following remarks Monday in response to the State of the State address. Special to Iredell Free News Hello, I’m your Lt. Gov.

Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Emergency Management officials are urging residents to prepare for severe weather that may occur with little to no warning this spring. March 5-11

BY DEBBIE PAGE During the Troutman Town Council’s annual annual planning retreat earlier this week, department directors discussed each division’s accomplishments as well as sharing their vision for their department

Special to Iredell Free News More than 300 Dell laptops were distributed to area residents at the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont located on Cochran Street in south