Skip to content
Iredell Free News

Iredell Free News

Always Local. Always Free.

  • Home
  • News & Features
  • Obituaries
  • Health
  • Lifestyles
  • Perspectives
  • About
    • Iredell Health System
    • Nicholson Funeral Home
    • Payne Chiropractic
    • Piedmont Healthcare
    • Randy Marion Chevrolet of Statesville
    • Randy Marion Ford-Lincoln of Statesville
    • Statesville Jewelry & Loan
  • Contact
  • Archives

Tag: featured

Iredell Arts Council receives donation from JMS Southeast and Statesville Process Instruments

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council recently received an $850 donation from JMS Southeast Inc. and Statesville Process Instruments Inc.  Each month, JMS Southeast and Statesville Process Instruments purchase

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

Statesville Woman’s Club collecting gifts for SPD’s Fill the Trailer Toy Drive

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club will meet on Thursday, December 4, at the historic clubhouse located at 515 West End Avenue. The first half hour will be a

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

IFN Q&A: I-SS Superintendent Jeff James

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff   Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James recently completed his fifth year, leading the district through a global pandemic while remaining focused on student achievement and significant funding and

Read More
News & Features featured 1 Comment

MPD Felony Arrests: November 1-15

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 1 ♦ Antonio Paredes Diaz, 32, of Muellens Circle, Statesville, charged with possession of a schedule II controlled

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

City of Statesville Career Opportunities (November 29)

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

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

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

N.C. State Board of Elections works to strengthen election integrity

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections took a step toward strengthening election integrity in North Carolina during its meeting on Tuesday. Board members voted to authorize

Read More
News & Features featured 2 Comments

Viewpoint: Building authentic relationships is a central part of MGSD’s mission

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY JASON GARDNER As the Superintendent, I want to take a moment to reaffirm the core value that anchors all the work of the Mooresville Graded School District: Authentic Relationships.

Read More
Perspectives featured Leave a comment

Community invited to annual Town of Troutman holiday events

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Troutman is dressed up for the holidays and ready to light up the decorations along the greenway. The community is invited to join in these special events.

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

Photo Gallery: Turkey Trot 5K brings families together on Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Hundreds of families celebrated the start of the Thanksgiving holiday by participating in the 15th annual Turkey Trot 5K race in Mooresville. Under sunny skies, runners and

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

Iredell Statesville Community Enrichment Corporation awarded $120,000 grant to support three-year concert series

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Iredell Statesville Community Enrichment Corporation (ISCEC) and the partnership collaborative has been awarded a multi-year grant of $120,000 in matching funds to present a free outdoor music

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

Troutman Planning & Zoning Board opposes UDO septic amendment

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning & Zoning Board voted to deny recommendation of a change brought forward by planning staff, at the direction of the Town Council, to amend

Read More
News & Features featured 1 Comment

Inaugural Fall Frenzy 5K raises more than $15,000 for Crosby Scholars

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN More than 160 runners and walkers, ages 7 to 73, completed the Iredell County Crosby Scholars’ inaugural Fall Frenzy 5K on Saturday. The event raised more than

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

Home Instead’s Be a Santa to a Senior campaign underway in Iredell and Alexander counties

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN As the community enters the season of giving, Home Instead is encouraging resident in Iredell and Alexander counties to help brighten the holidays for older adults who

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

Viewpoint: 25 Things I’m thankful for in 2025

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY GOV. JOSH STEIN Thanksgiving gives us time to hit pause and to reflect on all our blessings. I’ve had the privilege of serving as governor of North Carolina for

Read More
Perspectives featured 1 Comment

Union Grove Elementary School honors local veterans (Photos)

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Union Grove Elementary School held a special Veterans Day program to honor local veterans earlier this month. “We gather to honor those who have served and continue

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

N.C. Board of Elections sends second round of Registration Repair letters to voters

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections has sent a second round of Registration Repair letters to voters whose registration records are missing either a driver’s license

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

Statesville Dance & Performing Arts to present ‘Tis The Season Christmas Show

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN ’Tis The Season” to dance, celebrate and shine! Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at Statesville Dance & Performing Arts’ 5th Annual ‘Tis The Season’

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

Troutman Council parts ways with Wyatt, rehires Longino hired as town manager

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council voted in closed session on Monday to end its relationship with Town Manager Ron Wyatt due to his inability to perform his duties. Wyatt

Read More
News & Features featured 6 Comments

Photo Gallery: Town of Mooresville Christmas Parade

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A little rain couldn’t dampen the holiday spirit in Downtown Mooresville on Tuesday afternoon as residents lined the streets for the 2025 Christmas Parade. With a variety

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

Gov. Stein pardons two turkeys from the Thanksgiving table

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein pardoned two turkeys, Krispy and Kreme, from the Thanksgiving table during the annual Turkey Pardon Ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion. The Governor

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

Mooresville, South Iredell, Mount Mourne and Shepherds firefighters help battle blaze in Rowan County (Photos)

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from four Iredell County fire departments traveled across the county line on Monday to help firefighters from nine different Rowan County departments battle multiple structure fires,

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

Sheriff: Lake Norman High wrestling coach charged with assaulting student-athlete

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff A Lake Norman High School wrestling coach is free on an unsecured bond after being charged with assaulting a student. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

TPD: Troutman Elementary employees charged with assaulting EC students

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff Two Troutman Elementary School employees have been charged with assaulting EC students following a criminal investigation by the Troutman Police Department. The TPD announced the arrests of Kassidy

Read More
News & Features featured 2 Comments

Iredell County Community Foundation awards $180,000 to nonprofits

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Iredell County Community Foundation announced Tuesday that has awarded $180,000 in grants this year to support the work of 27 local nonprofits. These grants will help

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

Contributions to Lonely Children’s Fund make a difference in lives of Iredell County foster children

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KAREN EVANS Every child deserves to feel loved, safe, and valued—but for hundreds of children in Iredell County foster care that basic sense of security can feel far away.

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

Mitchell Community College to host Home School Career & College Promise Information Night on December 2

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Mitchell Community College invites families to attend the Home School Career & College Promise Information Night on Monday, December 2. The event, which begins at 6 p.m.,

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

Morgan reappointed to N.C. economic development board

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN N.C. House Speaker Destin Hall recently announced the reappointment of former Statesville Mayor Pro Tem William Morgan to the board of directors of the Economic Development Partnership

Read More
News & Features featured 4 Comments

State fire marshal urges safe cooking practices ahead of Thanksgiving 

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN RALEIGH — As Thanksgiving approaches, N.C. State Fire Marshal Brian Taylor is reminding families that cooking remains the number one cause of home fires in North Carolina —

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

City of Statesville announces Thanksgiving holiday closures and schedule changes

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN City of Statesville offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, for Thanksgiving. Please note the following changes to facility hours and garbage

Read More
News & Features featured 1 Comment

‘Have the scan, then give it to the Lord’

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Taylorsville woman receives life-saving screening at Iredell Family Care Center Special to IFN When Diane Alberts went for her regular checkup at Iredell Family Care Center of Taylorsville, a lung

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

Iredell County Government Career Opportunities (November 23)

Posted on November 23, 2025 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

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

Celebrate the Holiday Season at ‘A Classic Christmas in Mooresville’

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville invites residents and visitors alike to experience the magic of the holiday season during “A Classic Christmas in Mooresville” on Friday, December 12.

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

SPVFD hosts annual BBQ fundraiser (Photos)

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

ImmsterFirePhotos.com BY KEVIN IMM The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Chicken BBQ at their Station No. 1 on Ruritan Park Road on Saturday. Volunteers showed up early

Read More
News & Features featured 1 Comment

ICSO Felony Arrests: November 14-18

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 14 ♦ Limerick Deshon Blackwell, 45, of Davie Avenue, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to manufacture,

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

Order of the Eastern Star supports Highland Canine Connect’s life-changing work

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Thanks to the generosity of the Grand Chapter of North Carolina, Order of the Eastern Star, Highland Canine Connect continues to transform the lives of several families

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment

Gov. Stein announced more than 30,000 new jobs in N.C. in 2025

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to IFN Gov. Josh Stein and the N.C. Department of Commerce announced seven new economic development projects this week that will bring more than 3,400 jobs and invest more

Read More
News & Features featured Leave a comment
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 334
  • Next →

Email Edition

  • Facebook

© Iredell Free News