Special to Iredell Free News The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont was recently selected as one of a hundred recipients from across the country for the 2023 Lowe’s
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville teen face gun and drug charges as a result of a collaborative effort by the Statesville Police Department and N.C. Probation & Parole. On Monday,
Special to Iredell Free News Trinity Episcopal Church in Statesville held a Blessing of the Animals Service on Sunday, October 1, in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. Father Brad Mullis
BY DEBBIE PAGE Under a bright October sun, over 1,000 community members gathered at Mooresville High School’s Blue Devil Boulevard on Sunday for the Longest Table event to build and
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Northview Church of Christ hosted a special needs carnival on Saturday. Children and adults with special needs were the guests of honor at Northview Church of Christ
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 22 ♦ Traci Lynn Call, 32, of Lakeview Drive, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to
BY DEBBIE PAGE PHOTOS BY LISA CRATES An estimated 800 folks descended on ESC Park in Troutman for the 6th Annual Iredell Walk for Recovery on Saturday to enjoy an
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,
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Susan Tolle didn’t set out to be a crusader for suicide prevention. Yet it became her life’s mission after her adult daughter nearly died by suicide. For
Special to Iredell Free News Modern Healthcare has selected Carolina Caring as one of its Best Places to Work in Healthcare for the fifth consecutive year. The nonprofit serious illness
To the Editor: It is with great pleasure that I write this letter to express my support for Amy Lawton’s candidacy for the Ward 4 seat on the Statesville City
BY BRANDON TEMPLETON The Pregnancy Resource Center of Statesville provides support and services for about 500 women each year. On Saturday, people from across the Iredell County participated in the
Special to Iredell Free News Fresh off her appearances on “America’s Got Talent,” Dani Kerr will perform alongside her band The Skeleton Krew when the Second Saturday Street Festival returns
PHOTOS BY MORGAN ROBINSON More than 100 people enjoyed an array of gourmet offerings, including roasted oysters from Jimmy Pearls Seafood, whole hog BBQ from Sweet Lews’s BBQ and Beef
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 COOPER HALL Soon after moving to Statesville with his family, Bryan Adams noticed that there weren’t many places for teens to hang out. The movie theater and skating rink
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Travis Eason, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, has joined the practice at Piedmont HealthCare – Piedmont Bone & Joint in Statesville and Mooresville. Piedmont Bone
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS A former Mooresville Police Department officer who was arrested and terminated after MPD investigators found child pornography on his personal cell phone in early August faces four
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont has launched a new business venture, Students in Training (SiT), to help find new homes for refurbished computers and
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has made an historic $100,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity. This grant, which will be equally distributed to the 16 Habitat for
IFN Investigation: Board members held 50 meetings via text message over five-month period starting in late March BY MIKE FUHRMAN All but one member of the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of
Special to Iredell Free News The 6th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will be on Saturday, September 30, from 4 to 7 p.m., at ESC Park in Troutman. The
Special to Iredell Free News Police Chief David Onley is proud to announce the successful completion of the recent corporal assessment process for the Statesville Police Department. Of the eight
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Rebounding from pandemic lows, North Carolina high school students in 2022-2023 participated and performed in college-level Advanced Placement courses at levels above those during
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. General Assembly has appropriated a total of $82,309,549 to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Iredell County. The biennium budget, which was approved on September
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning & Zoning Board gave the green light on Monday to two new light industrial rezoning requests to add more economic development potential and job
Special to Iredell Free News A recent Statesville High School graduate has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship by the Falconer Foundation, a Mooresville-based nonprofit organization serving Iredell County. The scholarship
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony drug charges after they were pulled over by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests of Harlis Crum
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell Ready coalition welcomed community leaders, business and industry representatives, and education professionals to its Iredell Ready Workforce Forum on Monday to unveil the organization’s new
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County pastor has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of child pornography charges. Tony Ernest Bunton, 66, of Eufola Road, Statesville,
Special to Iredell Free News Miss North Carolina Taylor Loyd was honored at the Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting earlier this month. A lifelong resident of Mooresville, Loyd was
BY SALLY NIX Dr. Jeffrey Payne’s personal experience with chiropractic care led him to alter his career path and dedicate 30 years to improving the quality of life for patients
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces numerous charges in connection with the theft of personal property from several homes following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News Competition was fierce with a record-setting 10,000 athletes from across the globe, including more than 2,000 black belts, all competing to win in their bracket
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department will host its annual Night Out event on Tuesday, October 3, in Downtown Statesville. This free community gathering is being held