FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell on Tuesday announced the arrest of 25 suspects facing felony drug charges as a result of ongoing narcotics investigations The suspects were
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Monday approved a $111,6232 economic incentive for NGK Ceramics. The Mooresville manufacturer is planning a $9.4 million investment in machinery and equipment for
Special to Iredell Free News American Renaissance School, a K-8 public charter school located in Downtown Statesville, will host its capital campaign kickoff luncheon on Friday, March 24. This event
FROM STAFF REPORTS Friends of a Statesville man who was murdered last week are trying to raise money to pay for his funeral expenses. Zion Wilder, 19, was fatally wounded
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville City Council members took no official action on Monday after being presented with a proposal to provide all Statesville Fire Department employees with a nearly $8,000
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 3 ♦ A girl, Chloe Michelle Bradburn, born to Coty and Noelle Bradburn
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday will consider adopting a resolution in support of life from conception through all stages of development. The meeting, which
BY MIKE FUHRMAN After facing criticism for allowing rapid residential development in recent years, the Town of Mooresville is now accused of implementing a de facto moratorium on residential development.
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Mabethel Luaury Mills Sherrill is officially a centenarian. Born to Pink and Ester Mills on March 20, 1923, Sherrill is now the matriarch of a large family
Special to Iredell Free News Local Historian Joel Reese discussed the 100-year anniversary of the Iredell County Library and the ties that it shares with the Statesville Woman’s Club during
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department announced the promotion of Daniel “Scott” Mitchell from master firefighter to captain. During his eight-year career with the SFD, Mitchell has
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the March edition of “IFN Monthly.” Copies are available at more than 80 locations across Iredell County. BY KIM McKINNEY The path
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 10 ♦ Kelly Jerome Campbell, 32, of Wallace Street, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to
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 KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized numerous students for their achievements during the board’s meeting on March 13. Spelling Bee This year’s I-SS District Spelling Bee
FROM STAFF REPORTS A second suspect in the Goldsboro Avenue shooting that claimed the life of one man and critically injured a 15-year-old was taken into custody on Saturday. U.S.
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
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department has reported two more deaths attributed to COVID-19. Local health officials do not release personal information about COVID-19 patients, including those who
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina will get $500,000 to help more low-income households afford monthly high-speed internet service. The Federal Communications Commission has
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.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in a shooting that claimed the life of a Statesville man and critically injured a 15-year-old earlier this week was jailed without bond following his
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 15 ♦ Zachary Dominic LaForce, 26, of Smyrna Lane, Mooresville, charged with maintaining a dwelling or vehicle
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Harmony Elementary School’s Robotics Team was excited to speak to a Duke University professor on Wednesday. Eight fourth- and fifth-graders, along with the STEM and Agriculture teacher
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 Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James announced Thursday afternoon that the campuses at Statesville High School and Northview Academy would be closed to students on Friday. Due to
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
Special to Iredell Free News Marin Tomlin, the former executive director of the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation, was presented with the 2022 Main Street Champion Award on Thursday. She was
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted Monday night to approve a preliminary budget that includes $56 million in local funding for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. I-SS
FROM STAFF REPORTS Northview Academy will not open Thursday following the fatal shooting of a student Wednesday night, Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James said. The superintendent said he was not
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 The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education approved the administrative transfers of two principals and three district administrators during Monday’s board meeting. Jill Parker has been
Special to Iredell Free News Children’s Hope Alliance and Heartstrings Therapeutic Music & Art Program, in conjunction with Iredell Arts Council, announce that singer and songwriter Michael Federal will perform
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