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
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BY MIKE FUHRMAN There were a couple of very telling moments at Monday’s Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting, including one in which a board member claimed he could run Statesville
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces drug trafficking charges following a motor vehicle stop and investigation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools principals at the district’s low-performing schools on Monday told the Board of Education that they are doing everything they can to reach every child. They
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday the creation of a statewide Office of Violence Prevention that will be located in the N.C. Department of Public
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1000 block of North Center Street on Monday. Officers responded to a residence about 12
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Elementary School participated in the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge this year and raised $11,400 to help fund research and help children with special hearts.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 3 ♦ Mark Richard Bennett, 39, of Sonja Drive, Statesville, charged with being a fugitive from
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) officially began issuing 2022 Individual Income Tax refunds on Friday, March 10. Taxpayers may begin receiving refunds
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,
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
Special to Iredell Free News Inner Wheel of Statesville recently enjoyed two activities in the community. The first was a fundraiser at the Statesville Rotary meeting at the Statesville Country
Special to Iredell Free News Doosan Bobcat Inc., a company within Doosan Group, recently announced its global branding strategy to create business and growth opportunities for the Doosan Bobcat product
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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
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is asking the public to help identify a man who robbed a bank on Friday morning. Officers responded to the Bank of America
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Parks and Recreation Authority has awarded $9.6 million in park accessibility grants for 21 projects across the state, Governor Roy Cooper announced
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
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BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Health Department officials are one step closer to providing health care services, COVID-19 response and basic dental services via a mobile health unit. Health Director
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for an equipment violation and for displaying a fictitious tag.
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
BY KARISSA MILLER An independent auditing firm has given Iredell County government a clean report to close the books for fiscal year 2021-2022. During the Iredell County Board of Commissioners
Special to Iredell Free News Registration is now underway for the 13th Annual Timmy Belcher Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run. The event is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, May
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces numerous charges after crashing a vehicle while fleeing a Statesville police officer early Wednesday morning. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of
Special to Iredell Free News Deputy Jaime Welborn has been promoted to youth program education deputy and canine handler with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. She will bring the ICSO
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 Stony Point United Methodist Church held its Annual Chili Cook-Off, Soup and Dessert Fundraiser “Our Hearts are on Fire for the Stony Point Volunteer Fire
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members voted Monday to eliminate the annual Independence Day festival and fireworks show at the Iredell County Fairgrounds because of the hardship on town
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville police officers are looking for a man who faces charges in connection with a crash that claimed the life of a 30-year-old Statesville man. The Statesville
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces more than 20 felony charges in connection with the theft of motorcycles and battery operated bikes from a Mooresville-area dealership. Iredell County Sheriff
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville commissioners on Monday approved a rezoning request for the site of the Nelson Royal’s store at 193 E. Plaza Drive. David Combs asked the Town Board