FROM STAFF REPORTS A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a March 15 shooting in which a Statesville man was killed and a teen critically injured. The Statesville
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Special to Iredell Free News A man wanted for attempted murder in Carteret County was apprehended in Catawba County on Monday following a pursuit by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man suspected of shooting a woman multiple times while she was in her vehicle outside a Statesville home earlier this month has been apprehended. The Statesville
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Abby Trent believes it’s important to recognize local teachers and staff who are going the extra mile to support students. She
Special to Iredell Free News For the first time in three years, the Statesville Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will again host its annual
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, has released the N.C. School Behavioral Health
Special to Iredell Free News The 2023 Spring Art Crawl will showcase more than 80 artists in 46 different galleries, shops and businesses scattered throughout Downtown Statesville. The free event is
Reps. Jeff McNeely and Mitchell Setzer voted against landmark legislation; Sen. Vickie Sawyer supported it Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 76, “Access to
FROM STAFF REPORTS A contract substitute teacher faces misdemeanor charges after a resource officer at Third Creek Middle School found marijuana and alcoholic beverages among his possessions on Monday. Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News Two men face weapons charges after Mooresville police officers responded to a report that a resident was concerned about unknown individuals knocking on her door
FROM STAFF REPORTS A New York man faces felony drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found nearly 30 pounds of marijuana in his SUV during a traffic
Special to Iredell Free News Did you know your body has its very own self-cleaning system? It’s your kidneys! Every 30 minutes, your kidneys filter all the blood in your
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Friday approved a resolution requesting up to $200 million from Iredell County to pay for the construction of a new
PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL Fifth Street Ministries hosted its Empty Bowls fundraiser on Sunday afternoon at First Presbyterian Church in Statesville. Proceeds from the event will support programs for those
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Fraternal Order of Police celebrated the grand opening of its new new lodge and shooting range on Saturday. FOP members and their guests gathered
Special to Iredell Free News For more than 15 years, Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont has provided life-changing after-school programming to girls ages 8 to 13. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 17 ♦ Somer Ann Justice, 23, of Little Wilkesboro Road, Harmony, charged with embezzlement of controlled
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,
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College will display the artistic talents of students at the upcoming Downtown Statesville Spring Art Crawl while also paying tribute to Don Moore,
FROM STAFF REPORTS American Renaissance School kicked off a capital campaign on Friday in an effort to raise money for new facilities, technology and programs. The public charter school is
BY KARISSA MILLER Dozens of Harmony Elementary fifth-graders screamed and smiled as they got ready for the school’s Farm Fun Run on Thursday. “The most important rule today is to
Special to Iredell Free News Broad Street United Methodist Church will hold an Easter Color Egg-plosion on Saturday, April 1. The community is invited to attend. The event, which begins
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 1 ♦ Stephanie Elizabeth Baker, 20, of Bryer Cliff Road, Thomasville, charged with embezzlement. ♦ Brian Keiner,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday that he vetoed “Senate Bill 41: Guarantee 2nd Amend Freedom and Protections.” “Eliminating strong background checks will allow
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners are committed to addressing complaints caused by the occupants of short-term rental properties. The board held a special meeting earlier this week in an
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the March edition of “IFN Monthly.” BY MIKE FUHRMAN After working in quality assurance in a manufacturing facility and helping assemble semi-trucks
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Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell’s 2022-2023 season will continue on Saturday, April 1, with a performance by critically acclaimed vocalist, producer and band leader Helen Welch.
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Olin man was jailed in lieu of a $300,000 bond in connection with a shooting last week following an in investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s
Special to Iredell Free News Healthy eating should be simple — eat your fruits and vegetables, limit your processed foods, and drink plenty of water. Unfortunately, with the overwhelming amount
To the Editor: An impact fee is typically a one-time payment imposed by a local government on a property developer. The fee is meant to offset the financial impact a
BY KARISSA MILLER Nearly 100 businesses, organizations and service providers were on hand to assist student job seekers during Wednesday’s Iredell-Statesville Schools Career Fair. The event was presented by the
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education approved new school start times for next year on Tuesday night, necessitated by the opening of Selma Burke Middle
Special to Iredell Free News The Downtown Statesville Wine Walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, from 3 to 7 p.m. As the premier local event for wine lovers, the
Special to Iredell Free News The Leading Ladies of The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that hall of famer, SiriusXM Radio humorist, and best-selling author Jane Jenkins Herlong