Special to IFN In the 1960s, healthcare professionals and government leaders began conceptualizing a plan to revolutionize outpatient surgery through affordability, accessibility, and quality. On February 12, 1970, the first
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Special to IFN Twenty-nine years after it was established in Stanly County, Three Rivers Land Trust has helped conserve more than 50,000 acres in the Piedmont region. The nonprofit reached
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The second annual in-person State of North Carolina Career Expo will welcome job seekers interested in careers in state government on Monday, September 9. The
ICSO deputies seized methamphetamine, handgun from defendant’s vehicle after crash Special to IFN An Ohio man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on drug and weapon charges stemming
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced a $4.5 million investment in the N.C. Child Treatment Program, a statewide initiative to train mental
Special to IFN In observance of Labor Day, all City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, September 2. This closure includes the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center and
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two individuals face drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found crystal methamphetamine in a home in western Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrests
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from the Troutman, Wayside and Shepherds fire departments responded to a structure fire on Emma Mae Drive about 6:37 p.m. on Tuesday. Arriving units encountered heavy
Special to IFN RALEIGH — Presidential election years, like 2024, are busy times for voter registrations in North Carolina. Many voter registration drives are being conducted across the state this year.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Salisbury man was seriously injured on Monday afternoon when he crashed his motorcycle while attempting to elude a Troutman Police Department officer. Ace Garrison, 26, was
Special to IFN With the 2024-2025 school year now underway, Crosby Scholars of Iredell County is stepping up its recruitment efforts. Since 2015, Crosby Scholars has been helping middle and
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man faces two counts of statutory rape following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
Special to IFN Eight students from Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont recently participated in a Med-Stem Camp hosted by Iredell Health System, gaining insight in theto array of
BY DEBBIE PAGE Thrilling rides, tasty fair food, and entertaining shows will abound as the 88th Iredell County Agricultural Fair opens on Friday, August 30, at 5 p.m., with the
Special to IFN Members of the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce are encouraged to submit an application for themselves or another outstanding young professional to be considered for recognition by
BY KARISSA MILLER Career Academy and Technical School Fire Instructor Mark Brown believes that social media has the ability to create positive outcomes, including helping train the next generation of
Special to IFN The Statesville Woman’s Club is planning to participate in the second General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ National Day of Service. The National Day of Service is a
Special to IFN Piedmont HealthCare Urgent Care has implemented an online check-in system that allows patients to reduce time spent in the waiting room. With virtual check-in, patients can now
Special to IFN A Mooresville man has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for his role in the August 2021 robbery and murder of a Cornelius man.
Special to IFN Did someone have a positive impact on you while you were visiting Iredell Memorial Hospital? The Guardian Angel Program is a great way to recognize top-notch care
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 RALEIGH — The Iredell Arts Council has been awarded $124,371 by the North Carolina Arts Council. The funds will support the Iredell Arts Council’s grassroots
BY DEBBIE PAGE Project Coordinator Kristin Blumenstein introduced new Executive Director Cory Knight during the August meeting of the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell. Knight has a bachelor’s degree in sports
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 16 ♦ Westin Nash Clark, 20, of no fixed address charged with three counts of stalking
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Clean Heart of Statesville hosted the 11th annual Stop the Violence event in Statesville on Saturday. Representatives of Cochran Street Bible Church, the Statesville Police Department, Statesville
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 3 ♦ Matthew L. Grigg, 38, of Fieldshire Drive, Knoxville, Tenn., charged with possession of burglary tools,
Editor’s Note: Ken Robertson delivered the following remarks during the Iredell County Board of Commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, August 20. BY KEN ROBERTSON H.L. Mencken said “for every complex problem,
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services recently launched the North Carolina Strategic Housing Plan to help maintain, increase and better utilize affordable supportive
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
Special to IFN The City of Statesville was selected as one of 17 public power communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia to receive three 2023 Public Power Award
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College congratulates the following students who made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the Summer semester 2024: Full-Time Students To be eligible for the
Special to IFN Iredell County Agricultural Fair officials will be accepting entries for this year’s fair next week. Categories include field and garden crops, honey, canning, baked goods furnishings, clothing,
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
BY JEFF CORBETT Taking oneself too seriously can derail any relationship. Queen Victoria of England learned this lesson very quickly in her marriage to Prince Albert. It was an extremely
FROM STAFF REPORTS A tip provided to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office through its app helped lead to the arrest of two individuals at a Statesville motel. Sheriff Darren Campbell
FROM STAFF REPORTS As the 2024-2025 season kicks off, attendees at Iredell-Statesville Schools’ athletic events should anticipate heightened security screening at all district athletic venues. In an effort to keep