Bruce Eugene Benge, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 3, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville after a brief illness. Bruce was born September 12, 1961, in
FROM STAFF REPORTS The 2023 Love United Iredell campaign is officially underway. This year’s campaign runs from February 5-19. Over the next 14 days, residents have the opportunity to help
We’re excited to announce that we’ve begun distributing the first edition of our new venture, IFN Monthly. Below is a list of places where you can pick up a copy
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 27 ♦ Joshua Lynn Sylvester, 30, of Happy Lane, Statesville, charged with sell or deliver a
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County’s unemployment dropped to 2.9 percent in December, according to the N.C. Department of Commerce. Iredell has a labor force of 93,505 individuals. In
BY DEBBIE PAGE Leadership Statesville is sponsoring an Incarceration Re-entry Simulation on Thursday, March 2, at the Statesville Fitness Center. Pre-registration is required for this event, which runs from 9 a.m.
Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Featured Job Community Resource Coordinator – South Statesville Department: Statesville Police Department Salary Range: $42,348.80 – $69,867.20 Closing Date: Open
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell Homeless Coalition raised the alarm at its February meeting, noting a rapid increase in the area’s homeless population and the need for more affordable housing
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Community Black History Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, February 11, at the Unity Center. There will be several presentations, recitals, dancing, singing, a
Mrs. Alice Marlene Bowlin Morrow, 87, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 3, 2023, with her kids by her side. She was
Robert Michael Woods Jr., 37, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Born May 2, 1985, in North Arlington, N.J., he was the loving husband to Ashley
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 11 ♦ Stacey Grayson Drake, 18, of Richland Lane, Mooresville, charged with larceny of property, misdemeanor injury
Special to Iredell Free News Broad Street United Methodist Church is starting a social group for young adults in the Statesville area. The first “Young Adults Meet-up” is secheduled for
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 Iredell Free News Special Olympics Iredell County is bringing back the popular Polar Plunge later this month after a long break due to the pandemic. The plunge takes
Doyle Truman Belding, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away February 3, 2023, at Ridge Valley Center of Wilkesboro after an extended illness. Doyle was born March 10, 1949, in Barry
On Friday, February 3, 2023, at 2:47 a.m., Maxine Mahaffey Shoemaker, 79 years, 10 months and 4 days old of Statesville, N.C., left this life on earth, singing with her
Jerry Gray Pope, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Jerry was born on December 20, 1939, in Iredell
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,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that the North Carolina Rate Bureau has submitted a rate filing with the N.C. Department of Insurance, requesting
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 21 ♦ A boy, Malikai Antonio Canales, born to Bryan and Anastasia of
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation will host the 2023 North Carolina Main Street Conference on March 14-16, bringing approximately 750 community and economic development leaders together
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue on Thursday officially opened the 2023 individual income tax season and began downloading 2022 returns. Taxpayers who file
Mr. Thomas Edward Clarke Jr., 65, was born in Iredell County on December 2, 1957, to the late Thomas Edward Clarke Sr. and Mae Frances Freeman Clarke. He entered into
David Curtis Bowers Sr., 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his home. He was born September 27, 1957, in Mecklenburg County to James Curtis and
Robert “Pete” Bryant Compton, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Compton was born in Iredell County on July 18, 1934,
Simon Alonzo “Sammy” Henderson, also known as the “Candy Man,” of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his home at the age of 68. He was born in
BY KARISSA MILLER High school seniors can learn more about a variety of careers available in Iredell County and how to earn industry credentials or an associate degree while
FROM STAFF REPORTS A former Statesville mayoral and city council candidate was charged Thursday with sexually assaulting a child following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. Kyle Lang Houston,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced a $4 million Preschool Development Grant that will help support children’s health and well-being,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces drug trafficking charges after a pursuit by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy on Interstate 77. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR Every February, the Iredell County Public Library staff joins the African-American community in celebrating the achievements of Black men and women in our county and promoting their
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Gary Simpson and his canine partner are embarking on a well-deserved retirement. The duo has worked together since 2014 in
Mr. Cleon William Ijames, 52, was born in Iredell County on October 4, 1970, to Lillian Mae Johnson Ijames and the late William Braxton Ijames. He departed this life on
Mrs. Zelta M. Davidson, 86, was born in Phoenix, Ariz., on January 1, 1937, to the late Tom Lewis and Madge Albertson Davis Lewis. She departed this life on Monday,
Sandra Kay Patterson Balise, 58 of Cornelius, N.C., departed this world on January 12, 2023, from Novant Health in Mecklenburg County. Sandra was born on June 13, 1964, in Oakridge,