BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Board of Education met in closed session Wednesday afternoon to evaluate the applications from individuals who want to be the district’s next the superintendent. The
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Several hundred people gathered to enjoy a Mardi Gras-themed evening at the “Beads and Bling” fundraiser Thursday evening to benefit the Drug-Iredell Coalition of Iredell and
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Special to Iredell Free News High school baseball and softball are off and running in the Iredell-Statesville School District. On Tuesday night, the South Iredell Vikings Varsity and JV teams
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The NCWorks Commission, North Carolina’s workforce development board, today released a new plan that outlines the state’s workforce development strategy over the next
Theatre Statesville presents “Proof” When: Friday, February 28, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, February 29, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 1, 2 p.m. Where: The Rotary Auditorium, Mitchell Community College, 500 W. Broad
William “Craig” Turman, 51, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on February 24, 2020, at his residence. Born March 2, 1968, in Mooresville, he is the son of Avis Floretta Nichols
Special to Iredell Free News Gov. Roy Cooper’s Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Task Force continues to prepare for the possibility of COVID-19 infections occurring in North Carolina and is encouraging
Special to Iredell Free News A generous donation from Head Start is making it possible to provide free car seats to Iredell County families. I-CARE Inc./Head Start donated 94 car
Barbara Burgess Ford, 78, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. She was born on August 1, 1941, in Wilkes
Rebecca Marie Howard, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020. She was born on February 22, 1961, in Lancaster, Calif. She was preceded in death by
Albert “AL” Edward Lee, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, at his residence. He was born on December 6, 1943, in North Haven, Ct., to
Margie Ann Lawrence Baker, 79, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on April 15, 1940, she was the
Peggy Joyce Welborn Murdock passed away on February 24, 2020, following an extended illness. She was born to Clarence and Mabel Welborn on August 27, 1928. Peggy thrived on the
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College invites the community to the following events: February Thursday, February 27 Mitchell Music Faculty Recital 7:30 p.m. Shearer Hall, Statesville Campus March
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office has released photos of the vehicle driven by a suspect in a road-rage shooting incident that occurred off Cornelius Road near Mooresville
FROM STAFF REPORTS On a night devoted to honoring civic and business leaders of today and inspiring those of tomorrow, the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce presented the 2019 Citizen
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System’s Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Department has named Jennifer Simmons as its lead clinical exercise physiologist. Simmons joined Iredell Health System’s Cardiopulmonary Rehab team in
Betty Martin Brown, 88, of Davidson, N.C., passed away Monday, February 24, 2020, at Novant Health Presbyterian in Huntersville. She was born February 27, 1932, to the late Mary Myrtle
Gina Deree Houston, 52, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at her home. She was born May 5, 1967, in Mooresville, N.C., to Vickie Griffith Houston and the late
FROM STAFF REPORTS Thirty-two offenders returned to Iredell County in January after being released by the N.C. Department of Corrections. Four of the offenders completed their sentences, and 28 were
Gregory “Greg” William Eustis, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on February 24, 2020, at his home. He was born January 11, 1960, in Princeton, Ind., to Mary Lee Clagett
J.D. Harris, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 22, 2020, at the Gordon Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. Born August 21, 1936, in Statesville, he
BY DEBBIE PAGE drpage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend rezoning of two parcels near the Oswalt Amity Road and Highway 21 intersection to Highway Business
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Recreation and Parks Department is working on a new comprehensive recreation and parks master plan in an effort to develop programs, parks and
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Transportation is making it easier for more businesses to compete for work building roads and bridges, beautifying highways and
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Electric Utilities has received the prestigious Public Power Awards of Excellence in four key areas of service, recognizing Statesville as one
Holly Cedric Brown Jr., 86, of Davidson, N.C., peacefully passed away on February 23, 2020, at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House, while surrounded by his loved ones. He was
Henry Arthur Bowell, 82, of Mooresville, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on May 27, 1937 in Scranton, Pa., to
Surrounded by his immediate family, Tony (Anthony) Putnam went to be with Jesus on February 19, 2020, after battling leiomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He was 52.
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2020 grant program from eligible Iredell County organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental
Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville man was found guilty by an Iredell County jury of robbery with a dangerous weapon and felony conspiracy to commit robbery with a
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man who was shot over the weekend during what authorities are describing as a road rage incident was listed in serious but stable condition on Monday
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners toured the downstairs portion of the Iredell County Public Library during the board’s annual retreat on Friday morning. Executive Director Julianne
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Starrette Farm Retreat dedicated its new Stations of the Cross trail on Sunday. Dedicated in memory of Tom Starrette and in honor of his brother Ray,