More than a dozen local organizations, companies will participate Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s annual Career Fair will be held on June 18 at the Charles
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — More than 44,000 North Carolina educators are now practitioners in the science of reading as the final cohort of educators completed professional development as
Mrs. Gloria Elaine Reid Ramseur, beloved daughter of Louis Allen Reid and Sarah “Sadie” Scott Reid, was born in Iredell County, on December21, 1948. She entered into eternal life on
Laura Lee Doughman Combs, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on December 1,
BY STACY LETT CAIN After gaining some concessions from developers, the Statesville City Council members voted Monday to approve the first reading of a rezoning request for the former Stamey
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners approved a developer’s requests to rezone and annex 31 acres off Rinehardt Road during Monday’s board meeting. North State Development is planning to build
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Director of Career & Technical Education Tim Woody reviewed highlights of the 2023-2024 school year and mapped out plans for the upcoming school year during
Special to Iredell Free News After decades of providing healthcare to women in Statesville and the surrounding area, Dr. Roshnara Singh is preparing for the next chapter in her career.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — More than 900,000 North Carolina students rely on the nutritious meals and snacks served during the school year through the School Breakfast, School Lunch
James Pressly Dagenhart, 93, a native of Statesville, N.C., and lately of Rock Hill, S.C., died Saturday, June 1, 2024, following a ten-month illness. He was born August 12, 1930,
Ms. Lisa Dianne Crispell, 53, of Conover, N.C., was the daughter of Sandra Cornelius Crispell and the late Edwin Charles Crispell. She was born in Thomkins County, N.Y., on January
James Edward “Eddie” Brown Jr., 63, of Union Grove, N.C., died Friday, May 31, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Yadkin County on
Roany Bennette Thomas Sr., 91, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully laid down his earthly body on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, to return to his heavenly Father. Born on November 26, 1932,
BY MIKE FUHRMAN For 26 years, Sandy Durham has been the smiling face that greets American Renaissance School students in the mornings. She’s also answered the phones, calmed anxious parents,
Editor’s Note: This is part II of a two-part series. The first column is available HERE . BY SHELLIE TAYLOR I had a huge response to the first article in this
Editor’s Note: Iredell Health System is celebrates its 70th anniversary this month. The nonprofit’s success is s a testament to the dedication and loyalty of employees, both past and present. More
Special to Iredell Free News Kids in America – Totally 80’s Tribute Band will take the stage in Downtown Statesville on Friday, June 7, for the first concert of the
“Betty Jo” White Gamble Moore, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on January 28, 1931,
It is with great sadness to inform you that Jeffrey Allen Ammerman went to be with our Lord on May 30, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He had
Timothy Edward Pope, 65, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday May 31, 2024, in his home. Timothy was born on December 31, 1958, in Iredell County to the late
Special to Iredell Free News Three local students were awarded $1,500 college scholarships by the Statesville Branch NAACP during the 90th Anniversary Freedom Fund and Awards Banquet at the Statesville
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 23 ♦ Cecillo Castanon Lopez, 42, of Abalon Park Circle, Mooresville, charged with breaking or entering
BY COOPER HALL The Statesville Recreation and Parks Department and the Iredell Art Council hosted Art in the Park at Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Saturday. The annual event
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,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Tilley‘s Dance Academy held the first of its spring recitals on Saturday at Mac Gray Auditorium in Statesville. The theme of the 37th annual recital was “Everybody
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the death of a woman whose body was found inside a home off Hickory Avenue early Saturday morning. Officers were dispatched
Betty Keller Pendergrass, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, in her home. Betty was born on August 19, 1937, in Iredell County to the late Cecil
Wilma Sipe Scoggins, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. She was born on June 3, 1933, in Shelby, N.C., to the late William Paul Sipe
We mourn the loss of another member of the great generation as Eloise Little Cook (Nootsie), 94, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, May 31, 2024. Mrs. Cook was born in
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
Iredell County Sheriff’s Office assisting with murder-suicide investigation FROM STAFF REPORTS The bodies of a man and woman found in a wooded area off Sheffield Road near the Iredell-Davie county
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With hurricane season starting on June 1, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging North Carolinians to prepare now for what forecasters are predicting to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MAY 14 ♦ Joshua Andrew Moore, 36, of Amity Hill Road, Statesville, charged with larceny of a motor
BY KARISSA MILLER Dozens of supporters and family members gathered at Statesville Fitness Center on Friday to give 91 athletes and their coaches a warm send-off before they departed for
Special to Iredell Free News Goodwill Industries NWNC recently hosted hosted a first in Iredell County, when it provided QPR/CPR/Narcan training for persons struggling with homelessness. Planning for the event
The City of Statesville offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You’ll have the chance to work alongside talented individuals who share a common goal of improving the lives of