Willie “Will” Frank Blocker, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on December 1,
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Harry Cletus Knox III, 77, of Huntersville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He was born January 3, 1947, in Charlotte, N.C.,
Ms. Teresa Faye Setzer, 62, of Cleveland, Ohio, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on March 15, 1962, and was the daughter of the late Wilbur LaFayette Setzer and Maggie
Jody Messer, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at his residence. He was born on August 7, 1961 in Kermit, W.Va. Jody is survived by
Mrs. Darlene Hicks Myers, 62, passed away May 12, 2024, at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. The eldest daughter of Grady Hicks and Mary Holland Hicks, Darlene was born
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education honored 18 retirees on Tuesday night with a special dinner followed by presentation of inscribed crystal vases as a
Special to Iredell Free News Steele Dailey has joined the local Edward Jones office of financial advisor Brian Sohovich as an associate financial advisor. In this role, Dailey will help
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Troutman is still accepting entries for the 19th Annual Independence Day Parade. Scheduled for Saturday, June 29, the Independence Day Parade will
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James announced the appointment of two new principals on Tuesday: I-SS Virtual Academy Yolanda Lindsay, assistant principal at the I-SS Virtual
FROM STAFF REPORTS A northern Iredell County resident faces felony charges in connection with an attempted robbery and assault that occurred Saturday. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Two Statesville City Council members who were offended by comments that Councilman Steve Johnson made during last Monday’s council meeting are demanding he apologize for the remarks.
Mr. Joseph “Joe” Willie Sharpe, 73, of Olin, N.C., died Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his home. Born in Iredell County on October 3, 1950, he was a son of
Mrs. Janice Mae Fox Ballard, 86, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County on November 4, 1937, she was a
Thomas “Tommy” Owen McDonald Jr., 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. Tommy was
Stephen Duncan Bradley of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024. He was born in 1941 in Grosse Pointe, Mich., to the late Stephen Duncan Bradley and Virginia
Wesley Todd Crawford, 56, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly due to a motorcycle accident on Friday, May 10, 2024. Todd was born on April 13, 1968, in Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host its Outdoor Explorers Day, Dino Edition, on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Throughout the day, families can
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Christian Ministries will present its inaugural Hunger Games Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, June 8, at Caldwell Park and the Statesville Country Club. Players can
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Fire-Rescue is relaunching the MFR Explorers Program. This program provides 14- to 18-year-olds invaluable experience and knowledge of the fire service, including what our
FROM STAFF REPORTS A judge has dismissed six Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members from a lawsuit filed by Iredell Free News that seeks to prevent the board from meeting
Deborah “Debbie” Austin Nichols, 72, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at her residence. She was born on July 11, 1951, in Rochester, N.Y., to the
Special to Iredell Free News The Evening Exchange Club of Lake Norman is partnering with The Troutman Exchange Club to host the second annual Walk of Heroes in Downtown Troutman.
Rev. Dr. James Roy “J.R.” Speece, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born May 29, 1933, in a log cabin
Elizabeth “Lib” Howington Reynolds, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born on December 4, 1931, in
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville ABC Board is soliciting proposals for funding from community organizations involved in substance abuse. Each year, by North Carolina law, the ABC Board
BY KEVIN IMM Traffic backed up on Interstate 77 on Monday morning after a Jeep being towed behind a camper caught fire. Mooresville Ladder 5 and Troutman Engine 2 responded
Editor’s Note: As Iredell Health System celebrates its 70th Anniversary on May 1, it’s not just a celebration of passing time. It’s a testament to the dedication and loyalty of the
Editor’s Note: May is Cemetery Appreciation Month. This is part I of a two-part series. BY SHELLIE TAYLOR I have had several people in the last few months reach out to me
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Museums is now accepting registration for two upcoming summer camps. Mad Scientist Camp, which will be held June 10-14, offers participants a chance to
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,
Gerry James Steele, 76, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his residence. He was born on October 18, 1947, in Mooresville, N.C., to the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 3 ♦ Davion Domonic Peterson, 29, of Elks Shoals Church Road, Alexander, charged with two counts
BY DEBBIE PAGE Statesville resident Susan Tolle was recently presented the Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service from Briles Johnson, executive director of the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community
BY KARISSA MILLER I have fond memories of my brother and I waking up early to surprise my mom with coffee and breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day. My dad
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools hosted a Prom for students with exceptionalities on Friday, May 10, at the South Iredell High School Performing Arts Center. The Chick-fil-A Leadership
Special to Iredell Free News C.R. Onsrud, manufacturer of American-made CNC machining centers, brought together its CNC manufacturing team, CNC vendors, and over 200 prospective customers and distributors for a