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
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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
BY KARISSA MILLER Hundreds of new Mitchell Community College graduates who earned their associate degrees, diplomas or professional certificates were honored Saturday during a pair of commencement ceremonies at the
Mr. Anthony Jerome Dye Jr., 28, of 1120 Alexander Street, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on August 15, 1995, and was the son of Anthony Jerome Dye Sr.
Patrick “Paddy” Andrew Moran, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, N.C. He was born on September 30,
Nathan Lucas Brawley, 15, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024. He was born on March 21, 2009, in Iredell County, N.C., to Neel Brawley and Mandy
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 24 ♦ Robin Lynn Douglas, 37, of Ethel Lane, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine. APRIL 25
BY KARISSA MILLER Forty-five Agriculture and Science Early College students celebrated a huge moment in their lives on Friday evening. The Class of 2024 marched in to “Pomp and Circumstance”
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association (Iredell COAST) has announced its plan to open a second variety store in Statesville. The Iredell COAST Hidden Gem Variety Store
Special to Iredell Free News Mount Pleasant A.M.E. Zion Church will celebrate 156 years on Sunday, May 19, at the 11 a.m. service. Rev. Dr. J.C. White and members invite
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council on Thursday honored Donna Lambert of H.E.L.P. Ministries of Troutman as the Citizen of the Year and Lowe’s Home Improvement as the Organization
BY DEBBIE PAGE About 100 community members and leaders gathered on Friday morning to launch the “Be Well Iredell” initiative, part of a statewide movement to improve the well-being and
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Special to Iredell Free News Miles Atkins, former mayor of Mooresville, was recently named Downtown Mooresville’s 2023 Main Street Champion by the North Carolina Main Street Program during the annual
BY DEBBIE PAGE Collaborative College for Technology and Leadership (CCTL) seniors received their high school diplomas on Friday afternoon Mitchell Community College’s lawn, and 97 percent of the grads will
BY JABRIA WILLIAMS In a moving ceremony, the Crossroads Arts and Science Early College celebrated the remarkable achievements of its Class of 2024. Ashley Carroll, a distinguished 2024 graduate with Summa
Jean Carol Whitehead passed away at home on May 10, 2024, of natural causes. She was born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., on October 21, 1927, to Frank and Alice Connelly Vogt.
Calvin Perry Rogers Jr., 95, of Tallahassee, Fla., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Centre Pointe Rehab in Tallahassee. He was born on
Gussie “Eloise” Crouch Conder passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 7, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. She was born on May 24, 1928, in
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Fifth Street Ministries staff, board members and community supporters participated in a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday for a new tiny homes development that will provide housing for
BY STACIE LETT CAIN After a nearly four-hour discussion of various zoning requests, City Manager Ron Smith finally had the opportunity to unveil the proposed 2024-2025 budget during Monday’s Statesville
BY JABRIA WILLIAMS Eighteen aspiring law enforcement officers reached a major milestone on Thursday as they were honored for completing Mitchell Community College’s Basic Law Enforcement Training program. Mitchell Community
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON City officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday to mark the beginning of construction of the new terminal at the Statesville Regional Airport. Elected officials and city
The Rev. Dr. James Burlie Parker Jr., passed away from this life to his eternal home in Heaven on May 8, 2024. Dr. Parker was born on July 20, 1927,
Mr. Erik Jerard Ramsey, 29, of Troutman, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2024. He was born on June 19,1994 in Troutman, N.C. Erik was known for his kind
Adam Keith Morrow, 34, walked into heaven on Thursday, May 9, 2024, with his head held high, eyes wide open, talking and laughing as he met his Savior and family.
Constance Cummings Carey, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. She was born on August 19, 1948, in Pennsylvania, to the late John and Lois Dame
Bobby Gene Blackwood, 82, Mooresville, N.C., went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury, N.C. He was born on May
Public Notice – Budget Hearing In accordance with N.C.G.S. §159-12, the Statesville City Manager has submitted his Recommended Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Operating Budget to the Statesville City Council and City