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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 28 ♦ Ryan Scott Carpenter, 46, of 15th Street NE, Hickory, charged with obtaining property by
Special to Iredell Free News Cub Scout Pack #173 in Mt. Mourne held its annual Cub Scout Olympics recently at the Fair View United Methodist Church. The Cub Scouts participated
Special to Iredell Free News Two local students have earned Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarships from EnergyUnited to attend summer basketball camps at two of the state’s most prestigious college
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Emergency Management officials encourage residents to plan and prepare for hurricanes and other severe weather by updating their emergency plans and supply kits.
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Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College will honor over 700 graduates with an associate degree, diploma and/or certificates during the annual commencement exercises planned for this May. To
Timothy Glenn McCoy, 61, of Harmony, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born June 17, 1962, in Welch, W.Va., and was the
David Thomas Combs, 88, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. He was born January 9, 1936, to the late Dewey Franklin Combs and Pearl Elizabeth Stone Combs in Wilkes
Jack Ray “Jay” Clement II, 50, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was born on October 27, 1973, in Forsyth County, N.C., to the late
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The 14th Annual Timmy Belcher Memorial Rainbow Kidz Ride & Run — minus the Ride part, which was canceled due to the threat of inclement weather —
BY KARISSA MILLER High-fives and lots of cheering rang through the halls for a couple of minutes as older students, dressed in graduation caps and gowns, walked the hallway of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Sheetz held the grand opening for its new store at 195 Old Mocksville Road in Statesville on Thursday. The new location is their fourth location in Statesville
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville School District recognized 127 employees whose work earned them school and district honors on Friday at the Unity Center. These employees excelled in
BY DEBBIE PAGE Though suicide and self-harm are serious problems in North Carolina, effective prevention strategies and community support systems can reduce the number of tragic deaths and injuries, according
N.B. Mills Elementary School students enjoyed a day of fun Friday. BY KARISSA MILLER Under blue skies, N.B. Mills Elementary School students spent most of their day outside at Field
Mrs. Margaret Louise Knox Jackson, 74, of Statesville, N.C., was born in Alexandria, Va., on October 27, 1949, and was the daughter of the late Essie Alice Knox. She departed
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Following a triumphant first year, the Moonshine and Motorsports Trail in North Carolina is expanding. The Moonshine and Motorsports Trail, conceived in the 2021
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
Jonas Nathaniel Campbell, 43, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2024, at his home. He was born October 2, 1980, in Iredell County to the late Sherri
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was arrested on various charges on Sunday after he was detained on the campus of Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., during a protest over
Special to Iredell Free News Congressman Patrick McHenry was recognized as a Fiscal Hero of the 118th Congress by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. McHenry, a Republican who
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital has earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog organization that serves as a voice for
Special to Iredell Free News The Troutman Police Department and Troutman Fire & Rescue, in partnership with Troutman Parks & Recreation, will host the 3rd Annual Red and Blue 5K
BY KEVIN IMM Personnel from Troutman, Monticello and West Iredell fire departments were alerted for a structure fire on Shalom Place at 11:01 p.m. on Thursday. Arriving units were met
Mr. Edward Lee Holbrook, 96, of 621 East Sharpe Street, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on July 20, 1927, and was the son of the late Richard and
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System announced Thursday that Iredell Memorial Hospital’s emergency department expansion is now complete. The first patient was admitted to the new space at
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The West Iredell High School JROTC program held its awards ceremony on Wednesday. Among the award recipients were three cadets who were recognized for the bravery they
BY KARISSA MILLER The buzz of a quadcopter drone filled the air on the field at East Iredell Middle School on Tuesday. Sixth-grader Jasiyas Smith, 12, moved his drone forward
Angel Antonio Santiago, 20, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024. He was born on April 19, 2004 in Iredell County, N.C., to Adam Santiago and Yolanda
Harvey Lee Waddell, 70, of Statesville, N.C., died May 1, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on April 5, 1954, he was a son of the late
IBY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell Health System celebrated its 70th anniversary on Wednesday with a ceremony that emphasized the nonprofit’s rich history and continuing commitment to caring for the residents it
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville-based Hoptown Brewing Co. won the Bronze Medal for its locally sourced Sweet Wings Honey Wheat Ale during the 2024 World Beer Cup. Nearly 2,100 breweries from
BY DEBBIE PAGE The United Way of Iredell hosted the first annual Iredell County Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards on Tuesday night at Little Joe’s Chapel in Barium Springs. After the
Law enforcement officers from throughout the region escorted the body of fallen U.S. Deputy Marshal Thomas Weeks to Cavin-Cook Funeral Home in Mooresville on Wednesday. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE. Special
Allen Wayne Miller, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born November 27, 1946, in Iredell County to the late