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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
John Reynolds Blakely, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. He was born July 9, 1940, in Pinehurst, N.C., to Alfred Stewart Blakely and Inez Eugenia
Alan Palmer Johnson, 82, passed away in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on April 29, 2024. He was born November 17, 1941, in Asheville, N.C., to Hoyt and Louise Johnson. He was
Carolyn Moore Mills, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on August 7, 1931, in Mooresville
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two juveniles face two counts of first-degree murder in connection with a double homicide that occurred near Mooresville in March following an investigation by the Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News The 2024 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series will kick off in Downtown Statesville on Friday, May 3, at 6 p.m. Gump Fiction,
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The irony wasn’t lost on the crowd of over 200 that the informational meeting to introduce the public to a large mixed-use development planned for 367.65
Special to Iredell Free News As the spring season blooms into summer, Iredell County Parks & Recreation is preparing to launch its Local Farmer’s Market and exciting Summer Splash Series.
FROM STAFFF REPORTS A Statesville police corporal was among the law enforcement officers who were wounded while members of the U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Task Force were attempting to serve
We are saddened to announce that Donald Eugene Phillips, 73, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. He was born May
Doris May Woodward Rash, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born March 21, 1941, in Alexander County to the
Marshall Lyndon Knight, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 24, 1929, in Iredell County to the late
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council will present an evening of original music at the historic Old Jail listening room on Thursday, May 2, when Wilson Springs
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited on Tuesday announced changes to the cooperative’s Board of Directors. Long-time board member Ann Eller is retiring after more than 35 years of service
Special to Iredell Free News A juvenile has been charged after the Mooresville Fire Marshal’s Office and Mooresville Police Department investigated a dumpster fire. Mooresville Fire-Rescue was dispatched at 6:34
Special to Iredell Free News Carolina BalloonFest announced Tuesday that Statesville native Sam Parks has been hired as executive director. Gary Cook, president of the Carolina BalloonFest Board, said the
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Abby Trent testified for more than an hour on Monday, detailing several incidents that led her to seek a No-Contact Order
Special to Iredell Free News The Lake Norman Lions Club recently raised more than $35,000 at its annual banquet, raffle and silent auction fundraiser, and it’s already using that money
Michael Barry Lewis Sr., 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at home. Known affectionately as “MB,” he was born on February 23, 1941, in Gaston