Mr. William Edward Shepard Jr. was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on December 25, 1964, and was the son of William Edward Shepard Sr. and the late Carolyn Morrison Shepard. He
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Special to IFN If you want to commit a crime and get away with it, Mooresville isn’t the place to try. That’s the reputation the Mooresville Police Department has achieved
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Nearly a month after a Statesville woman was found dead in her home, her family and friends remain hopeful that the individual who killed her will be
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,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 21 ♦ Michael Eugene Bryant Jr., 45, of N. College Street, Charlotte, charged with possession of
Special to IFN Kamryn Hollowell, Miss Statesville’s Teen, was crowned Miss North Carolina’s Teen 2024 on Saturday afternoon at High Point Theatre. Hollowell, who lives in Clayton, will represent the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The 19th Annual Independence Day Parade in Troutman marched down Highway 21 on Saturday morning to celebrate America’s upcoming birthday, complete with a four-plane flyover to
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Musi, 33, of Statesville, N.C., passed away surrounded by family on June 28, 2024. She grew up in Carteret, N.J., and graduated from Carteret High School. From a
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS The City of Statesville Planning Board on Tuesday recommended approval of a request to rezone a 364-acre tract for the proposed Holland Farms development. Residents who live
Special to IFN City of Statesville offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The following are important changes to city services and schedules: Garbage
Special to IFN The FBI Charlotte Field Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina are warning the public about a new,
Brenda Mohler, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones on June 27, 2024. She was born February 23, 1945, in Iredell County to the late
Mrs. Katrina “Katie” Elizabeth Barkley Millsaps, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Abernathy Laurels in Newton, N.C. She was born September 15, 1941, to Hugh Alexander
Special to IFN The Fort Dobbs Artisan Farmers Market will be held on Saturdays starting in July. In partnership with Fort Dobbs State Historic Site, local farmers, bakers, artists, and
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department has arrested a suspect in the April 21 slaying of a Statesville man. The SPD announced the arrest of Devin Emanuel Rankin, 30, of
The City of Statesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability or
Special to IFN RALEIGH — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is reminding everyone to play it safe around fireworks and the grill as the Fourth of July holiday approaches. “While
Special to IFN Iredell County will hold a public meeting regarding plans for the new Harmony Convenience Center on July 11. The meeting will be held from 5 to 7
Special to IFN A Mooresville man was sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison on Thursday for illegally possessing a firearm. U.S. District Judge Kenneth D. Bell sentenced
Mr. Charles Ernest Summers, 90, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at The Gardens Assisted Living in Statesville, N.C.. He was born in Iredell County on April 2, 1934,
Ernest “Wayne” Mills, 71, of Advance, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Iredell County on February 14, 1953, to the late Clarence Woodrow
On Monday June 24, 2024, God called Robert Pagett Rudisill home. Born August 11, 1941, in Hickory, N.C., he spent the latter part of his life in Iredell County where
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was killed Wednesday evening when he crashed his motorcycle near Mooresville, according to the N.C. State Highway Patrol. Scott Alexander Turner, 65, was traveling
BY KARISSA MILLER Four days a week, summer intern JaNavya Frances walks into the Bentley Community Center around 8 a.m. ready to start the work day. The youngest member of
Special to IFN The Rotary Club of Statesville Endowment has awarded a total of $27,000 to 13 local nonprofits for the spring 2024 grant period. A reception was held at
Special to IFN The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday released a multi-year Direct Support Professional Workforce Plan. This plan aims to address the critical shortage of
Woodrow Bennett Johnson, 75, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Statesville, N.C. Woody was born on August 22, 1948, in Iredell County to the late Paul and Florence
Beverly Elaine Jenkins Miller, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2024, at her home. She was born May 29, 1949, to the late Farrell Junior Jenkins
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Lucille Radford Washington, who lived a full and beautiful life for 104 years. She peacefully left
Martha Lippard Smith, 95, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House on Monday, June 24, 2024. Born July 21, 1928, she was the daughter
Constance “Connie” Lynch Lyon, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. A Celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024,
Ms. Marlene Diane Rucker, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 24, 2024. She was born in Iredell County on November 15, 1984, and was the daughter of Donald Lee
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Iredell Adult Day Services in Statesville held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate a new service offering. The nonprofit is now licensed as an adult day
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. Highway State Patrol has identified the man who was hit by an 18-wheeler in Mooresville early Wednesday morning. Calvin Jay May, 63, of Greenville was
FROM STAFF REPORTS Sheriff Darren Campbell on Wednesday announced that 11 suspects have been arrested in the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office’s latest drug roundup. This operation, part of ongoing investigations