BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board met recently to discuss and clarify various procedures and state statutes to improve its operation and functioning as it confronts explosive
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Trends in teacher attrition and vacancy rates in North Carolina public schools indicate a need for targeted and differentiated beginning teacher support, according to
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 18 ♦ A girl, Harper Grace Martin, born to Virginia and Landon of
BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District Board Chair Greg Whitfield and Mayor Chris Carney presided over a joint meeting of the town board and MGSD board on Tuesday, pledging
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department will hold a live burn training exercise at 2028 Amity Hill Road on Friday, April 5. This exercise, located off of
Special to Iredell Free News Mack Molding, a leading custom plastics molder and supplier of contract manufacturing services, announced that the Company’s Statesville facility crossed a significant safety milestone on
Dollie Stewart Hedrick walked through Heaven’s Gates on March 31 , 2024, to celebrate her 89th birthday and Resurrection Sunday with her Lord Jesus. She was born in Iredell County
Judith “Judy” Scott Sawyer, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. She was born on November 22, 1941, in Memphis, Tenn., to the late Dudley Wallace
Betty Ann Martin, daughter of the late Vernon Martin and Pauline Thomas Martin, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on July 30, 1944. She left us on March 28, 2024,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three women face charges related to the solicitation of prostitution following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD announced the arrests of Mei Qun Hu,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — More than 400,000 North Carolinians now have access to health care through the state’s Medicaid expansion following record enrollment numbers and a coordinated
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System will host a blood drive with The Blood Connection, a nonprofit community blood center, on Tuesday, April 9. The blood drive will
Special to Iredell Free News Pharos Parenting will host its fourth annual Rockin’ for a Reason benefit concert at Chickadee Hill Farms on Thursday, April 11. This ticketed event, which
Dwight Moody Windsor, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born on February 19, 1934, in Iredell County, he was the
Kathryn Morrow Goodman, 91, of Taylorsville, N.C., died Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Valley Nursing. She was born in Iredell County on August 2, 1932, to the late Fred Morrow
Frederick Lee Tippett, 73, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Statesville, N.C. He was born on September 4, 1950, in Durham, N.C., to the late C.E. “Tip” Tippett
Larry “Richard” Reep, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born on February 27, 1947, in Rockingham, N.C., to the late
Catherine “Cathy” Keefe Ferguson, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. She was born on March 5, 1943, in New York to the late Gerald and
Robert “Bobby” Harold Hobbs Jr., 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on March 31, 2024, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House with his family by his side. He was born
James P. Eisele of 540 Dogwood Road, Statesville, N.C., son of Emmett G. and Corinne K. Eisele, died peacefully at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., on
Special to Iredell Free News Special Treasures, an upscale thrift store in Statesville, is excited to announce the acquisition of the historic Gordon Building in downtown Statesville. The closing of
Special to Iredell Free News Two great events — Uncorked & Artsy and the Festival of Food Trucks — return to Downtown Mooresville this weekend! Uncorked & Artsy is back
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The deadline for filing state individual income tax returns with the N.C. Department of Revenue is Monday, April 15. Electronically filed returns must
Special to Iredell Free News John Gallina, co-founder and CEO of Purple Heart Homes in Statesville, was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is
Event will feature live music, food and and motorcycle stunt show Special to Iredell Free News Janette Thornley and her partners, Buddy Foss and Clyde Eller, invite the public to
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As warmer weather approaches, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is urging North Carolinians to “Fight the Bite” by taking measures
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday evening to hire Tracey Jerome, the senior deputy city manager for the City of El Paso, Texas, to
Special to Iredell Free News The Salvation Army of Iredell County held a volunteer appreciation luncheon recently at the Gatherings Event Center in Statesville to honor those who helped the
Albert Leon Hutchens, 84, passed away March 29, 2024, at his home. He was born August 13, 1939, in Iredell County to the late Toy Lee Hutchens and Nina Lee
Sharon Diane Danyels Mayberry, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at her sister’s house. Sharon was born June 29, 1964, in Iredell County and was the
Special to Iredell Free News Leadership Statesville, a program of the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, is working to enhance the Foundry House, a vital resource for men seeking recovery
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 14 ♦ Justin Teshawn Dobbins, 33, of First Street, Statesville, charged with possession of a firearm by
UPDATE: The Town of Mooresville has received notice that the developer intends to request a continuance of these agenda items. At the Agenda Briefing on March 28, 2024, the
Kathleen Murray, 89, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on March 21, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born on October 31, 1934, she was the daughter of the
Gerald Baxter Norman, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at his home. He was born August 21, 1950, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 22 ♦ Shena Bonnie Marie Carr, 36, of Damron Lane, Harmony, charged with possession of a