Mrs. Elaine B. Steele, 100, of the Pines at Davidson, N.C., died on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 8:19 a.m. She was born April 21, 1923, in Macon, Miss., Noxubee
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Rhonda Lynn Newell Shumate, 56, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024. She was born on August 14, 1967 in Wythe County, Va.. She was the daughter
Special to Iredell Free News Poverty is a reality for many individuals and families. But unless you have experienced poverty, it is difficult to understand. The Christian Mission, in partnership
Special to Iredell Free News Edward Jones Financial Advisor Brian Sohovich of Statesville recently qualified for the firm’s Impact conference, which celebrates the contributions and achievements of 413 successful financial
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Hannah LaForge, 15, was last seen after being dropped off
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council on Monday approved a rezoning request for a 500-plus unit housing development planned for a 100-acre parcel off Mocksville Highway. The proposed
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR If you make your way to Old Fourth Creek Burying Ground on any given day, you’ll probably see a man with a long grey beard and glasses
Special to Iredell Free News For over 15 years, Haunted Statesville has presented ghost walks designed to offer a distinctly memorable experience. Participants will learn the true haunted history of
Special to Iredell Free News Energage has presented EnergyUnited with its 2024 Top Workplaces USA Award. The Top Workplaces program has a 15-year history of surveying more than 20 million
BY KARISSA MILLER Rescue Ranch, a humane education center in Iredell County, is unique because every animal that comes through the nonprofit’s doors has a forever home at the ranch.
Lucas Miguel Miller, 15, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on March 18, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 2, 2008, to Celso Vera and Elsa
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 7 ♦ A boy, Kade Maxton Porter, born to Kyle Porter and Kaysie
Special to Iredell Free News Bobcat Company has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s 2024 Most Innovative Companies. The Most Innovative Companies honor places Bobcat in the spotlight among
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County has hired Rodney Harris to serve as assistant county manager. He will begin work on April 22. Harris has served as deputy county
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners recognized one long-time employee Linda Hicks on Tuesday for her dedicated service to the county. Hicks, who works in the Tax
BY DEBBIE PAGE Chief Financial Officer Angie Davis presented the proposed 2024-2025 budget to the Mooresville Graded School District Board on Tuesday night. The $27,658,284 budget, which reflects a $1,157,960
Evelyn Bollerup, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. The family will hold services in New York at a later date. Roma
Milton Darnell Mayfield, 62, of Thomasville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Magnolia Gardens Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton Lee Mayfield and
Lula Reynolds Sturges Cheatham, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born on July 1, 1933, in Henderson, N.C.,
Alisa Tevepaugh Hepler, 65, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center on Monday, March 18, 2024. She was born in Iredell County on April 12,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Adult Correction has learned of a phone scam targeting family members of incarcerated individuals. Scammers have contacted family members of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County commissioners on Monday continued to delay moving forward on two major capital improvement projects. While the board has set aside $22.4 million to pay for
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners on Monday approved an economic development incentive for MacLean-Fogg Co. and MacLean Curtis, which is planning a $16.35 million expansion of
Special to Iredell Free News National touring artist Bing Futch will return to Statesville on Thursday, March 21, for a special performance in the Old Jail Listening Room The show,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Career Academy and Technical School Transition Coordinator and Exceptional Children Specialist Lee Cope was honored as the 2024 Distinguished Service Award Winner on March 11 during the
Irene Beatty Goodlett was born September 9, 1928, and died March 17, 2024. A cherished educator and devout servant of faith, she passed away leaving a legacy of love and
Mr. Ronald Allen Gillespie, known as “P-Funk,” was born in Statesville, N.C., on April 1, 1957, and was the son of the late Aleece B. Gillespie and Franklin Roosevelt Gillespie.
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department is seeking public’s assistance locating Kyron Montrail Baker, 34, of Mooresville. Baker’s last known address is 545 Kelly Avenue. Baker is
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville Arts & Events Division invites the public to attend the 2nd Annual Mooresville Day on Saturday, March 23,. The free festival,
Janice Barnette Havner, 72, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her residence. She was born on June 3, 1951, in Iredell County, N.C., to
Ellen Moore Clark, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Mooresville Rehab and Nursing. She was born on July 30, 1939,
John Comyns Diederich of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Columbus, Ohio, and Cleveland, Ohio, entered into rest on March 13, 2024. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Richard and Mary Diederich
Matthew Dennis Bridges, 44, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away March 15, 2024, at his home. He was born June 2, 1979, to the late Parks Dennis Bridges and Betty
Marion Grace Rinehardt Bumgarner passed away at her home on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She was a retired teacher’s assistant at Cool Spring Elementary and had also worked with Crossroads
FROM STAFF REPORTS A former candidate for Iredell County commissioner has filed a grievance with Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Bill Howell over the conduct of I-SS Board member
Special to Iredell Free News Colorectal cancer, often referred to as a “silent killer,” can develop and progress quietly within the body, often without any noticeable symptoms. However, despite its