BY DEBBIE PAGE About 100 people participated in The Christian Mission’s Poverty Simulation on Tuesday to experience a “month” of struggling to meet basic survival needs for themselves and their
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Richard Wayne Pledger, 42, was born in Iredell County on June 23, 1981, to Richard Wayne Smith and Kimberly Kim Pledger. Richard departed this life suddenly on Sunday April 21,
Brenda VanHorn Alford, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at her residence. She was born on August 23, 1944, in Maryland to the late George
Larry Mack Caldwell, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024, in his home surrounded by his loving family after an extended struggle with dementia. Larry was
Thomas Owen McDonald Jr., 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. He was born on September 4, 1930, in Missouri
Timothy Elmer “Tim” Harris, 79, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Tim was born on July 23, 1944, in Charlotte, N.C. He graduated from West
Robert “Bobby” Miller Griffith Jr., 59, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Miller Griffith Sr and Mary
Invitation for Bids Invitation To Bid (ITB) for a culvert replacement will be sent out on May 3, 2024. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-129, sealed bid proposals will be received by
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a stolen 2020 Yamaha R6 motorcycle and carry-on utility trailer. On April 4,
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council will present a concert by solo artist Daniel Rodriguez on Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will take place
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning and Zoning Board recommended two amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance on Monday night. The proposed changes will be considered by the Town Council
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited ranked 7th for customer satisfaction for residential electric service among cooperatives in the J.D. Power 2023 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study. The cooperative’s
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Parks and Recreation Department sponsored an Earth Day community cleanup on Monday evening with about 30 community members participating, including representatives of the N.C. Department
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 2 ♦ Shelly Melvin Scaglione, 55, of W. Center Street, Mooresville, charged with possession of a controlled
Special to Iredell Free News Seventy artists entered a total of 128 entries in the 46th Anniversary SpringFest Judged Show & Competition presented by Mooresville Arts. Artists from Mooresville, Cornelius, Davidson,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday that EnergizeNC, North Carolina’s Solar for All coalition, has been selected by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for
Rev. Norman Cleo Dudley, 87, was born in Baltimore, Md., on October 20, 1936, to the late Costello Coleman Dudley and Anna Inez Holcomb Dudley. He departed this life on
Doris “Lavonne” Curtis Payne, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was born on June 30, 1926, in Mooresville to
Daily Inman Gramling Jr., 69, of Catawba, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, April 18, at 7:10 a.m. As always, he started that journey early as
Steven Gray Pettit, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Forsyth County on October 5, 1951, to the late
Shelby Jean Hartsell Grimm, 87, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Yadkin County on November 22, 1936, to the
Clyde Nelson Reavis, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Clyde was born on September 15, 1938, to the late Jessie
Shirley Jean Harrington Lyalls, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Shirley was born on February 6, 1956, in Alexander County, N.C., to the late Claude
Aileen Grant Waugh joined her beloved husband Gene in heaven on the morning of April 20, 2024, with her younger daughter by her side. Aileen was born in Statesville, N.C.,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON About 500 people attended the inaugural Charles Fest on Saturday, beginning what organizer Kevin Robertson hopes will become an annual tradition in the northern Iredell County community.
American Renaissance School Public Notice The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that American
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville City Manager Ron Smith has appointed Emily Kurfees to serve as city clerk. Kurfees succeeds Brenda Fugett, who retired after 14 years as city clerk. “Emily’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 12 ♦ Brianna Sade Bost, 28, of Lippard Farm Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a
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 Statesville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at a residence on Stewart Court. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting
William Gene Bradford, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on April 19, 2024. Gene was born on March 4, 1935, in Iredell County to the late William L. Bradford and
Gladys Fox Sharpe, 74, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away April 20, 2024, at Valley Nursing Center after an extended illness. Gladys was born August 7, 1949, in Iredell County
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 A Mooresville man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound following a stand-off with Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Saturday. Sheriff Darren Campbell identified the deceased
BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School welcomed hundreds of parents and community members to its highly anticipated Leadership Day on Friday. “We are a Leader in Me School and
Special to Iredell Free News Peyton Barrows, literacy program coordinator for the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC), was the guest speaker at the April meeting of the Statesville