Special to Iredell Free News Roots in the Round will host its first fundraising event, Brunch & Bluegrass, on Sunday, March 24. This event, which will be held at the
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FROM STAFF REPORTS An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into illegal drug activity at a residence in Harmony culminated with the arrest of three suspects. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
DeVante Milik Clark, 27, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. He was born January 26, 1997, in Iredell County, the son of the late Robert
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday approved a $167,387 economic development incentive for an automotive supply manufacturer based in Mooresville. MacLean Fogg and MacLean Curtis are planning to
The City of Statesville offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You’ll have the chance to work alongside talented individuals who share a common goal of improving the lives of
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department has successfully completed a comprehensive inspection conducted by the N.C. Association of Rescue and EMS. The inspection has resulted in the
Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont will host its Spring 5K event on Sunday, April 28, at North Iredell High School. Participation in
Ann Lynn Funderburk Mank, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Atrium Health University Hospital. She was born March 11, 1939, in Belleville, Ill., to
Sandra Sue Clough Keller, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was born on April 6, 1951, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Francis Leroy
Angela Teresa McNeill, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on March 19, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. She was born on January 9, 1958. Angela was a very loving, thoughtful, generous,
Grace Elgevia Davis, 97, formerly of 905 Henkel Road and Brookdale Center in Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday morning, March 12, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born January
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
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