Special to Iredell Free News God’s Mighty Men, a men’s group from several churches in Iredell County who meet weekly at Horizon Church, will host Gideons speaker Dr. Charles Patton
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BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education approved a $62.1 million local current expense budget request for fiscal year 2024-2025 earlier this week. The budget request represents a
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Recreation & Parks Department will host the annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH – The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is increasing its efforts to prevent, treat and help those experiencing harm related to problem
FROM STAFF REPORTS The wife of a murder suspect who was shot and killed by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies during a standoff early Sunday morning faces numerous charges as
Winifred Fox Jenkins, 76, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Accordius Health at Mooresville. She was born on November 11, 1947, to the late
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating an altercation that ended with a man and woman being transported to regional trauma centers on Wednesday morning. The SPD received
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Mooresville has been chosen as the host community for the 2025 North Carolina Main Street Conference. The three-day conference, held annually in March, is
Treva Miller receives Uplift Woman of the Year Award at Iredell Health Foundation’s International Women’s Day Breakfast Special to Iredell Free News When Treva Miller received the devastating news of a
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council received a progress update on the Georgie Street Community Park project on Monday afternoon and discussed agenda items for Thursday night’s meeting. Parks
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville extends its sincerest gratitude to all residents and city employees who participated in the recent canned food drive. Throughout February, residents
Linda Susan “Susie” Miller, 69, passed away at her home in Salisbury, N.C., on March 8, 2024, following a period of declining health. She is survived by her best friend
Jeffery Allan Ledbetter, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. He was born on January 21, 1957, in Geneva, Ohio, to the late George and Marion
Stacey Gregg “Tay” Harris was born in Statesville on April 20, 1975, to Lavida Byers Harris and the late Silas Harris. He entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Sunday, March,
Senior Mother Katherine Lorraine Davidson Rankin, 94, gained her wings on March 9, 2024, in Statesville, N.C., surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Iredell County on March 25,
Olvin Danilo Santamaria Pinto, 38, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. A visitation for Olvin will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2024,
Wilma Yvonne McDaniel of Boone and Winston-Salem, N.C., passed away on March 10, 2024, following complications of cancer and recent covid. Wilma was born in Statesville, N.C., on April 19,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three suspects face felony charges stemming from a Statesville Police Department investigation that began with a report of a child being injured and expanded to include sexual
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Florida man who was wanted on charges in two states was apprehended in Iredell County following a police pursuit and foot chase with the help of
To the Editor: During the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting on Monday evening, N.B. Mills Elementary was the school spotlight. The administration and staff at N.B. Mills is doing
BY KARISSA MILLER Elected officials, administrators and students gathered inside the Statesville High School library on Monday afternoon to celebrate the school’s recognition as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: FEBRUARY 28 ♦ A boy, Sebastian Edward Rivera, born to Kyle and Molly Jane
Special to Iredell Free News Jason Lanning, Iredell County agent for North Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company, was recently named among the top 75 agents for 2023 by Executive Vice President
BY MIKE FUHRMAN In a world where influencers can reach millions of followers with a few keystrokes, it’s not surprising that social media has taken on a larger role in
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce will host the 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium on Thursday, March 21, at the Statesville Civic Center. This transformative,
Thaddeus “Thad” R. Stikeleather, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was the husband of the late Judy Little Stikeleather and the son of the
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Arts has announced the winners of the 20th Anniversary Youth Art Show. Over 200 young artists entered this year’s show. Submissions include paintings, drawings,
Arthur Mason Kerley, 54, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on March 9, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born June 20, 1969, to the late Everette Kerley and Reba
Annie Mae Bustle, 75, formerly of Memorial Highway, Harmony, N.C., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 9, 2024. She had been in declining health for
Carolyn Sue Hyder Baldwin, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. She was the wife of the late Gene Baldwin and the daughter of the late
Special to Iredell Free News Selma Hortense Burke, a renowned African American artist whose talent transcended boundaries, is the focus of a groundbreaking new book that sheds light on her
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted January 2024 unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from December’s revised rate. The national rate
Special to Iredell Free News Legislation passed by the N.C. General Assembly and signed by Gov. Roy Cooper legalized sports betting in the Tar Heel State, effective March 11. If
James “Jim” Reid Moore Sr., 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. He was born on September 17, 1946, in Statesville, N.C., to the late James
Teresa Cook Pitts, born March 17, 1964, died Friday, March 8, 2024. To quote Teresa, “You live, You die and the wheels on the bus go round and round.” There
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 28 ♦ Michael Shawn Duncan, 53, of Carolyn Road, Alexander, charged with possession with intent to