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
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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
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has partnered with CHESS Health and Trillium Health Resources to provide critically needed support for
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,
BY KARISSA MILLER Statesville High School students who are interested in a career in nursing do not have to wait until graduating to begin their education and clinical training. On
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A man suspected of murdering two people in Mooresville on Saturday was shot and killed by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies after a standoff at his home
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two people were killed and a third person critically injured Saturday night at a home near Mooresville. Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies were searching for three suspects
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday will consider a proposal to increase the cost of the district’s after-school care program. If approved by the Board,
Kamaron Lane “Kammie” McKenzie, 52, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Kammie is survived by a son, Logan Barbee of Mooresville. She was preceded in death
John Gilbert Pardue, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away March 8, 2024, at the Salisbury Veterans State Home. He was born August 10, 1932, to the late Sherman Pardue and
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
Wade Pharr Carrigan was lucky to have been born on a farm near Mooresville, N.C., and was a farmer all his life. Wade was born January 5, 1928, to the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 16 ♦ Haley Marie Carter, 23, of W. McCubins Street, Salisbury, charged with possession of a schedule
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is accepting applications for the 2024 Public Safety Academy. This is the first time the Statesville Police Department and Statesville Fire
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site is now featuring an exhibit that highlights trade been colonists and American Indians in the Carolina backcountry in the 1750s.
BY KEVIN IMM West Iredell Volunteer Fire Department personnel, along with the Monticello, Troutman, Stony Point, Central, Statesville and Catawba fire fighters were alerted for a structure fire on Hickory
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce celebrated local businesses, organizations, and community leaders at its 2024 Community Awards lunch, presented by Mooresville Ford, on Thursday at the
William Alexander Shinn, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He was born February 12, 1945, in Mecklenburg County to
Charles “Gene” Eugene Holland, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. He was born on March 5, 1938, in McDowell County, N.C., to the late Howard
Stephen Frantz Parker Sr., 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at his home. He was born November 18, 1949, in Virginia to the late Ray D.
Melissa Marie Hartness Owings, 55, of Statesville, N.C., passed away March 7, 2024, at home peacefully surrounded by loved ones after battling an illness. She was born August 26, 1968,
Shirley Moore, 86, passed away at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Shirley was born in Iredell County on June 1, 1937, to the late
FROM STAFF REPORTS An anonymous tip through the Iredell County Sheriff’s app prompted an investigation that led to the arrest of three suspects on drug charges. On Tuesday, March 5,
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Special to Iredell Free News Melanie Sleime has joined the staff at Iredell Health System as assistant vice president of human resources. Sleime received her undergraduate degree in management and
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Public Library has been selected to host the Smithsonian exhibit “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America.” Voices and Votes is based on
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2024 grant program. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions.
Chiquitia Lavonne Caldwell, 38, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. She was born March 21, 1985, in Iredell County to Hildred Miller Jr. and Kathy Caldwell.
Joyce Louise Nantz Simpson, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Joyce was born October 23, 1933, in Mooresville, N.C., to the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Texas woman faces a felony larceny charge in connection with the theft of jewelry and clothing from a home in southern Iredell County. Iredell County Sheriff
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman was arrested on gun charges following a traffic stop by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Tamyaa
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell COAST is looking to fill an open position with a senior adult through the SCSEP Program. The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a rezoning request for three parcels at the corner of Brawley School Road and Drye Drive for Lake