Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville Electric Utilities is conducting residential and commercial customer satisfaction surveys as part of a long-term planning study. The purpose of the
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Jonathan Alejandro Guzman-Vallejo, 12, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. He was born April 29, 2011, in Statesville. A Funeral Mass for Jonathan will be held
Dolores “Sissy” Elaine Potts Shew, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2024, at her home. Sissy was born on December 9, 1949, in Iredell County and
Mildred McAlister Moore, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Mildred was born February 7, 1951, in Iredell County and
Lauren Hickman Colwell, 40, of Mooresville, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024. She was born on September 1, 1983, in Minneapolis, MN to Felton “Tad” and Lisa Colwell. Lauren
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A new program is expected to provide food for nearly a million school children in North Carolina this summer. The N.C. Department of Health
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred inside a home on West Bell Street on Tuesday. SPD personnel were dispatched to a residence in
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Winston-Salem man faces felony drug charges after being pulled over by a Statesville police officer for running a stop sign. The Statesville Police Department announced the
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System and Iredell Physician Network have announced the addition of Nurse Practitioner Andora Nicholson to the staff at Family Care Center of Mocksville.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Four years after the pandemic began, North Carolina businesses are feeling optimistic about the future, but many still face lingering COVID-era challenges such as
Harrigan defeats Mills in close race in Republican primary for U.S. House FROM STAFF REPORTS Rep. Jeff McNeely survived a strong challenge from Purple Heart Homes co-founder John Gallina to
Tyrrell Kenyon Mayhew, 35, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at his home. He was born on January 21, 1989, in Iredell County, N.C., to Loretta
Beverly Watson Manchester, 82, of Statesville, N.C., went home to meet her Savior on March 3, 2024. She passed peacefully in her sleep at home and now rejoices in heaven.
David “Ray” Anderson, 74 of Harmony, N.C., died Wednesday, February 28, 2024. He was born in Mecklenburg County on September 13, 1949, to the late Sylvester B. Anderson and Betty
Ed Phillips, 86, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House of Iredell County. Ed was born in Dekalb
BY KEVIN IMM The Statesville Fire Department battled a structure fire at the Wm. T. Burnett & Co. plant located at 2550 West Front Street on Monday. Crews, who arrived
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members got a first look at the district’s budget priorities for the 2024-2025 school year on Monday night. During the Committee
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel found a missing child in northwestern Iredell County on Tuesday afternoon. The ICSO credited drone pilot, Sgt. Irwin, and bloodhound
BY STACIE LETT CAIN City Manager Ron Smith announced Monday that Fire Station One may be completed sooner than expected. “I will not need to be giving updates on Fire
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Graded School District and the Mooresville Police Department have implemented additional measures aimed at enhancing safety and security within the community. This strategic
Special to Iredell Free News The entrances to Iredell Memorial Hospital’s cardiac catheterization labs now look a little different. The walls beside each of the two cath labs, located within
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 15 ♦ James Stanley Horne, 57, of Westover Drive, Lincolnton, charged with possession of a schedule II
Donald “Boy” Ray Newsome, 54, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 23, 1969,
Patricia Alice Hager Brown, 94 of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House on Friday, March 1, 2024. A graveside service will be held at Glenwood
Hazel Sprinkle Weisner, 104, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024, at The Greens at Maple Leaf. Hazel was born October 27, 1919, in Iredell County
BY JAIME GATTON For as long as she can remember — from time spent as a child in her family’s funeral home to owning an alternative and holistic health shop
Special to Iredell Free News The Art & Soul series continues this week at the Iredell Arts Council with a reception and conversation with Sue Shoemaker. A visual artist with
BY KEVIN IMM The Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department conducted a live burn training on Saturday on a structure that was donated to the department for training purposes. Members of
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville-based advertising and marketing agency Spokeology received four awards in the 2023 Vega Digital Awards. The competition, which recognized digital media excellence worldwide, received over 1,000 submissions
Mrs. Millicent Elaine Grant Lackey, affectionately called “TeTe,” was born in Iredell County on November 25, 1956, and was the daughter of Mrs. Elaine Barrett Grant and the late Kenneth
BY KARISSA MILLER The City of Statesville hosted a forum last week to provide an opportunity for residents to discuss establishing a Black Historical District. City Councilwoman Lisa Pearson and
Special to Iredell Free News Grammy Award nominee Jontavious Willis performed for American Renaissance School students on Friday. A native of Georgia, the blues artist was in town for a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 23 ♦ James Daniel Poage, 33, of Third Creek Church, Cleveland, charged with possession of methamphetamine,
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,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The 2024 primary election in North Carolina is Tuesday, March 5. The following tips are for Election Day voters: ♦ Know the rules for
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