Betty Jean Mattox, 80, of Statesville, N.C., died peacefully at her home on February 24, 2024. Betty was born in Statesville, N.C., on February 2, 1944, to the late Rossie
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Linda Faye Elam Hill, 74, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Mrs. Hill was born in Iredell County, N.C., on March 22, 1949,
Tiffany “Miracle” Lee Livingston, 43, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. She was born in Iredell County, North Carolina on February 7, 1981. Tiffany is survived
Charlotte Huie Redmond entered the presence of the Lord on February 24, 2024, at the age of 78. She was born May 6, 1945, in Olin, N.C., to Hoyt and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday announced $1.3 million in grants to 42 public school districts and public charter schools across North Carolina to expand
BY MIKE FUHRMAN After being advised by their chairman to stop texting each other and after being sued for violating N.C. Open Meetings Laws, Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Economic Development Corporation, along with its partners, Centralina Workforce Development Board, Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce, Iredell County, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Mooresville Graded School District,
Special to Iredell Free News M/I Homes is celebrating the start of sales at Sanders Ridge in Troutman with a grand opening event planned for Saturday, March 9. The event,
Special to Iredell Free News Did you know that heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the country for 100 years? A recent American Heart Association study
To the Editor: The Statesville Branch NAACP #5454 wishes to re-establish its Youth Council. According to the national NAACP website, “the NAACP’s youth programs ensure a society in which all
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina experienced 146 fire fatalities in 2023, marking a slight decrease from 151 in 2022, the N.C. Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM)
Janice Marie Williams Jonaitis, 69, an accomplished individual known for her work in accounting and law enforcement, passed away on February 24, 2024, at Carolina Caring in Newton, N.C. She
Shannon Meliea Bentley, 50, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Burke County on July 10, 1973, to
Timothy James Boatwright, 53, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his residence. Tim was born on July 31, 1970, in Broome County, N.Y., and was
Iva Lee Moore Queen, 96, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her home. Iva was born March 19, 1927, in Wilkes County and was the daughter
Margaret Therisa Cullen, 88, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Panama City, Fla., passed away on 21 February 2024, and was finally able to free the wings we all know
Hunter Darden, a beloved author whose passion for storytelling touched the lives of many, passed away on February 23, 2024, in Mooresville, N.C., after bravely battling early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. She
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 16 ♦ Phillip Junior Braford, 52, of Chestnut Grove, Statesville, charged with larceny of a motor
Special to Iredell Free News GGs Art Frames Gifts will host Emmy Award winning journalist and author Molly Grantham for a book signing on Saturday, March 23. The event is
BY KARISSAMILLER Third Creek Middle School students celebrated the legacy, culture and accomplishments of the African-American community on Friday afternoon. The Black History Month program was titled “I rise, You Rise, We
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell County Public Library system presented the Bright Star Theatre production of “African Folktales” at all of its branches as part of its celebration of Black
Special to Iredell Free News Grammy Award nominee Jontavious Willis will perform in the Old Jail Listening Room at the Iredell Arts Council on Friday, March 1. The show starts
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,
ImmsterFirePhotos.com BY KEVIN IMM Three Mooresville fire fighters were injured while rescuing a person from their burning truck on Saturday afternoon. Mooresville Fire-Rescue personnel were dispatched to the area of
Peggy Lee Harvey Whitley, 76, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, February 22, 2024, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born on May 12, 1947, in Welch, W.Va.,
Diann Millsaps Myers, 76, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 2, 1947, to the late William Parks Millsaps and
Special to Iredell Free News The writing of local musician Walter Finley is featured in a new book on the lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic. “Good News, Bad News,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Green Street Cemetery is the oldest African American cemetery for some of Statesville and Iredell County’s enslaved people, military veterans and prominent community members. Located at
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
Special to Iredell Free News Students at the Centre Ballet Conservatory of Statesville have been selected to perform in the UNCSA Festival of Dance. The students will perform at 6
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 4 ♦ Courtney Eugene Daniels, 20, of Brevard Street, Statesville, charged with breaking or entering with intent
Special to Iredell Free News The office of Congressman Patrick McHenry recently hosted its final grant writing workshop for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 1 ♦ Timothy Scott Pratt, 33, of Roy Shaw Road, Chesterfield, S.C., charged with two counts of
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR The Iredell County Public Library is celebrating Black History Month as it does every year in February. Prior to working at the library, I had never conducted
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
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Oakwood IB Middle School students are learning how to make a difference in their community. Each grade level put service into action on Wednesday by welcoming community