Special to Iredell Free News While being interviewed for inclusion in Hoptown Brewery’s charity efforts, Bridge of Hearts Director Linda Morris emphasized her organization’s mission to bring joy to impoverished
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Commerce is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the new NCWorks Mobile Career Center. The mobile unit can bring accessible
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Police Department is investigating a series of motor vehicle thefts and break-ins in the Falls Cove subdivision. Officers responded to several homes in the subdivision
Special to Iredell Free News The Rev. Dr. William E. “Bill” White has been appointed interim pastor at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Statesville. With a rich background in pastoral ministry,
Billy Ray Torrence, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., a beloved father and grandfather, passed away on February 26, 2024, after a period of declining health. Bill was born on June 18,
Phyllis Wood Hernandez, 60, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024. She was born on December 21, 1963, in Ohio to the late William “Ballard” Wood and
Lester “Bob” Robert Dillon, 76, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a prolonged respiratory illness. He was born on December 1,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday announced the arrests of 19 suspects on a variety of drugs charges. The arrests, which occurred over the last four
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning & Zoning Board has recommended a rezoning change for four acres off Hemi and Rumple streets to create a consistent zoning for a nine-acre
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
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,