BY MIKE FUHRMAN There’s something special about Daylight Donuts. The signature glazed donuts, made fresh every morning, are (by far) the best around, and the vintage decor of the little
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James “Ronnie” White, 76, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Mooresville Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. He was born January 4, 1948, in Iredell County, N.C., to
Louis Zimmer Coombe, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024. He was born on October 17, 1936, in Dexter, N.Y., to the late Herbert Joseph Coombe
Bobby Ray Stewart, 59, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. He was born on May 17, 1964, in
Delbert Pharr, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away March 28, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House after an extended illness. He was born on March 28, 1936, to the late Robert
Virginia Geraldine Neuner Johns, 86, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, March 25, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on May 3, 1937, to the late
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 Several local agencies kicked off National Child Abuse Prevention Month on Thursday with a series of events in Iredell and Alexander counties. Representatives of Children’s Hope Alliance,
Melissa Sue Cowen, 36, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024. She was born on October 12, 1987, in Colorado to Clyde Bennet Cowen and Ann Markway
Vilma Cavazzini Rizzo, 99, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Born February 27, 1925, in New York, she was the daughter of the late Paul and
Betty Hope Marble, 88, of 164 Waterford Drive, Mooresville, N.C., died Wednesday, March 20, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Thamar Abram and Macy Green Jones and grew
Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on Thursday for possession and receipt of child exploitation material. Jessie Leroy Glass Jr.,
Katherine Bustle Beasley, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, following a period of declining health. Katherine
Jerald Thomas Snow, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his residence. He was born on August 15, 1952, in Iredell County to the late
Thomas Samuel Mitchell Jr., 53, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, in Chicago, Ill., after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on March 4,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina has surpassed initial electric vehicle registration goals two years early, emphasizing the need for the state to rapidly increase access to electric
Special to Iredell Free News The owner of a Mooresville paint and body shop has been charged with felony insurance fraud following an investigation by the N.C. Department of Insurance.
Special to Iredell Free News It’s hard to open a magazine, scroll through social media, watch TV, or even walk through grocery store aisles without seeing or hearing about the
Special to Iredell Free News Cody Leis has been promoted to City of Statesville Electric Utilities director, effective March 18. City Manager Ron Smith announced the appointment Thursday, commending Leis’
Loving husband, father and friend to many, Larry Edward Johnson, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away following a bravely fought two-year battle with bladder and prostate cancer. Larry passed peacefully with his
Frances Geraldine McKnight Watson was swept into the arms of Jesus at her home in Troutman, N.C., on March 26, 2024, in her 90th year. She was born August 7,1934,
Joelynn R. Stein, 83, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at home with family. Joelynn was born in Carthage, Miss., on November 4, 1940, to the late Hiley Rawson and
Byron Lee “Scotty” Scott was born in Pitcairn, Pa., on April 1, 1929, to John Sanford and Myrtle Staats Scott. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a Newton man following an investigation by the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office. Karla Breanna
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men jailed on drug charges at the Iredell County Detention Center face new charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously certified the results of the 2024 primary election in North Carolina and ordered several second
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host the Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27.
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has lifted its flu restrictions effective Wednesday, March 27. The Health System implemented the restrictions on December 21, asking guests not to
Lottie Angie Rebecca Ramseur Chambers, daughter of the late Rodney Ramseur Sr. and Nannie Summers Ramseur, was born in Iredell County on Friday January 24, 1930. She departed this life
Mrs. Sunya Francine Foote Hill, beloved daughter of the late Oscar Foote and Mildred Mott Foote, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on December 30, 1961. She departed this life
Vincent “Vinnie” Joseph Centro, 57, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Medical Center. He was born on September 4, 1966, in
Rebekah Ann Lindsay Brooks, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. She was born December 3, 1933, in Davidson County
Special to Iredell Free News Renowned musician Kyshona will peform at the Iredell Arts Council on Thursday, March 28. The event, which begins at 7:30 p.m., promises an unforgettable evening
BY DEBBIE PAGE Board Chair Dorothy Hensley began the March meeting of the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell by sharing the news that Executive Director Shane Nixon resigned. The board regretfully
Special to Iredell Free News The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will visit Statesville Regional Airport on April 30 through May 2. B-29 Doc, one of 1,644 B-29 Superfortress aircraft
Special to Iredell Free News Southern Star, the award-winning line of bourbons and rye whiskeys from North Carolina-based Southern Distilling Company, is preparing to release a special edition Southern Star