Wilma Leigh Blankenship, 72, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after an extended illness. Wilma was born on September 1,
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Martha Ann Lake Lontz, 77, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Ann was born in Wewahitchka, Fla., on October 10,
Kelly Michelle Davis, 54, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 10, 2024 She was born in Iredell County on December 11, 1969, to the late Charles Miller
Deborah Jean Massey Campbell, 68, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Born on November 25, 1955, in Iredell County,
Mrs. Peggy “PD” Sigmon of Statesville, N.C., passed away on February 1, 2024. She was born in Mobile, Ala., on September 12, 1966. A private service will be held at
Joye Irene Holmes of Olin, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at the age of 74 at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In-person early voting for the 2024 primary election began Thursday and runs through Saturday, March 2, at early voting locations across North Carolina. Statewide,
Special to Iredell Free News Five new Statesville Police Department officers were sworn in Wednesday during a ceremony in Statesville City Hall. Chief David Onley presided over the event, introducing
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education received several reports, including a variety of summer learning and credit recovery opportunities that will be available to students
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville School officials continue to shine a spotlight on the importance of developing and retaining accomplished teachers in the classroom. District officials recognized two teachers who have completed the
BY DEBBIE PAGE After retirement from teaching high school English, facing an empty nest, and helping her husband Tom recover after a life-saving liver transplant, Hope Andersen realized her life
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell County commissioners on Wednesday began turning their attention to establishing the county’s budget priorities for fiscal year 2024-2025. Framing the discussion during the Board of Commissioners’
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Virginia woman faces drug trafficking charges after the vehicle she was traveling in was stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday approved a $3.3 million bid to construct a new 11,000-square-foot addition to the Facilities and Planning Building on the
Lorene Lillian Jordan Adams, 102, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on August 4, 1921, in Iredell County, N.C., to Jonah Garfield and
Vera Grose Webster of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 12, at 102 years of age. She will be remembered as a lady of faith, love and service. Mrs.
Special to Iredell Free News Operation North State (ONS), its supporters and volunteers are encouraging Lake Norman area residents, organizations and businesses to help support the 9th Annual Lake Norman
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has approved the appointment of Todd Neel as the district’s director of maintenance. Neel has worked for
BY BRAD STROUD SR. I guess there is something of an unwritten rule that elected officials should not endorse a candidate other than the incumbent of their own political party.
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Rep. Jeff McNeely choked up on Monday night as he made his final plea to voters at the Iredell County Farm Bureau Candidates Forum for their support
Darryl “Pern” Lee Shope, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at his residence after a long battle with cancer. Darryl was born on August 6,
Judy Wait White, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on September 29, 1938, in
Judith Ann Bumgarner Schellhorn, “Judy” or “Grandma”, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of San Jose, Calif., went peacefully to be with the Lord and her loved ones on Saturday,
Robert David Williams Sr., 75, passed away on February 9, 2024, in Statesville, N.C. He was born September 21, 1948, in Durham, N.C., and was the son of the late
Special to Iredell Free News Roger and Ann Ireland have shared a lifetime of love and happiness together. Their remarkable story recently took an unexpected turn when a car accident
FROM STAFF REPORTS A teenager faces several charges, including armed robbery and threatening mass violence at a place of worship, following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News During the Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department’s annual banquet, the red carpet was rolled out to recognize all the hard work and dedication of firefighters,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Police Department officers arrested three men and seized marijuana, prescription narcotics, cash and two handguns during a traffic stop on Saturday, February 10. Members of the
Special to Iredell Free News The Union Grove Ruritan Club will host a winter ham breakfast and candidates forum on Saturday, February 17, at the Union Grove Community Center. The
Eileen McLoughlin Gubelman, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her residence. She was born on May 15, 1944, in New York to the late
Mr. David R. Jolly Jr., 81, of Statesville, N.C., went to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 9, 2023, after a lengthy illness. He was born on November 16, 1942,
Doris Faye Roberts Hedrick, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away February 9, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Doris was born in Iredell County on September 3, 1947, to the
BY MIKE FUHRMAN It’s tough to make a lasting impression on voters in three minutes. But that’s what a group of local candidates attempted to do during the Statesville Branch
BY JEFF McNEELY This is a tale like many of my fellow neighbors and friends who grew up and live in Iredell County. It’s about a simple life of hard
BY MIKE FUHRMAN John Gallina owes his life to a friend and brother in arms who insisted he and other members of his unit work late into the night to
Special to Iredell Free News For over 40 years, Bobby Joe Bingman was a farmer in Statesville. He was always ready to help those less fortunate, often lending them financial