FROM STAFF REPORTS A Cuban national faces felony drug trafficking charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday approved a $912,352 economic development incentive for a German engineering company. Dehn Inc., which selected Mooresville for its new U.S. headquarters over
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – A Mooresville man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to workers’ compensation fraud in connection with a scheme in which he bilked the federal government
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council will host a series of spoken word performances in the Old Jail Listening Room on Thursday, February 8. The event, which
Special to Iredell Free News JMS Southeast has donated $773 to the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children to support the agency’s programs for children and families. The funds represent
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Town Council members on Monday discussed the need for Planning and Zoning Board members to undergo training to help the group navigate the heavy load of
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has rejected insurance companies’ average 42.2 percent proposed increase in homeowners’ insurance rates. “I haven’t seen the evidence to
Joey Donell Davidson, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024. He was born November 19, 1961, in Statesville to the late Raymond Smith and Clara Cowan.
Peggy Ann Karriker Gibbs, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 5, 2024. She was born on December 28, 1938, in Iredell County
“Surely Goodness and Mercy shall follow me all the days of my life … Terrance “Aaron” Davis, 47, of Mooresville, N.C., entered Heaven’s gates on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at
Donald Roy Sloss, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024. He was born October 29, 1956, in Newton, N.J., to the late Clarence Sloss Jr. and Ann
Special to Iredell Free News The public is invited to an opening reception at the Iredell Arts Council honoring Tiya Caniel. Caniel, who lives in Harmony, works in mixed media,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is considering a staff recommendation to close nine schools to out-of-district attendance for the 2024-2025 school year. During the Committee of
FROM STAFF REPORTS When Tropical Storm Eta moved through in November of 2020, the City of Statesville’s South Yadkin River pump station was flooded and rendered inoperable. City staff is
Special to Iredell Free News Southern Distilling Company, award-winning whiskey distillers based in Statesville, was recently recognized by N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler as the 2023 Exporter of the Year.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners on Monday approved an amendment to the town’s Unified Development Ordinance to allow for a limited number of permanent and temporary
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville Fire-Rescue personnel responded to a fire at Two Fingers Automotive on Monday after several individuals called 911 and reported seeing smoke at flames. Engine 1 arrived
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County’s countywide property reappraisal was effective January 1, 2023. In the year following a countywide reappraisal, the North Carolina Department of Revenue requires the
Roberto James Ache, 26, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at his residence. He was born on January 13, 1998, in Dade County, Fla., to Stephanie
Noey “Sonny” Gaston Hayes Jr., 77, of Harmony, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Rosewood Assisted Living in Harmony. Sonny was born
To the Editor: The burden of oppressive municipal taxes that we are experiencing in the Town of Troutman could be alleviated if we had a budget-conscious town manager or at
Special to Iredell Free News When you imagine the role of your primary care provider, you likely think of them as your go-to for everyday health needs like treatment of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Free News asked each of the Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election for three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners a series of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Free News asked each of the Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election for three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners a series of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Free News asked each of the Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election for three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners a series of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Free News asked each of the Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election for three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners a series of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Free News asked each of the Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election for three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners a series of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Free News asked each of the Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election for three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners a series of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Free News asked each of the Republican candidates in the upcoming primary election for three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners a series of
Joan “Jo” Montgomery Beatty, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., died Saturday, February 3, 2024. She was born in Southfield, Mich., and was the daughter of the late James Walton and Pansy Marie
Braddie Lowery, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He was born August 24, 1937, in Robeson County, to the
FROM STAFFREPORTS Centre Ballet Conservatory presented its eighth annual Collaborative Arts Concert on Saturday night. Held at Cornerstone Christian Academy, the event included selections from different ballets, guest guitarist Andy
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services distributed funds this week to county departments of social services to help improve placements for
Marie Immaculate Russo, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Toms River, N.J., peacefully went to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Born February 16, 1937, she
Edward Arnold “Butch” Curlee, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., commenced his spiritual journey on February 1, 2024. He was born January 9, 1948, in Iredell County to the late Robert Lee
Mable Clair Rye Fleming passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at TerraBella Salisbury, N.C. Mable was preceded in death by daughter, Teresa Renee Meade Beck; her parents, Robert J.