Special to Iredell Free News Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey, who is also the state fire marshal, is encouraging North Carolinians to exercise caution while preparing Thanksgiving dinner. “Thanksgiving is a
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Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed November 24-25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no garbage collection on those days. Revised
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Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Woman’s Club filled backpacks for Bella’s Backpacks for its October service project. The backpacks include comfort items for children served by the Dove
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Six distinguished North Carolinians were presented the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest honor, by Gov. Roy Cooper earlier this week during a
Special to Iredell Free News The Leading Ladies of The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce will host a female leadership symposium on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Statesville Country
Special to Iredell Free News It’s holiday shopping season and many consumers are searching online and social media for the perfect gifts. While shopping online is easy and convenient, Better
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville will open its renovated skate park, located at 748 W. Iredell Avenue, on Saturday, December 3, with a free public celebration
On June 29, 1940, Sadie Belle Minor Smith, affectionately known as Sate to her friends and family, was born to the late Bishop Clarence Minor and Mother Rachel Jones Minor
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Doris Willard turned 99 years old on Friday. She celebrated a day early by bowling three games — and eating “just a little” birthday cake — with
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office was unable to corroborate a report of a threat of violence at North Iredell High School on Thursday. ICSO personnel investigated the
Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Current Openings Assistant Director of Planning Planning Assistant Facility Supervisor- Marketing/Programs Recreation/Parks Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Automotive
Special to Iredell Free News As millions of Americans living with diabetes are also living with chronic wounds that won’t heal, the Iredell Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center is raising
Special to Iredell Free News As Creighton and Tracey Gibson celebrate their 20 years of award-winning Home Instead franchise ownership in Statesville, their reasons for starting their in-home care agency
Special to Iredell Free News As families gather this Thanksgiving, the community is also invited to come together as family at the Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday, November 23,
Virginia Ruth “Ginger” Miller Revalee, 51, of Cleveland, N.C., died Wednesday, November 16, 2022. She was born in Mecklenburg County, N.C., to Edward Miller and Susan Rodden Miller. Ginger was
Roger Raymond Napier, 96, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born on November 16, 1926, in Berkey (Lucas County), Ohio, he was
Dorothy Ann Roland Evans, 82, of Harmony, N.C., died Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born in Ashe County on February 22,
Baby Elijah Maurice Thompson was born sleeping on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Novant Health, Huntersville, N.C., to Maurice Thompson and Octavia Nicole Cagle Thompson. He leaves to cherish his
Mrs. Essie Steele, 86, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on December 22, 1935, to the late Lonnie Burton Chambers and Sena Mae Simmons Chambers. She departed this life on
Avery Charles “Chuck” Settle Jr., 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on November 16, 2022. He was born on February 4, 1960, to Avery Charles Settle Sr. and Louise Deckman
FROM STAFF REPORTS Four individuals suspected of breaking into Flow Toyota and stealing four vehicles are in custody following an investigation by multiple law enforcement agencies. The Statesville Police Department
BY KARISSA MILLER When she was a girl, Margot Lobree lost everything precious to her. After the events of November 9-10, 1938, when the Nazis carried out a wave of
Special to Iredell Free News Raleigh — North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore has appointed Michael H. Johnson, CEO of The Johnson Group Inc., to the North Carolina Ports Authority.
Paul Thomas Ingram, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Paul was born on November 29, 1936, in Iredell County,
Teresa Ann Hedrick Penland, 50, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Teresa was born in Iredell County on April 17, 1972, the
Sandra Ann Upright Mooe, 62, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on November 14, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born to Sam and Ann Upright on December
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Pandemic Recovery Office (NCPRO) announced the closeout of $3.6 billion in Coronavirus Relief Funds Wednesday, symbolizing major progress in the economic
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request to clear the way for a 50-acre solar farm along Sheffield Road in Harmony. Dill Holdings, LLC,
BY MIKE FUHRMAN As they considered investing in the 220 Cafe back in 2015, Bill and Lisa McBane saw tremendous potential. The popular restaurant had solid cuisine, a great location
Inge Maria Paus Sherrill, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, surrounded by her family at her residence. Inge was born on December 24, 1936, in Wurzburg,
Debra Diann Green Bryant, 59, of Cleveland, N.C., died Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Baptist Wake Forest Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., following a brief illness. She was born in
Mr. Spencer Dale Brawley, 62, was born in Rowan County, N.C., on November 17, 1959, to the late Leon Brawley and Bertha Stockton Brawley. He departed this life on Sunday,
Veronica Latrish Everhart Allison, 47, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was born May 21, 1975, in
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday honored retiring Chairman James Mallory and late-Commissioner Marvin Norman for their nearly three decades of combined years of service on the board.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections and county boards of elections are responding to requests from Election Day voters about why their “voter history”