FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 22 ♦ John Junior Jackson, 20, of Mount Olive Road, Statesville, charged with conspiracy and aiding
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Andrew Scott Krider, 56, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023. Andrew was born in Iredell County on December 3, 1967, to Mr. William “Bill” Krider and Mrs. Shelby Threatte Krider.
Buddy Gene Taylor, 72, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023. Buddy was born in Iredell County on November 17, 1951, and was the son of the
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Way before Netflix was a thing, Eric Wilson and his father were watching PBS when a program came on that showcased famous hot dog joints across the
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Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, January 1, in recognition of New Year’s Day. The Statesville Fitness and Activity Center & Bentley
FROM STAFF REPORTS Readers clicked on iredellfreenews.com more than 5.3 million times in 2023. Here’s a rundown of our 23 most-read news and feature articles in 2023: 1. Massive fire
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
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey and the Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), remind seniors who have Medicare Advantage plans to review their coverage and
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Police Chief Josh Watson recently introduced two new furry members of his department to the community and the town council. Watson noted that K-9 officers and
Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Brawley Lowder, 89, passed away on December 27, 2023, in Mooresville, N.C. She was a deeply loved and cherished wife, mother, nana, sister, teacher, and friend. Libby
Cynthia Denise Boals Thornton, 70, of Troutman, N.C., followed the yellow brick road home to reconnect with those who preceded her on Saturday, December 23, 2023. She was born on
Pamela Wayne Benfield Brown, 61, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away December 29, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Pamela was born December 19, 1962, to the late
Jonie Marie Winebarger Dugger, 38, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Jonie was born May 14, 1985, in
Mark Anthony Ashley, 52, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at his home. Mark was born on January 7, 1971, in Iredell County to Jerry Ashley
William F. Glacken of Troutman, N.C., formerly of Winchester, Mass., passed away on December 23, 2023, at the age of 62 surrounded by his family after a long battle with
Special to Iredell Free News EPOC Enviro’s first U.S.-built SAFF unit rolled off the production line earlier this month at its Mooresville location, launching a local supply of PFAS remediation
Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. With more than 70 convenient locations and over 210 physicians and providers across multiple specialties,
BY DEBBIE PAGE Over a hundred people gathered Thursday afternoon to heap praise on Statesville Police Department Community Resource Coordinator Pam Navey, who is retiring after serving 40 years in various
BY DANIELLE SWEET When I first read a newspaper article about the Guardian ad Litem program of Iredell County, I was a stay-at-home mom with two middle school-age sons. I
Deacon Milton James Ingram Jr., 75, was born in Wilkesboro, N.C., on May 16, 1948, to the late Milton James Ingram and Ruby Helena Hunt Ingram. He departed this life
Edward Lester Massey Jr., 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He was born on June 28, 1944, in Rockingham County, N.C., to the late Edward
Chrisoula Stelioudakis Luther, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 27, 2023, at Accordius Health, Mooresville. She was born June 25, 1946, in Athens, Greece, to the late George
Dr. Ronald Green Dennis, 78, of Mooresville, N.C. passed away at home with family by his side on December 26, 2023. Ron was born on June 28, 1945, in High
Steve Michael Bailey, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Atrium Health, Charlotte. He was born February 27, 1944, in Mooresville to the late Ray
William Thomas Cardwell, 99, formerly of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. He was born in Polk County, Fla., to Clifton Ernest Cardwell and
Ruth Charleen Alexander Gilbert, 90, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on September 17, 1933, in Mooresville, N.C., to
Wilbur Wayne Dobson, 76, formerly of Mann Road, Union Grove, N.C., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 27, 2023. He had been in declining health for
Mary Ann Calfee Bryant, 80, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Welch, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mary Ann was born May 13,
Julia Ann Cook Hinson, 81, of Statesville, N.C., went into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Julia was born on February 7, 1942, in Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News Holiday returns aren’t easy! And we don’t mean the part where you explain to your mother why you returned the sweater she gave you. Stores
FROM STAFF REPORTS The local Fraternal Order of Police Lodge has applied for a special-use permit to operate a shooting range at its property off Wing Drive near Statesville. The
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Burritos N Ribs owner Ana Johnson, along with Iredell-Statesville Schools Coordinator of Alternative Learning Services Mark Vaughn, helped put some smiles on children’s faces Wednesday morning. For
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November 2023 was 3.5 percent, up 0.1 of a percentage point from October’s revised rate. The national rate decreased
Ms. Ethel Lucille Sloan, 94, of Statesville, N.C., departed this life on Saturday, December 24, 2023, at Bermuda Run Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Advance, N.C. She was born on
Bessie Elizabeth Dishman Kilpatrick, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 21, 2023, from her home in Iredell County. Bessie was born on July 4, 1931, in Iredell County.