Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — An annual nationwide tradition will continue on January 1, 2024, as North Carolina joins other states in offering First Day Hikes at state
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 9 ♦ Albert Lee Kirk Jr., 56, of W. Wilson Avenue, Mooresville, charged with possession of a
BY KARISSA MILLER Recent student performance data suggests Iredell County taxpayers are getting a solid return on their investment in public education. During the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education’s December
Special to Iredell Free News During the Statesville Woman’s Club’s December luncheon meeting, the club collected unwrapped toys for children in need in the community for Christmas. Members brought art
BY COSTI KUTTEH Following the pandemic, the “new normal” in Statesville is in full swing. While zoom meetings are hardly a thing of the past, more and more meetings are
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Daniel “Big Dan” Edward Darnstaedt Sr. of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Westbrook, Conn., passed away unexpectedly at age 57, on December 20, 2023. Big Dan was working as a
Orie A. Helmuth, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday morning, December 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends from 3 to
BY KARISSA MILLER The 2023 North Carolina Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Northwest Regional Leadership Conference was hosted by Crossroads Arts and Science Early College at Mitchell Community College
BY KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School recently hosted Academic Day which allows students to spotlight what they have learned so far this school year. “It makes me proud that
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Circle of Giving recently presented the proceeds of its Winter White Gala to two local nonprofits. Representatives of Purple Heart Homes and A Servants Heart for
Lorene Marlow Gilleland, 87, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at her home. She was born on May 18, 1936, in Iredell County and was the daughter
Bridget Renee McKeny went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2023. Bridget fought a long and courageous battle against cancer never ceasing to display her faith and
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Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Advisory Board have announced the 2023-2024 Leadership Statesville class. Leadership Statesville is dedicated to fostering and
Special to Iredell Free News When you think of winter health concerns, you may think of colds, flus, respiratory illnesses, or even temperature-related diseases like hypothermia or frostbite. However, the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With Christmas rapidly approaching, Gov. Roy Cooper and N.C. Emergency Management (NCEM) will once again be monitoring Santa’s progress as he approaches North Carolina.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Elementary School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently held its third annual “Spread the Cereal” food drive. Between December 11-19, FCA members encouraged all students to donate
Annie Lucille Austin, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Mooresville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born February 16, 1926, in Union County, N.C., she was
Diane Scothorn Kennedy, 63, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully passed from earth into eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Zina Burrell Parlier, 59, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with her Lord on Friday, December 22, 2023, following an extended illness of seven months. She was the wife
Stephen “Steve” Edward Johnson, 64, of Statesville, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Steve was born on January 13, 1959, in Iredell
John Ivey Reid, 70, of Moravian Falls, N.C., died Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was born in Iredell County to the late Jack Reid and Jean Madison Bingham. John loved
Alfred Smith Lowrance, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2023, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was born October 23, 1943, in
Mr. Robert Lee Russell, 72, was born in Gum Neck, N.C., on July 24, 1951, to the late Berney Lee Russell Sr. and Violet Louvenia Roberts Russell. He departed this
BY JAIME GATTON He’s a little bit crazy, a little bit cool, a self-described “goof” and an unabashed “mama’s boy.” He’s Brad Kalmikoff, owner of Crazy Cool Collectibles at 348
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces drug and child pornography charges following a pair of investigations by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
Special to Iredell Free News In early December, landowners Jane and Layton Getsinger donated a conservation easement to Catawba Lands Conservancy to permanently protect the 17.5-acre fields and forests surrounding
Max J. Barker, 93, attained his Heavenly Home on Thursday, December 21, 2023. He was born January 23, 1930, in Lenoir, N.C., to the late Talmadge L. Barker and Dessie
Luther Rankin Conger Jr., 91, passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a short period of declining health on December 14, 2023. Luther was born in Statesville,
William Neal McGinn Jr., 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He was born December 3, 1946, to the late
Ronald Wayne Ashby, 69, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away December 19, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House of Statesville after an extended illness. He was born September 7, 1954, in Buchanan
Robert “Bob” James Morris, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Bob was born on April 14, 1943, in
Michael Eugene Randolph passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at his residence in Statesville, N.C. He retired from Harley Davidson Manufacturing of York, Pa. He is survived by his
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: DECEMBER 7 ♦ A boy, Tyrese Omarion Blakeney, born to Atavia Blakeney of Statesville.