BY DEBBIE PAGE During Tuesday night’s Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education meeting, Senior Resident District Judge Dale Graham performed swearing-in ceremonies for board newcomer Monica Bender and re-elected
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BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to adopt the $290 million budget resolution for the 2023-2024 school year. The district receives funding from local,
Special to Iredell Free News Construction of Iredell Memorial Hospital’s emergency department and critical care unit expansion is on track for 2024 completion. Iredell Health System is expanding the hospital
Special to Iredell Free News First Presbyterian Church in Statesville will present a Christmas concert on Sunday, December 17, at 6 p.m. in the church’s sanctuary. The concert will be
Kara Lynne Warren, 45, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 11, 2023. She was the daughter of the late William Kenneth Warren and Brenda Wilhelm Warren. Kara
James William Hastings of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County on July 27, 1948, to the
Lucille Naomi Brown, 99, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Jurney’s Assisted Living Facility. She was born on December 21, 1923, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to
Howard Parker, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at his residence. He was born on December 23, 1943, in Savannah, Ga., to the late James
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville resident Todd Carver has filed to run for the 95th District seat in the N.C. House of Representatives. A Republican with more than 30
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Statesville men face felony drug charges after leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash. Iredell County Sheriff Darren announced the arrests of David Khalil Alexander,
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Bill Howell on Monday abandoned a plan to call for an investigation of board member Mike Kubiniec. Howell, who led efforts
Special to Iredell Free News N.C. Rep. Grey Mills has officially launched his campaign for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mills, a Republican who currently represents the
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council heard presentations about Habitat for Humanity’s upcoming work in the area, Kimley-Horne’s on-call transportation services, and Design Associates’ renderings for the south side
Special to Iredell Free News Sen. Vickie Sawyer has officially filed for re-election for a third term in the N.C. Senate. A Republican who represents the 37th District, Sawyer currently
Maxine Williams Bunch, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 7, 2023. The funeral will be held on December 16 at 2 p.m. at Broad Street United Methodist Church
Stephenie “Saucey” Lee Cooper, 56, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at her home. She was born February 19, 1967, in Ohio to the late Frank
Linda Freeman Gordon Stafford passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Being born into a Methodist minister’s family,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized $3.75 million worth of fentanyl during a traffic stop on Interstate 77 on Sunday. Sheriff Darren Campbell called the seizure of
Mildred Cartner Beck, 95, of Statesville, N.C., entered her heavenly home on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Mildred was born on October 31, 1928, in Iredell County, N.C. She was the
Special to Iredell Free News The Lake Norman High School Marching Wildcats will be performing in the London New Year’s Day Parade on January 1, 2024. After three years of
Special to Iredell Free News Troutman resident Chris Gilbert has announced his candidacy for the 84th District seat in the N.C. House of Representatives. A LGBTQIA+ service-connected veteran, Gilbert works
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville resident Beverly Maurice has filed to run for a seat on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. A Democrat who has significant professional and
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 1 ♦ Taylen Jermon Barbour, 19, of Freedom Drive, Charlotte, was served with a true bill
BY KARISSA MILLER Cloverleaf Elementary students and their families learned about different ways people celebrate the holidays across the globe during the school’s annual Winter Around the World event on
Special to Iredell Free News North Carolina Medicaid now covers people ages 19 through 64 years with higher incomes than previously included in Medicaid. You may be able to get
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s investment in early literacy is paying off. New data presented today to the State Board of Education shows that elementary school students
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Shelton Avenue on Saturday and resulted in several people being transported to area hospitals.
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Betty’s School of Dance presented “The Nutcracker” at Mac Gray Auditorium in Statesville on Saturday afternoon. The dancers, including special needs performers, showcased a variety of ballet
BY FRANK SARACO Celeste Henkel Elementary School has been a fixture in our community since 1926. It holds a rich history and many wonderful memories for several generations. When the
Jesse Willard Parker Jr., 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 7, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born July 27, 1938, in Iredell County to
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility has once again been named one of the Best Nursing Homes for 2023-2024 by the U.S. News & World
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: NOVEMBER 17 ♦ Shamarra Unique Morrison, 31, od Clarktown Drive, Mooresville, charged with two counts of felony larceny.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — New figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, show the nonfatal workplace injury
BY KARISSA MILLER N.B. Mills Elementary School students are hoping for a packed house for their upcoming performance of “Annie KIDS” on December 14 & 15. The 31-member cast is