Special to Iredell Free News The office of Congressman Patrick McHenry recently hosted its final grant writing workshop for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 1 ♦ Timothy Scott Pratt, 33, of Roy Shaw Road, Chesterfield, S.C., charged with two counts of
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR The Iredell County Public Library is celebrating Black History Month as it does every year in February. Prior to working at the library, I had never conducted
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
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Oakwood IB Middle School students are learning how to make a difference in their community. Each grade level put service into action on Wednesday by welcoming community
Life is but a resting place, a pause in what is to be, a resting place along the road to sweet eternity. It is with heavy hearts we announce the
Tammy Lee Brookbank, 56, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at her home. She was born May 8, 1967, in Rock Hill, S.C., to AB Smith
Sandria Donnell Forney Jackson, affectionately known as “Sandy,” passed away in Statesville, N.C., on Monday, February 19, 2024, following an automobile accident. She was born in Forsyth County on January
Amber Lynn Annette White, 34, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Carolina Caring Hospice House. Ms. White was born in Iredell County, N.C., on August 13, 1989, to Lori
Jerry Lee Black, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday February 20, 2024. Jerry was born in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Russel Clarence Black Sr. and Lottie
Raven Mitchell Lunsford, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. Raven was born on August 28, 1948, in Wilkes County to his
Gerry Lynn Cloninger Estes, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Mrs. Estes was born in New York, N.Y., on February 23, 1953, and was the
Tommy Lee Hartsell, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Atrium Health in Charlotte, N.C. He was born January 4, 1938, in Gaston County to
Janet Rene Lavoie, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., born December 23, 1959, passed away on February 14, 2024, from a long battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her mother, Eleanor
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces 18 felony charges in connection with the possession of child sexual exploitation material following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. The MPD
Special to Iredell Free News Tax scams are among the most stubborn cons out there. They reappear often, each time with a slightly different spin. The main theme is scammers
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Police David Onley said targeted enforcement efforts helped slow the increase in violent crime in the city in 2023. Although the number of homicides declined sharply,
Special to Iredell Free News Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of cinema as the Full Bloom Film Festival presents its Film Series lineup for 2024. From Oscar-winning
Special to Iredell Free News The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Board has awarded $62.2 million in discretionary grant program project funds for 25 projects in Iredell, Mecklenburg, and
BY KARISSA MILLER Woodland Heights Elementary School teachers and staff are committed to engaging students in a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence and creates caring problem-solvers. “Our challenge
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A financial relief program that helps cover the cost of state-required teacher license exams has now helped more than 3,500 people on their
Joanne Louise Christman, 70, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2023, at her Statesville, N.C., home with her loved ones by her side. Joanne was born January, 17, 1954 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania,
Mr. Charlie James Wright Jr., 65, was born in Dublin, Ga., on September 16, 1959, to the late Charlie James Wright Sr. and Rosa Lee Edmond Wright. He departed this
Dan Ray Creasey, a cherished family member, friend, and community leader, passed away on February 20, 2024. He was a U.S. Army Veteran with service in Vietnam as a helicopter
John Wayne Mitzel, 58, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at his home. Mr. Mitzel was born in Baltimore, Md., on March 27, 1965, to the late Chester Franklin Mitzel
Cameron Kenneth Ayers, devoted husband, father and friend to all, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 35.
James Jonah Ladd Jr., 84, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers and
Wayne Frederick Ruffner, 63, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024. Mr. Ruffner was born in Winchester, Va., on March 10, 1960, to the late Owen Osborne Ruffner and Alice Ruffner.
James Larson Robinette, 53, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at his home. He was born on March 18, 1970, in Iredell County, N.C., and was
Special to Iredell Free News The February meeting of the Statesville Woman’s Club was sponsored by the Community Impact Community Service Team. My Sister’s House Director Brittany Campbell and Domestic
Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell welcomes the acclaimed Fry Street Quartet for the fourth concert of the 2023-2024 season. The concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Special to Iredell Free News Fourteen athletes from Special Olympics Iredell County met up with athletes from across the Southeast at Appalachian Ski Mountain between Blowing Rock and Boone on
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners agreed on Tuesday to express its “strong support” for Community Health Systems Inc.’s sale of Davis Regional Medical Center and Lake
A celebration of life for Jess Joram Walters will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Heritage Home located at 494 E Plaza Drive, Mooresville, NC
Norman Reynolds Alexander, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., went to his heavenly home on Monday, February 19, 2024. He was born on April 13, 1934, in Iredell County to the late
Mary Ellen Wrightsman, 83, of Statesville, N.C., went home to our Lord Jesus and Savior on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 8:30 in the morning. Mary was born on Sunday,