Special to Iredell Free News Natalie Reina Ramos has filed to run for the District 2 seat on the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education. A business owner, parent of two
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BY DEBBIE PAGE Pointing to 17 empty places representing the children killed by their parents or caregivers in North Carolina last year, Pharos Parenting Executive Director Tonya Fowler emphasized the
Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont celebrates opening of new playground BY KARISSA MILLER A variety of emotions rippled through the crowd gathered outside the Boys & Girls Club
Special to Iredell Free News As part of its commitment to addressing residents’ health concerns, the Iredell County Health Department is collecting supplemental data on cancer diagnoses. North Carolina law
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman on Monday filed to run for a fifth term as district attorney for District 32, which includes Iredell and Alexander counties.
Isabella Vianne Stultz, 15, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. She was born on June 11, 2008, in Charlotte, N.C., to Marcie Stewart Stultz and David
Christine “Chrisy” Marie Plotkin, 66, of Cleveland, N.C., and formerly of New York, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical
Reda Faye Weatherman Jurney was called home on Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was 93. Born May 15, 1930, in Yadkin County, N.C., along with her twin sister Freda, she
Michael “Mike” Charles Davison, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 10:22 p.m., at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on March 24, 1946, in Rochester (Monroe
Kathy Shoemaker Carrier, 69, of Statesville, N.C., went to her Heavenly home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, December 4, 2023. She was born on July 6,
Robert “Bud” or “Pat” Earl Patterson, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist. Robert was born on May 26, 1941, to
Ann Sharpe Lowrance Brady, 94, died on Monday, December 4, 2023, at her home in Statesville, N.C. Sharpie was born to Carrie Mott Sharpe Lowrance and Fred Lowrance on June
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel used a drone to locate a Woodleaf man who was wanted on multiple charges. Thomas Jay Corbin, 30, of Needmore Road, Woodleaf,
BY KARISSA MILLER Career Academy and Technical School Culinary instructor Nate Turner has been busy this year expanding culinary opportunities for students through bake sales and relevant work-based experiences. One
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces drug and gun charges after being detained at the the scene of a single-vehicle crash off Hillside Drive earlier this week. The Mooresville
Special to Iredell Free News Local prosecutor Courtney Marlowe filed to run for District Court judge in Raleigh on Tuesday. Marlowe has served as an assistant district attorney since 2015
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, raised funds for cancer support at its second annual Lights of Love celebrations on November
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas “Tom” Alan Schrader Sr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Tom passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023, in Mooresville,
Thelma Schuler Berst, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Autumn Care of Cornelius. She was born on October 10, 1926, in Lockport, N.Y, to
Shelley Emanuel Rogers, 72, of Olin, N.C., passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on April 10, 1951, in Ft.
Ann White Baker, 94, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at her son’s residence. She was born on July 28, 1929, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to the
Mrs. Sandra M. Smith of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at her home in Statesville, N.C. She was born May 2, 1950, in Richmond, Va., to
Mr. Charles Lamont Stevenson, 42, was born in Iredell County on May 29, 1981, to Charles David Stevenson and Gloria Jean Oglesby Stevenson. He departed this life on Tuesday, November
Virginia Cathryn Wolf, 79, passed peacefully surrounded by family after a hard fought battle with cancer. Born and raised a coal miner’s daughter in Fairdale, W.Va., she was the sixth
It is with great sadness that the family of Deborah Lee Curtis Barrell announces her passing on December 2, 2023, in Statesville, N.C., from complications due to a recent hip
Gary David Shaver, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Gary was born on March 13, 1947, in Iredell County to the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Union Grove man faces more than 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and other charges in Iredell County Superior Court. Pierson Worth
FROM STAFF REPORTS Chris Carney officially took office as the mayor of Mooresville on Monday evening. Carney, who defeated Commissioner Bobby Compton in the November election, was sworn in by
Special to Iredell Free News Congressman Patrick McHenry announced Tuesday that he would not seek re-election in 2024. A Republican who represents all or parts of nine counties, including Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three members of the Statesville City Council were sworn into office by Resident Superior Court Judge Joseph Crosswhite on Monday night. Council members Amy Lawton (Ward 4)
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chair Melissa Neader filed for re-election on Monday. “I am thankful to have the opportunity to serve my county in
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently awarded $66,571.79 to nonprofit organizations, individuals, households and families. The organization awarded more than $18,000 in energy assistance grants to individuals
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted 4-3 on Monday to censure Board member Mike Kubiniec in response to concerns raised by the board chairman over Kubiniec’s
Limber Pedro Gregorio, 50 of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born on June 18, 1973,
Donna Lynn Josey, 58, passed away December 1, 2023. She was born on July 26, 1965, in Iredell County to David Richard Josey and Joyce Isenhour Josey. Donna was a
Coleen Reves Hope, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 1, 2023, at home with her daughter by her side. She was born in Iredell County on March 1,