George Junior Abernathy, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Maple Leaf Nursing Home in Statesville, N.C. He was born September 9, 1944, in Iredell
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Bonnie Kay Harris, 56, of Mooresville, N.C., passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of God on November 9, 2023. Born in Chicago, Ill., on October 5, 1967,
Special to Iredell Free News Santa Claus is returning to Statesville City Hall this holiday season, and he’s bringing his magic mailbox with him! Starting November 27, the magic mailbox
FROM STAFF REPORTS A multi-agency narcotics investigation that began with a single undercover drug buy culminated in the arrests of 11 suspects on felony drug charges by the Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS The second suspect in the recent double shooting in Troutman is now in custody. James Richard Gann, 19, of Christofle Drive, Cornelius, turned himself in at the
Special to Iredell Free News The holidays are drawing near, and so is Iredell Health Foundation’s second annual Lights of Love, benefiting the Cancer Patient Support Fund for Iredell Health
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Cliff and Margie Whitley are adamant that they have nothing against law enforcement, and they support responsible gun ownership. They just want a little peace and quiet.
BY JEAN FOSTER For months, District 5 Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Mike Kubiniec has been occupying the Board’s time at meetings with his personal agenda regarding Constitution Day.
Evangelist Jessie Bell Yancey-Gibson, a woman of unwavering faith and devotion, passed peacefully at her home in Statesville, N.C., at the age of 94. On November 8, 2023, God called
Jennifer Marie Mayhorn, 45, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on September 8, 1978, in Pike County, Ky. She was preceded in death
Ronga “Roger” Lee Christopher, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Born on April 7, 1953, in Iredell County, he was the son of the late
Jimmy Eugene Moore, 68, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Alexander County on January 8, 1955, to
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Six distinguished North Carolinians were presented the North Carolina Award, the state’s highest honor, by Gov. Roy Cooper during a November 9 ceremony at
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Arts has two new exhibits on display at the Depot. In Our Words Members’ Exhibit The In Our Words Members’ Exhibit is being showcased
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch and Brawley Animal Hospital will host its Photos with Santa and indoor Shop ‘n Stroll event on Saturday, December 2. The event will
BY DEBBIE PAGE Every year, with the community’s help, Fifth Street Ministries steps up to help those in need over the holidays. With a week to go before Thanksgiving, Executive
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of his wife. Clarence Edward Tyson, 69, is being held without bond
Special to Iredell Free News Merchants in Downtown Statesville are preparing to kick off the holiday shopping season with Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Enjoy the beginning of the
BY KARISSA MILLER West Iredell High School Principal Benjamin Johnson said that the school’s mission is to provide a safe and inclusive environment for learning. “We foster a culture of
Mrs. Peggy Lee Jackson, 69, passed from this life the afternoon of November 13, 2023 at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., following an extended illness. She was
William Roger Miller, 73, of Statesville, N.C., passed away November, 12, 2023, at High Point Medical Center after a brief illness. Roger was born December 12, 1949, in West Virginia
Brian Mooney, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Brian was born May 24, 1951, to the late Daniel and Hazel Mooney, and raised in Hamden, Conn.
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department will hold its Fall Fun & Food Trucks event at the Iredell County Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 18.
Special to Iredell Free News Caitlin Carmendy, an instructional coach at Mooresville High School, recently completed the International Society for Technology in Education Certification (ISTE) process. The process combines 10
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville resident Walter Finley claimed his third consecutive Male Country Artist of the Year Award during the 17th Annual Queen City Awards in Charlotte. The dazzling
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has joined governors from 10 states in urging Congress to quickly enact an increase in the supplemental appropriation for the
Marvin Bobby Cline, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully Saturday, November 12, 2023, after a long illness. Bob was born September 20, 1934 in Rowan County, the son of
Margie Marie Fesperman Karriker, 93, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at her home. She was born January 11, 1930, in Rowan County to the late
Phyllis McQueen Greene, 96, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Riviera Palms Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Palmetto, Fla. Born on July 2, 1927,
Wilma Maxine Lippard Waters, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away November 11, 2023, at The Greens of Maple Leaf after an extended illness. Wilma was born July 3, 1932, to
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect was arrested and charged with stealing building materials from a construction site after a Statesville Police Department officer investigated a suspicious vehicle in the area
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Board of Commissioners Chair Melissa Neader, Mooresville Mayor Miles Atkins, Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh, and Troutman Mayor Teross Young have signed a joint
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Parks and Recreation staff is getting settled into their newly refurbished facility at the ESC Park entrance and hopes to welcome the public to a ribbon
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Sen. Vickie Sawyer has been honored as a “Jobs Champion” by the North Carolina Chamber Foundation in its “2023 How They Voted”
Special to Iredell Free News Christian Brothers Automotive hosted a car safety and maintenance class at their facility located at 688 Brawley School Road in Mooresville on Sunday for the
BY DEBBIE PAGE State Sen. Vickie Sawyer and Reps. Grey Mills and Jeff McNeely presented a symbolic check for $14 million to the Town of Troutman for infrastructure improvements during