C. Leonard Knox, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. He was born on February 26, 1950, in
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Diane F. Lawler Heal was born 1948 in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023, in Huntersville, N.C., surrounded by her loving family. Diane graduated from
Martha Jane Harris Lundy, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023, at her residence. Martha was born November 8, 1939, in Iredell County and was the daughter
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that he is directing $1.4 million in federal funding to assist schools in expanding school breakfast programs. The funds
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Branch NAACP President Eric Todd Scott Sr. has been elected to the North Carolina State NAACP Executive Committee. Scott was elected during the NAACP State Convention,
Special to Iredell Free News The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department will host Drive-Thru Trick or Treating through the lower bays of Station 1 on Halloween night from 6 until
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators and Board of Education members reviewed the district’s strengths and performance for the 2022-2023 school year on Monday morning. There was plenty to be
FROM STAFF REPORTS During a recent trip to Statesville, where he spoke with business leaders during a Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce luncheon and toured EnergyUnited’s operations center, Rep. Patrick
Special to Iredell Free News Center Stage Alliance will present “Little Shop of Horrors,” opening Thursday, October 26, at Mac Gray Auditorium in Statesville. A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood
Paul Eugene Hyde, 80, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Buskirk, N.Y., passed away at home on October 22, 2023, with his loving wife by his side. Born April 23,
Rebecca Lee Shell was born on September 8,1939, in Statesville, N.C. She passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023, in her beautiful Lake Norman home surrounded by her devoted daughter,
Doris L. Lippard passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023, at the age of 92. She was born in Statesville, N.C., on February 23, 1931, to the late Pless and
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department is kicking off the 2023 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive, a community initiative aimed at spreading holiday cheer to families in
BY CADEN BOST I’m excited to share my journey and findings from my recent graduation project, which aimed to answer a compelling question: How can major businesses benefit from understanding
Special to Iredell County Accidents happen, especially with little ones running around. Parents are often used to taking care of minor injuries like scraped knees or bruised elbows. However, every
BY KARISSA MILLER Agriculture and Science Early College (ASEC) is the first school in Iredell-Statesville Schools to offer organized eSports. “We are extremely excited to reach students with a new
Catherine Dobbins, 70, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She was born in Iredell County on August 14, 1953, to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 12 ♦ Richard Allen Kruger, 40, of West Ballpark Road, Gaston, S.C., charged with five counts
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,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman Police Department officer has resigned rather than face possible disciplinary action for inappropriate comments he made recently at Troutman Middle School. Philip Castronovo, who worked
To the Editor: Thank you to Statesville! On October 15, the Wallace Brothers Herbarium Highway Historical Marker was erected on Front Street. As Issac Wallace’s great-granddaughter and the last direct
STAFF PHOTOS Thousands of people enjoyed a beautiful day at the 2023 Carolina BalloonFest on Saturday. Strong winds prevented the mass ascension, but the crowd enjoyed a day of live
Rev. Oland “Olin” Bernis Isenhour, 89, of Statesville, N.C., retired Methodist church minister, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at
Beatrice “Bebe” Elizabeth Davidson Weston, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Friday, October 20, 2023, at her residence. Bebe was born March 19, 1932, in Statesville and was the daughter
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has been recognized as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Healthiest Employers, an awards program created to honor people-first
Benjamin Dell Reece, 66, entered this world in Atlanta, Ga., born to Elise and Marvin Reece of Smyrna, Ga. He passed away on Thursday, October 19. Ben was a veteran
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 5 ♦ Marian Ilie, 45, of no fixed address, charged with common law conspiracy and misdemeanor contributing
FROM STAFF REPORTS East Iredell Elementary students and their families enjoyed free games and activities at the recent Cobra Carnival. Local businesses and community organizations set up fun-filled activities for
BY DEBBIE PAGE Participants in a Domestic Violence Task Force simulation were surprised at how difficult they found it to leave an abusive situation during an event at Mitchell Community
Photos courtesy Emma Wegmiller/G.L. Wilson Building Co. Special to Iredell Free News G.L. Wilson Building Co. has been organizing an annual hot air balloon launch for the past ten years
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
Doris Ann Wilhelm Armstrong, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health. Doris was born
BY DEBBIE PAGE Sam Quinones, who chronicled the American opioid crisis in his award-winning work “Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic,” will be the keynote speaker at the
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Director of Community Engagement Marlene Scott shared the district’s three big initiatives with around 30 community partners on Thursday morning during the district’s annual faith-based partners breakfast
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville is partnering once again with Welcome Home Veterans Living Military Museum and Richard’s Coffee Shop for this year’s Veterans Week celebrations.