Egon Otto Josef Englert, a dedicated family man and lover of life, passed away on October 15, 2023. Born on July 3, 1949, in Pflaumheim, Germany, Egon embraced each day
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man was arrested Thursday and charged with making threats of mass violence against four local schools following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has approved the appointment of Morgan Williams as the district’s new director of maintenance. Williams comes to
BY KARISSA MILLER Four students expressed their support for Oakwood Middle School International Baccalaureate (IB) World School during the recent Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting. “We have a very
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville ABC Board has distributed $96,000 to eight area agencies to assist with the organizations’ substance abuse programs. Receiving a portion of the 2023
Special to Iredell Free News U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina Dena J. King announced Wednesday that the former owner of NASCAR team based in Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 59-year-old man faces multiple charges, including felony drug charges, after being stopped by members of the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team at checkpoint
BY DEBBIE PAGE ABC Board Chair Layton Getsinger reported to the Troutman Town Council that the store once again topped last year’s sales, reaching a 6 percent increase over 2022
Patricia Anne Williams Hardison, 78, of Statesville, N.C., departed this world on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Pat, as she was so lovingly known as, was born on January 8, 1945,
James Franklin Bumgarner, 88, passed away October 17, 2023, surrounded by his family at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. With a wife, three kids, a long and successful work career,
Teresa Dean Chappell, 70, better known as Teesee to her family, joined her parents in her heavenly home on October 18, 2023, at Abernathy Laurels in Newton, N.C. Teresa’s seventy
Sherry Ann Taylor Jackson, 73, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, October 13, 2023, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., after a brief illness. She was born
Special to Iredell Free News A Charlotte man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to wire fraud in connection with the theft of approximately $1.6 million from two Mooresville companies. Marc Weiss,
BY DEBBIE PAGE After reviewing data on past student performance, the Mooresville Graded School District School Board heard school improvement plans from each of the district’s nine schools and approved
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Two cases of mpox were reported to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services over the past six weeks, the first cases in
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 3 ♦ A girl, Treasure Joselynn’Marie Teasley, born to Tevin Teasley and Amanda
Ms. Peggy Louise Cauthen was born in Catawba County, N.C., on August 6, 1948, and was the daughter of the late John Junior Cauthen Sr. and Mary Finger Cauthen. She
Michael Bays Todd, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023. He was born on September 9, 1948 in Roanoke, Va., to the late Alexander and Norma
James Michael Windsor, 65, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2023. He was born on October 24, 1957, in Goldsboro, N.C., to James Gilbert Windsor and Linda Windsor. James dedicated
Frankie Summers Eller, 83, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Iredell County on July 15, 1940, to
Lois Mae Sigmon Sharpe, 92, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Lois was born on May 23,
On October 15, 2023, the world lost an angel, Barbara Adkins Lazenby, who is now in God’s loving care. Known for her kindness, thoughtfulness and caring, Barbara made everyone feel
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested one suspect on felony drug charges and are looking for a second after executing a search warrant at a Statesville home.
Special to Iredell Free News State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell announced Tuesday that some State Health Plan members will enjoy lower prescription drug costs beginning January 1, 2024. The Plan
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is reporting a significant drop in crime in its jurisdiction between 2014 and 2022. According to data from the 2022 Uniform Crime
Special to Iredell Free News As part of its commitment to providing personalized care tailored to its community’s needs, Iredell Health System is now offering lung cancer screening at Iredell
Patrick Edgar Sanders, 48, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. He was born on March 8, 1975, in
Betty Olivia Lytton Long, 75, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at Hospice House of High Point. Betty was born April 14, 1948, in Catawba County
Clifford “Cliff” Lee Murdock, 51, of Conover, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at his home following an extended illness. He was the son of Sharon Lewis. Cliff
William Preston “Bill” Brewer Sr., 93, of Cool Spring, N.C., died peacefully at home with his family after a brief illness. Counting the blessings of a long, healthy life and
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners on Monday selected Jim Landon to serve as interim town manager until a permanent replacement for Randy Hemann is hired. Hemann
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday took a first step toward entering a Master Development Agreement for a construction project that would include a five-level parking deck,
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville-based Southern Distilling Co. is building on its partnership with the Carolina Panthers with a limited release whiskey commemorating the team’s 2003 NFC Championship season.
Special to Iredell Free News Two veteran firefighters have been promoted to leadership positions at the Statesville Fire Department. Kyle Bell has been named deputy fire chief, and Danny Nicholson
Annette Isora Anderson Carter, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. Annette was born March 2, 1961, in Iredell County
Tommy Gilbert Tomlin, 80, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 15, 2023, after a courageous fight with cancer. Born on November 1, 1942, to Robert Gilbert