Special to Iredell Free News Applications for the 2024 Iredell Extension Master Garden Training Program will be accepted beginning Monday, November 13. The 2024 class begins in February and runs
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Tristin Shane Tackett of Statesville, N.C., passed away at the age of 24 on October 25, 2023. Tristin was born along side his twin, Casey Tackett, on September 27, 1999,
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Fire-Rescue was awarded an ISO Class 1 rating by the N.C. Department of Insurance on October 26. Mooresville Fire-Rescue has achieved and maintained this
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office celebrated another group of Citizens Academy graduates on Thursday night. Around 30 participants and their family members came attended the event at
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 15 ♦ A boy, Maverick Asean Justin Williams, born to Brandon and Tiara
Edith Hoyle Dobbins, 93, formerly of Statesville, N.C., died peacefully on September 23, 2023, in West Chester, Ohio. She was born on January 24, 1930, the daughter of the late
Thomas James “TJ” Pennison, 33, of Troutman, N.C., passed away October 25, 2023, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., after a courageous battle with heart disease.
Charles Cody Goble, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House after a period of declining health. Charles was born June 3, 1937,
Mrs. Garenel Bridges Strickland, 86, was born in Waco, N.C., on February 27, 1937, to the late Dewood Bridges Sr. and Neomia Ellis Bridges. She departed this life on Sunday,
BY KARISSA MILLER When the doors opened and students returned to class this fall, Shadrach Martin was ready to face the joys and challenges of starting a new job as
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s Annual Working Fingers Craft Show will return for the 47th year on Saturday, November 4. This renowned craft show will take
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell Free News has filed a lawsuit in Iredell County Superior Court seeking a court order prohibiting the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education from meeting secretly via
Special to Iredell Free News A Statesville native is set to release a new EP on November 10. Recording artist and producer Juan Mendoza, who is known professionally as haunt3d,
Lena Sue Collie Wall, 75, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Lena is survived by her
Michael Keith “Maypop” Mayberry, 65, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, October 20, 2023. He was born in Statesville to Eunice Mitchell Brewer and the late William Donald Mayberry. He was
Harry Edward Randall Jr. graced this earth on April 16, 1957, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was born to the late Mary Jane Young Randall and Harry Randall. He departed this
Karen Denise Martin Wicks, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Born on March 31, 1967, she was the daughter of the
Steven Wayne Horne, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Steve was born in Iredell County on July 24, 1957, to the
Mr. Corey Norris Jones, 54, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on February 4, 1969, to the late Robert Ernest Chambers and Charlene Valerie Gwynn. Corey graduated from Statesville High
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell on Wednesday announced the arrests of 16 suspects as the result of targeted drug enforcement operations. Six of the suspects were on
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County man was charged with felony indecent liberties with a minor following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
BY DEBBIE PAGE At the Dove House Children’s Advocacy Center luncheon on Tuesday, Executive Director Beth McKeithan revealed that over 65,000 children are sexually abused each year in the United
BY DEBBIE PAGE On early Tuesday evening in downtown Mooresville, a group of purple-attired advocates “Walked a Mile in Their Shoes” to bring understanding of the devastation caused domestic violence
BY DEBBIE PAGE In an effort to address the Town of Troutman’s traffic woes, Assistant Planner Andrew Ventresca presented the town’s proposed Troutman Mobility Plan to the Planning & Zoning
Lester Elmer Stoner, 96, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023. He was born on July 4, 1927, in Madison, Ind. to the late Raymond and Mabel
Ms. Lisa Karen Chambers, 62, was born on January 1, 1961, to the late George Henry Chambers and Mary Edna Turner Chambers. She departed this life on Tuesday, October 24,
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
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,