Thomas Wayne Sloan 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away September 29, 2023, at his home after a brief illness. Wayne was born April 18, 1938, in Iredell County to the
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BY DEBBIE PAGE PHOTOS BY LISA CRATES An estimated 800 folks descended on ESC Park in Troutman for the 6th Annual Iredell Walk for Recovery on Saturday to enjoy an
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,
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Susan Tolle didn’t set out to be a crusader for suicide prevention. Yet it became her life’s mission after her adult daughter nearly died by suicide. For
Special to Iredell Free News Modern Healthcare has selected Carolina Caring as one of its Best Places to Work in Healthcare for the fifth consecutive year. The nonprofit serious illness
To the Editor: It is with great pleasure that I write this letter to express my support for Amy Lawton’s candidacy for the Ward 4 seat on the Statesville City
BY BRANDON TEMPLETON The Pregnancy Resource Center of Statesville provides support and services for about 500 women each year. On Saturday, people from across the Iredell County participated in the
Special to Iredell Free News Fresh off her appearances on “America’s Got Talent,” Dani Kerr will perform alongside her band The Skeleton Krew when the Second Saturday Street Festival returns
PHOTOS BY MORGAN ROBINSON More than 100 people enjoyed an array of gourmet offerings, including roasted oysters from Jimmy Pearls Seafood, whole hog BBQ from Sweet Lews’s BBQ and Beef
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
Alan Wayne Templeton, 55, formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was born on May 7, 1968, to the late Frank and Madeleen Templeton. Mr.
David C. Lambert, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was born on February 28, 1937, in Buncombe County, N.C., to the late John and
Rhonda Kaye Hoover, 70, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Rhonda was born in Iredell County, N.C., on August 13, 1953 to the late Willis Small and Lillian Reid
BY COOPER HALL Soon after moving to Statesville with his family, Bryan Adams noticed that there weren’t many places for teens to hang out. The movie theater and skating rink
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Travis Eason, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, has joined the practice at Piedmont HealthCare – Piedmont Bone & Joint in Statesville and Mooresville. Piedmont Bone
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
Clyde Jake Moser, 87, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away September 28, 2023, at his home after an extended illness. Clyde was born September 11, 1936, in Alexander County to
Mr. Brenton Lake Torrence, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Brenton was born on March 8, 1946, in Baltimore, Md., to
Mr. Lorance Simelton, 71, departed this life on September 24, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Celebration of Life services will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023,
Harold Glen Estes, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. Born December 30, 1937, in Iredell County, he
Emma Raymond, 21, a beloved daughter, sister, friend and resident of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ unexpectedly on September 24, 2023. Emma’s
FROM STAFF REPORTS A former Mooresville Police Department officer who was arrested and terminated after MPD investigators found child pornography on his personal cell phone in early August faces four
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont has launched a new business venture, Students in Training (SiT), to help find new homes for refurbished computers and
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation has made an historic $100,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity. This grant, which will be equally distributed to the 16 Habitat for
IFN Investigation: Board members held 50 meetings via text message over five-month period starting in late March BY MIKE FUHRMAN All but one member of the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of
Special to Iredell Free News The 6th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will be on Saturday, September 30, from 4 to 7 p.m., at ESC Park in Troutman. The
Special to Iredell Free News Police Chief David Onley is proud to announce the successful completion of the recent corporal assessment process for the Statesville Police Department. Of the eight
Mr. Timothy Alexander Barber, 48, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on June 7, 1975, to Elizabeth Ann Teasley Young and the late John Walker Barber Sr. He departed this
Mr. Arnold Joe Everhart, 58, was born in Cleveland, N.C., on November 20, 1964, to the late Joseph Everhart and Linnie Rankin Everhart. He departed this life on Friday, September
Barbara Blackwelder Bostian, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Best of Care Assisted Living in Kannapolis. She was born on March 16, 1935, in
Jo Ann Deal Flummer, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at her home. Jo Ann was born March 12, 1941, in Iredell County. She was
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Rebounding from pandemic lows, North Carolina high school students in 2022-2023 participated and performed in college-level Advanced Placement courses at levels above those during
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. General Assembly has appropriated a total of $82,309,549 to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Iredell County. The biennium budget, which was approved on September
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Planning & Zoning Board gave the green light on Monday to two new light industrial rezoning requests to add more economic development potential and job
Special to Iredell Free News A recent Statesville High School graduate has been awarded a $10,000 scholarship by the Falconer Foundation, a Mooresville-based nonprofit organization serving Iredell County. The scholarship
Bryon James Walker went to heaven in the late morning on September 25, 2023. He was born on February 27, 1948, in Bellflower, Calif., and was married in March of