Special to Iredell Free News The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department will hold its 16th Annual Cruise-In on Saturday, October 14. The event, which runs from 3 to 6 p.m.,
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Special to Iredell Free News Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. We all have forgotten where we parked the car, or have occasionally missed a doctor’s appointment. However,
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department has identified two juveniles who made bomb threats on multiple occasions this month, disrupting classes at two Mooresville Graded School District
Real Dominique Pelchat, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at his home. He was born December 1, 1929, in Lewiston, Maine, to the late Joseph A.
Clyde Henry Severance, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Born January 19, 1932, in Concord, N.H.,
John David Wilson Jr., 46, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at his home. He was born March 11, 1977, in Albany, Ga., to John David
Hugh “Speed” Howard Nicholson, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Born on April 28, 1931, in Yadkin County, N.C., he
Harold Lloyd Brown, 82, of Harmony, N.C., passed away September 16, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Harold was born November 5, 1940, in Warrenton, N.C., and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — National Voter Registration Day – when election officials across the United States remind eligible individuals of the importance of registering to vote and voting
Special to Iredell Free News Skyview Lake Water Ski Club will be the host venue for the 2023 IWWF Pan American Senior Water Ski Championships on September 20-24. The event
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host Dogtoberfest on Saturday, October 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Throughout the day, families and their leashed dogs can enjoy
Special to Iredell Free News The Northview Church of Christ will host a Special Needs Carnival through the church’s STAR’s Ministry on Saturday, September 30. The event will take place
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell recently announced the hiring of four new deputies. Deputies Lail, Greene and Sharpe applied and were selected for the ICSO
Edward Kiltz McElwain Sr., 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at his home. He was born November 14, 1941, in Kane, Pa., to the late Wilbert
Kathy Elaine Lippard Tevepaugh, 62, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born on July 29, 1961, in Iredell County, she was the
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 KARISSA MILLER There has been an air of excitement at Statesville Christian School during the first few weeks of the news school year. “We’re off to a great start.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: SEPTEMBER 8 ♦ Taylen Jermon Barbour, 19, of Freedom Drive, Charlotte, charged with possession of a firearm by
BY KARISSA MILLER A long-standing tradition grew a little stronger on Saturday as North Iredell High School students and staff gathered to celebrate Raider Day. Warm weather and plenty of sunshine
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville police officers have apprehended a suspect in a machete attack that occurred at a homeless camp earlier this month. Officers took David Morgan, 71, into custody
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
Joanna Lake Childers, 39, died on August 2, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wis. Her parents, Jim and Elaine Childers, and brother David Childers were by her side during her final days.
Dorothy J. Shoemaker, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, September 14, 2023. Born in Iredell County on October 18, 1929, she was the daughter of Troy
Ruth Christine Dennis Andresen, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born January 18, 1940, to the late Ferris Robert
Violet Lee “Ann” Davis Bailey, 78, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian Charlotte. She was born September 29, 1944, in Staunton, Va.,
To the Editor: I’m writing this in the hope that many will read it and respond appropriately. The N.C. General Assembly is still working on the State Budget that was
Special to Iredell Free News Diapers are as essential to a baby’s healthy development as a caregiver’s love. Keeping infants and toddlers clean, dry, and healthy is key to building
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Less than five months after a fire destroyed Gloria Hager’s shop in Statesville, a small crowd gathered for a special service of blessing and dedication of the
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council members voted unanimously on Thursday to deny a requested text amendment to allow an expansion of the areas where murals are allowed in
PHOTOS BY NICOLE RHYNE The West Iredell High School Warriors defeated visiting St. Stephens in an exciting 42-41 game on Friday night to improve to 4-0 on the season as
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The 2023 Fall Art Crawl was sponsored by the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation. Photo Gallery
Harold Fox, 83, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2023, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston–Salem, N.C., after declining health. Harold was born November
James Wayne Woodside, 81, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. No services will be held at this time. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Newton man has been sentenced to a minimum of nine years in prison after being adjudicated an habitual felon in Iredell County Superior Court. Following deliberations,
Special to Iredell Free News To meet the growing needs of women and children facing a housing crisis, Hope of Mooresville (HOMe) is expanding their services and opening a second
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Students from Success Institute and American Renaissance School helped dedicate the new StoryWalk at the Bentley Community Center in Statesville on Friday morning. After a ribbon-cutting ceremony,