Special to Iredell Free News The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont in partnership with Red Buffalo. JD’s Deli and Ol’ Bob’s BBQ served lunch on Sunday to some
Archives
Special to Iredell Free News As flu season approaches, the Iredell County Health Department is pleased to announce the availability of flu shots for the community. With the ongoing challenges
Special to Iredell Free News You and your co-workers are invited to volunteer at the upcoming Free OTC Medicine Giveaway event on October 12-13 at the Statesville Civic Center. The
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Michael Glover Smith loves creating interesting characters, bringing them to life and then watching them change. The Chicago-based filmmaker uses his art as a vehicle for exploring
Special to Iredell Free News Get ready to indulge in an evening of music, craft brews, and barbecue delights! The highly anticipated Bands, Brews & BBQ Festival Presented by deBotech
Richard “Rick” Campbell, 69, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023. He was the husband of Peggy Campbell and the son of the late Paul and Mary
BY KIM McKINNEY Rusty McLelland was 15 when he got his first job at Long’s Family Shoe Store in 1976. His grandmother, Lib McLelland, had worked there from the time
Special to Iredell Free News Hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries have become staples of the American diet. And while these foods are delicious, if you eat them on a
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
Special to Iredell Free News Lucas Maynard, a member of the North Iredell High School FFA Chapter, will be on stage and in the spotlight November 1-4 during the 2023
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville’s Planning & Community Development Department is working on a Downtown Streetscape Master Plan to elevate the look and feel of Downtown
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council has unanimously approved a strategic plan that will help shape the city’s policies and funding priorities during the next five years. The plan
John R. Hamel, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Medical Center in Concord, N.C. He was born on July 16, 1957,
Rita Carol Moore, 70, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Carolina Caring Hospice in Sherrills Ford, N.C. Born on June 25, 1953, in Iredell County,
Mrs. Katherine Ward, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away September 3, 2023, at her home. Kat, as she was affectionately known, was born in Harmony, N.C., on January 2, 1937.
Fay Ellen Moore, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on December 9, 1944
BY DR. ANTHONY D. ELKINS Let’s face it — most of us and our children have terrible diets. For many families, fast food or takeout, sugary drinks, and food “on
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The unemployment rate held steady at 3.3 percent in Iredell County in July. Iredell County has a labor force of 98,554 individuals. Some
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 23 ♦ Cameron David Ellis, 23, of Spicewood Circle, Troutman, charged with two counts of disclosing
BY KARISSA MILLER Instructor Jamie Head’s Nursing Fundamentals Class helped save dozens of lives last week. The Career Academy and Technical School students hosted a blood drive on the campus
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
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Valerie Ann Somerson. Valerie passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, cherished memories and strength and love.
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,
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Lake Norman High School students face felony drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. On Friday, August 25, ICSO Resource Officers at
BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell County officials gathered on Friday night to cut the ribbon and formally open the 87th Iredell County Agricultural Fair as families, couples, and teens looked on.
PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd packed Downtown Statesville for the final Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert of the season. The concert featured Chicago Rewired: The Premiere Chicago Tribute
STORY BY DEBBIE PAGE PHOTO BY SHANE NIXON Forty-three people died from substance overdose in Iredell County last year, according to Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Executive Director Shane Nixon. On
Diana Schum Fucci, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on March 27, 1963, in
John Dewey Fulbright, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Dewey was born to Howard and Rozetta Stone Fulbright on
Edward J. Muir of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Magnolia N.J., passed away peacefully in his home on August 26, 2023, at the age of 93. He was predeceased by
Lawson Holland passed away peacefully at his home on August 25, 2023, after declining health at the age of 70. Lawson was born on September 29, 1952, in Mooresville, N.C.,
Lorene Rash Johnson, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at The Greens of Mapleleaf. Mrs. Johnson was born in Iredell County, N.C., on March 8, 1936,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A juvenile who brought a firearm to the open house at West Iredell High School has been identified following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville on Thursday announced the launch of the FuseArt Statesville Project, an initiative that aims to elevate the city’s aesthetic appeal while
BY SALLY NIX It is increasingly common to see ribbons and wristbands of every color symbolizing various health initiatives. September serves as the cancer awareness month for childhood cancer, ovarian