Special to Iredell Free News Safe Kids Iredell County is participating in Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs from September 17-23. The annual safety week allows parents and caregivers to
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man who avoided being apprehended following a pursuit by Troutman police officers was arrested on Friday. The Troutman Police Department announced the arrest of Taylen
Janie Barnes Seaford Summers, 90, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on August 30, 1933, in Taylorsville, N.C., to the late Howard and
Henry Arthur Turner received his Heavenly Wings in the early morning on September 2, 2023. Henry was born and raised in Statesville, N.C. He was the fifth child of eight
Phillip Cameron “Buddy” Mathis, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. Born December 21, 1962, in Hollywood, Fla., Buddy was the youngest child of Elizabeth Jane
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
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Voter registration deadlines are approaching for eligible individuals who wish to vote on Election Day in October and November municipal elections in North Carolina.
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR They say every cloud has a silver lining. In unsolved murder investigations, it can be difficult to find something positive to take away from months of
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare is thrilled to announce that Dr. Emily Kingsley has joined the newly established Mooresville Primary Care office. Kingsley will join Dr. Jennifer Scharbius,
PHOTOS BY NICOLE RHYNE Two of the area’s top high school volleyball teams squared off Thursday evening as North Iredell hosted West Iredell. The Raiders (now 8-1 on the season)
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two schools were placed on lockdown on Thursday as Statesville police officers searched for a man suspected of assaulting two individuals with a machete during an altercation
Sara Peggs Jeter, 56, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born on July 19, 1967, in Hillsdale,
Carolyn Weller Hall Dowse, 59, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. She was born on April 24, 1964, in San Jose, Calif., to Cheryl Allen Weller
Carl Gene Ceraolo, who was known as “Buddy” to his family, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of New York, went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2023. He
Mrs. Julia Matilda Jones Powers, 99, was born in Iredell County on November 3, 1923, to the late Luther Eckles and Sarah Holland Jones. She departed this life on Monday,
Garry Ray Cloer, 56, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly September 5, 2023. Garry was born April 30, 1967, in Iredell County to the late Robert Lee Cloer and
Mary Jane Joyner Smith, 85, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Mocksville, N.C. She was born on May 22, 1938, in Davie County, N.C., to the late Gurney
Patricia Reddings Church, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Iredell County on January 29, 1951, to the late
FROM STAFF REPORTS A juvenile faces criminal charges, including assault on a law enforcement officer, following an incident at the Statesville High School football stadium last Friday night. Several Statesville
District now boasts third best graduation rate in North Carolina Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District officials are pleased with the strides the district made in 2022-2023.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — During the current period where COVID-19 cases are increasing, treatment is readily available and appropriate for the majority of North Carolinians. Using antiviral
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Town of Mooresville’s Growth Management Working Group has concluded that enacting a town-wide moratorium on residential development cannot be legally implemented at this time due to
Special to Iredell Free News Singer-songwriter Rockie Lynne is the subject of an award-winning feature-length documentary that will be shown during the 2023 Full Bloom Film Festival in Statesville. “Rockie
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools showed improvement during the 2022-2023 school year with 19 of 37 schools meeting or exceeding year-to-year academic growth expectations and 25 schools increasing
Ruthie Mae Summers Redmon, affectionately known as “Dump,” which was short for “Dumpling,” was born in Statesville, N.C., on September 22, 1932, to the late Rufus and Minnie Summers. She
Sarah Steniek Johnson, 75, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. She was born on July 10, 1948, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late Hubert and Mamie
Raymond Richard White Sr., 86, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. He was born on October 9, 1936, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late Thomas and
Evelyn Rainey Sims, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the Summit Place at Mooresville. She was born on August 24, 1930, in Campobello, S.C.,
Ricky Ray Barnes Sr., 57, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away September 6, 2023, at Catawba Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. Ricky was born November 16, 1965, in
Thomas Louis Woodside, 68, passed away at home on September 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 40 years, Josie Woodside. He is survived by
FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. Department of Public Instruction released the latest school performance grades for all public schools on Wednesday. The A-F school performance grades that schools received in
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — State test results from the 2022-2023 school year presented to the State Board of Education on Wednesday show that North Carolina students continued to
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System announced Tuesday that Kristel Hurst (MSN, RN, CCRN) has been hired as the new director of Iredell Memorial Hospital’s 5 North Nursing
BY AMANDA CALDWELL The 2023 Full Bloom Film Festival is close at hand, and the tireless efforts of each of the FBFF committees will culminate in a stellar event for
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Woman’s Club (SWC) will host Taste of Iredell on Saturday, October 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Historic Clubhouse located at