BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Police Department hosted a “Night Out” in Downtown of Tuesday evening. Photo Gallery
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Donald Lane Stewart Sr., 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Mr. Stewart was born September 30, 1946, in Iredell
After almost 50 years, my parents are together again. Our dad, Carlin M. Gardner, 96, of Statesville, N.C., entered his heavenly home on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Our dad was
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Director of Gifted, International Baccalaureate and Online programs Kelly Hinson shared with school board members an update on the IB programs on Monday evening. I-SS
Robert James Johnson passed away peacefully at his North Carolina home on October 2 , 2023, at age 94. Robert was born November 19, 1928, in Statesville, N.C. He grew
Joshua Michael Bryer, 46, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. He was born in Bergen County, N.J., on August 31, 1977. Josh is survived by his
Jean Alice Matthews Nims, 78, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Ocala, Fla., and Framingham, Mass., passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces more than a dozens charges, including felony fleeing to elude and multiple drug charges. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, recently welcomed Dr. Caitlin D. Basnight to Family Care Center of Taylorsville. Basnight is a
Editor’s Note: Mooresville Commissioner Tommy DeWeese made the following comments during Monday’s board meeting. BY TOMMY DEWEESE I just completed my first year as a commissioner and asked if I
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday approved a special-use permit, clearing the way for Purple Heart Homes to construct four additional tiny homes on property owned by
by KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Chairman Bill Howell announced Monday night that he will make a motion during the October 9 board meeting to strip Vice Chairman
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Educators convicted of sexual misconduct against students will now face harsher penalties under new legislation approved by the General Assembly. The “Protect Our Students
Special to Iredell Free News The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont was recently selected as one of a hundred recipients from across the country for the 2023 Lowe’s
William Gary Campbell, 86, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Gary was born July 13,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville teen face gun and drug charges as a result of a collaborative effort by the Statesville Police Department and N.C. Probation & Parole. On Monday,
Special to Iredell Free News Trinity Episcopal Church in Statesville held a Blessing of the Animals Service on Sunday, October 1, in honor of St. Francis of Assisi. Father Brad Mullis
BY DEBBIE PAGE Under a bright October sun, over 1,000 community members gathered at Mooresville High School’s Blue Devil Boulevard on Sunday for the Longest Table event to build and
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Northview Church of Christ hosted a special needs carnival on Saturday. Children and adults with special needs were the guests of honor at Northview Church of Christ
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 22 ♦ Traci Lynn Call, 32, of Lakeview Drive, Statesville, charged with possession with intent to
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
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