BY BRUCE A. JOHNSON Nearly three years ago, I was sworn in as a member of the Board of Commissioners for the Statesville Housing Authority (SHA) and the Iredell Statesville
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Ms. Laura Mae Clark, 90, of Troutman, N.C. was born on January 3, 1933, to the late Fred Stevenson and Lottie Mae Clark. She departed this life on Wednesday, August
Peggy Jo West Smith, 87, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. She was born on March 14, 1936, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late
Lorene C. Johnston, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Johnston was born January 23, 1931, in Davidson County, N.C. She
William Thomas Jones III, 57, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at his home. Born on December 22, 1965, in Iredell County, he was the son
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville announced the resignation of Town Manager Randy Hemann on Thursday. Hemann, who has led the town’s administrative staff since September of
Special to Iredell Free News Faced with an ongoing challenge that affects close to 20,000 Iredell County residents, the Iredell County Health Department and United Way of Iredell County are
Edward Henry Bellicourt, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He was born on June 30, 1941, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Paul and Catherine
Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville man faces drug trafficking charges following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. After receiving complaints of illegal drug activity, Narcotics Unit detectives
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department is warning residents of an increase in motor vehicle thefts within the Statesville area. Since January 1, SPD officers have responded
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 9 ♦ A girl, Sawyer Torvi Hinceman, born to Eric and Holly Hinceman
FROM STAFF REPORTS Fire investigators have been unable to determine the cause and origin of the fire that destroyed three buildings in Downtown Statesville on April 25. The City of
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bid for furnishing Electric Materials, will be sent out on September 4, 2023, and will be received by the City of Statesville at the City Warehouse
Carolyn Paulette Land Anderson, 73, of Taylorsville, N.C., died Monday, August 21, 2023, at Catawba Valley Regional Medical Center in Hickory, N.C. She was born on June 3, 1950, in
David Franklin Reese, 59, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.. He was the husband of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday announced the arrests of 13 individuals on charges stemming from ongoing narcotics investigations. The suspects were directly involved in the
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Board of Elections is holding its first ever “I Voted” Sticker Contest. All Iredell County students grades K-12 are eligible to enter.
Special to Iredell Free News LKN Communication & Leadership Club is offering local students an opportunity to harness and hone their communication and leadership skills. An informational meeting is scheduled
Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell will open its new season on Saturday, September 9, with a performance by gospel music legends The Isaacs. The concert, which
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 21 ♦ Jacob David Cochrane, 29, of Sunshine Drive, Maiden, charged with financial identity theft. JULY 22
Special to Iredell Free News When you are pregnant or have just become a new mother, you may receive a lot of advice about breastfeeding from family, friends, or even
Jay Ambrose Parker, 88, was born February 13, 1935, in Taylorsville, N.C. He passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. He was one of eight children. He was a member
Mrs. Donna Marie Dunlap Glaspy, 58, of Troutman N.C., was born September 19, 1964, to Reverend Modean Howard Dunlap and the late Deacon Shirley William Dunlap. She departed this life
Louise Murdock Moore, 83, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on May 18, 1940, in Iredell County to the late Lake Wood and
Billy Ernest Teal, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Billy was born on June 27, 1943, to the late Vernon and
Howard “Mickey” Ray Gaither, 83, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. He was born on February 20, 1940, in Davie County, N.C., to the late William
Betty Lou Manning, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 19, 2023. Betty was born in Bath County, Va., on February 12, 1931, to the late Harry Houston Jolly and
Melda Faye Johnson Showfety, 81 of Harmony, N.C., died Saturday, August 19, 2023. She was born in Iredell County on February 21, 1942, to the late Greeley Dexter Johnson and
BY MIKE FUHRMAN When Iredell County Emergency Management & Fire Services Director Kent Greene arrived on the scene of a home explosion early Tuesday morning, he did not expect to
Special to Iredell Free News EMS Management and Consultants Inc. (EMS|MC) recently notified Iredell County EMS of an incident that may have impacted some information related to certain patients. On
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Less than a year after being elected to the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education, Mike Kubiniec has certainly distinguished himself. In my opinion — and I’ve only
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County emergency management officials have released the name of the individual whose body was recovered from a home in southern Iredell County that exploded early Tuesday
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department’s emphasis on getting illegal guns off the streets and out of the hands of potential criminals is paying dividends. During the first six
Special to Iredell Free News During July, the Statesville Woman’s Club Summer Project held a Back To School Supply Collection for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Piedmont. Toter
Gunnery Sergeant George Martin Hoover, 74, departed this life on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Gordons Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Celebration of Life Services will be conducted Wednesday, August
Mrs. Ruby Mae Keaton Wellman, affectionately called “Patsy,” was born in Iredell County on June 26, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Jim Keaton and Ola Lackey Keaton