BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Something good and lasting has come from a family’s profound grief. On Saturday, friends and family members of Billy “Jude” McAlpin hosted a fundraiser at the Statesville
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces a felony drug possession charge after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a traffic violation. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Special to Iredell Free News Family Nurse Practitioner Taylor Hollingsworth has joined the staff at Family Care Center of Mooresville. Hollingsworth has six years of experience as a registered nurse,
Special to Iredell Free News Rep. Patrick McHenry has co-sponsored legislation to allow full-time volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services personnel at nonprofit departments eligibility in their state retirement program. “I
Carroll Dennis “Bedo” Culberson, 96, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born August 23, 1926, in Snow Springs,
David Lee Craig, 28, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 13, 2023. He was the son of James Dean Craig and Nicole Mayer Vickers. A Celebration of Life service will
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 11 ♦ Travaris Kwalik Jackson, 18, of Towering Pond Drive, Charlotte, charged with conspiracy and discharge
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 In recognition of National Recovery Month, Horizon Church will host Recovery Soldiers Ministries Men’s Choir for a concert and testimonial service on Sunday, September 3,
BY LISA E. CARVER In the pool world, Dead Stroke describes a performance and execution so flawless — and so technically correct — that one cannot miss. A Mooresville HotShots
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Statesville officials gathered at the site of the future William T. “Woody” Woodard Fire Station on Friday morning to mark significant progress in the construction of the
Special to Iredell Free News Domestic and international visitors spent $367.9 million in Iredell County in 2022, an increase of 12.8 percent from 2021. The data comes from an annual
Jerron Jevar Grimball, 46, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on August 19, 2023, at Novant Medical Center in Huntersville, N.C. He was born December 29, 1976, in Bronx, N.Y., to Frank
Angela “Angie” Jayne Tanner Keller, 58, of Drexel, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 15, 2023. Angie was born April 19, 1965, in Iredell County, N.C., to
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PHOTOS BY NICOLE RHYNE North Iredell High School showed off its new turf field and upgraded lights on Friday evening as the 2023 football season kicked off in Olin. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces drug and weapons charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
Special to Iredell Free News Rob Young has announced that he will seek a second term as a District Court judge in Judicial District 22A, which includes Iredell and Alexander
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Board of Education members voted Monday to approve the district’s $4.3 million Title I plan for the 2023-2024 school year. Title I funds provide targeted financial
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
Jimmy Ray Brown, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. Born November 14, 1943, in Iredell County, he
Jacqueline Wray Elliott, 53, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. She was born on October 7, 1969 in Goshen, Ind., to James
Mary Ruth Matze Setzer of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Mrs. Setzer was born in South Boston, Va., graduated
Rose Marie Hood Watts, 76, of Statesville, N.C., entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mocksville, N.C. Rose was born on January
Melissa “Missy” Tucker Kyles, 63, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Before her passing, Missy was wonderfully cared
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces felony weapon and drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Justin Lewis Ostwalt,
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell COAST will host a Community Yard Sale event in the nonprofit’s parking lot, located at 833 N. Center Street in Statesville, on Saturday, August
BY KARISSA MILLER A warm, sunny school day provided the perfect setting for games and races on Friday at N.B. Mills Elementary School. Students and teachers gathered in an open
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has launched its revamped website, statesvillenc.net, providing the community with an enhanced and seamless online experience. The newly refreshed website offers
Susan Reid Rhoades Allen, 86, of Winston-Salem, N.C., went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Autumn Care of Cornelius. She was born on March 14,
Jocelyn Victoria Yoder Weddington of Troy, N.C., left this earth on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, after a courageous battle with amyloidosis and the resulting heart failure. Jocelyn was a New
Mr. James S. Daye, 58, was born in Jamaica Queens, N.Y., on April 17, 1965, to the late Harold Theodore Daye and Clara Bell Rucker Daye. He departed this life
Special to Iredell Free News The Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Clinic at the Iredell County Health Department has been recognized by USDA Food and Nutrition Service Regional Administrator Willie
Special to Iredell Free News Highland Canine Connect announces its expanded annual nonprofit event on October 7. The Cornhole Fundraiser and Festival has turned into a popular annual tradition, attracting hundreds
Special to Iredell Free News A study by the Better Business Bureau finds that while people in North America struggle to pay trillions of dollars in debt, some look for
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education learned details about a playground grant, heard plans for several events, honored an employee for a regional award, and