Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. House voted Tuesday to override six of Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes, including legislation to expand charter schools, prohibit biological men from competing in
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BY KARISSA MILLER The 2023-2024 school year got off to a good start, according to Iredell-Statesville Schools teachers, staff and principals. Students at traditional I-SS schools returned to campus Monday,
Bonnie Cheryl Moore Culbertson, 56, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born March 13, 1967, and was the daughter of Harvey Lee Blackwell and
Jack Michael Marlowe, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 11, 2023, at Rosewood Assisted Living after an extended illness. Michael was born February 5, 1947, in Iredell County
Kenneth M. Taylor, 79, passed away August 15, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C., after a lengthy illness. He was proceeded in death by his
Jerry “Wayne” Hepler, 74, of Statesville, N.C., went to rejoice with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, and very proud grandfather.
Special to Iredell Free News The General Federation of Women’s Club of North Carolina Statesville Woman’s Club will hold a Summer “Paint and Sip” rock painting event at the Historic
Special to Iredell Free News Nearly four months after a fire destroyed three commercial buildings in Statesville, community and civic leaders gathered on Tuesday to celebrate a nearby revitalization project.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman man has been charged with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his employer following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved a budget amendment for $11,425 that will help fund hazardous materials training for first responders. The Homeland Security
Special to Iredell Free News Tom Murry, a Republican candidate for N.C. attorney general, discussed the opioid epidemic, his work as a state prosecutor and military background during a recent
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Monday continued to discuss the policy and procedures for removing school library books and other instructional materials. The discussion wasn’t
Special to Iredell Free News From August 15 through September 30, Piedmont HealthCare’s Statesville and Mooresville Urgent Care centers are offering sports physicals for only $25. At PHC Urgent Care,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina is making it easier for aspiring and current early childhood teachers to get classroom experience and college credit to meet the state’s
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Arts is pleased to announce its two newest exhibits are on display at the Depot: the 150 Challenge Group Exhibit and the Emergence: Under
Elizabeth Sherese Roberts, 65, joined the Heavenly Kingdom on Sunday, August 13, 2023. She was born in Orlando, Fla., and received her associate degree in Weaving and Design at the
Rebecca Ann “Becky” Mayhew Gibson, 88, of Charlotte, N.C., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023. Born May 25, 1935, in Iredell County, she was
Susan “Susie” Yvonne Cooke, 66, of Statesville, N.C., transitioned peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at 4:45 a.m. after a brief but valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.
Mr. Paul Dale Carpenter, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Mr. Carpenter was born in Iredell County on August 20, 1948. He
Robert “Bobby” Larry Lowe Sr., aka “The Mailman,” 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at his residence. He was born on July 18, 1935, in
It is with heavy hearts and deep reverence that we announce the passing of Gladys Christine Kistler Barker of Mooresville, N.C., a truly remarkable woman whose life was a testament
Sharon Richardson, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on August 11, 2023. She was born on February 19, 1941, in Maine. Sharon was a graduate of Eastern Nazarene College and
BY KARISSA MILLER Local residents flooded the Iredell-Statesville School Board meeting Monday night to express their concerns about the district’s book controversy following last week’s board discussion at the Committee
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation awarded nearly $80,000 in the month of June to nonprofit organizations, individuals, households and families. Through the first six months of the
Mooresville resident, formerly of Staten Island, N.Y., Elizabeth Marchese Pautz, 90, an executive assistant, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born and raised
Jeffery “Bo” Turman Walker, 57, passed away on August 10, 2023, in Iredell County, N.C. Born on November 9, 1965, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, he was the son of
Ernest “Ernie” Edward Sides III, PhD, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his home in Statesville, N.C. Ernie was born to Ernest “Buddy” and Mary Sides of Troutman,
David Eugene Townsend, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of August 11, from Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body dementia. He was
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As children across the state head back to school, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations are an important
Special to Iredell Free News The State Board of Elections on Sunday voted to recognize the No Labels Party as an official political party in North Carolina. Recognition of No
Special to Iredell Free News You’re preparing your favorite meal and accidentally slip and slice your finger. The cut seems deep and hasn’t stopped bleeding for a few minutes. You
BY KARISSA MILLER In pressure moments, Theo Johnson relies on hours of practice, his instincts and reflexes to hit winning shots on the tennis court. Johnson, who recently celebrated his
Tony Howard “Minute Man” Matheson, 70, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at his home surrounded by loved ones after a long courageous battle with cancer. Tony
Shelley Whittaker Coe, 68, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was born on June 9, 1955, in Sandusky, Ohio, to the late Donald and Thalia
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,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 3 ♦ Tony Deshawn Cauthen, 22, of Reid Street, Statesville, charged with sell or deliver a