Denise Wojtkowski Podavini, 58, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023. She was born on July 22, 1964, in Pittsfield, Mass., to the late John Michael
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Ruth Waugh, 81, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at her residence. She was a native of Iredell County and was born on May 30, 1942, a daughter
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council praised the town’s administrative staff, police and firefighters as well as volunteers, parade participants, and supportive community members for the successful Independence Day
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville on Wednesday announced the appointment of Glenn Kurfees as the fire chief of the Statesville Fire Department, effective immediately. City Manager
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man faces felony drug charges as the result of an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell County, town and business officials, along with Empire Building Group partners, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony on the 45-acre North Fork Business Park off Murdock Road
Special to Iredell Free News Tickets are now available for Rescue Ranch’s Boots, Buckles & Bourbon presented by Outback Steakhouse dinner. The event is scheduled for Saturday, August 26, from
Special to Iredell Free News The Second Annual Abby Winthrop SMART Girls Leadership Camp will be held on July 17-21 on the Statesville campus of Mitchell Community College. The camp
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is continuing to investigate a shooting at the Nimbus 9 Lounge that occurred last month. SPD officers responded to the establishment, which is
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System was recently recognized as a recipient of the Charlotte Business Journal’s Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte Awards. This award highlights the health
Shirley Ann Payton VanDyke died peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, sharing memories, on July 9, 2023, at the age of 79. She was born in Little Rock, Ark., on
Mrs. Lois Novella Summers Dawkins, 72, of 650 Salisbury Road, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on May 17, 1951, and was the daughter of the late Barney Summers
Mrs. Janie Mae Lee Brown, 71, of 159 Innes Circle, Unit 104, Statesville, N.C., passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. following a brief illness. She was born
James “Freddie” Frederick Bridges, 63, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was born on December 16, 1959, in Greensboro, N.C., to the late John and
William “JR” Henry Yarbrough Jr., 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023. He was born on June 29, 1957 in Stanly County, N.C., to the late
Luna Southern Benge, 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Luna was born on September 11, 1928, to the late Earl and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — CNBC has named North Carolina as America’s Top State for Business for the second year in a row. Gov. Roy Cooper joined CNBC’s Scott
Special to Iredell Free News The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont has been awarded a Lowe’s Hometowns Community Impact Project grant. After reviewing this year’s nominations, 100 projects
Special to Iredell Free News Superintendent Jeff James announced several administrative appointments, which were approved by the Iredell-Statesville Board of Education on Monday, July 10. Shayla Savage, school leadership coach
Special to Iredell Free News Prime Day is always a hit, and Amazon isn’t the only retailer rolling out discounts, with many other retailers running their sales on July 11-12. More
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County’s next generation of doctors and health professionals recently got a chance to explore the healthcare industry through hands-on learning experiences at Iredell Memorial
James Marvin Hager, 42, died on Friday, July 7, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was born on April 4, 1981, in Iredell County, N.C., to James and Shelby Henderson Hager.
Brett Carl Mueller, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was born on April 1, 1961, in Ocean County, N.J., to the late Carl and
Franklin Lindsay McCarter, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023. He was born on October 24, 1957, in Morocco to Donald and Amelia Farmer McCarter. Frank
Billy Franklin Brotherton, 89, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, July 9, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on April 15, 1934, in Iredell County to
Michelle Myers DeHart, 54, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, July 7, 2023, at Wake Forest Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, N.C. Born in Iredell County on December 14, 1968, she was
Jeanne Belle Sherrill Boggs, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at her home. Jeanne was born in Forsyth County on August 13, 1931, daughter of
Mrs. Dorothy Hayes Cash, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Cash was born September 27, 1929, in Iredell County, N.C., and was
BY JESSICA SMITH Five years ago, we began to see dramatic increases in the presentation of serious mental health issues in our students. The Iredell-Statesville Schools Student Services Department staff
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited recently donated $1,600 to the Iredell Health Foundation and $8,400 to the EnergyUnited Foundation. The donations were made possible thanks to a grant from
FROM STAFF REPORTS The latest edition of “IFN Monthly” is now available at dozens of locations across Iredell County. The July edition spotlights downtown Statesville business owner Gloria Hager’s grit
Special to Iredell Free News Nonprofit Bright Blessings announced this week that it was closing its satellite office in Mooresville. Simultaneously, the team that had opened and served that office
Pauline Lambert Stewart, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023. She was cared for lovingly at her home of 64 years by her family until Friday, July
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 30 ♦ Aaron Wallace Geer, 39, of Forest Ridge Road, Mooresville, charged with sex offender at
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 KIM McKINNEY Eddie Ray Buzzini fell in love with music when was about six years old. That’s when he heard Flatt & Scruggs’ “Shuckin’ the Corn” on an iPod