On July 3, 2023, Marie Elder arrived at her heavenly home at the age of 89. Marie was born to the late Tillman Oliver and Luna Fox Oliver on February
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PHOTOS BY TYRONE SUMMERS Downtown Mooresville was packed on Tuesday morning for the Stars & Stripes on Main Parade, an extravagant celebration of Independence Day and the town’s 150th birthday.
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Baymount community celebrated the Fourth of July on Tuesday with the county’s old Independence Day Parade. Photos
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 23 ♦ Kristopher Amari Campbell, 20, of Redbirch Place, Kannapolis, charged with breaking or entering and
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital recently received a donation of a CuddleCot to support mothers grieving the loss of a child at birth.
Special to Iredell Free News Lake Norman High School graduate Chase Dixon was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2027 on June 29, marking the beginning of six challenging
PHOTOS BY TYRONE SUMMERS A large patriotic crowd attended the Mooresville-Lake Norman Exchange Club’s annual Field of Flags display, ceremony and concert on Monday evening at the Lowe’s YMCA in
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday afternoon. The SPD received a 911 call at 4:07 p.m. Monday regarding a person who had
Rebecca “Becky” Faye Furr McAlister, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Conway, S.C. She was born December 1, 1956, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., to
Dennis Hill, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. The family will hold a private Memorial Service in his memory at a
Mr. Albert Ernest Williams, 94 of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023. Albert was born in Prosperity, W.Va., on June 16, 1929. He was the son of
Rebecca May Baity Warren, 64, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Rebecca was born on January
Gordon Craig Hebbard, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Gordon was born on November 22, 1947, to the late Miles R.
BY KARISSA MILLER You are living on the coast of North Carolina. Your whole town has just experienced a major hurricane. Now, you have to deal with the aftermath. Iredell-Statesville
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel executed a search warrant at a residence on Sonja Drive as part of a narcotics
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Fireworks Celebration The fireworks will launch
Jackie “Jack” Dean Kitchens, 77, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Lockhart, S.C., on August 27, 1945, to the
Cathey Weddington Sechler, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Levine and Dickson Hospice House Aldersgate in Charlotte, N.C. She was born May 3, 1952,
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR On January 7, 1937, The Landmark published a report about a bridal shower in its locals section. The Amity community had celebrated the marriage of a young
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Woman’s Club collecting school supplies through Monday, July 31. The items will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Piedmont.
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 Adjusting to the physical demands of life and finding your “new normal” after a cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Battling cancer itself is a challenging
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a double shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in the 900 block of Hill Terrace. Officers responded to a report of
Mackie Eugene Norton, 74, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away July 1, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville after a brief illness. Mack was born February 19, 1949, In
Special to Iredell Free News The public is invited to experience the insights and wisdom of two popular religious scholars this July at Grace Baptist Church in Statesville. Diana Butler
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville-Lake Norman Exchange Club will host its annual Field of Flags display starting Sunday. The event, which will be held at the Lowe’s YMCA in Mooresville,
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
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The unemployment rate in Iredell County ticked up slightly in May to 3.2 percent, according to the latest N.C. Department of Commerce report.
William Marcus Coble, 87, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., and a former longtime resident of Mooresville, N.C., entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 29, 2023. His graveside service with military honors
Janice Myers Dean, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at her home. Janice was born on August 27, 1945, in Hoke County, N.C., daughter of
Franklin Delano “Dee” Mayberry, 82, went to his eternal home on June 25, 2023. Born in Iredell County, Frank grew up in Troutman, N.C. He was preceded in death by
BY DEBBIE PAGE Thousands of people lined Main Street early on Saturday morning to wave and cheer at the 18th Annual Independence Day Parade in Troutman. The 2023 Grand Marshal
Dorothy Moore Sherrill, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on June 30, 2023. She was born on October 20, 1929, in Mooresville to the late Wesley and Beulah Stafford Moore.
Joyce Barnette Mayhew, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Abernathy Laurels in Newton, N.C. She was born July 9, 1940, in Iredell County, N.C.,
Special to Iredell Free News An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been place on administrative leave after an officer-involved shooting at a home off Bell Farm Road on Friday.