BY KARISSA MILLER Participants in the Iredell-Statesville Schools Aviation Camp got a close-up look at a hot air balloon on Wednesday at the Statesville Regional Airport. Hot air balloon pilot
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Randall Clark Gilleland, 76, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the Mitchell Mack Hospice House after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Mr. Gilleland was born
George “Chip” Edward Bure of Mooresville, N.C., died at his home on June 21, 2023. He was 80 years old. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., on November 1, 1942 to George
William Jay Todd, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 1, 1942 in Camden, N.J,,
Mr. Jerry Roger Keller, 73 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Jerry is survived by his wife, Jackie Keller, his son Allen Keller
Carmel Lovette Grant Norman, 59, beloved wife of Willie G. Norman, is in the presence of Jesus her Savior. On June 24, 2023, at her home, her faith became sight
Special to Iredell Free News The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the nation’s leading organization committed to fighting diabetes, recently recognized the work of Iredell Wellness & Diabetes Center through the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously approved temporary rules related to the implementation of the photo ID requirement for voting in North
Special to Iredell Free News Babe Ruth National has selected Wayne Harwell to serve as the Umpire in Chief for its 8-, 9- and 11-year-old World Series, which will be
Special to Iredell Free News “Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend – The Road to Statesville” will be performed next month at Mac Gray Auditorium at Statesville High School.. Wilkes
Allan “Big Al” Curtis Wood was born on March 8, 1945, to Ed and Dolly Wood of Wilkes, N.C. He graduated from North Wilkes in 1963, and he was a
Mr. Michael D’Agostino, 72 of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Michael was born November 5, 1950, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was the son of the
Maryann Elizabeth Bonness Wettengel, 78, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at her home. She was born February 27, 1945, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Ralph Bonness and
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JUNE 13 ♦ A girl, Willa Grace Lundy, born to Andrew and Victoria Lundy
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 15 ♦ Thomas Lee Morrison Jr., 41, of Knox Avenue, Statesville, charged with six counts of
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to allocate additional funding to ensure that volunteer fire departments throughout the county are staffed around the clock
BY MIKE FUHRMAN As a young boy, Joe Troutman would sit on the stoop outside his family’s home on Armfield Street in Statesville and watch funerals across the road at
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County offers a diverse range of outdoor adventures for nature lovers and their furry companions. From picturesque lake trails to scenic mountain hikes, there
Special to Iredell Free News Local dancers Kori Lynne Paugh and Catherine Severson are spending the next month participating in the University of North Carolina School of the Arts Summer
On June 21, 2023, Joan Spratt Walsh embraced the 93rd summer of her life. On June 22, she embraced the eternal light and warmth of our Lord Jesus Christ as
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on Monday announced that North Carolina has been awarded more than $1.5
Mr. Jack Ivey Jr., 88, of Statesville, N.C., left this world for his Heavenly home on June 23, 2023. Jack was born September 5, 1934, in Dillon County, S.C., to
Wilma Lee Holcomb, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, June 23, 2023. Mrs. Holcomb was born in Surry County, N.C., on August 18, 1931. She was the daughter of
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces felony drug charges after being stopped for a moving violation by a Mooresville police officer. On Wednesday, June 21, the Mooresville Police Department
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was fatally injured in a crash on Buffalo Shoals Road over the weekend. The N.C. Highway Patrol reported that Chad Jeremy Hart, 48, succumbed
Special to Iredell Free News Full Bloom Film Festival is thrilled to announce this year’s spectacular lineup of films for its highly anticipated eighth year. After extensive deliberation, the Full
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 HANNAH BRAWLEY All too often, all we talk about in regards to the public school system are negative things. While there are a plethora of things that need to
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Doug Caudle remembers the day he found one of his most treasured possessions — and simultaneously discovered what would become a lifetime passion. One afternoon, when he
Special to Iredell Free News If you aren’t sick, you may not put going to the doctor on your list of priorities. However, regular checkups are important, even if you
Betty Jane Riddle Barker, 81, of Statesville, N.C., entered her heavenly sewing room on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. She
Marcus “Marc” Wayne Williams, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, June 24, 2023, at Maple Leaf Health Care. Marc was born August 11, 1952, in Iredell County and was the
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
BY JAIME GATTON When Meredith Whitlow walks into a room, she brings the party — and no one even realizes it’s therapy. Whitlow, a board-certified music therapist and founder/owner of
BY KIM McKINNEY Amanda Sharpe was born into a family where hospitality is valued. Her mother invites family and friends into her home for dinner several nights a week, bringing
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Police Department hosted Community Day at Alex Cooper Park on Saturday. Photos