FROM STAFF REPORTS The N.C. General Assembly has approved a $29.8 billion state budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 that expands Medicare coverage to 600,000 low-income North Carolinians and makes vouchers
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 14 ♦ Juan Gabriel Carreron-Nino, 48, of Country Park Road, Statesville, charged with possession of methamphetamine
Special to Iredell Free News The members of Girl Scout Troop 13187 in Mooresville recently earned their Bronze Award. Sydney, Olivia, and Stephanie decided to support foster kids who often
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 For the third year in a row, Iredell COAST will sponsor its annual Community Christmas Program. Iredell COAST Community Christmas provides local children with a
Barbara Ann Shoemaker Waugh, 70, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 21, 2023, following a lengthy illness. Barbara was born on October 23, 1952 in Annapolis, Md.,
Amy Marie Hart, 52, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C., after a long battle with Cervical
Mrs. Sharon Kennedy McClelland, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. A Homegoing Service will be held on Sunday,
Special to Iredell Free News The Student Government Association of Mitchell Community College will present a Cars on Campus fundraising event at Mitchell’s Workforce Development Center campus location at 701
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL There were rainbows, smiles and hugs in abundance on Saturday as people greeted each other with enthusiastic wishes for a “Happy Pride Day!”
BY ERIC TODD SCOTT SR. The “book-banning mommas” in our community and elsewhere are consciously ignorant in their thinking. They say they are Christians, but remind me of Hitler’s Nazi
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System was recently recognized at the Charlotte Business Journal’s annual Health Care Heroes Awards ceremony. Through its Health Care Heroes program, the Charlotte
Bobbie Jo Renegar Speaks, 67, of Hamptonville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born in Iredell County on March 13, 1956,
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tammy Faye Lambert, a remarkable woman who touched the lives of everyone she met. Tammy, a beloved resident of Harmony, N.C., departed
Michael Ray Ritchie, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away in his home on Thursday, September 20, 2023. Michael was born on February 6, 1952, in Stanley County, N.C. He was
Beatrice “Bo” Lowe Childers, a beloved member of the Mooresville community, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023, at the age of 88. She was born on December 15, 1934,
Mr. David Lee Smyre, 63, was born in Iredell County on December 27, 1959, to the late Robert Lee Smyre Jr. and Shirley Mae Dalton Smyre. He departed this life
Cora Elaine Tevepaugh Prowker, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. She was born on September 2, 1939, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., to the late Robert
Mary Elizabeth Cornell Ebert, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. She was born on September 29, 1925 in Queens, N.Y., to the late George and
Rose Frances Schotte McGlamery of Troutman, N.C., died September 19, 2023, at the age of 85. She left this earthly life cherished and respected by all who knew her to
Betty Catherine Massey Levan, 91 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Iredell County on March 25, 1932, to
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces charges in connection with the attempted armed robbery of an employee of the Truist Bank in Troutman. About 9:04 a.m. Friday, Troutman Police
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners had a light meeting agenda this week, but several commissioners had plenty to say on a variety of matters. After members
FROM STAFF REPORTS All seven candidates for three contested seats on the Statesville City Council in the October 10 election participated in a forum on Wednesday at the Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville is partnering once again with Welcome Home Veterans Living Military Museum and Richard’s Coffee Shop for this year’s Veterans Week celebrations.
Special to Iredell Free News Volunteers from Iredell, Catawba, Alexander and Rowan counties are joining the thousands of people who are gathering in towns across the United States to promote
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville woman faces felony drug charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) has presented Southern Notions business owner and MDC Board Member Stephanie Hathaway with the Russ Crimi Above and Beyond Award.
Salina Lynn Moose, 59, of Nags Head, N.C., courageously battled Ovarian Cancer before she passed away on September 19, 2023, at home. She was born on March 11, 1964, in Statesville,
Mr. Clifton Barry Murdock was born in Iredell County on September 25, 1958. He was the son of the late Ferg Monroe Murdock and Mary Peet Murdock Lazenby. He departed
Special to Iredell Free News The Longest Table is being set in Mooresville to celebrate community and One Good Thing! This community-building event will welcome over 1,000 community members to
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is launching the Inclusion Works initiative to promote competitive integrated employment for people with intellectual
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Virtual Academy provides an alternative to the traditional school setting for a growing number of students. “I’ve been working with the virtual programs for eight
FROM STAFF REPORTS More than two dozen residents gave up part of their Monday evening to express their opposition to the Town of Mooresville Planning Department’s request that the town