FROM STAFF REPORTS A call that began as a shoplifting at Phil’s Food Mart ended with a suspect being arrested on drug trafficking charges by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office
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Special to Iredell Free New Sen. Vickie Sawyer has been named the 2023 Legislator of the Year by the N.C. Values Coalition. The award was presented in recognition of her
Mr. Chavion Qua’ne Smith, 20, of 308 Safriet Road, Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly in Atlanta, Ga., on October 4, 2023. He was born in Iredell County on November 11,
Advertisement for Bids Sealed bid for furnishing a Single Axle Dump Truck, will be sent out on October 18, 2023, and will be received by the City of Statesville at
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials announced Wednesday that the district will move up the start times for high school football games up for the remainder of the regular season
Mrs. Faye Brown Smith Peeler, 91, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., died on Monday, October 9, 2023, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, N.C. She was born September 20,
Mildred Lobozza Testa, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. She was born on July 19, 1934, in Brooklyn, N.Y.,
Francis Gray, known affectionately as “Butch,” peacefully passed away on October 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family in Mooresville, N.C. Born on November 6, 1940, in Winter Garden, Fla.,
William Joel Miller went home to be with our Heavenly Father on October 6, 2023, at the age of 85. He passed away at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council approved a land sale, discussed several town needs, and reviewed the agenda for Thursday night’s meeting during its agenda briefing on Monday afternoon.
Special to Iredell Free News In an effort to protect the community and preserve the health of local trees, City of Statesville staff and contractors will remove approximately 20 trees
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man was arrested Monday and charged with firing a handgun after a dispute as the result of an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. Eddrick
Special to Iredell Free News Walmart customers in Statesville were welcomed inside the newly transformed Supercenter at 1116 Crossroads Drive last week. The store’s associates marked the occasion with a
BY DEBBIE PAGE About 25 community leaders and concerned residents chose to “walk a mile in their shoes” on Tuesday evening as part of the Domestic Violence Task Force of
Nelda Renee Imes was born in Iredell County, N.C., on February 15, 1955, to Ray J. Imes and Vivian Grey Imes. She passed away on October 3, 2023. She graduated
Mr. Alvis Wayne Harding, 63, was born in Yadkin County, N.C., on March 1, 1960, to the late Oscar Blackwell and Mae Harding. He departed this life on Monday, October
Stephanie Marie Gatas, 42, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. She was born on September 30, 1981, in
Mamie Estelle Bustle, 81, of Claremont, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023. A visitation for Mamie will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, from 1 to 2
Jerry Kenneth Moose, 47, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his home. Born on July 11, 1976, in Indianapolis, Ind., he was the son of
FROM STAFF RESULTS Voters in Ward 6 selected a new representative on the Statesville City Council and Eddie Karriker garnered the most votes in the race for the open at-large
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces three felony charges in connection with the theft of an Iredell County EMS ambulance. The Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest of Dezire Raequan
Special to Iredell Free News On Tap Crafty Brews will host its Third Annual Brat Trot 5K in Downtown Mooresville on Saturday, October 14. The 3.1-mile run begins at On
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department has received a new shipment of the updated Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, and will be making it available to the community
Special to Iredell Free News On a beautiful autumn Friday afternoon, Purple Heart Homes kicked off its annual cycling fundraiser “Take That Hill” with a special meet-and-greet reception showcasing two
Special to Iredell Free News Did you know heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Iredell County? In fact, over 18 percent of premature deaths in Iredell
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted 4-3 on Monday evening to oust Mike Kubiniec from his position as vice chairman. Board members Doug Knight, Charles Kelly
Charles Bruton Guy, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Charles was born on April 12, 1937, in Iredell County and
Mary Frances “Pris” Eisele Kimel, 77, born on November 23, 1945, the twelfth child of Corinne Kindler and Emmett G. Eisele, reached her eternal reward on October 8, 2023, at
Special to Iredell Free News The Historic Sharpe House, located at 402 South Center Street in Statesville, is planning an array of events during the coming months. Tickets for all the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville officials recently honored a delegation from the town’s Sister City, Hockenheim, Germany. During the October 2 town board meeting, Mooresville Mayor Miles Atkins and Hockenheim Mayor
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 3 ♦ Jeffrey Daniel Stewart, 32, of N Broad Street, Mooresville, charged with forgery, obtain property by
BY KARISSA MILLER Students at Oakwood Middle, an International Baccalaureate World School, recently had an opportunity to learn about service organizations that make a difference in the community during the
Special to Iredell Free News Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church and the Mooresville-based musical group Musically Yours will host the 21st annual meeting of The Harp Guitar Gathering on Saturday, October
Jonah “Jay” Wilson Templeton Jr., 94, of Statesville, N.C., passed away October 7, 2023, at home surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Jay was born May 15, 1929,
Gina Ann Dixon, 51, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. No Services are scheduled at this time. Nicholson Funeral Home has
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 29 ♦ Jacob Ryan Cox, 22, of Leota Lane, Olin, was served with a true bill