FROM STAFF REPORTS A 71-year-old man was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and a firearms offense in connection with the shooting death of a homeless man in Statesville nearly three years
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Former Mooresville town commissioner Chris Carney announced Thursday that he is running for mayor in the November election. Carney announced his campaign in front of a crowd
Mr. Dale Edward Watts, 49, departed this life on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Celebration of Life services will be held on Sunday, July
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education held its year-end meeting on Wednesday to approve an interim budget for next fiscal year, finalize the current budget
Terry Wayne Lambert, 62, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. He was the husband of Diane Wallace Lambert and the son of the late
Dolores Mary Springer, 81, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Dolores was born February 9, 1942, in Bayonne, N.J., to the late Sigmond Edward Gorsyca and Jeannette Wyczycheck Gorsyca. She
Christopher Michael Pearson, 49, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, June 25, 2023, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Cumberland County, N.C., on February
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found psychedelic mushrooms and methamphetamine in an SUV during a traffic stop in Mooresville. Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Christian School graduate John Paul Shadroui was inducted into the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2027 on Thursday, marking the beginning of six challenging
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare is thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Swathi Talla to Lake Norman Internal Medicine in Mooresville. She joins experienced Mooresville physician Dr.
Special to Iredell Free News Did you know over 120 million adults in the United States have cardiovascular disease? In Iredell County, heart disease is the second leading cause of
Joan Elouise Webb Chiodo, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Mocksville Senior Living. She was born in Meridian, Idaho, on November 7, 1933, to
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education announced the appointment of Kaylor Kaemba as the new principal of Rocky River Elementary School, effective July
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
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