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
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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
Janice Joan Westbury Shade, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Janice was born August 19, 1948 in Circleville, Ohio, and was
Jessie Ray Nicholson, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on July 7, 1943, in Iredell County, he
Special to Iredell Free News The candidate filing period for 2023 Municipal Elections and the 2023 Mooresville Graded School Elections will begin Friday, July 7, at 12 noon and end
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
Mitchell “Mick” Wade Kennerly, 86, departed for his heavenly home on June 22, 2023, where he was greeted by his son, Bruce Kennerly, and they picked up conversations about Mick’s
Marylin Anna Schrof Zurick, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on June 21, 2023. She was born on August 29, 1941 in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late William and Anna
JoAnne Grose, 90, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. JoAnne was born on May 21, 1933, in Iredell County to
Eula Pauline Taylor, 88, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Everett Jones and Ossie Burchette Jones; her sisters, Bessie and
Betty Ruth McCrary Pope, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 at the Gordon Hospice House. Betty was born April 29, 1934, in Iredell County. She was
Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries will host its 24th annual “Christmas in July” lunch event on Sunday, July 16, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event
BY KARISSA MILLER Rising fifth- through seventh-grade students spent the past few days learning about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics by building robots and flying drones. The Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Career
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department announced Friday that two men face charges in connection with a shooting that occurred in the 1300 block of Fifth Street in May.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face charges in connection with a shooting on Inglewood Road following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD announced the arrests of Statesville
Special to Iredell Free News Union Grove Lumber recently hosted a grand opening in its new location. The locally owned business is now located in the original Union Grove ACE
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation (DSDC) held its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 21, at the Statesville Civic Center. New Officers The following officers were approved
Special to Iredell Free News A federal jury convicted a Statesville man of possession and receipt of child pornography during a two-day trial that ended Wednesday. Jessie Leroy Glass Jr.,
On June 20, 2023, Phyllis Hobbs Bracken gave up her earthly body to pass into eternal life. Phyllis was born in Mooresville, N.C., on January 16, 1940, to the late
Ruth Ann Bearer Burnett, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1953, in Ligonier, Pa., to the late Louis and Mary
Bryan “Bo” Keith Fulbright, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away June 21, 2023, unexpectedly at his home. Bo was born October 25, 1959, in Iredell County to the late Harry
Cecil Hurst Winstead Jr., 41, of Statesville, N.C., passed away June 12, 2023, at his home unexpectedly. Cecil was born October 24, 1981, in Iredell County to the late John
Ronnie Oneal Houston, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Ronnie was born on June 3, 1947, to the
BY KARISSA MILLER Rising eighth- and ninth-grade students interested in enhacing their programming, engineering and creative problem-solving skills attended Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Battlebots camp this week. The three-day session of BattleBots
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Fire Chief Andy Weatherman will retire on August 1, after leading the Statesville Fire Department for three years and serving a total of