Guiovanni Mosquera, 33, of Newton, N.C., passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Guiovanni was born on May 29, 1990, to Harold Mosquera and Mariela Valencia in Plainfield, N.J. Guiovanni
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Roy Parks “RP” Mullis, 87, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Born June 28, 1935,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face felony drug trafficking charges as the result of an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. On Monday, June 12, detectives were conducting surveillance
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Hickory man faces nearly a dozen charges after being apprehended by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies who responded to a report of a motor vehicle break-in
Special to Iredell Free News The 2023 City of Statesville Fireworks Celebration is set for Monday, July, 3 at 9:30pm. The display will be launched from the Signal Hill Mountain
Special to Iredell Free News Congressman Patrick McHenry recently recognized several local students who earned appointments to military service academies. “It is always an honor to congratulate our newest Tenth
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Charlotte men face several felony charges in connection with the theft of construction materials following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday signed House Bill 347, Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Wagering, into law. The bipartisan legislation will authorize and regulate wagering on
James Albert Pierce, 94, passed away peacefully on June, 14, 2023, surrounded by a few of his favorite young’uns. Like many in Alexander County, he was born and raised on
Richard Stephen Gustin, 64, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in his home. Rich was born in Montgomery County, Md., on November 14, 1958, to Walter William “Jack” Gustin and
Special to Iredell Free News To ensure all Mooresville High School seniors in the Class of 2023 graduated debt free, Williamson’s Chapel United Methodist Church donated $27,359 to cover any
Conrad Alexander Campbell, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on December 21, 1951, in
Herbert Tyrone Ballard, 74, died unexpectedly of natural causes at Lake Norman Medical Center in Mooresville, N.C., on Saturday evening, June 10, 2023. He was surrounded by family and friends
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman man faces four felony charges in connection with the sexual assault of a juvenile following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren
BY KARISSA MILLER Doosan Bobcat employees, dressed in jeans and gardening gloves, spent time volunteering at Rescue Ranch on Tuesday morning as part of a company-wide community service initiative. A
Special to Iredell Free News When it was time for Lee Swaenepoel to start planning for his Eagle Scout project, his mother suggested he give back to the Gordon Hospice
FROM STAFF REPORTS A resident of a local assisted-living facility has been charged with murder in connection with the death of his roommate following an investigation by the Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MAY 31 ♦ A boy, Archer Douglas Hollada, born to Brandon and Rafaela Hollada
Judy Eller Wood, 75, of North Wilkesboro, N.C., went to meet her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Judy was born on January 20, 1948, to the late Blake
George Ellis Mullins, 98, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2023. He was born in Champaign, Ill., on June 11, 1925, to the late Bess
Cuitlahuac “Cuiti” Mark Weber, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Montebello, Calif., went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 5, 2023, after a short illness. He was
Minnie Lee Fox Bunton, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away June 10, 2023, at her home. Minnie was born in Alexander County on August 4, 1936, to the late Frank
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Public Library began its annual summer reading program Monday with kick-off events at the main library and branches throughout the county. Big Bang Boom
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The City of Statesville and Iredell Water Corporation appear close to resolving a multi-million dollar lawsuit related to Iredell Water’s allegations that the city has been illegally
BY KARISSA MILLER & MIKE FUHRMAN A lively crowd, with some individuals arriving two hours early and holding signs calling for the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education to resign, attended
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man who was previously convicted of shooting a Statesville police officer is returning to state prison after entering an Alford plea to an assortment of charges
Martha Campbell Feimster, 85, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on June 10, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after an extended illness. Martha was born in Iredell
Richard Francis Cullen (Dick, Dickie, Dad, Daddy, Pop), 89, of Statesville, N.C., unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, after a brief bout of gallstones and complications brought on by
Gladys Gates Fulcher passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Brookdale-Peachtree Assisted Living in Statesville, N.C., surrounded by members of her family. Those who knew her wherever she lived need
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, has opened a new practice, Iredell Pain Management. Dr. John Edmiston has joined the Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News The Girl Scouts of Iredell County recently held their bridging ceremony at Monticello Methodist Church, marking the progression of their movement through the Girl Scout
BY DEBBIE PAGE Troutman Parks and Recreation has a busy month ahead, including the summer’s first Party in the Park on Friday, June 16, followed by the the 18th Annual
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A small team of volunteers in the FeedNC kitchen worked steadily to fill made-to-order requests for a large lunchtime crowd. Nearby, in the nonprofit’s pantry, shoppers were
R. Norman Harris passed away on June 10, 2023. He was born January 31, 1938, in Vero Beach, Fla., son of Ralph Edgar Harris and Bessie Steel Harris. He is
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was fatally injured in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend. Andrew Vincent Wanat, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene of an accident that
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MAY 26 ♦ Jeremiah Hernandez Freeland, 18, of Watercrest Drive, Statesville, charged with breaking or entering a