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
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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
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council approved its 2023-2024 fiscal year town budget 4-0 on Thursday night. The budget features a $2.465 million total increase from this year, rising
Toni Leanne Lambert, 43, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. Born on September 26, 1979, in Iredell
Carol Connor Brendell, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. She was born September 7, 1940, in Shelby, N.C., to the late Frank D. Connor and
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 RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has directed $3 million in new federal funding to provide support for aspiring teachers to become fully licensed teachers in
Special to Iredell Free News Elleigh Williams of North Iredell High and Yajat Govardhan of Crossroads Arts & Science Early College have been awarded EnergyUnited’s 2023 Empowering the Future scholarships.
PHOTOS BY LISA CRATES STORY BY COOPER HALL South Iredell High School celebrated the Class of 2023 on Saturday morning in a ceremony that featured a confetti cannon, moving speeches,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Class of 2023 at North Iredell High School marched into Raider Ravine Saturday morning to accept their diplomas. Looking out over the large crowd, Principal Diana
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
BY DUSTIN NIX JR. Statesville High School held its 131st Annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday morning. Attired in blue caps and gowns, 180 seniors marched onto the football field to
BY DEBBIE PAGE Nearly 500 seniors streamed down the steps in Lake Norman High School’s stadium on Saturday morning, marching together on their final journey as Wildcats to receive their
BY KARISSA MILLER It was a bittersweet moment as approximately 165 West Iredell High School graduates received their diplomas while Principal Ellyn Gaither bid farewell to their school on Friday
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
Rose Musi, 95, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Toms River, N.J., passed away on June 7, 2023. Born in Amantea, Italy, on January 16, 1928, Rose came to America
Deborah Sue Christy, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. She was born on December 30, 1951, in Mooresville to the
Staci Brown Whitman, 51, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. She was born on September 21, 1971, in Iredell County, NC, to the late Thomas and
Frank Martin Harris Jr., 56, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Atrium Health University in Charlotte, N.C. Born June 28, 1966, in Riverhead, N.Y., he
Thomas Alexander Allen was born on October 2, 1956, in Radford Va., the youngest child of Ivan and Clemetta “Bit” Allen. After his dad retired from the Army the family settled
William “Bill” Johnson Baxter, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Bill was born on June 3, 1943, in Statesville, son of
Barbara A. Goodrich Korb, 86, was called to her Heavenly home on June 7, 2023, in Novant Huntersville Medical Center, N.C., after a brief illness. She was born February 13,
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Northview Academy held its graduation ceremony on Friday at Statesville High’s Mac Gray Auditorium. A total of 42 students graduated, and class member Zion Wilder was honored
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Virtual Academy held an in-person graduation ceremony for its 32 seniors on Thursday afternoon at Unity Center in Statesville. Principal Kelly Hinson said she is
PHOTOS BY TANYA TOPAZIO STORY BY DEBBIE PAGE Class of 2023 iAcademy graduates received their diplomas at Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Career Academy and Technical School on Thursday afternoon in a room packed
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article and an earlier headline incorrectly reported that the council had not approved funding for affordable housing. BY STACIE LETT CAIN Although the Statesville
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Downtown Commission (MDC) has been designated as a Nationally Accredited Main Street America program for the second consecutive year. This accreditation status is
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Parks & Recreation Department will close Jennings Park, effective July 1, so work can begin on construction of the new park. The new
Peggy Swing Christenbury, 91, of Little River, S.C., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at River Park Senior Living in Little River, S.C. Born
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville teen has been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison in connection with the shooting death of a 39-year-old man. Cameron Javon Speaks
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County residents can now visit the Statesville Historical Collection and thumb through the county ledgers to locate their ancestors’ original voter registration. Iredell County Board of
Special to Iredell Free News The Hurst Turner Unit #65 of the American Legion Auxiliary in Statesville has selected two students who will attend the 84th session of ALA Tar
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Industry & Education Alliance, a collaboration of private and public sector leaders, has launched Iredell Ready, a countywide workforce initiative for the purposes
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has approved a $323.6 million budget proposal for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Following a public hearing, in which one person spoke
Michael Howard Lamm, 71, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at his residence. He was born on February 12, 1952 in Wood County, W.Va., to
Janice Cummings Swedenberg, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born February 21, 1943, in Springfield, Mass., she was