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
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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
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
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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