PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Tilley’s Dance Academy presented its 36th annual dance recital on Saturday and Sunday. Held at Statesville High School’s Mac Gray Auditorium, “Girl’s Night Out” showcased music
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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,
Walter Joseph Murphy, 67, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on June 1, 2023. Born on May 17, 1956, in Pawtucket, R.I., he was the son of the late Franklin Larock
Special to Iredell Free News During a stroke, every moment matters. Statesville resident Hazel Davidson understands that better than anyone. The evening of January 19, 2023, started out as a
Special to Iredell Free News Pharos Parenting will host its third annual Rockin’ for a Reason charity concert at Chickadee Hill Farms on Friday, June 9, from 6 to 9
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
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Iredell Health System teamed up with the Statesville Owls to recognize local cancer survivors during Saturday night’s baseball game at West Iredell High School. The game against
Ernie Michael “Mike” Couch, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on June 1, 2023. He was born on June 23, 1947 in Mooresville to the late Ernie and Mildred Lee
Robin Denise Niday Richert, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at her home. She was born June 13, 1960, in Roanoke, Va., to the late
Lisa Rae Burwell Aldrich, 53, of Ellenboro, N.C., suddenly and tragically departed this life on May 31, 2023. She was born on September 22, 1969, in Miami, Florida to Orville
Special to Iredell Free News Special Olympics Iredell County Cheerleading coaches Jeanne Warren and Kim Sipes are getting accustomed to getting up early on Saturday mornings and hopping in a
FROM STAFF REPORTS Chairmen of the Board always attracts a big crowd when the play in Statesville. And Friday was no exception as the group took the stage in downtown
Mr. Vincent Eugene Thomas, 66, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at his residence. Celebration of Life Services will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Mount Pleasant
Mrs. Louise Edith Reid Bradshaw, 102, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on May 16, 1921, to the late Joe Reid and Edna Longcrier Reid. She departed this life on
Kim Thomas Purcell, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was born on June 19, 1944, in Pasadena, Calif., to the late Francis and Barbara Kern
TJ Bruce, 84, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born in Darlington, S.C., on December 24, 1938, to the late Elder Bruce and Emma Goodson Bruce.
Stephanie Kaye Whitener Thomas, 35, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Stephanie was born on April 20, 1988, in Iredell County, N.C., daughter of Virgil Whitener
Special to Iredell Free News Cornerstone Christian Academy announced this week that Daniel Narvaez has been named the new head baseball coach for the 2023-2024 school year. Narvaez was the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Everything from ice-cold lemonade and baked goods to hand-crafted bracelets and tie-dye clothing were available from the 11 vendor booths at the 4th Annual Kids Biz Expo
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell (DACI), along with the Cabarrus Health Alliance, Cleveland County Public Health, Mecklenburg Office of Chronic Disease Policy & Prevention, Wingate University Public
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Urgent Care – Statesville, a part of Iredell Health System, will officially open on Tuesday, June 20. The new extended-hours facility will be open
FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Elementary School recently hosted the Carolina Panthers PLAY 60 camp. Students had a fun time participating in several high-energy activity stations. According to school officials, the
Georgia Scott Ferguson, the daughter of late Champ Scott Sr. and Daisey Mae Waddell Scott was born September 4, 1942, in Iredell County, N.C. Georgia attended Unity High School. At
Vance Allen Martin Jr., 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023. Mr. Martin was born on July 25, 1950, in Newbury, S.C. He was the son of
Jimmy Ray Millsaps, 80, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Mr. Millsaps was born May 8, 1943,
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MAY 23 ♦ A girl, Janiya Arnee’ Myers, born to JR Myers and Christina
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Healthy Iredell Coalition is asking adult and teenage residents to participate in an anonymous survey that will be used to create the Iredell County Community Health
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $10,000 to HealthReach Community Clinic to support the organization’s free health care clinic. The donation will enable HealthReach Community Clinic
Special to Iredell Free News Nicholas Allen has been named as the new leader of Harmony Elementary School. He will fill the opening created by Todd Russo’s transition to principal
Special to Iredell Free News Coaches Randy Stroud, Cody Phelps, Clarrissa Reinhardt, and Bri Rucker and some parents were prepared to scrimmage with the Special Olympics Eclipse Basketball Team this
Senior Overseer Christine S. Lattimore was born on August 23, 1933, to her loving parents, Will and Lena Jeffries in Cleveland County, N.C.. She was educated in Cleveland County Schools.
Mr. G. Harris Ijames, 82, was born in Davie County on July 16, 1940, to the late Loice Alphonso Ijames and Julia Elizabeth Byers Ijames. He departed this life on
Sondra “SMAC” McIntosh Curtis, 62, of Mt. Ulla, N.C., passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, N.C. Born March 26, 1961, in Scottsville, Va.,
Delores Ellison Morton, 82, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She was born on January 9, 1941, in Greenbrier County, W.Va., to the late Dennis
Shirley Mae Brantley Mayfield, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Mayfield family may be shared at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com.
Evelyn Hayes Campbell, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Campbell was born in Point Pleasant, N.J., on March 1, 1930. She