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BY KARISSA MILLER There has been an air of excitement at Statesville Christian School during the first few weeks of the news school year. “We’re off to a great start.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: SEPTEMBER 8 ♦ Taylen Jermon Barbour, 19, of Freedom Drive, Charlotte, charged with possession of a firearm by
BY KARISSA MILLER A long-standing tradition grew a little stronger on Saturday as North Iredell High School students and staff gathered to celebrate Raider Day. Warm weather and plenty of sunshine
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville police officers have apprehended a suspect in a machete attack that occurred at a homeless camp earlier this month. Officers took David Morgan, 71, into custody
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Joanna Lake Childers, 39, died on August 2, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wis. Her parents, Jim and Elaine Childers, and brother David Childers were by her side during her final days.
Dorothy J. Shoemaker, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, September 14, 2023. Born in Iredell County on October 18, 1929, she was the daughter of Troy
Ruth Christine Dennis Andresen, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born January 18, 1940, to the late Ferris Robert
Violet Lee “Ann” Davis Bailey, 78, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian Charlotte. She was born September 29, 1944, in Staunton, Va.,
To the Editor: I’m writing this in the hope that many will read it and respond appropriately. The N.C. General Assembly is still working on the State Budget that was
Special to Iredell Free News Diapers are as essential to a baby’s healthy development as a caregiver’s love. Keeping infants and toddlers clean, dry, and healthy is key to building
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Less than five months after a fire destroyed Gloria Hager’s shop in Statesville, a small crowd gathered for a special service of blessing and dedication of the
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council members voted unanimously on Thursday to deny a requested text amendment to allow an expansion of the areas where murals are allowed in
PHOTOS BY NICOLE RHYNE The West Iredell High School Warriors defeated visiting St. Stephens in an exciting 42-41 game on Friday night to improve to 4-0 on the season as
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The 2023 Fall Art Crawl was sponsored by the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation. Photo Gallery
Harold Fox, 83, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2023, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston–Salem, N.C., after declining health. Harold was born November
James Wayne Woodside, 81, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. No services will be held at this time. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Newton man has been sentenced to a minimum of nine years in prison after being adjudicated an habitual felon in Iredell County Superior Court. Following deliberations,
Special to Iredell Free News To meet the growing needs of women and children facing a housing crisis, Hope of Mooresville (HOMe) is expanding their services and opening a second
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Students from Success Institute and American Renaissance School helped dedicate the new StoryWalk at the Bentley Community Center in Statesville on Friday morning. After a ribbon-cutting ceremony,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 7 ♦ William Edward Ware, 61, of Catalina Drive, Mooresville, charged with speeding to elude arrest, misdemeanor
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 CHARLES ASHE The Full Bloom Film Festival is unique. We pour our hearts and souls into this event each year. A special thank you to Downtown Statesville for embracing
Michael John Robinson passed away at home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at age 66. Originally from Long Island N.Y., he made North Carolina his home for the past 10
Charles Perry Bishop, 66, of Taylorsville, N.C., who was known by family and friends as Perry, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C.
Woodrow Albert Hooks Jr., 72, of Claremont, N.C., died peacefully surrounded by his wife and three children on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Carolina Caring in Sherrills Ford, N.C. Born
Mildred Dwiggins Phelps, 94, of Cleveland, N.C., went to her reward on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. She was born January 24, 1929, in
Reginald Kay Ostwalt passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2023, after a 10-year fight with Parkinson ‘s disease. He was 87 years old. He was born on May
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Verizon store on Glenway Drive in Statesville sustained significant damage on Wednesday when a vehicle collided with the building. Statesville fire personnel and police officers responded
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville officials held a town hall meeting on Tuesday evening to provide information about ongoing efforts to have the Garfield Street/Green Street Area designated as an historic
FROM STAFF REPORTS A teenager was transported to a regional trauma center early Thursday morning after being shot in the head. The Statesville Police Department is investigating the shooting. SPD
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Everyone 6 months and older should get the fall COVID-19 vaccine with their flu shot. Because the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, the
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District School Board approved the district’s 2022-2023 audit report along with a staff request to eliminate tuition fee for full-time out-of-district employees’ children
Special to Iredell Free News Pharos Parenting will host its fourth annual FORE! Child Abuse Prevention Golf Tournament at the exclusive Trump National Golf Club in Mooresville on Monday, October
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a crash on Salisbury Highway on Wednesday morning that resulted in serious injuries for two individuals and caused a power outage