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,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized numerous students for their achievements during the board’s meeting on March 13. Spelling Bee This year’s I-SS District Spelling Bee
FROM STAFF REPORTS A second suspect in the Goldsboro Avenue shooting that claimed the life of one man and critically injured a 15-year-old was taken into custody on Saturday. U.S.
Pamela Munday Cabe, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on March 16, 2023. She was born on September 9, 1948, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Richard and Dorothy
Jacob “Jay” Rence Hanson, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on March 17, 2023, with his wife by his side. Jay was born on August 26, 1936, in Greensburg, Pa.
Bill “Billy” Sisk, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. He was the husband of Dian Sisk and the son of the late William Preston and
BY MIKE FUHRMAN It’s difficult to gauge the total economic impact of the recently completed 2023 N.C. Main Street Conference, which brought 750 professionals to Downtown Statesville this week. But
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department has reported two more deaths attributed to COVID-19. Local health officials do not release personal information about COVID-19 patients, including those who
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina will get $500,000 to help more low-income households afford monthly high-speed internet service. The Federal Communications Commission has
BY KARISSA MILLER Getting kids to adopt fitness as part of their life is Lake Norman Elementary Physical Education teacher Beth Kersten’s goal. “We teach students the important of moving.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in a shooting that claimed the life of a Statesville man and critically injured a 15-year-old earlier this week was jailed without bond following his
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 15 ♦ Zachary Dominic LaForce, 26, of Smyrna Lane, Mooresville, charged with maintaining a dwelling or vehicle
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Harmony Elementary School’s Robotics Team was excited to speak to a Duke University professor on Wednesday. Eight fourth- and fifth-graders, along with the STEM and Agriculture teacher
Special to Iredell Free News Inspirational. Amazing. Loving. A light that keeps on shining. Those words filled the air as friends and classmates gathered to support Susie Wiberg as her
Ms. Africa Nicole Williams, 51, was born in Catawba County on September 7, 1971, to Cecil Maurice Williams and Alice White McKnight. She departed this life on March 9, 2023.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has launched an improved QuitlineNC, offering more services and ways for tobacco users to successfully quit
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Rosemary Gallagher Hyman of Mooresville, N.C., on Tuesday, March 14, at the age of 71. Rosemary
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James Robert “Bert” Kozoman Jr. on March 10, 2023. He was 27 years old. He was preceded in death
Lorraine Mary Walsh of Scott Township, Pa., passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Mooresville, N.C. Lorraine was born on October 27, 1948, to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James announced Thursday afternoon that the campuses at Statesville High School and Northview Academy would be closed to students on Friday. Due to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department has released the name of a young man who died late Wednesday night after being shot inside a home on Goldsboro Avenue. Zion
Special to Iredell Free News Marin Tomlin, the former executive director of the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation, was presented with the 2022 Main Street Champion Award on Thursday. She was
Heaven welcomed a very special lady, Cladie Naomi Pennell, 97, on Sunday, March 12, 2023, due to complications from COVID-19. Born in Wilkes County on January 27, 1926, she was
Harry Lee Howell, 77, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Howell was born
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted Monday night to approve a preliminary budget that includes $56 million in local funding for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. I-SS
FROM STAFF REPORTS Northview Academy will not open Thursday following the fatal shooting of a student Wednesday night, Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James said. The superintendent said he was not
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The upcoming Center Stage Alliance production of “The Sound Music” is sure to entertain long-time fans of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic as well as infrequent theatre-goers
Mr. George Thomas Adams Jr., 61, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with The Lord on Monday, March 13, 2023, at his residence following a brief illness. George was
Judy Marie Collins-Stanley went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Everette Lee Collins and Dorothy Price
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education approved the administrative transfers of two principals and three district administrators during Monday’s board meeting. Jill Parker has been
Special to Iredell Free News Children’s Hope Alliance and Heartstrings Therapeutic Music & Art Program, in conjunction with Iredell Arts Council, announce that singer and songwriter Michael Federal will perform
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday released his recommended budget for FY 2023-2025, “First in Opportunity.” The plan put forth by the governor builds on
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Tax Collector’s Office is working to collect about $6 million in unpaid taxes for fiscal year 2022-2023. Collections totaled $240,125,163 through February 28. The
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