FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council has unanimously approved a strategic plan that will help shape the city’s policies and funding priorities during the next five years. The plan
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John R. Hamel, 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Medical Center in Concord, N.C. He was born on July 16, 1957,
Rita Carol Moore, 70, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Carolina Caring Hospice in Sherrills Ford, N.C. Born on June 25, 1953, in Iredell County,
Mrs. Katherine Ward, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away September 3, 2023, at her home. Kat, as she was affectionately known, was born in Harmony, N.C., on January 2, 1937.
Fay Ellen Moore, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on December 9, 1944
BY DR. ANTHONY D. ELKINS Let’s face it — most of us and our children have terrible diets. For many families, fast food or takeout, sugary drinks, and food “on
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The unemployment rate held steady at 3.3 percent in Iredell County in July. Iredell County has a labor force of 98,554 individuals. Some
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 23 ♦ Cameron David Ellis, 23, of Spicewood Circle, Troutman, charged with two counts of disclosing
BY KARISSA MILLER Instructor Jamie Head’s Nursing Fundamentals Class helped save dozens of lives last week. The Career Academy and Technical School students hosted a blood drive on the campus
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
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Valerie Ann Somerson. Valerie passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, cherished memories and strength and love.
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 City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Garbage Collection There will be no garbage
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Lake Norman High School students face felony drug charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. On Friday, August 25, ICSO Resource Officers at
BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell County officials gathered on Friday night to cut the ribbon and formally open the 87th Iredell County Agricultural Fair as families, couples, and teens looked on.
PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A large crowd packed Downtown Statesville for the final Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 concert of the season. The concert featured Chicago Rewired: The Premiere Chicago Tribute
STORY BY DEBBIE PAGE PHOTO BY SHANE NIXON Forty-three people died from substance overdose in Iredell County last year, according to Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Executive Director Shane Nixon. On
Diana Schum Fucci, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on March 27, 1963, in
John Dewey Fulbright, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Dewey was born to Howard and Rozetta Stone Fulbright on
Edward J. Muir of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Magnolia N.J., passed away peacefully in his home on August 26, 2023, at the age of 93. He was predeceased by
Lawson Holland passed away peacefully at his home on August 25, 2023, after declining health at the age of 70. Lawson was born on September 29, 1952, in Mooresville, N.C.,
Lorene Rash Johnson, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023, at The Greens of Mapleleaf. Mrs. Johnson was born in Iredell County, N.C., on March 8, 1936,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A juvenile who brought a firearm to the open house at West Iredell High School has been identified following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville on Thursday announced the launch of the FuseArt Statesville Project, an initiative that aims to elevate the city’s aesthetic appeal while
BY SALLY NIX It is increasingly common to see ribbons and wristbands of every color symbolizing various health initiatives. September serves as the cancer awareness month for childhood cancer, ovarian
Correction: An early version of this article incorrectly reported the age of the shooting victim. FROM STAFF REPORTS A 3-year-old boy was fatally wounded by an older sibling who found
BY KARISSA MILLER Rescue Ranch’s annual Boots, Buckles and Bourbon fundraiser was a huge success, raising around $110,000 for the local nonprofit. Founder Krissie Newman said she was thrilled by
Karen Bedella Johnson Philemon, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. Born July 31, 1962, in Mecklenburg County,
Jerry Morrison Gibson, 85, of Statesville, N.C., left this earth for his Heavenly home, in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 31, 2023. Mr. Gibson was born October 22,
Larry “Swamp” Delano Huggins, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Mr. Huggins was born in Gaston County, N.C., on September 22, 1953.
Ralph Ernest Reavis, 82, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, August 28, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Iredell County on April 3, 1941, to the late Jesse
William Anthony Adams, known by friends and family as Tony, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Tony was born on August 9, 1982, in
Steven Eugene Reavis, 68, of Belmont, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord peacefully in the presence of his family on Tuesday, August 29,
Eileen Mary DeGennaro, 80, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Autumn Care of Statesville, N.C. Born on August 26, 1943, in Long Island, N.Y., she was the daughter
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare is excited to welcome the newest member of the OB/GYN team in Statesville, Dr. Mariana Ellington. She will join tenured physicians, Dr. Margot
BY DEBBIE PAGE Before a room packed with concerned neighbors on Monday night, the Troutman Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended against approval of a request from MI Homes to