FROM STAFF REPORTS The City of Statesville is warning residents to stay out of the restricted area around three buildings that burned in Downtown Statesville earlier this week. On Thursday,
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Marilyn Sue Stumbo Cloer, 68, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Sue was born in Louisville, Ky., on
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ikard McGill was born in Lincoln County on December 14, 1949, and was the daughter of the late Harold Willie Ikard and Sarah Elizabeth McDowell Ikard. She
Michael “Peco” Linney, 51, was born in Iredell County on June 13, 1971, to DeHaven Foote Reeves and the late James Cordell Linney. He departed this life on Monday, April
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces drug and weapons charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Hickory man was arrested after a homeowner observed someone attempting to break into a vehicle and notified law enforcement. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
Special to Iredell Free News When Iredell Urgent Care – Statesville opens this summer, patients will have an added peace of mind knowing their healthcare providers within Iredell Health System
Special to Iredell Free News Founded with a goal of reigniting North Carolina’s long whiskey tradition, Southern Distilling Co. burnished that legacy with six medals at this year’s San Francisco
Kenneth “Kenny” Paul Adams, 63 of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was born on October 13, 1959, in Cook County, Ill., to Joyce Foynt Adams
James Robert Blansett Sr., 77, of Statesville, N.C. entered his heavenly home on April 19, 2023. James was born on October 26, 1945, in Clintwood, Va. He was the son
Remi Joseph Lavoie, 62 years young, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023, surrounded and enveloped in love and admiration. Remi was diagnosed with end-stage multiple
Note: The location for Mr. Inscore’s service has been changed to the Performing Arts Center at North Iredell High School. Robert Joshua “Josh” Shirl Inscore, 37, of Statesville, N.C., died
Francis Marion Grant, 90 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Mr. Grant was born in Caswell County on October 15, 1932, the son of the late Fred
David Kenneth Shaw, 63, of Stanley, N.C., went into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. David was born on October
Pearl Liles Warricks, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 24, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Pearl was born August 17, 1936 in Richmond County, N.C., and was the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Fire Department on Wednesday continued to monitor the site of a fire that caused significant damage to three buildings in the historic downtown district early
Special to Iredell Free News In observance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Iredell Health System is recognizing its medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play vital roles in healthcare and
Special to Iredell Free News Twenty-five years ago, the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) was created as the local Smart Start initiative to ensure that children from birth
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville firefighters extinguished a blaze L. Gordon Iron & Metal Co. on Wednesday morning. According to a Statesville Fire Department news release, SFD personnel were dispatched to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Local, state and federal investigators began work Tuesday to determine the cause the fire that caused substantial damage to three businesses in Downtown Statesville. The State Bureau
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville High School coach has been charged with assault following an investigation by the school’s resource officer. An 18-year-old student told a school administrator and the
Mr. Paul Gray Parker, 91, was born in Iredell County on October 4,1931, to the late Jacob Parker and Mattie Bell Clark Parker. He departed this life on Sunday, April
Sandy Alex Hollar, 54, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born on September 26, 1968, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., to the
Sharon Anderson Ervin, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. She was born on July 21, 1960 in
Hartmut Norbert Pannwitz, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on April 23, 2023. Hartmut was born on September 4, 1944, in Germany. Hartmut was preceded in death by his stepson,
Nina Marie McGuire Garris, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Nina was born on December 15, 1959, in Tazewell County, Va.,
Rella Sharpe Wilson, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 25, 2023, at her home. Rella was born on November 27, 1926, in Iredell County to the late
Billy Jude McAlpin, 18, of Statesville, N.C., left this life on the morning of April 15, 2023, within a split second. He died doing what he loved, skating on his
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday urged state legislators to make major investments in public education following a report from the N.C. Department of Public
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, April 20, to mark the beginning of construction for the Perendale Solar Farm. The ceremony was held in
FROM STAFF REPORTS Although Theatre Statesville’s new rehearsal and space was severely damaged by the fire in Downtown Statesville early Tuesday morning, the show will go on. The nonprofit plans
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting in which a teenager was injured. Officers responded to a call for shots fired on Inglewood Road
PHOTO BY BEN WATTS STORY BY MIKE FUHRMAN & BRANDY TEMPLETON A massive fire caused significant damage to several buildings in downtown Statesville early Tuesday morning. Statesville firefighters saw smoke
BY DEBBIE PAGE North Iredell High School senior Trinity Webb captured the Dogwood Queen crown on Saturday night at Shearer Hall on the campus of Mitchell Community College as part
Mrs. Neva Mae Sturgis Sherrill, 82, was born on August 3,1940, to the late Robert Lee Sturgis and Clara Houston Sturgis. She passed away on Friday, April 21, 2034, at
Jeffrey Darrell Crews, 57, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023. He was born on May 24, 1965, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Rebecca Deal