Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Town Commissioner Bobby Compton officially announced his candidacy for mayor on Wednesday, pledging to lead the community toward a safer and prosperous future. A
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Rep. Patrick McHenry has joined with more than five dozen other members of Congress to express their opposition to a decision by the U.S. Department of Education
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON West Miller has a heart for helping others, especially the area’s homeless community. When he has the opportunity, the teen provides those who are less fortunate with
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday approved an economic development incentive for Bridgford Foods, which is planning a $2.09 million expansion at its Statesville facility. The manufacturer
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council voted unanimously on Monday to accept a $15,000 grant from Dick’s Sporting Goods for upgrading park equipment and amenities, including new soccer goals
BY KARISSA MILLER Monday marked the first day of class for Iredell-Statesville Schools’ early college high school students. Students returned with smiles on their faces, and principals reported smooth sailing
Mrs. Rebecca L. Bellamy, 82, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on July 21, 1941, to the late Pernell Lawrence and Rebecca Morris Lawrence. She departed this life on Tuesday,
Mr. Mason Neely Wood Sr., 78, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on October 3, 1944, to the late John Wesley Wood Sr. and Annie Mae Berrie Wood. He departed
Loretta Leigh Kennerly Stutts was born on December 22, 1940, in Mooresville, N.C., to Mary Louise Nanny Neel and William “Bill” Butler Kennerly. She made her journey to the open
Elwood “Eddie” Samuel Dowdy, 77, of Mount Ulla, N.C., died on August 7, 2023, while working on his farm doing what he loved. Eddie was a lineman for 33 years
Patricia “Pat” Jane Smith Cline, 76, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on May 14, 1947, in Iredell County,
Roger “Dale” Jolly, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Jolly was born September 26, 1947, in Iredell County. He was
Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Statesville Endowment has awarded a total of $33,743 to 14 local nonprofits for the spring 2023 grant period. On Tuesday, July 25,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey on Tuesday announced a settlement with the N.C. Rate Bureau on automobile insurance rates. The settlement is about
Special to Iredell Free News More than 5,000 EnergyUnited members were without power on Tuesday morning due to the widespread impact of severe storms that moved across the cooperative’s service
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members are taking a closer look at board policy No. 3200, which addresses school library books and instructional materials and the procedure
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Police Department is accepting applications for Class No. 16 of the Citizens’ Police Academy. This program aims to strengthen the bond between law
BY KARISSA MILLER While the first year of high school is an exciting time for most students, setting foot on a college campus for the first time can be intimidating
Randall Lewis Penland, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023. He was born April 27, 1959, in Kansas to the late David Penland and Margaret Austin
Betty Humble Dantzler, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the Summit Place at Mooresville. She was born on March 1, 1933, in Asheboro, N.C.,
Marjorie Munday, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, July 31, 2023. Mrs. Munday was born November 19, 1935, in Iredell County. She was the daughter of the late Garland
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina ended Fiscal Year 2022-2023 on June 30 with revenues of $33.535 billion. This is $3.026 billion, or 9.9 percent, above the
Special to Iredell Free News Summer vacation is quickly coming to an end. Returning to school can be an exciting and overwhelming time for parents and children. It’s a significant
Special to Iredell Free News Registration for the Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont’s fall season is now underway. The new season, which runs September 4-November 12, will
Special to Iredell Free News The public is invited to attend four open houses and provide input on the draft of the Iredell County 2045 Horizon Plan. Iredell County staff
Special to Iredell Free News Fourth Creek Rotary Club members, in conjunction with the Friends of the Library, installed posts for a Story Walk near the Bentley Community Center in
Lynda Marie Goodrum Kennerly, 82, was united with her husband Mick and son Bruce in heaven on Friday, August 4, 2023. She was born in Iredell County to James (Chubby)
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 28 ♦ Adinah Chanel Morrison, 35, of 5th Street, Statesville, charged with sex offender/fail to notify
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 Rockie Lynne will perform in Downtown Statesville on August 12 during the latest installment of the Second Saturday Festival. Presented by Southern Distilling Company, this
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Family YMCA provided a true blessing on Saturday to dozens of local children and their families. Around 20 children from the Boys & Girls Club
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 handicapping
Norman Lee Martin Sr., 83, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, in Reidsville, N.C. He was born on April 4, 1940, in West Virginia to the late Elmer E.
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council unanimously approved a community pet pantry project presented by Juliette Girl Scout Junior Layla Sudol to assist community members struggling to afford pet
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. in the communication program. Following a
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools students attending Shades of Blue Aviation camp at South Iredell High School learned about resilience from war hero and pilot Tony Marshall this week. “I