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BY KARISSA MILLER Nearly 100 businesses, organizations and service providers were on hand to assist student job seekers during Wednesday’s Iredell-Statesville Schools Career Fair. The event was presented by the
Ruth Willis Shoemaker, 95, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She was born on May 16, 1927 in Lincoln County, N.C., to the late Doctor Alvin
Kenneth Oliver Stanley, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on March 21, 2023. He was born on March 7, 1934, in Wilkes, N.C., to the late William and Hannah Stanley.
Geri Davidson passed away peacefully at age 88 surrounded by her family on March 17, 2023. She was born in Greensboro, N.C., to Howard and Ella Staley. In addition to
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education approved new school start times for next year on Tuesday night, necessitated by the opening of Selma Burke Middle
Special to Iredell Free News The Downtown Statesville Wine Walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, from 3 to 7 p.m. As the premier local event for wine lovers, the
Anthony “Tony” Dale Robinson Sr., 70, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C.. He was born in Mecklenburg County to
Maria Italia Rengifo, 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. Visitation will be held at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home, 705 Davie Avenue, Statesville, N.C., on Thursday, March
Alfredo Quintero, 43, passed away March 18, 2023. He was born July 21, 1979, in Orange, Calif., to Jorge Quintero and Catalina Gonzalez. Alfredo was a devoted father and his greatest
Special to Iredell Free News The Leading Ladies of The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that hall of famer, SiriusXM Radio humorist, and best-selling author Jane Jenkins Herlong
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution that states life begins at conception and should be protected through all life stages. Iredell
BY DEBBIE PAGE The best way to flatten the graph line of drug and alcohol misuse and various types of nicotine consumption is to stop it before it starts, and
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell on Tuesday announced the arrest of 25 suspects facing felony drug charges as a result of ongoing narcotics investigations The suspects were
Richard “Dickie” Lee Whitlow Sr., 80, of Mount Mourne, N.C., went to be with his Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, F.
Mary Margaret Novak Wermuth, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. She was born on January 30, 1943, in Glen Gardner, N.J., to the late Rudolph
Ruby Moore Pierce, 95, joined the rolls of heaven’s angels on Friday, March 17, 2023, passing away peacefully at her home in Harmony, N.C. Ruby was born on December 15,
Virginia Mae Branton Moore, 87 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Moore was born March 14, 1936, in Alexander County, N.C., the
Frances R. Williams, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, March 20, 2023. Mrs. Williams was born in Iredell County on July 26, 1945, the daughter of the late Ted
Martha Irene Plyler Sherrill Johnston, 87 of Conover, N.C., and previously of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at Abernathy Laurels in Conover. Mrs. Johnston was born in
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Monday approved a $111,6232 economic incentive for NGK Ceramics. The Mooresville manufacturer is planning a $9.4 million investment in machinery and equipment for
Special to Iredell Free News American Renaissance School, a K-8 public charter school located in Downtown Statesville, will host its capital campaign kickoff luncheon on Friday, March 24. This event
FROM STAFF REPORTS Friends of a Statesville man who was murdered last week are trying to raise money to pay for his funeral expenses. Zion Wilder, 19, was fatally wounded
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville City Council members took no official action on Monday after being presented with a proposal to provide all Statesville Fire Department employees with a nearly $8,000
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 3 ♦ A girl, Chloe Michelle Bradburn, born to Coty and Noelle Bradburn
Charles Bryce Hartley, 93, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was the husband of the late Ada Stuart Hartley and the son of the late
Dana Judson Coley, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Dana was born and raised in Statesville, graduated from North Iredell High
Victoria Veronica Vanderstine (nee Ringled), 80, of Hamptonville, N.C. passed away on March 18, 2023, peacefully at home with her loving family surrounding her. Born in Perth Amboy, N.J., Mrs.
William Barry “Jabo” Fleming, 71, of Love Valley, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, March 18, 2023. Jabo was born December 31, 1951, in Iredell County to
Zion Syncere Wilder, 19, was born in Iredell County, on January 3, 2004, to Joushua Nehimiah Wilder, and Shakeba Morgan. He entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday will consider adopting a resolution in support of life from conception through all stages of development. The meeting, which
BY MIKE FUHRMAN After facing criticism for allowing rapid residential development in recent years, the Town of Mooresville is now accused of implementing a de facto moratorium on residential development.
William “Bill” Edward Wanemaker, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on March 17, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Wanemaker (nee Dietl); daughter, Maryann Rizzo (nee Wanemaker); grandson,
Brenda Hamilton Hartline, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023. She was the wife of the late Jackie Hartline and the daughter of the late John
Barbara “Bobbie” Steele Tsumas, 84, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023. She was best known for her roles as wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She has now been
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Mabethel Luaury Mills Sherrill is officially a centenarian. Born to Pink and Ester Mills on March 20, 1923, Sherrill is now the matriarch of a large family