Franklin Lindsay McCarter, 65, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023. He was born on October 24, 1957, in Morocco to Donald and Amelia Farmer McCarter. Frank
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Billy Franklin Brotherton, 89, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, July 9, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on April 15, 1934, in Iredell County to
Michelle Myers DeHart, 54, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, July 7, 2023, at Wake Forest Atrium Health in Winston-Salem, N.C. Born in Iredell County on December 14, 1968, she was
Jeanne Belle Sherrill Boggs, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at her home. Jeanne was born in Forsyth County on August 13, 1931, daughter of
Mrs. Dorothy Hayes Cash, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Cash was born September 27, 1929, in Iredell County, N.C., and was
BY JESSICA SMITH Five years ago, we began to see dramatic increases in the presentation of serious mental health issues in our students. The Iredell-Statesville Schools Student Services Department staff
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited recently donated $1,600 to the Iredell Health Foundation and $8,400 to the EnergyUnited Foundation. The donations were made possible thanks to a grant from
FROM STAFF REPORTS The latest edition of “IFN Monthly” is now available at dozens of locations across Iredell County. The July edition spotlights downtown Statesville business owner Gloria Hager’s grit
Special to Iredell Free News Nonprofit Bright Blessings announced this week that it was closing its satellite office in Mooresville. Simultaneously, the team that had opened and served that office
Pauline Lambert Stewart, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023. She was cared for lovingly at her home of 64 years by her family until Friday, July
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 30 ♦ Aaron Wallace Geer, 39, of Forest Ridge Road, Mooresville, charged with sex offender at
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 KIM McKINNEY Eddie Ray Buzzini fell in love with music when was about six years old. That’s when he heard Flatt & Scruggs’ “Shuckin’ the Corn” on an iPod
Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Greater Statesville recently awarded six scholarships totaling $7,500 to outstanding students from the Career Academy and Technical School (CATS) in Troutman.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman man faces felony drug charges after being stopped by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy for a registration violation. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
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
Mrs. Betty Bailey Woods, daughter of the late David Bailey and Rosie Bailey, was born in Iredell County on June 20, 1950. She went home to be with her Lord
Dorothy Louise Morrison Summers, 92, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Thursday, July 6, 2023, at the Hospice House of Olathe, Kan., following a period of declining health. Mrs. Summers was
Santo Anthony Locascio, 79, Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at the hospital. He is survived by his loving wife, Palma Locascio, and two children, Dominic and
Special to Iredell Free News Sherisha Hills has been hired as the assistant town manager for community services for the Town of Mooresville. Hills, who will begin her duties for
The Quarter, a casual restaurant that ‘leans to New Orleans,’ will open before the end of summer BY MIKE FUHRMAN Jason Cole and Andi Chadwick didn’t have a long-term master
To all taxpayers and state and federal government elected officials: I am writing this letter in response to the recent news that the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Charlotte men wanted on felony charges in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties were apprehended by Mooresville Police Department officers. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department investigators contacted the MPD on
FROM STAFF REPORTS Candidate filing for this fall’s municipal elections and Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education elections began at noon Friday. Several candidates submitted their paperwork on the
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
Mr. Bruce Ryan Smart, 32, of Central, S.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2023. Bruce was a graduate of North Iredell High School, Class of 2009, and a graduate
Hunter Dean Temple, 27, has left this place for an even better one, from where he can watch over all his family and friends. There never has been, and never
Norris Gale Morrison, 86, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, in Salisbury, N.C. He was born on March 22, 1937, in Statesville, N.C. He was the son of O.B.
David Franklin Privette, 43, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Born on June 3, 1980, in Iredell County, he was the son of the late David
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man has been charged with robbing a clerk at the Love’s Truck Stop on Mocksville Highway. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrest of Joseph
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper continues to push back against Republican plans that would reduce funding for public education and expand private school vouchers so
An angel opened the book of life and wrote down my baby’s birth. And whispered as she closed it, “Too beautiful for earth.” Bri’Lanni Mae Minor was born at Atrium
Douglas “Doug” Raymond Green, 75, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He was born February 23, 1948, in Piqua, Ohio,
Nettie Thelma Anderson Brogdon, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born on July 30, 1929, in Hawkins County, Tenn., she
Edward Joseph OKeefe Jr., 89, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Salisbury after a brief battle with
Jerry Paul Sigmon, 43, passed away on July 3, 2023, at the Grand Stan Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Born on August 25, 1979, in Iredell County, N.C., he