Judy Marie Collins-Stanley went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Everette Lee Collins and Dorothy Price
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Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education approved the administrative transfers of two principals and three district administrators during Monday’s board meeting. Jill Parker has been
Special to Iredell Free News Children’s Hope Alliance and Heartstrings Therapeutic Music & Art Program, in conjunction with Iredell Arts Council, announce that singer and songwriter Michael Federal will perform
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday released his recommended budget for FY 2023-2025, “First in Opportunity.” The plan put forth by the governor builds on
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Tax Collector’s Office is working to collect about $6 million in unpaid taxes for fiscal year 2022-2023. Collections totaled $240,125,163 through February 28. The
City of Statesville ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS RFP: Tennis Courts Synthetic Resurfacing Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-131 and city policy, sealed bid proposals endorsed “Tennis Courts Synthetic Resurfacing” will be received by
BY MIKE FUHRMAN If you stop by Gunter’s Family Kitchen for lunch, there’s a good chance you’ll run into Dan Wilhelm. He’s a big fan of the homemade meatloaf, dip
BY MIKE FUHRMAN There were a couple of very telling moments at Monday’s Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting, including one in which a board member claimed he could run Statesville
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces drug trafficking charges following a motor vehicle stop and investigation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
Miss Allie Pearl Wilson, 77, the daughter of the late William Thomas Wilson and Elsie E. Perry Wilson, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Accordius Health
James Clayton Ramsue was born on August 5, 1929, to the late Clayton Ramsue and Lillian L. Ramsue. He was raised in Salisbury, N.C., and was educated in the Rowan
Mr. Thurston Jermaine Heaggans, 48, was born on March 21, 1974, to the late Wilford Jerome Heaggans and Elder Evelyn Louise Sherrill Heaggans. He entered into eternal life on Friday,
It is with deep sorrow and much love that Linda Christine McConville, the wife of Richard McConville of 48 years, sadly passed away on March 13, 2023, at the age
Donnie Lewis Alexander, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on March 13, 2023. He was born on August 19, 1945, in Mooresville to the late John “Jude” and Margaret White
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools principals at the district’s low-performing schools on Monday told the Board of Education that they are doing everything they can to reach every child. They
Tess Ray Gunther, 81, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away suddenly while battling cancer on Saturday, March 11, 2023. She was born May 29, 1941, to Charles and Hazel Ray
Michael David Kistler, 49, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. He was born on February 12, 1974, in Mooresville to Larry Douglas Kistler and the late
Kathleen “Katie” Abrams, 51, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in 1971 in Saint Petersburg, Fla.,
Albert Roger Frisbee, 65, passed away on March 9, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Alma Justice Frisbee
William Edgar Russell, 80, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023. Mr. Russell was born in Cleveland, N.C.., on February 25, 1943, to the late Mack Russell and Mary Justus Russell.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday the creation of a statewide Office of Violence Prevention that will be located in the N.C. Department of Public
Keith Lee Jewell died peacefully on March 11, 2023, after a short illness in Statesville, N.C. He was born July 29, 1943, in Washington, D.C., to Adrian Lee Jewell and
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1000 block of North Center Street on Monday. Officers responded to a residence about 12
Winford Samuel Seegar, 76, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Seegar was born in Seffner, Fla., on June 30, 1946, the
Special to Iredell Free News After five months in three hospitals, a four-month coma, and time in a short-term rehabilitation facility, Patricia Moore was left with the lingering effects of
Claudia “Tootsie” Marie Sebastian Morrison, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Morrison was born March 20, 1947, in Iredell County, N.C., the
William Harold Jenkins, 83, went to be with the Lord at his home in Olin, N.C., on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Mr. Jenkins was born in Iredell County, N.C., on
Robert Ryan Todd, 65, of Statesville, N.C., was found after his passing in his home on March 8, 2023. Bobby was born at Fort Bragg, N.C., on January 21, 1958,
Insomniacs Inc. creates access, support for minority arts and culture BY MIKE FUHRMAN Tevin Carr admits he was a little skeptical when his friend Jordan Darty invited him to come watch him
FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Elementary School participated in the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge this year and raised $11,400 to help fund research and help children with special hearts.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 3 ♦ Mark Richard Bennett, 39, of Sonja Drive, Statesville, charged with being a fugitive from
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) officially began issuing 2022 Individual Income Tax refunds on Friday, March 10. Taxpayers may begin receiving refunds
Carolyn “June” Styers Lippard, 91 of Cleveland, N.C., died Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was born in Gaston County on September 1, 1931, to the late James Maynard Styers and
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,
Local educator has dedicated her career to improving outcomes for students BY MIKE FUHRMAN A brief conversation with then-Iredell-Statesville School Superintendent Terry Holliday about 20 years ago changed the arc of Amy
Special to Iredell Free News Inner Wheel of Statesville recently enjoyed two activities in the community. The first was a fundraiser at the Statesville Rotary meeting at the Statesville Country