Kaye Wilbur Shaffer, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at his home. Mr. Shaffer was born September 8, 1936, in Bucyrus, Ohio, and was the son
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Charles “Charlie” Norman Sherrill, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Charlie was born on September 29, 1947, in Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces more than 20 felony charges in connection with the theft of motorcycles and battery operated bikes from a Mooresville-area dealership. Iredell County Sheriff
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville commissioners on Monday approved a rezoning request for the site of the Nelson Royal’s store at 193 E. Plaza Drive. David Combs asked the Town Board
Special to Iredell Free News Construction has begun on Iredell Health System’s newest venture, Iredell Urgent Care – Statesville, located at 1540 E. Broad Street in Statesville. The system took
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host its Spring Fling Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Egg Hunts Age and ability specific egg
Editor’s Note: Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson delivered the following remarks Monday in response to the State of the State address. Special to Iredell Free News Hello, I’m your Lt. Gov.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper delivered his fourth State of the State address on Monday, emphasizing the pivotal nature of a once-in-a-generation opportunity for historic investments
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday unanimously agreed to use $5 million from the fund balance and borrow $2 million to cover a large chunk of the
John Francis Fanelli, 48, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of New York, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He was born on May 14, 1974, in Bethpage, N.Y., to
Special to Iredell Free News An estimated 10,000 people gathered in Downtown Mooresville on Saturday to celebrate the town’s 150th birthday! Learn more about upcoming events at https://www.mooresvillenc150.com/ Photo Gallery
Special to Iredell Free News C.R. Onsrud, a family-owned machinery manufacturing company, broke ground on March 1 for the construction of a new 67,000-square-foot building. This addition will increase the
David McKinley Beam Jr., 87, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Abernethy Laurels in Newton, N.C. He was born on April 6, 1935, in Iredell
Mary Burch Patterson, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home beginning
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two men face drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized more than four pounds of cocaine following a traffic stop on Interstate 77. Sheriff
Piedmont HealthCare is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in North Carolina and the Southeast. Committed to providing excellent care for the whole family, PHC has more than 70
Freda Whitson Grandt, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at her residence. She was born on April 9, 1961, in Yancey County, N.C., to the
Juencio “Juve” Mata Carbajal, 30, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly February 26, 2023, at Atrium Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. Juve was born November 23, 1992, in Iredell
Patsy Helen Bustle Snead of Statesville, N.C., had a journey of 80 years with her loved ones. In the early morning hours of Friday, March 3, 2023, Patsy completed her
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Emergency Management officials are urging residents to prepare for severe weather that may occur with little to no warning this spring. March 5-11
Sgt. Ramon D. Southard, 94, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on March 2, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Ramon was born on June 19, 1928, to John and Linnie Marsh
Doris Mae “Duck” Chapman, who was born November 26, 1928, in Statesville, N.C., passed away at home in her favorite easy chair in Statesville on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, surrounded
BY DEBBIE PAGE During the Troutman Town Council’s annual annual planning retreat earlier this week, department directors discussed each division’s accomplishments as well as sharing their vision for their department
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 24 ♦ Gary Scott Campbell, 60, of Airport Road, Statesville, charged with possession of a firearm
Special to Iredell Free News More than 300 Dell laptops were distributed to area residents at the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont located on Cochran Street in south
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,
VIDEO: Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Jeff James says House Bill 219 (Charter School Omnibus) would cost the district $12 million, which would be funneled to charter schools. Rep. Jeff McNeely (R-Iredell)
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
BY KARISSA MILLER Some lessons transcend the history books. On Friday morning, Beverly Maurice, president of Congregation Emanuel and an educator with the N.C. Holocaust Council, told American Renaissance Middle
BY DEBBIE PAGE While reporting an increase in motor vehicle crashes and property crimes and arrests for drug and weapons violations, Police Chief Josh Watson told Troutman Town Council members
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident faces several charges in connection with an incident on Old Mountain Road in which two students were nearly struck by a vehicle
To All Interested Parties: The City of Statesville (“COS”), the Owner and operator of the Statesville Regional Airport (“Airport”), will receive sealed Statements of Qualifications (“SOQ”) to acquire the services
Apply for all positions HERE. Current Openings Assistant Director of Planning Planning Assistant Fleet Manager Garage Assistant Pool Manager Recreation/Parks Athletic Facility Supervisor (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks
Jessica Lemons succeeds long-time executive director Terri Masiello Special to Iredell Free News Jessica Lemons has been promoted to executive director of Piedmont Mediation, effective March 1. She succeeds Terri
BY KARISSA MILLER During lunch at Scotts Elementary School on Wednesday, a small group of second-graders walked into the conference room wearing their pajamas to have lunch buddies with their
Mary Ellen Whitehurst Richardson, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023. She was born on November 29, 1936, in Ayden, N.C., to the late John and