Skip to content
Iredell Free News

Iredell Free News

Always Local. Always Free.

  • Home
  • News & Features
  • Obituaries
  • Health
  • Lifestyles
  • Perspectives
  • About
    • Iredell Health System
    • Nicholson Funeral Home
    • Payne Chiropractic
    • Piedmont Healthcare
    • Randy Marion Chevrolet of Statesville
    • Randy Marion Ford-Lincoln of Statesville
    • Statesville Jewelry & Loan
  • Contact
  • Archives

Archives

Richard George Collins

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Richard George Collins, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed from this life into eternal life on Friday, February 17, 2023. He was born on April 25, 1941, in Tupper Lake, N.Y.,

Read More
Obituaries

County manager answers Iredell property owners’ questions regarding 2023 reappraisal, appeals process

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners have been inundated with phone calls and emails from residents regarding their recent property value notice, which showed significant increases. Many residents are concerned

Read More
News & Features featured 6 Comments

SFD: Kennedy promoted to battalion chief

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Fire Department Deputy Chief Glenn Kurfees announced Tuesday that Aaron Kennedy has been promoted to battalion chief. Kennedy has been with the Statesville Fire

Read More
News & Features featured 1 Comment

Statesville Council approves economic incentive for cabinet manufacturer planning $17.4 million investment in local facility

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council voted unanimously Monday to offer a cabinet manufacturer from the Midwest a $202,119 economic incentive to build a manufacturing plant in Statesville.

Read More
News & Features featured 4 Comments

Troutman recertified by Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News William Donald Troutman, a funeral director with Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home in Statesville, has recently qualified for recertification as a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) by

Read More
News & Features featured

A Blessing: Ride United Last Mile program delivers groceries to Iredell residents

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in the February edition of our new magazine, IFN Monthly. Click  HERE  for a list of locations where you can pick up a copy.

Read More
News & Features featured

New theatre company to present ‘An Evening with Carl Sandburg’ on February 24-25

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was originally published in the February edition of our new magazine, IFN Monthly. Click HERE for a list of locations where you can pick up a

Read More
News & Features featured

Edith Martin Derr

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Mrs. Edith Martin Derr, 97, passed away on Friday, February, 17, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital She was born in Stokes County, N.C. on April 14, 1925, and was the

Read More
Obituaries

Margaret Jean Schmitt

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Margaret J. Schmitt, 74, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord February 18, 2023, at Novant Hospital in Huntersville, N.C. She was born on May 4,1948,, in Tuscarawas, Ohio, the

Read More
Obituaries

Duncan Dallas McDuffie

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Duncan Dallas McDuffie, 94, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2023, surrounded by family at Senior Retreat – Park Crossing, his home for the last year. Born June 11, 1928,

Read More
Obituaries

Dean Anthony Castellano

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Dean Anthony Castellano of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2023. He was only 53 years old. His family and friends are devastated by his sudden passing. Dean

Read More
Obituaries

Fannie “Libby” Stewart

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Fannie Elizabeth “Libby” Benton Stewart, 76, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Iredell County on August 19, 1946, to the

Read More
Obituaries

Brenda Gail Holland

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Brenda Gail Lyndon Holland, 73, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Greensboro, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Brenda was born March 16, 1949 in Thomasville, N.C., the

Read More
Obituaries 2 Comments

Janice Tutterow Allie

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Janice Tutterow Allie, 86, of Statesville, N.C, passed Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Allie was born in Davie County, N.C., on October 14, 1936, the daughter of

Read More
Obituaries 2 Comments

James Ted Orren

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

James Ted Orren, 87 of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his home under the great care of Hospice of Iredell County. Mr. Orren was born August 23,

Read More
Obituaries

NCDHHS reports 22 percent increase in overdose deaths

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

More than 4,000 people lost their lives to overdose in 2021 in North Carolina Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With overdose deaths in 2021 increasing 22 percent, the

Read More
News & Features featured

Mooresville commissioners approve rezoning for Pampered Pets, block expansion plan

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Monday were caught between supporters of the owners of a popular pet spa and boarding facility who want to expand and neighbors who

Read More
News & Features featured

John McArthur Sharpe Sr.

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

John McArthur Sharpe Sr.,71, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. John was born October 30, 1951, to the late Chress Sharpe and Mary Whitworth. He started working at an early

Read More
Obituaries

Mary Louise Brown Stikeleather

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Mary Louise Brown Stikeleather, 100, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Mrs. Stikeleather was born in Iredell County on

Read More
Obituaries 1 Comment

Elizabeth “Betty” Lloyd Horton

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Elizabeth “Betty” Lloyd Baxter Horton, 84, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family,

Read More
Obituaries 1 Comment

Nancy Carole Stevens

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Nancy Carole Kennerly Stevens of Lenoir, N.C., passed away on February 16, 2023, at her home in Lenoir surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Stevens was born October 20, 1937,

Read More
Obituaries

Iredell commissioners to consider tax incentives for Project South

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday night to consider an economic development incentive for Project South. Commissioners will hold the public

Read More
News & Features featured

Statesville Bridal Expo helps local couples plan for their big day (Photo Gallery)

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY BRANDY TEMPLETON More than 60 vendors participated in the annual Statesville Bridal Expo on Sunday afternoon. Professional wedding caterers, venue managers, photographers, artists, make up artists, planners, florists, musical

Read More
News & Features featured

New physician joins Piedmont HealthCare OB/GYN practice in Statesville

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare welcomes Dr. Brandi Kennedy to Piedmont HealthCare OB/GYN. Dr. Kennedy will be joining tenured physicians Dr. Margot Wacks, Dr. Laura Randolph, Dr. Jennifer

Read More
News & Features featured

Scott Bunting

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Samuel Scott Bunting, 74, of Asheboro, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2023. Scott was born in Asheboro on August 26, 1948, to C. H. and Polly Bunting.

Read More
Obituaries

David Gene Flatt Sr.

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

It is with great sadness that the family of David Gene Flatt Sr., 72, of Mooresville, N.C., must announce his passing on February 15, 2023. David’s wish was to have

Read More
Obituaries

In the Know: Woman who lost sons to drugs, gun violence encourages community to change approach to addressing substance misuse (Part III)

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Editor’s Note: This is third part of a three-part series on Drug-Alcohol Coalition Iredell’s recent “In the Know” event. BY DEBBIE PAGE Dr. Lonise Bias’s personal journey with substance misuse

Read More
News & Features featured

Cloverleaf Elementary students enjoy weeklong STEM experience at N.C National Guard Air Base

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER A group of Cloverleaf Elementary School fifth-graders got up close and personal with all kinds of large airplanes, including an F-15 fighter aircraft, at the N.C. National

Read More
News & Features featured

ICSO Felony Arrests: February 12-15

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 12 ♦ Joel Scott Puckett, 54, of Barrow Drive, Mt. Holly, charged with larceny from a

Read More
News & Features featured

City of Statesville Career Opportunities (February 19)

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Current Openings Assistant Director of Planning Planning Athletic Facility Supervisor (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Building

Read More
News & Features featured

Performing Arts Live Iredell concert series to showcase father and son piano virtuosos

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell’s 2022-2023 season will continue on Saturday, February 25, with “Kicking the Clouds Away,” a performance by audience favorites Ryan & Ryan.

Read More
News & Features featured

Iredell commissioners begin preliminary budget discussions; more than 900 property owners have appealed new tax values

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County officials have begun preliminary work on the county budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, but they will have to wait on the outcome of property revaluation

Read More
News & Features featured

Deborah Jayne Mankus

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

It is with great sadness that the family of Deborah “Debbie” Jayne Mankus announce her passing at home on February 13, 2023, at the age of 57. Debbie was born

Read More
Obituaries

Everett E. Elliott

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Everett E. Elliott, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed on February 17, 2023, while receiving incredible and loving care at Gordon Hospice House. He was born on March 5, 1935, in

Read More
Obituaries 2 Comments

Registration now open for 12th Annual Iredell Memorial Community Golf Classic

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation will host the annual Iredell Memorial Community Golf Classic, scheduled for May 18-19 at Statesville Country Club. Proceeds from the event

Read More
News & Features featured

MPD Felony Arrests: February 1-13

Posted on February 18, 2023 by Mike Fuhrman

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 1 ♦ Richard Lee Blake, 63, of Mebane Street, Mooresville, charged with possession of a firearm by

Read More
News & Features featured
  • ← Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 220
  • 221
  • 222
  • 223
  • 224
  • …
  • 533
  • Next →

Email Edition

  • Facebook

© Iredell Free News