FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel raided an location on Barkley Road and seized cash and computer equipment associated with an illegal gambling operation near Statesville. Sheriff Darren
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Harold “Red” Arthur Cook, 83, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville, N.C. Born January 31, 1940, in Kent
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Babies born in North Carolina will now be screened for two additional disorders, along with the other disorders screened for by the N.C. Department
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2023 grant program. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions.
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, held its first CEO Roundtable last week, providing leaders from Iredell and Mecklenburg counties
To the Editor: When discussing the town’s property tax rate, Troutman Councilman Paul Henkel recently said, “The town does not collect money for the fun of it.” I disagree! This
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a three-part series on Drug-Alcohol Coalition Iredell’s recent “In the Know” event. BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division Captain
Steven “Steve” Shane Monaghan, 51, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Born June 3, 1971, in Nassau, N.Y., he
Special to Iredell Free News Chris Boyd, a civil engineer, recently met with Cub Scout Pack 173 Webelos 1 to share information about engineering. The Scouts are based in Mt.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Artisan & Crafters Expo will hold its spring craft show on March 18. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Assistant Director of Planning Planning Athletic Facility Supervisor (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Automotive Mechanic (Full-Time)
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 3 ♦ Gid Dane Black III, 57, of Dry Pond Lane, Statesville, charged with possession of
Paul Laxton Hartline, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at his son’s home. Paul was born on June 12, 1942, in Iredell County to the
James Franklin “Toodles” Ritchie, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Mr. Ritchie was owner/operator of Toodles Trailer Park and Lake Norman Auto Sales. He was
PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Colorful creatures of all shapes and sizes descended on the Statesville Civic Center on Saturday for the 2023 Statesville Comic Con.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Salisbury man faces felony charges in connection with the kidnapping of a child and theft of a motor vehicle that occurred Friday morning in Statesville. The
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Woman’s Club welcomed guest speaker Dr. Lisa Mozer of the Up Wind Project at the club’s February meeting. Author of “Peer Support Workbook
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
Rebecca “Becky” Hall Burke, 94, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Charlotte, N.C., peacefully passed away February 5, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Becky was born in
Mr. Silas Harris Jr. was born in Iredell County on February 24, 1951, to the late Silas Daniel Harris and Rose Esther Lackey Harris. He entered into eternal life on Thursday,
Special to Iredell Free News Theatre Statesville will present “Cabaret” from February 16-25 at Twisted Oak American Bar & Grill. This production is directed by Sharon Davies Sigler and Caity
Special to Iredell Free News The newly elected and re-elected members of the ElectriCities Board of Directors were officially sworn into office at the board’s meeting on January 27 in
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Troutman Town Council unanimously approved the proposed Shinn Farms development on Thursday night. The project’s property, located next to town limits, was approved for annexation and
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Lola Mahaffey Siceloff, 88, of Olin, N.C., entered her heavenly home on February 8, 2023. Lola was born on May 5, 1934, in Wilkes, N.C. She was the daughter of
Barbara Ann Dishman, 88, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on February 8, 2023. She was born on April 10, 1934, in Iredell County, N.C., to Cullen and Mary Barkley Benfield.
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools’ school nutrition program is recommending purchasing a food truck and trailer to serve free lunches to students over the summer and for use throughout the
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,
Special to Iredell Free News Imagine you are cooking dinner and accidentally touch the hot pan. Your immediate reaction will be to pull your hand away from the pan, but
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will offer a glimpse of the Anglo-Cherokee War on Saturday, February 25. The Cherokee and British had been allies when
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville’s downtown social district, The ‘Ville, will officially open on Friday, February 10. The Social District allows people to drink beer, wine,
Mrs. Marion Christine Obey Perry, 79, who was affectionately called Granny by her family, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following
Mr. Solomon Jackson, 65, of 114 Greylin Loop, Apartment 102, Statesville, N.C., who was affectionately called “Sol,” was born in Newark, N.J., on February 27, 1957, and was the son
Wanda Paterson, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. She was born in Gordon, Neb., on May 3, 1926, to Wayne and Elsie Rash Walker. She
Marilyn Loraine Tilley, 82, passed away Tuesday February 7, 2023. She was born February 8, 1940, to the late Lemmie Riley and Mattie Rasberry Riley. Marilyn married Mr. Erskine Tilley on
n FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces more than two dozens charges in connection with the possession and distribution of child pornography following an investigation by the Mooresville Police