BY BRANDY TEMPLETON David Wayne Martin was a big man with a big heart who faithfully served his family, his community and his Lord. Martin, who passed away on January
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Our sweet precious mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Betty Jean Messick Baity, entered the gates of heaven on Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born on June 26, 1941, in
BY KARISSA MILLER Skyrocketing material and construction costs have increased the estimated price tag for Weathers Creek High School to $177 million, forcing Iredell-Statesville Schools officials and Iredell County commissioners
BY DEBBIE PAGE Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell Director Shane Nixon has been traveling the county in January, sharing information about substance misuse with 10 civic, youth, and faith-based groups. He’s
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
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced dispositions in the following cases, which were heard during the January 17 session of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦
Mr. Kontrel Dive Mayfield, 43, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on June 5, 1979, to the late Donna Marie Mayfield and Arney Torrence. He departed this life on Thursday,
Jeffrey Lynn Richardson, 67, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 26, 2023. He was born on February 26, 1955, in Lenoir, N.C., to the late David and Betty Richardson.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Troutman Elementary Fuel Up to Play 60 leadership team recently conducted a schoolwide taste test for strawberry yogurt parfaits with the help of the School Nutrition
BY PAMELA JOHNSON It is my passion and dream to bring a K-8 STEAM charter school to Statesville and Iredell County. I believe that we can build an education model
Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Featured Job ELECTRIC UTILITIES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Electric Utilities Department Salary Range: $79,851.20 – $131,747.20 Closing Date:
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Industrialist Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.” Seth Ledford, a program specialist for Iredell County Public
Jeffrey Dalton Lentz, 62, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Jeffrey was born on March 16, 1960, in Iredell County to Jacob Dalton and Janine (Cashion)
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects in an early Tuesday morning attempted robbery in Mooresville are in custody following a multi-agency investigation. The Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest Zion Michael Roberts,
RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bid proposals for furnishing Aluminum Poles and Arms will be sent out on February 3, 2023, and will be received by the City of Statesville at
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON South Iredell High School’s gym was packed on Wednesday evening with students and others eager to hear messages of hope and encouragement. The fourth annual “Courts For
Special to Iredell Free News Fourth Creek Rotarian Chris Bates (left) presents Celeste Dominguez of Children’s Hope Alliance a check for $10,750 from the Laura Laws Memorial Golf Tournament. Fourth
Special to Iredell Free News Carolina Caring is hosting “Walk A Mile With Me,” an online support group for caregivers, spouses and widows/widowers of veterans, beginning Tuesday, February 7, at
George “Leo” Pardue, 84, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, January 23, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Richmond County, N.C., on February 26, 1938, to the
Victor Allen Sisk, 63, passed away Monday January 23, 2023. He was born August 28, 1959, to the late Jack Sisk and Faye Swicegood Sisk. Victor was a dedicated father
Nancy Rena Brown, 43, passed away Thursday, January, 19, 2023, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, N.C. She was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on January 23, 1979, to
On January 22, 2023 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, Va., Daniel Joe Forsythe, 63, entered into his Savior’s arms after a valiant fight against Glioblastoma. He is survived by
Benjamin Garry Overcash, 86, of Statesville, N.C., lost his valiant battle with Basal Cell Carcinoma, and its complications, on Monday, January 23, 2023. Garry was born in Iredell County to
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JANUARY 14 ♦ A boy, Anthony Nathaniel Born. born to Elizabeth Isa Born-Leslie of
Special to Iredell Free News CHARLOTTE – In recognition of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, U.S. Attorney Dena J. King has reaffirmed her office’s commitment to combat all forms of
FROM STAFF REPORTS A woman who was working as a teacher assistant Shepherd Elementary School faces two misdemeanor charges after a school resource officer discovered she was drinking wine while
Special to Iredell Free News Downtown Statesville Development Corporation is accepting applications from artists who wish to apply to be considered for participation in the Spring Art Crawl. The event
Randal “Randy” Lynn Powell, 42, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023. He was born on September 3, 1980, in Iredell County, N.C., to Annette Reid Cason
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is pleased to announce Viola Eaton as the new director of accounting. Eaton, who has worked in the Accounting Department at Iredell
Brittany VanHoy Moore, 36, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away on January 21, 2023, in Winston-Salem, N.C. Brittany was born on August 23, 1986, in Iredell County, N.C., to Clint and
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville police detectives are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred early Tuesday morning. Officers responded to a call for service at 119 Super Sport
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Mooresville Graded School District staff, board members and community supporters celebrated the completion of significant renovation projects at South and Park View elementary schools on Tuesday with
Jeffrey Eugene Teeter, 53, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. He was born on April 21, 1969, in Statesville, N.C., to Edgar Marshall Teeter (Nancy) and
Harold Wilson Threatte, 72, of Statesville, N.C., who was known as “Indian Outlaw,” passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023. He was born on November 1, 1950, in Union County,
Mary Lynn Swaim Johnston, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023. She was born on June 19, 1946, in Forsyth County, N.C., to the late Fair
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for December 2022 was 3.9 percent, unchanged from November’s revised rate. The national rate decreased