Pauline West Austin, 91, went home to be with Jesus on January 22, 2023, at The Greens at Maple Leaf, in Statesville, N.C. She was born on June 28, 1931, in
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Special to Iredell Free News The virtue of selflessness has been instilled in many of us from an early age. We are taught to take care of others and to
FROM STAFF REPORTS A western Iredell County resident faces felony charges in connection with a residential break-in in the southern end of the county. On Thursday, January 19, Iredell County
Special to Iredell Free News The second annual Iredell Cheer Classic will be held Friday, January 27, in the South Iredell High School gymnasium. Doors open at 5 p.m. Cheer
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber will hold its Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet on Thursday, February 16, at 5:30 p.m. at the Statesville Civic Center. The
Marie Cook Hester, 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Citadel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born April 16, 1951, to the late Devon Cook
Ross B. English III, 85, of Sandy Springs, Ga., and previously of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 21, 2023. Ross was born September 2, 1937, in Long Branch, N.J.,
Timothy Bruce Thompson, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 21, 2023. He was born on August 14, 1961, in Mooresville to the late Keith and Jewel Thompson. Bruce
Clifford Newton Mason was born December 25, 1938, to the late Ernest and Lelia Newton Mason. He departed this life unexpectedly on Friday, January 20, 2023, at his residence. “Cliff,”
Robert “Bob” Neil Hallet, 87, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Monroe County, Pa., to the late Robert F.
Mr. Doyle L. “Pee-Wee” Duncan, 92, of Statesville, N.C., died January 22, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Iredell County on August 24, 1930, he was a son
Wes Windham, 52, of Statesville, N.C., passed away suddenly on December 27, 2022, at his residence. He was born on August 23, 1970, in Plumas County, Calif. He spent his
David Wayne Martin, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at his home. David was born on February 24, 1958, in Iredell County to the late
BY KARISSA MILLER At the Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting last week, residents spoke out on a variety of issues, including short-term rentals, designating Iredell County as a “Sanctuary
Special to Iredell Free News Registration for the 2023 Iredell County Sheriff’s Athletic League volleyball program is now now open and runs through Friday, February 10, at 5 p.m. Registration
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has announced the second cohort of educators from across the state who will help create a
Martha Louise Croxdale Fleming, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on January 21, 2023. She was born on July 27, 1930, in Mooresville to the late John and Bessie Hinson
Marvin “Marty” Lynn Holland, 60, of Olin, N.C., passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023. He was born on July 27, 1962, in Statesville, N.C., to the late Lloyd and
Gwenda Marie Williams, 50, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on January 21, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born on August 24, 1972, in Petosky, Mich., to
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 14 ♦ Rickie Ray Barnes Jr., 40, of June Bug Drive, Stony Point, charged with breaking
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 Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. You can help save lives by making a blood donation at the Chestnut Grove Community Center
Special to Iredell Free News Tommy Rowland as the new Building Permitting & Inspections director for the Town of Mooresville. Rowland has more than 22 years of experience of building
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host Coffee with Critters on Friday, February 24, from 8 to 10 a.m. This drop-in, free community breakfast will introduce folks to
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited is now accepting applications for its student scholarship program, Empowering the Future. This year, the cooperative will award $5,000 college scholarships to two outstanding
FROM STAFF REPORTS DECEMBER 22 ♦ Patrick Joseph Zitiello Jr., 44, of Clay Street, Mooresville, charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. DECEMBER 23 ♦ Caleb Tony Allison,
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District will celebrate the completion of the district’s renovation and expansion projects at South and Park View elementary schools with a pair
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
Mae Lois Rankin White, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, January 19, 2023. She was born in Iredell County on July 14, 1950, to the late Nathaniel Rankin and Willie
Jennifer Paige Salonen, 46, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was born March 7, 1976, in Hampton, Va. Jennifer studied nursing and earned her certificate in Cosmetology. She was a
Rickey Lynn “Smiley” Thompson, 58, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023. He was the son of the late JC and Eula Mae Jones Thompson. Rickey was
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville High School student faces drug and weapons charges after school staff found a handgun in an unattended backpack on Friday. The Statesville Police Department announced
BY ERIC TODD SCOTT SR. I would like to say thank you to Dr. Jeff James and the participants for the Iredell-Statesville Schools press conference. Great job! It was very
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will begin accepting both business and individual income tax returns over the next few weeks. The NCDOR
BY MIKE FUHRMAN After their 6-year-old daughter was injured in a golf cart accident during a party for a youth football team at Troutman ESC Park, a Statesville couple is
PUBLIC NOTICE LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY The City of Statesville will vote on a lease agreement with the Lamar Companies for the use of two billboards on City properties: PIN