Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College will host a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event at 12 noon on Friday, January 13, in Shearer Hall on the Statesville
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BY SHELLIE TAYLOR I don’t know about you, but I love a good mystery. While researching something completely unrelated, I came across a newspaper article that grabbed my attention and
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two teenagers on Monday implored the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education to do more to protect district students from bullying. While sharing their experiences during the public
BY DEBBIE PAGE Mooresville Graded School District officials hosted N.C. Sen. Vickie Sawyer and Iredell County Commission Chair Melissa Neader on Monday for the district’s annual legislative breakfast at East
Special to Iredell Free News City Manager Ron Smith announced Monday that Devon Shelton has been named director of Electric Utilities for the City of Statesville, effective immediately. Shelton has
Special to Iredell Free News The Cornerstone Christian Academy archery team competed in the N.C. State Championship in Reidsville on Saturday. Seventeen archers from the Statesville school finished in the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces armed robbery and felony assault charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Daniel
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Fire Department has earned a Class 1 ISO Rating, elevating the department to the ranks of elite fire service agencies across the state and nation.
Joseph Paul Borek, 84, of Statesville, N.C., died Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Providence County, R.I., to the late Paul Borek and
Naomi Adeline Wooten, 103, of Iredell County, N.C., passed away on January 2, 2023, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Naomi was born on September 29, 1919, to James Monroe Wooten
Keith Brian Nance, 57, of Troutman, N.C., passed away, January 8, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Keith was born May 6, 1965, in Iredell County and is the son of
Dana Andrew Davis, 59, of Honolulu, Hawaii, and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on November 26, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January
Margaret Christie Goodrum, 101, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 28, 1921, to the late Thomas Vestie
Doris Grohman Robinette, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away January 7, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House after an extended illness. She was born April 21, 1937, in Mecklenburg County to
Sherrill Jean Groce Shore, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on January 6, 2023. She was born in Surry County on
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the Advocacy Center of Davie County, a faith-based nonprofit organization focused on providing temporary assistance to qualifying Davie
Special to Iredell Free News Many of us have set a resolution to become the best version of ourselves — whether that’s starting a new, healthy habit or breaking an
FROM STAFF REPORTS Newly elected officers and executive committee members of the Statesville Branch NAACP were sworn in Sunday afternoon during the civil rights organization’s monthly meeting. Officers for 2023-2024
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Health Department reported 435 new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 during the past week, marking the sixth consecutive week that the number of new
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,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 31 ♦ Mercedes Leigh Jenkins, 33, of Loray Lane, Statesville, charged with possession of a controlled
Special to Iredell Free News For 14 years, Olin B. Isenhour worked as a dedicated member of Iredell Health System’s volunteer auxiliary, accruing over 2,600 hours as a volunteer during
Maureen Patricia Collins D’Andrea of Troutman, N.C., passed away Thursday, December 5, 2023, after a gallant five-year effort against cancer. Maureen was born in 1953 in Greenwich, Conn., to the
Charles Lane Toureen, 70, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He was born June 29, 1952, to Mr. Lane Toureen and Mrs. Elaine Toureen in Denver, Colo. Chuck worked as
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Dr. Hanna Kutteh and his wife Ann spent their honeymoon in separate quarters at Ellis Island after immigrating to the United States in December of 1950. A
Special to Iredell Free News The insomniacs and local hitmakers will battle it out with fresh beats in the Old Jail in Statesville on Thursday, January 12. The competition, which
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
Special to Iredell Free News the Iredell County MLK Planning Committee invites the public to attend several events planned to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King
BY DEBBIE PAGE Members of the Iredell Homeless Coalition worked together to provide toys, gifts and other needs to local families in need of assistance in December. The Statesville Police
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has appointed Stephen Gay to serve as his designee to the Charter School Advisory Board, effective immediately. “Stephen Gay will
Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Current Openings Assistant Director of Planning Planning Assistant Facility Supervisor- Marketing/Programs Recreation/Parks Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Automotive
Mrs. Bettie Viola Campbell, 73, was born in Rowan County, N.C., on March 2, 1949, to the late Dave Jackson and Cora Lee Correy Jackson. She departed this life on
Ms. Vanessa Jane Jervey, 65, of Bear, Del., passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, in Statesville, N.C. Burial will be at St. John AM Church Inc., Newark, Del. Visit
Brenda Lou Shuffler Jenkins, 80, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on May 1,
Fred Brown, beloved father, son, brother, husband, and grandfather, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the age of 73. Born and raised in Indiana, Fred graduated
Raneé Suzanne Helms Hedrick passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Novant Health Presbyterian Main. Raneé was born March 28, 1958, in Hickory, N.C., to the late Kenneth