Clarence Willis Groce, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Clarence was born November 15, 1940, in Attica, Ind., to
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Linda Beckham Meredith, 59, of Union Grove, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2023, at home after a brief illness. Linda was born in Iredell
Helen Mary Lewis, 97, of Harmony, N.C., departed this life on March 29, 2023. She peacefully joined her husband, aka “Pappy,” in heaven to celebrate their 79th anniversary on June 17.
Mary Vestal Suits, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at Gordon Hospice House on Monday, March 27, 2023. Mary was born on November 11, 1946, to Joni and Bessie Vestal.
Debra “Debbie” Sue Wilson Liller, 69, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Debbie was
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch recently welcomed Joan Rizzo as development manager and Todd Fowler as the humane education manager. Rizzo has spent more than four decades as
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville has released its 2022 Water Quality Report, and the results show the City’s drinking water meets or exceeds every health standard
FROM STAFF REPORTS A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a March 15 shooting in which a Statesville man was killed and a teen critically injured. The Statesville
Franklin Lee Williams, 82, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 a,t home while with Hospice & Palliative Care after a hard fought battle with cancer. Franklin was born January 18,
Iola Boston Moose, 95, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, March 27, 2023. She was born in Catawba County on January 14, 1928, to the late William Jones Boston and Ada
Gloria “Kay” Nash Ayers, 77, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House surrounded by her family. Kay
Mr. Steven Wesley Allison, 67, was born to the late John Wesley Allison and Elizabeth Cora Stevenson , N.C., in Iredell County on December 13, 1955. He was passed away
Kathleen Edwards Standish, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023. She was born on May 31, 1954 in Ypsilanti, Mich., to the late John and Marlene
Joseph Howard Benson Jr., 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023. He was born on June 30, 1948, to the late Joseph Benson and Margaret Lail Benson.
Brenda Kay Sutherland, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at her home. Brenda was born on April 5, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, to Swanson and
Special to Iredell Free News A man wanted for attempted murder in Carteret County was apprehended in Catawba County on Monday following a pursuit by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man suspected of shooting a woman multiple times while she was in her vehicle outside a Statesville home earlier this month has been apprehended. The Statesville
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education member Abby Trent believes it’s important to recognize local teachers and staff who are going the extra mile to support students. She
Special to Iredell Free News For the first time in three years, the Statesville Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will again host its annual
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, has released the N.C. School Behavioral Health
Special to Iredell Free News The 2023 Spring Art Crawl will showcase more than 80 artists in 46 different galleries, shops and businesses scattered throughout Downtown Statesville. The free event is
Reps. Jeff McNeely and Mitchell Setzer voted against landmark legislation; Sen. Vickie Sawyer supported it Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 76, “Access to
Peter “Pete” Paul Gosselin, 82 of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was born on March 13, 1941, in New Britain, Conn., to the late
William “Tom” Thomas Busby Jr., 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born on September 6, 1945, in Jersey City, N.J.,
Susan “Sue” Welling, 65, of Troutman, N.C., passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Sue was a loving and devoted wife, mother, nana and
John Wood Kiser Jr., 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. John was born in Statesville on February 23, 1941, son of
FROM STAFF REPORTS A contract substitute teacher faces misdemeanor charges after a resource officer at Third Creek Middle School found marijuana and alcoholic beverages among his possessions on Monday. Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News Two men face weapons charges after Mooresville police officers responded to a report that a resident was concerned about unknown individuals knocking on her door
FROM STAFF REPORTS A New York man faces felony drug trafficking charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found nearly 30 pounds of marijuana in his SUV during a traffic
Special to Iredell Free News Did you know your body has its very own self-cleaning system? It’s your kidneys! Every 30 minutes, your kidneys filter all the blood in your
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Friday approved a resolution requesting up to $200 million from Iredell County to pay for the construction of a new
PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL Fifth Street Ministries hosted its Empty Bowls fundraiser on Sunday afternoon at First Presbyterian Church in Statesville. Proceeds from the event will support programs for those
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Iredell County Fraternal Order of Police celebrated the grand opening of its new new lodge and shooting range on Saturday. FOP members and their guests gathered
Special to Iredell Free News For more than 15 years, Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont has provided life-changing after-school programming to girls ages 8 to 13. The
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 17 ♦ Somer Ann Justice, 23, of Little Wilkesboro Road, Harmony, charged with embezzlement of controlled
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