Angel Martinez Castaneda, 60, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, March 24, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born in Mexico to the late Emigdio Martinez Renteria and Diega Castaneda
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Linda Anne Halliday, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend passed away on March 23, 2023, after a short illness. She was the devoted wife of Jim, loving mother to Andy
John Douglas Norton, 57, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, March 23, 2023. He was born in Lansing, Mich., to Joan Marie Shiroda Norton and the late Douglas S. Norton. John
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College will display the artistic talents of students at the upcoming Downtown Statesville Spring Art Crawl while also paying tribute to Don Moore,
FROM STAFF REPORTS American Renaissance School kicked off a capital campaign on Friday in an effort to raise money for new facilities, technology and programs. The public charter school is
BY KARISSA MILLER Dozens of Harmony Elementary fifth-graders screamed and smiled as they got ready for the school’s Farm Fun Run on Thursday. “The most important rule today is to
Special to Iredell Free News Broad Street United Methodist Church will hold an Easter Color Egg-plosion on Saturday, April 1. The community is invited to attend. The event, which begins
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 1 ♦ Stephanie Elizabeth Baker, 20, of Bryer Cliff Road, Thomasville, charged with embezzlement. ♦ Brian Keiner,
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday that he vetoed “Senate Bill 41: Guarantee 2nd Amend Freedom and Protections.” “Eliminating strong background checks will allow
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners are committed to addressing complaints caused by the occupants of short-term rental properties. The board held a special meeting earlier this week in an
Mother and spouse Brenda Machutta passed away from natural causes in her home on March 22, 2023, at the age of 56. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on
Bobby Joe Bingman, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on March 23, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born June 8, 1950, in Surry County, N.C., to the
Lois Laws Justice, 92, of Statesville, N.C., was born on May 14, 1930, to G. Mac Laws and Mamie Frye Laws. She joined them in Heaven, along with her brothers
Michael “Mike” Theodore Bowman, 54, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at his home. Mike was born on February 14, 1969, in Iredell County to Mary
Thomas Kyle Emery, 30, of Concord, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at his home. Thomas was born on April 27, 1992, in New Hanover County, N.C., to
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the March edition of “IFN Monthly.” BY MIKE FUHRMAN After working in quality assurance in a manufacturing facility and helping assemble semi-trucks
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Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell’s 2022-2023 season will continue on Saturday, April 1, with a performance by critically acclaimed vocalist, producer and band leader Helen Welch.
April Leron Caldwell, 58, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She was born in Guilford County on April 19, 1964, to the late Emmanuel Caldwell and Betty Jean
Marlene Fay Hobbs Buttke, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born on March 31, 1950, in Jackson County, Wis., to
Jeffrey William Leber Sr., 66, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away March 20, 2023. He was born to Zacquelin Leber and James Leber Sr. on July 4, 1956, in Charlotte, N.C.
Sandra R. Harper, 78, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023. She was a devoted mother of two, Richard B. Harper Jr. and Michelle L. Harper. She was married to Richard
Linda Gay Torrence Howard, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born on August 9,
FROM STAFF REPORTS An Olin man was jailed in lieu of a $300,000 bond in connection with a shooting last week following an in investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s
Special to Iredell Free News Healthy eating should be simple — eat your fruits and vegetables, limit your processed foods, and drink plenty of water. Unfortunately, with the overwhelming amount
To the Editor: An impact fee is typically a one-time payment imposed by a local government on a property developer. The fee is meant to offset the financial impact a
BY KARISSA MILLER Nearly 100 businesses, organizations and service providers were on hand to assist student job seekers during Wednesday’s Iredell-Statesville Schools Career Fair. The event was presented by the
Ruth Willis Shoemaker, 95, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She was born on May 16, 1927 in Lincoln County, N.C., to the late Doctor Alvin
Kenneth Oliver Stanley, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on March 21, 2023. He was born on March 7, 1934, in Wilkes, N.C., to the late William and Hannah Stanley.
Geri Davidson passed away peacefully at age 88 surrounded by her family on March 17, 2023. She was born in Greensboro, N.C., to Howard and Ella Staley. In addition to
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education approved new school start times for next year on Tuesday night, necessitated by the opening of Selma Burke Middle
Special to Iredell Free News The Downtown Statesville Wine Walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, from 3 to 7 p.m. As the premier local event for wine lovers, the
Anthony “Tony” Dale Robinson Sr., 70, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C.. He was born in Mecklenburg County to
Maria Italia Rengifo, 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. Visitation will be held at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home, 705 Davie Avenue, Statesville, N.C., on Thursday, March
Alfredo Quintero, 43, passed away March 18, 2023. He was born July 21, 1979, in Orange, Calif., to Jorge Quintero and Catalina Gonzalez. Alfredo was a devoted father and his greatest