Remi Joseph Lavoie, 62 years young, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023, surrounded and enveloped in love and admiration. Remi was diagnosed with end-stage multiple
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Note: The location for Mr. Inscore’s service has been changed to the Performing Arts Center at North Iredell High School. Robert Joshua “Josh” Shirl Inscore, 37, of Statesville, N.C., died
Francis Marion Grant, 90 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Mr. Grant was born in Caswell County on October 15, 1932, the son of the late Fred
David Kenneth Shaw, 63, of Stanley, N.C., went into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. David was born on October
Pearl Liles Warricks, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 24, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Pearl was born August 17, 1936 in Richmond County, N.C., and was the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Fire Department on Wednesday continued to monitor the site of a fire that caused significant damage to three buildings in the historic downtown district early
Special to Iredell Free News In observance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, Iredell Health System is recognizing its medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play vital roles in healthcare and
Special to Iredell Free News Twenty-five years ago, the Iredell County Partnership for Young Children (ICPYC) was created as the local Smart Start initiative to ensure that children from birth
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville firefighters extinguished a blaze L. Gordon Iron & Metal Co. on Wednesday morning. According to a Statesville Fire Department news release, SFD personnel were dispatched to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Local, state and federal investigators began work Tuesday to determine the cause the fire that caused substantial damage to three businesses in Downtown Statesville. The State Bureau
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville High School coach has been charged with assault following an investigation by the school’s resource officer. An 18-year-old student told a school administrator and the
Mr. Paul Gray Parker, 91, was born in Iredell County on October 4,1931, to the late Jacob Parker and Mattie Bell Clark Parker. He departed this life on Sunday, April
Sandy Alex Hollar, 54, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at his residence. He was born on September 26, 1968, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., to the
Sharon Anderson Ervin, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville. She was born on July 21, 1960 in
Hartmut Norbert Pannwitz, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on April 23, 2023. Hartmut was born on September 4, 1944, in Germany. Hartmut was preceded in death by his stepson,
Nina Marie McGuire Garris, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Nina was born on December 15, 1959, in Tazewell County, Va.,
Rella Sharpe Wilson, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 25, 2023, at her home. Rella was born on November 27, 1926, in Iredell County to the late
Billy Jude McAlpin, 18, of Statesville, N.C., left this life on the morning of April 15, 2023, within a split second. He died doing what he loved, skating on his
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday urged state legislators to make major investments in public education following a report from the N.C. Department of Public
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, April 20, to mark the beginning of construction for the Perendale Solar Farm. The ceremony was held in
FROM STAFF REPORTS Although Theatre Statesville’s new rehearsal and space was severely damaged by the fire in Downtown Statesville early Tuesday morning, the show will go on. The nonprofit plans
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting in which a teenager was injured. Officers responded to a call for shots fired on Inglewood Road
PHOTO BY BEN WATTS STORY BY MIKE FUHRMAN & BRANDY TEMPLETON A massive fire caused significant damage to several buildings in downtown Statesville early Tuesday morning. Statesville firefighters saw smoke
BY DEBBIE PAGE North Iredell High School senior Trinity Webb captured the Dogwood Queen crown on Saturday night at Shearer Hall on the campus of Mitchell Community College as part
Mrs. Neva Mae Sturgis Sherrill, 82, was born on August 3,1940, to the late Robert Lee Sturgis and Clara Houston Sturgis. She passed away on Friday, April 21, 2034, at
Jeffrey Darrell Crews, 57, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023. He was born on May 24, 1965, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Rebecca Deal
Janet Rae Adams Morton, 84, left this life behind on April 19, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She lived a good life and loved with her whole
Carol Eileen Peebles Baksa, 79, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her home. She was the wife of Ernie Baksa and the daughter of
David Hugh McDonald, 72, went home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2023. He leaves behind dear friends and a much beloved family. He will be greatly missed
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for March was 3.5 percent, decreasing 0.1 of a percentage point from February’s revised rate. The national rate decreased
BY KARISSA MILLER Emery Guenther may be young, but she is using her voice – and personal experience — to be an advocate for people with epilepsy. The Brawley School
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A small group gathered outside of the Iredell County Hall of Justice on Monday afternoon to mark the beginning National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. District Attorney Sarah
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Museums will host an opening for its newest exhibit, “Pollination Investigation,” on Friday, April 28. The exhibit is a poster exhibition that explores the
Special to Iredell Free News The Mitchell Community College Student Government Association will host it inaugural Cars on Campus Fundraiser on the Statesville campus on Saturday, April 29. The event,
Toni Jean Cox Dewey, 79, of Statesville, N.C., departed this world on April 15, 2023. Toni was born on September 20, 1943, in Tennessee. She was the daughter of the
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Circle of Giving will present its fifth annual “Gospel’s Finest Singing Competition” on Sunday, April 30. Gospel music will fill Statesville High School’s Mac Gray Auditorium