Special to Iredell Free News Cool Spring Elementary School has been awarded $15,000 by the Jimmie Johnson Foundation. The funds we be used to purchase Flyleaf Decodable Readers ($5,000) and
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in the fatal shooting of a 39-year-old Statesville man will serve at least 20 years in prison, according to the Statesville Police Department. David Lee
Denise Dishman Ervin, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, N.C. Born June 10, 1954, in Iredell
Marshall Thomas “Tom” Redman, 84, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022. He was born to Allen Graham and Willie Bell Seay Redman on October 20, 1938.
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Students from Betty’s School of Dance performed selections from The Nutcracker on Monday afternoon for residents of The Greens at Maple Leaf. Photo Gallery
James “Jim” Cooper Mazza Sr., 71, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 4, 1951, in Upton,
Bill Moose, 90, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at his residence. He was born on September 17, 1932, in Catawba County, N.C., to the late
Kathy Cashion Burdette, 67, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on January 13, 1955, in Mooresville
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November was 3.9 percent, increasing 0.1 of a percentage point from October’s revised
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners experienced a severe case of sticker shock as they dug deeper into estimates of construction costs for Weathers Creek High School. During the Iredell
Johann Overcash Fox, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Cadence Senior Living in Mooresville, N.C. Johann was born on September 18, 1941, in Iredell
Elizabeth “Ann” Mayberry Benfield passed away peacefully at her home on December 15, 2022. Ann was born in Wilkes, N.C., County on August 14, 1932, to parents Fred Lester and
Margaret Brown, 99, of Catawba, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Hickory Falls Health and Rehab. Margaret was born January 28, 1923, to Frederik and Maria Wagner
Carl Summeral Basinger, 94, a lifelong resident of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 13, 2022. Carl was born on January 31, 1928, to the late William and Ollie Basinger
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Civics teacher Mike Williams enjoys engaging his students at Crossroads Arts & Sciences Early College with thought-provoking projects and encouraging them to tackle real-life issues. For the
Special to Iredell Free News The following cases were heard recently during H & I Felony District Court in Iredell County: ♦ Gregory Ayers pleaded guilty to Misdemeanor Domestic Violence
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: DECEMBER 9 ♦ Amanda Hunsberger Bailes, 42, of El Myers Road, Lexington, charged with possession of methamphetamine
Joshua “Josh” Eric Booth, 34, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Troutman, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Josh was born on April 24, 1988,
Mamie Parker Nicholson, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at her home. Born on February 27, 1929, in Iredell County, N.C., she was the daughter
BY DEBBIE PAGE While attending a tech convention, Chef Nate Turner, culinary instructor at the Career Academy and Technical School (CATS), came across an innovative augmented and virtual reality tool
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR The Local History Department at the Iredell County Public Library is very excited to announce that the countywide cemetery survey has officially been started. We have visited
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
Special to Iredell Free News The Friends of Lake Norman State Park (FLANO) has several events coming up in January to enjoy some outdoor recreation or to volunteer to preserve
Special to Iredell Free News If the holiday season is supposed to be the most “wonderful time of the year,” then why does it bring us so much stress? It’s
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
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Statesville Dance and Performing Arts presented its holiday recital, “Tis the Season,” on Saturday at Mac Gray Auditorium at Statesville High School. Photo Gallery
BY DEBBIE PAGE Without Winifred “Winkie” Powell, the Town of Troutman would not have a library, according to Town Manager Ron Wyatt. Powell, he said, was the determined, driving force
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Salvation Army of Iredell County held its annual gift distribution this week, ensuring that dozens of children will have a Merry Christmas. Major JoAnn Mure said
BY KARISSA MILLER The Career Academy & Technical School’s Automotive Department held its annual stakeholder’s appreciation luncheon Thursday afternoon to show gratitude to the faculty and staff, local automotive/transportation sponsors
Special to Iredell Free News Speak Life and Live will host a New Year’s Eve Bash with N-Spire on December 31 at the Statesville Civic Center. The doors will open
Robert Franklin Jordan, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., and Charlotte, N.C., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at The Greens Rehabilitation Center in Weaverville, N.C. He was the
Donald “Don” Wilson McClain passed away surrounded by family on December 12, 2022. He was born on March 13, 1944, in Westminster, S.C., to the late Haskell and Flora Faye
FROM STAFF REPORTS Nearly 150 children and their parents attended a Christmas party at the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont on December 10. The event was sponsored by
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 The deadline for high school sophomores and juniors to apply for a chance to represent EnergyUnited on the 2023 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington,
By KARISSA MILLER In response to recent challenges filling open positions, Iredell County administrators are preparing to launch a new youth apprenticeship program in an effort to attract younger applicants