Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Economists in the Office of State Budget and Management and the N.C. General Assembly’s Fiscal Research Division released an updated consensus revenue forecast Wednesday
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BY KARISSA MILLER A divided Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted Monday to approve the district’s summer remediation program. Vice Chairman Mike Kubiniec and board member Abby Trent voted against
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Center at Iredell Memorial Hospital announces the following births: JANUARY 30 ♦ A boy, Ja Sevyon D’Kari Hamilton, born to James Hamilton Jr.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 55-year-old man faces drug trafficking charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office that began at the scene of a motor vehicle accident. Sheriff
Editor’s Note: This column is adapted from a presentation to the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on February 13. BY TERRI MASIELLO For 26-plus years, I have been working to
Betty Jean Morris Cannon, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the S, Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Born April 19, 1933, in Mooresville,
Tiffany Follrod Hall, 37, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away Monday, February 6, 2023. She was born on February 11, 1985, in Mercer County, W.Va. She was preceded in death by
Mr. Norman Clay Caldwell, son of the late Alfred Wardell Caldwell and Mary Eva Caldwell, departed this life on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. He was born in Iredell County on
Special to Iredell Free News Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department recently held its annual banquet with the theme “Family Fun Game Night.” Special recognition was shown to all the firefighters,
Julie Ann Teat, 60, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was born on December 31, 1962, in Gaston County, N.C., to the late Vernon and
Curtis Steven Sparks, 65, of Statesville, N.C., passed away February 9, 2023, at Mountain Valley Hospice in Dobson, N.C., after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was
Audrey Grace Steffey Wolf, 87 of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. She was born in Westmoreland County, Pa., to the late James Julius
Linda Kay Wilson Lockman, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Linda was born on October 30, 1947, in Iredell County
BY KARISSA MILLER The South Iredell High School Marine Corps JROTC Drill team continues to show it is one of the best in the Southeast. Following another stellar showing in
Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries will host its Empty Bowls event on Sunday, March 26. Sponsored by Iredell Health System, the fundraiser will be held from 12:30
Special to Iredell Free News During National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, Iredell Health System is recognizing its dedicated cardiopulmonary rehab team. Cardiac rehabilitation has been offered at Iredell Health System for 40
BY KARISSA MILLER A week after Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education members raised questions about the value of a $17 million federal grant aimed at helping students dealing with mental
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office personnel raided an location on Barkley Road and seized cash and computer equipment associated with an illegal gambling operation near Statesville. Sheriff Darren
Harold “Red” Arthur Cook, 83, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville, N.C. Born January 31, 1940, in Kent
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Babies born in North Carolina will now be screened for two additional disorders, along with the other disorders screened for by the N.C. Department
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2023 grant program. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, congregations, governmental and educational institutions.
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, held its first CEO Roundtable last week, providing leaders from Iredell and Mecklenburg counties
To the Editor: When discussing the town’s property tax rate, Troutman Councilman Paul Henkel recently said, “The town does not collect money for the fun of it.” I disagree! This
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a three-part series on Drug-Alcohol Coalition Iredell’s recent “In the Know” event. BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division Captain
Steven “Steve” Shane Monaghan, 51, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. Born June 3, 1971, in Nassau, N.Y., he
Special to Iredell Free News Chris Boyd, a civil engineer, recently met with Cub Scout Pack 173 Webelos 1 to share information about engineering. The Scouts are based in Mt.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Artisan & Crafters Expo will hold its spring craft show on March 18. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Assistant Director of Planning Planning Athletic Facility Supervisor (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Automotive Mechanic (Full-Time)
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 3 ♦ Gid Dane Black III, 57, of Dry Pond Lane, Statesville, charged with possession of
Paul Laxton Hartline, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at his son’s home. Paul was born on June 12, 1942, in Iredell County to the
James Franklin “Toodles” Ritchie, 80, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Mr. Ritchie was owner/operator of Toodles Trailer Park and Lake Norman Auto Sales. He was
PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Colorful creatures of all shapes and sizes descended on the Statesville Civic Center on Saturday for the 2023 Statesville Comic Con.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Salisbury man faces felony charges in connection with the kidnapping of a child and theft of a motor vehicle that occurred Friday morning in Statesville. The
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Woman’s Club welcomed guest speaker Dr. Lisa Mozer of the Up Wind Project at the club’s February meeting. Author of “Peer Support Workbook
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
Rebecca “Becky” Hall Burke, 94, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Charlotte, N.C., peacefully passed away February 5, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. Becky was born in