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.
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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
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,
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
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
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
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