Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Fire Department will conduct a live burn training exercise on Thursday, November 10, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 203 Island Ford
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FROM STAFF REPORTS Reid Watson and Brantley Lippard are learning the value of community service at a young age. Last Tuesday, while many youngsters were enjoying a school holiday and
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Parks & Recreation has joined the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation
Special to Iredell Free News Cub Scouts from Cub Scout Pack #173 placed American flags on the graves of veterans at Centre Presbyterian Church and Fair View United Methodist Church
Robert Edward Lambert Sr., 68, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. A Memorial Service may be held at a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 27 ♦ Jonathan Ray Lowman, 36, of Lundy Road, Statesville, charged with larceny of a motor
Arvel Dewayne “Po” Henderson, 64, passed away on November 3, 2022. Mr. Henderson was born August 6, 1958, to Mr. John Henderson and Mrs. Frankie (Culpepper) Henderson. Dewayne did his
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Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed on Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no garbage collection on this day.
Special to Iredell Free News The Town of Mooresville will honor local veterans with seven different Veterans Day events November 7-12. The weeklong celebration will begin with a Flag Processional
Special to Iredell Free News When Deborah Chambers’ cardiologist told her that if she didn’t quit smoking, cigarettes would kill her, she took the advice with a grain of salt
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host its Outdoor Explorers Day on Friday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Throughout the day, families can enjoy the
Special to Iredell Free News Fort Dobbs State Historic Site will honor North Carolina’s military history with a “Military Timeline” event on November 12-13. Visitors will learn about the experiences
Raymond Wayne Gill Jr., 80, of Mooresville, N.C., left this physical realm on November 3, 2022. Raymond worked 30 years for the FDA in Washington, D.C., as a Deputy Director.
Leroy Bevins Sr., 64, a minister of Jesus Christ, went to meet his Lord and Savior on November 3, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gradie Kirk
Richard Lynn Carver, 74, of Maiden, N.C., passed away on November 3, 2022. He was born on December 10, 1947, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late William and Lillian
Robert Eugene “Bob” Blankenship, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., died Thursday, November 3, 2022. Bob and his wife Vernell celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in October. Born in Charleston, W.Va., he
Dennis John McGee, 81, died Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Rosalie McGee; his daughter Phyllis Lomangino and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections offers the following tips for voters who choose to go to the polls on Election Day, Tuesday,
BY COOPER HALL Intermittent rain showers didn’t stop a large crowd from enjoying the 19th Annual Flow Automotive Statesville Pumpkin Festival in Downtown Statesville on Saturday. Photos
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A Statesville man who calls himself the “Puppet Master” is dangerously close to achieving his goal of taking control of the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education. Iredell
BY KARISSA MILLER EnergyUnited has awarded 12 local teachers with Bright Ideas grant checks, ranging from $500 to $2,000, to be used for a variety of classroom and reading purposes.
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Amanda Bailey’s daughter, WylieRae, was diagnosed with cancer three years ago when she was six months old and has been fighting ever since. Dr.
BY SUSAN TOLLE It all started five years ago. 2018 brought us our first Central Piedmont Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention right here in Iredell County. Our
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County’s Safe Kids Coalition’s third annual holiday winter weather drive to collect new children’s hats, gloves, socks and other winter weather wear is now
The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News invited all candidates in the November 8 election for the District 1, 3 and 5 seats on the Iredell-Statesville Schools
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As the end of daylight saving time approaches on Sunday, November 6, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds North Carolinians: As we set our clocks
Special to Iredell Free News A Taylorsville woman was sentenced to eight years in prison on Thursday for embezzling more than $15 million from her former employer, announced Dena J.
Mary Carolyn Drum Beaver, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Carolyn was born on October 11, 1938, in Iredell County to
Lawrence Eugene Parmer, 80, of Gastonia, N.C., passed away October 28th, 2022, at Alexandria Place. He was born August 25th, 1942, to Edward Harrison Parmer Sr and Betty Ann Trowbridge
Edward Jackson Lackey Jr., 80, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away November 3, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. He was born on March 25, 1942, in Stony
Linda Faye Strickland Wilder, 66, was born on September 20,1956, in Fair Bluff, N.C., to Ms. Juanita Strickland. She was immediately adopted by loving parents, Julius and Daisy Mae Jones.
BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell Homeless Coalition members are collaborating to ensure homeless and housing insecure community members have food and warmth as temperatures fall and that all children have gifts
Kaneycha “Ney Ney” DeLaine Turner, 19, was taken from her mother and family on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was very excited about being an Aggie, but she is now
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
To the Editor: Four years ago I had the pleasure of running as an unaffiliated candidate for the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education in District 7. I strongly believe that