Rev. Cecil Everett Foster Jr., 92, of Mooresville, N.C., who enjoyed residing at Terra Bella of Lake Norman, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 30, 2023,
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Ms. Wilma Mae Lackey Blackston, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born on October 30, 1942, in Iredell County, she was
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: APRIL 21 ♦ Dwayne Pernell Allgood Jr., 20, of Grafman Circle, Huntersville, charged with larceny of a
BY JAMES B. MALLORY III Iredell County Manager Beth Mull is putting the finishing touches on her budget message and recommendations to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners for the
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 Iredell Crosby Scholars celebrated the Class of 2023 on Tuesday, April 25. More than 300 people gathered at the Statesville Civic Center to honor the
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville School administrators and board members welcomed N.C. State Superintendent Catherine Truitt and officials with Department of Public Instruction Friday morning for a tour of a few
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 KARISSA MILLER East Iredell Elementary School students brought history to life with their live wax museum recently. Third-grade students spent weeks researching and preparing for the museum, which featured
Jack Amos Hittle, 79, passed away Thursday, April, 27, 2023. Jack was born in Buchanan, Mich., to the late Amos Hittle and Donna May Hittle on October 27, 1943. He
Dr. George Vernon Irons Jr., 91, passed away on April 27, 2023, at his home. He was born on October 21, 1931, in Randolph County, Ala., to the late George
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell-Statesville Schools Elementary Honors Chorus featured fifth-grade students from all over the county. Music teachers at all of the participating schools prepared their students
Special to Iredell Free News The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), a leading gastrointestinal medical society, has recently granted a three-year recognition for quality and safety to Piedmont HealthCare
Special to Iredell Free News WASHINGTON — Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10) voted earlier this week in support of the “Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023.” This bill would raise the
Special to Iredell Free News Infinite Space will present “A Walk in the Woods” on May 26-27 and June 2-3 at the Old Jail in Statesville. Tess Hogan and V.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections has updated the state’s voter registration applications to comply with Friday’s N.C. Supreme Court ruling regarding the voting
Pauline Jeannette Poole Comings, 99, died peacefully in her sleep Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Coventryville, N.Y., at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah C. and Timothy Vroman,
Mrs. Wilma Rabon Bieman, 93, was born in Harris, Texas, on October 9, 1929, to the late R. D. Rabon and Bernice Russ Rabon. She departed this life on Saturday,
Ms. Mae Frances Glaspy, 70, was born on March 9, 1953, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Carlton James Glaspy and Martha Louise Rogers Glaspy. She departed this life
Jack Feezor Nelson, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. He was born
Nelson Gomez Jr., 42, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. He was born on October 22, 1980, in Cuba to Nelson Gomez and Norma Valdes Gomez. He
Billy Ray Glenn, 60, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on April 25, 2023, at Gordon’s Hospice House in Iredell County. Billy was born on December 26, 1962, in Iredell County.
Ralph Anthony Chapman, 68, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on April 28, 2023, at Gordan Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., after a brief illness. Anthony was born September 16,
Mary Padgett Troutman, 90, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was born on October 23,1932, to the late Pauline and William Padgett. Mary was preceded in death by her
BY GLENN KURFEES The City of Statesville Fire Department would like to express its sincere appreciation to the Statesville Community for all the prayers, words of encouragement, and food during
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — About 1.2 million North Carolinians, or nearly 11 percent of the state’s population, don’t know where their next meal is coming from. To ensure
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two-part series on local church history. Read part I of the series HERE. BY SHELLIE TAYLOR Following my article on the
I-SS leaders, gang interventionists discuss violence prevention initiatives at community meeting BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Concerned residents gathered at the Statesville Civic Center on Wednesday night to learn more about gang
FROM STAFF REPORTS The City of Statesville is warning residents to stay out of the restricted area around three buildings that burned in Downtown Statesville earlier this week. On Thursday,
Marilyn Sue Stumbo Cloer, 68, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Sue was born in Louisville, Ky., on
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ikard McGill was born in Lincoln County on December 14, 1949, and was the daughter of the late Harold Willie Ikard and Sarah Elizabeth McDowell Ikard. She
Michael “Peco” Linney, 51, was born in Iredell County on June 13, 1971, to DeHaven Foote Reeves and the late James Cordell Linney. He departed this life on Monday, April
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces drug and weapons charges after being stopped for a traffic violation by an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Hickory man was arrested after a homeowner observed someone attempting to break into a vehicle and notified law enforcement. Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the
Special to Iredell Free News When Iredell Urgent Care – Statesville opens this summer, patients will have an added peace of mind knowing their healthcare providers within Iredell Health System