FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 16 ♦ Phillip Junior Braford, 52, of Chestnut Grove, Statesville, charged with larceny of a motor…
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Special to Iredell Free News GGs Art Frames Gifts will host Emmy Award winning journalist and author Molly Grantham for a book signing on Saturday, March 23. The event is…
BY KARISSAMILLER Third Creek Middle School students celebrated the legacy, culture and accomplishments of the African-American community on Friday afternoon. The Black History Month program was titled “I rise, You Rise, We…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell County Public Library system presented the Bright Star Theatre production of “African Folktales” at all of its branches as part of its celebration of Black…
Special to Iredell Free News Grammy Award nominee Jontavious Willis will perform in the Old Jail Listening Room at the Iredell Arts Council on Friday, March 1. The show starts…
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,…
ImmsterFirePhotos.com BY KEVIN IMM Three Mooresville fire fighters were injured while rescuing a person from their burning truck on Saturday afternoon. Mooresville Fire-Rescue personnel were dispatched to the area of…
Peggy Lee Harvey Whitley, 76, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, February 22, 2024, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born on May 12, 1947, in Welch, W.Va.,…
Diann Millsaps Myers, 76, of Statesville, N.C., died Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 2, 1947, to the late William Parks Millsaps and…
Special to Iredell Free News The writing of local musician Walter Finley is featured in a new book on the lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic. “Good News, Bad News,…
[caption id="attachment_70253" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] A dedication ceremony for Green Street Cemetery was held Friday morning to unveil a historical marker that lists the names of the people buried there. [/caption] BY…
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…
Special to Iredell Free News Students at the Centre Ballet Conservatory of Statesville have been selected to perform in the UNCSA Festival of Dance. The students will perform at 6…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 4 ♦ Courtney Eugene Daniels, 20, of Brevard Street, Statesville, charged with breaking or entering with intent…
Special to Iredell Free News The office of Congressman Patrick McHenry recently hosted its final grant writing workshop for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 1 ♦ Timothy Scott Pratt, 33, of Roy Shaw Road, Chesterfield, S.C., charged with two counts of…
[caption id="attachment_70203" align="aligncenter" width="451"] The oldest visible marker at New Center is for a young child who died in 1871.[/caption] BY SHELLIE TAYLOR The Iredell County Public Library is celebrating…
The City of Statesville offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You’ll have the chance to work alongside talented individuals who share a common goal of improving the lives of…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Oakwood IB Middle School students are learning how to make a difference in their community. Each grade level put service into action on Wednesday by welcoming community…
Life is but a resting place, a pause in what is to be, a resting place along the road to sweet eternity. It is with heavy hearts we announce the…
Tammy Lee Brookbank, 56, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at her home. She was born May 8, 1967, in Rock Hill, S.C., to AB Smith…
Sandria Donnell Forney Jackson, affectionately known as “Sandy,” passed away in Statesville, N.C., on Monday, February 19, 2024, following an automobile accident. She was born in Forsyth County on January…
Amber Lynn Annette White, 34, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Carolina Caring Hospice House. Ms. White was born in Iredell County, N.C., on August 13, 1989, to Lori…
Jerry Lee Black, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday February 20, 2024. Jerry was born in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Russel Clarence Black Sr. and Lottie…
Raven Mitchell Lunsford, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. Raven was born on August 28, 1948, in Wilkes County to his…
Gerry Lynn Cloninger Estes, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Mrs. Estes was born in New York, N.Y., on February 23, 1953, and was the…
Tommy Lee Hartsell, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Atrium Health in Charlotte, N.C. He was born January 4, 1938, in Gaston County to…
Janet Rene Lavoie, 64, of Mooresville, N.C., born December 23, 1959, passed away on February 14, 2024, from a long battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her mother, Eleanor…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces 18 felony charges in connection with the possession of child sexual exploitation material following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. [caption id=”attachment_70107″…
Special to Iredell Free News Tax scams are among the most stubborn cons out there. They reappear often, each time with a slightly different spin. The main theme is scammers…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Statesville Police David Onley said targeted enforcement efforts helped slow the increase in violent crime in the city in 2023. [caption id="attachment_39329" align="alignright" width="174"] Chief David Onley[/caption]…
Special to Iredell Free News Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of cinema as the Full Bloom Film Festival presents its Film Series lineup for 2024. From Oscar-winning…
Special to Iredell Free News The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) Board has awarded $62.2 million in discretionary grant program project funds for 25 projects in Iredell, Mecklenburg, and…
[caption id="attachment_70066" align="aligncenter" width="599"] Woodland Heights Principal Kristie Spenner and staff are committed to providing rigorous and relevant instruction.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER Woodland Heights Elementary School teachers and staff are…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A financial relief program that helps cover the cost of state-required teacher license exams has now helped more than 3,500 people on their…
Joanne Louise Christman, 70, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2023, at her Statesville, N.C., home with her loved ones by her side. Joanne was born January, 17, 1954 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania,…