It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Evan Leon Dancey, 27, of Mocksville, N.C., and formerly of Statesville, N.C., on Friday, October 14, 2022. He went
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Statesville woman thankful for cardiologist who discovered heart condition Special to Iredell Free News Imagine your breathing is so labored that it’s difficult for you to walk or move. Completing
Special to Iredell Free News Town of Mooresville Arts & Events is excited to announce the Our Town Stage Indoor Concert Series will kick off this season with the exciting
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday signed off on Sheriff Darren Campbell’s plan to create a new detective position to focus on investigating threats against
Special to Iredell Free News The Rev. Robert W. Lee, raised at Broad Street United Methodist Church in Statesville was instilled with the idea that prayer was important. But it
Mrs. Connie Cleo McClain, affectionately known as “Granny,” was born in Iredell County on October 12, 2022, to the late Lucious Lane McWhorter and Ina Caroll McWhorter. She departed this
Marietta Ramsey Upright, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022. She was born on October 11, 1941, in Iredell County to the late Brownlow and Mary
Paul Jennings “PJ” Cline was welcomed home by his Creator on Oct. 14, 2022. He was 85 years old. He was loved as a brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
David Ray Bass, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at his home. David was born on November 3, 1935, in Iredell County to the late
Laura Marie Hall, 46, of Statesville, N.C., passed away October 14, 2022 in her home. She was born March 30, 1976, in LaSalle County, Ill. Laura was preceded in death by
Emily Elizabeth Landis, 39, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, surrounded by her family. Emily was born on May 24, 1983, in Mecklenburg County to
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Monday approved a development plan with LandSouth for a 126-acre project that includes the construction of a new road that will connect U.S.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Instruction and North Carolina Collaboratory are leading a joint $6.73 million effort to spur research on the impact
Special to Iredell Free News Join a retired park ranger for a two-mile hike through the autumn woods of Lake Norman State Park on Sunday, October 30. The hike begins
Special to Iredell Free News To commemorate the second annual Soulful Sunday Jazz fundraiser and the six-year anniversary of Speak Life & Live, community members from all across Iredell gathered
Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries will offer a Domestic Violence Support Group, beginning October 26, in Mooresville. Because healing from this type of trauma requires a safe
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: SEPTEMBER 21 ♦ A boy, Atlas Cheng Valdivia, born to Christopher and Xyokee Valdivia
Mr. James Ray Smyre Jr., 54, was born in Iredell County on July 29, 1968, to the late James Ray Smyre and Carolyn Keaton Smyre Jones. He entered into eternal
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Our Schools First will host a forum for candidates for the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education on Wednesday,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Unity High School Alumni Association is partnering with the Iredell-Statesville Schools Foundation for Excellence in Education to provide college scholarships to local students in perpetuity. The
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Teens and children ages 5 and older can now receive the updated COVID-19 booster, which is specifically made to protect against the latest
BY TODD CARVER I write this fully anticipating my political suicide. In today’s political climate, there can be no greater sin than speaking out against a fellow member of one’s
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Conference of Clerks of Superior Court recently held its 2022 Educational Conference in Dare County. In addition to daily training seminars
Special to Iredell Free News Loose leaf curbside collection is ramping up for Statesville residents who perform their own yardwork, and this year the city’s Sanitation Division has a new
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: OCTOBER 6 ♦ Elvin Joel Rios Lopez, 30, of 6th Avenue, Hickory, charged with two counts of
Ashley Elizabeth Banister, 36, of Roswell, Ga., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, due to a car accident. She was born on June 24,
Patty Snider Pressmar, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. She was born on December 30, 1935, in Davidson County, N.C., to the late John and
Tam Leroy Wingler, 72, of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at his home. Born on November 27, 1949, in Iredell County, N.C., he was the son
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 In conjunction with the start of the 47th Flow Carolina Balloonfest, hot-air balloons launched early Friday morning on G.L. Wilson Building Company’s property located just
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Thursday marked a special day for southern Iredell Countybresidents as the new Mooresville Public Library West Branch held its grand opening and provided guided tours of
BY SEN. VICKIE SAWYER I too get stuck in traffic, shake my head in disgust as I see another rezoning for apartment buildings and worry about where the money will
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbie page.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Troutman was invaded by oddly dressed runners on Saturday evening as the Wicked Fast 5K, sponsored by D.R. Horton, took over the Richardson Greenway
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BY MIKE FUHRMAN Leigh Ann Darty and Meredith Fleming are two incredible difference makers in our community. For children across Iredell County who have lost a friend or loved one,
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized community members and parents Beth Packman and Jennifer Christian during the board’s October 10 meeting for their support, service and