Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Public Library is planning several events and programs for October. Registration is required for all programs that take place inside the library, and
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BY BLAKE PALMER Iredell County experienced explosive growth between 2010 and 2020, gaining over 27,000 residents. This trend is projected to accelerate over the next few decades with Iredell County
Editor’s Note: This report has been updated from an earlier version with additional information provided by the Statesville Police Department. FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell-Statesville Schools officials are working with local
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday regarding the uniform schedules of values, standards and rules for the market
Ida Marie Owens Hicks, 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. She was born March 28, 1945, in Bennettsville,
Mr. Peter David McCabe, son of the late Edward McCabe and Alice LaBonte was born on July 24, 1935, in Manhattan, N.Y. Though he attended public schools in both New
Mamie Lucy Mae Bunton, age 98, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Mamie was born November 10, 1923. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be
Tommy Howard Laws, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House after a brief illness. Mr. Laws was born in Iredell County and
Sandra Morones Atwood, 65, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital around family who loved her. Sandra was born November 9, 1956, in Carrizo
Special to Iredell Free News The following cases were heard during recent terms of Iredell County Superior Court: ♦ Chris Scott was tried and convicted by a jury of Felony
Special to Iredell Free News Geri Edwards, an employee with Iredell Health System, is working to bring special attention to a topic close, and sadly too close, to her heart
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Center Stage Alliance’s production of Roald Dahl’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox” is bringing excitement and smiles to theatre-goers and filling Statesville’s Mac Gray Auditorium with cheers. The play,
Special to Iredell Free News Randy Ledford has been hired as the new vice president for learning at Mitchell Community College. Ledford, who began his new position on October
Michael Howard Coffey, 65, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, October 1, 2022. He was born in February of 1957 in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Mary
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 23 ♦ Russell Lee Glidewell, 55, of Riverview Drive Extension, Lexington, charged with possession of methamphetamine
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 RALEIGH — Health officials from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services have confirmed the state’s first death this year associated with West Nile
BY DAN GITRO This week first responders all over Iredell County prepared for the remnants of Hurricane Ian to hit Iredell County. The forecast from local meteorologists and the National
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Health Department was recently presented the Dr. Sarah Taylor Morrow – Health Department of the Year Award. The award, which was given
BY SHELLIE TAYLOR When conducting genealogy research, most people will tell you that the triad of vital records (birth, marriage and death) is the best way to find information about
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 RALEIGH — As Ian’s winds and rains leave North Carolina and the work of cleanup and power restoration is underway, Gov. Roy Cooper cautioned residents
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Arts Council will feature the work of oil painter Samantha Rosado in the Old Jail throughout October. Rosado’s exhibit will begin with an
Special to Iredell Free News Nearly 6,000 EnergyUnited members were without power on Saturday morning as the remnants of Hurricane Ian moved inland across the Carolinas. During the peak of
Mariam Hripsime Maldjian Navarro, 59, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, after her long and hard-fought battle with Ovarian Cancer. She was born September 17, 1963, in Newark, N.J.,
Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Assistant Director of Planning Planning Department Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Department Automotive Mechanic City Garage Building Maintenance
Editor’s Note: This article and headline have been revised from an earlier version. BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Food pantries and emergency food assistance organizations across the county and region are
Special to Iredell Free News Applications are now being accepted to participate in Troutman’s 6th annual Christmas Parade. The parade will be held on Saturday, December 3, at 11 a.m.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) recently recognized the North Carolina Zoo with the AZA’s William G. Conway International Conservation Award at
Sandra “Sandy” Jane Overcash, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away at her home on September 27, 2022. She was born August 4, 1947, to the late Willard and Margaret Overcash.
Tonia Trujillo Quintero, 46, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away after a long battle on Friday, September 30, 2022, at her residence. She was born on August 30, 1976 in Mexico,
Jennifer Lee Kerwood Price, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. She was born on April 27, 1960 in Kanawha County, W.Va., to Patricia Martin Kerwood
Steven “Minnow” Paul Timm, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 24, 2022. He was born on June 26, 1961, in Blair, Neb., to
Doris Bustle Levan, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Brookdale Peachtree Senior Living. Mrs. Levan was born August 8, 1935, in Iredell County, the daughter
Dianne Ledford Parker, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Mrs. Parker was born February 15, 1947, in Clinton, S.C., the daughter of
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited staff are closely monitoring weather forecasts as Tropical Storm Ian approaches the Carolinas. The storm caused catastrophic loss in Florida. The cooperative is prepare