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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 16 ♦ Christopher Wayne Barnes, 36, of Compton Road, Rock Hill, S.C. charged with being a
Sharon Lynn Pelchat passed away in her home on Friday morning, September 23, 2022, with her daughter Julia, son Craig and her caregiver present. Sharon was born in Vincennes, Ind.,
Special to Iredell Free News After a two-year break due to the pandemic, the distinguished Davis Lectures Series is returning this fall with Dr. Jonathan Lee Walton, dean of the
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners approved a request from the Iredell County Health Department for a tobacco free campus policy, effective December 1. This policy will
Special to Iredell Free News Across the world, one person takes their own life every 40 seconds. And with many of these tragic deaths, several others are left behind with
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville’s Night Out will return on October 4 after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The Statesville Police Department will host this free event in
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College will host Zhuqing Li, professor of East Asian Studies and faculty curator of the Rockefeller Library at Brown University, to discuss her
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell County Commissioner Marvin Norman was laid to rest Saturday afternoon. But not before his family heard a series of tributes to the long-time public servant during
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 BRANDY TEMPLETON EnergyUnited hosted an EV Drive & Ride Event on Saturday for National Drive Electric Week. Residents interested in electric vehicles came out to the Iredell-Statesville Schools Career
STAFF PHOTOS PFLAG Statesville sponsored the 2022 Statesville Pride Parade and Festival in Downtown Statesville on Saturday. Participants walked several blocks along West Broad Street to celebrate diversity in Iredell
Quentin Damar Willis, 40, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on November 22, 1981, and was the son of late Charles “Boo” Lackey, and Blanche Willis. He departed this life
On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, Catherine “Kay” Savoca, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away at the age of 104. She was born on November 5, 1917 in Pennsylvania.
Pearl Bostian Bell, 90, of Olin, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Born May 31, 1932, in Iredell County, she was
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At the September Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell meeting, Director Shane Nixon sought to “take the pulse of the community” during a brainstorming session about substance misuse
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC) held its annual meeting on September 22 at the Statesville Country Club. The annual meeting brings together leaders
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 Building Maintenance Technician Recreation/Parks Department Certified
Special to Iredell Free News Center Stage Alliance is proud to present the first show of its 2022-2023 season, “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” which opens September 29 at Mac Gray Auditorium.
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Phatt City closed out the 2022 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Concert Series in Downtown Statesville with a high-energy performance.
Erika Laubner Hendren, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Monday, September 26, at Iredell Memorial Gardens. Troutman
Margery Allen Turnipseed, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Gulfport, Miss., on March 7, 1933, Margery was the
Bob Glenn James, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. He was born July 17, 1939, in Iredell County to
Cynthia JeJuan Steele, 56, of Statesville, N.C., entered eternal rest on Friday, September 16, 2022. A 1 p.m. visitation will be held on Monday, September 26, 2022, at St. John
EDITOR’S NOTE: This report has been updated. FROM STAFF REPORTS Two Charlotte residents face charges in connection with a shooting in Statesville on Thursday morning. The Statesville Police Department announced
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: SEPTEMBER 5 ♦ A boy, Maddox Jay Winters, born to Nick Winters and Savanna
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Land and Water Fund awarded grants this week totaling $70.3 million, providing funds for 117 projects that will protect North Carolina’s
Special to Iredell Free News A Charlotte man faces more than a dozen felony charges, including drug trafficking, following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department. MPD detectives received information
Special to Iredell Free News Rescue Ranch will host Dogtoberfest on Saturday, October 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Throughout the day, families and their leashed dogs can enjoy
Mr. Auburn Odell Clement, 27, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on October 7, 1994, and was the son of Vernie Lee Clement Jr., and Karen Davidson Clement. He departed
Sandra Davis Smith, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. She was born on December 26, 1960, in Iredell County, N.C., to Charles and Barbara Davis.
Susan Renee Sherrill Newton, 62, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on September 20, 2022. She was born on January 1, 1960, in Mooresville to the late Bob and Doris Hinson
Evelyn Laynette “Lannie” Robinson-Ricci, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 19, 2022. She was born on January 10, 1943, (her mother’s birthday)
Mildred Davidson Shelton, 95, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on September 19, 2022. Mildred was born on May 14, 1927, in Iredell County. She was the daughter of the late
Sharon White Galliher, 67, of Union Grove, N.C., passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at her home. She was born June 17, 1955, to Claude White and Gladys Clark. Sharon
Michael Dean Threatte, 65, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, September 19, 2022. Mr. Threatte was born in Iredell County, N.C., on June 9, 1957, the son of the late