Thomas “Chief” Dalton Cash Jr., 80, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. Tom was born on February 7, 1942,
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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is beginning a process to overhaul school performance grades and is seeking public input through a
BY KARISSA MILLER A single candle glowed softly in the Iredell County Board of Commissioners meeting room Tuesday night in memory of longtime Commissioner Marvin Norman, who died on September
Special to Iredell Free News Members of Girl Scout Troop 13179 met at Mount Mourne Fire Department Tuesday, September 20, to learn about Veterans and the U.S. flag. They also
Special to Iredell Free News Friends of Lake Norman State Park is planning a full day of activities this Saturday, September 24, including a service project, its annual meeting and
Special to Iredell Free News A retired New York Police Department officer and a boat operator rescued an individual who drove a vehicle into Lake Norman on Wednesday afternoon. Mooresville
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON For the first time in two years, the Statesville Police Department held an awards and promotion ceremony to recognize SPD personnel for outstanding performance. SPD Chief David
Special to Iredell Free News Registration is now underway for the Balloon Chasers 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run, which will be held in conjunction with the 2022 Carolina Balloonfest. Come
Our beloved mother and mawmaw, Nannie Lue Eudy Hollar, left her earthly life on Monday, September 19, 2022, at 106 years of age. We know the angels rejoiced as she
Peter “Pete” Alan Rich, 69, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Rich was born in Batavia, N.Y., on November 24, 1952, the son
Shirley Ann Norman Gunn, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, September 19, 2022 at Parkview Health and Rehabilitation in Chapel Hill, N.C. Born November 15, 1937 in Fordyce, Ark.,
Mr. Nikita Maurice Connor, 36, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on December 26, 1985, to Johnny William Bines and Sharon Denise Connor. He departed this life on Wednesday, September
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Public health officials from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services are encouraging residents and visitors to take precautions to prevent mosquito-borne
FROM STAFF REPORTS Troutman Elementary School students and staff enjoyed a sweet and chocolatey surprise earlier this month when school nutrition workers delivered a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie to
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently donated $10,000 to Pharos Parenting to provide assistance for the organization to purchase food, medicine, baby supplies and other essential items.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Five men face charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found marijuana and firears in an SUV during a traffic stop. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Winston-Salem man faces multiple charges, including drug trafficking, after being stopped in a stolen vehicle in Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Brodrick Lamont
A service of celebration will be held Sunday, September 25, 2022, for Mary Jean Grose of Statesville, N.C., who died on July 5, 2022, at Salemtowne Retirement Community in Winston-Salem,
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville High School staff received an automated message on Tuesday morning that conveyed a potential bomb threat to the school. School officials immediately alerted the
FROM STAFF REPORTS East Iredell Elementary School recently welcomed about 300 guests for Grandparents/Special Person Day. Principal Jennifer Ribbeck said it was wonderful seeing all of the visitors inside of
Photos courtesy of Photographer Emma Wegmiller Special to Iredell Free News More than 200 people gathered at the Statesville Country Club on Saturday for an evening centered around Reconnecting, Remembrance,
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Statesville City Council members voted Monday to name the new Statesville Fire Department Station No. 1 in honor of community leader William T. “Woody” Woodard. By
Audrey Leif Muller, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Riverbend, N.C., peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 18, 2022. She was at home
Eric Keith Mowdy, 36, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was born on November 27, 1985, in Orlando, Fla., to Alfred and Theresa Jean Boyd
Marvin Norman, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Duke Medical Center in Durham, N.C. Mr. Norman was born June 3, 1952, in Iredell County, the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 61-year-old man faces felony assault and kidnapping charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Mark Alan Long,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man who absconded from his probation and was wanted on a new felony charge has been apprehended by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 54-year-old man faces felony indecent liberties charges following an in investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of James Murry
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will consider a request from the Iredell County Health Department for approval of a tobacco-free campus policy on Tuesday. The commissioners’
Terrence Edward O’Brien was born to John and Pearl O’Brien in Worcester, Mass., in 1946. He was the youngest of seven children. He was the last surviving member of that
Donna Marie Gruszczynski Fruia, 68, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at her home. Donna was born on January 7, 1954, in Chicago, Ill., and was
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man faces multiple charges after crashing his vehicle into a home on East Front Street and then fleeing scene. The Statesville Police Department announced the
FROM STAFF REPORTS The parents of an infant face felony child abuse charges after the child was rushed to the hospital in critical condition on Sunday. Iredell County Sheriff Darren
Special to Iredell Free News Disasters happen quickly and often times without any warning. What you do or do not do now will set the tone for what happens to
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 The Class of 1962 of Scotts High School recently celebrated its 60th class reunion at Boxcar Grille in Statesville. Teachers (seated in the from left