Ronald Franklin Hartness, 78, of Statesville, N.C., died on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at his residence. A native of Iredell County, he was the son of the late Thomas Edward
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James “Jim” Lee Branch, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, January 16, 2023 at his residence. Jim was born July 3, 1943, in Iredell County and was the son of
Ana Esperanza Corona, 73, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was born on October 5, 1949, in Dominican Republic to the late Rufino Espinal and
Henry Gray Lipe, 86, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his home. He was born August 19, 1936, to Horace G. and Minnie Lee Lipe
FROM STAFF REPORTS A former Troutman resident faces six felony charges in connection with a scheme that Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators said resulted in the loss of nearly $30,000
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County government staff has begun the process of updating the county’s guiding planning document, “The Iredell County Horizon Plan 2045.” The current document, “Horizon
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell-Statesville Schools officials have worked strategically over the past few years to ensure that students, staff and visitors are safe while they are inside I-SS facilities. With
Special to Iredell Free News The Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell is planning a series of community conversations on substance misuse topics throughout 2023 in an effort to educate the community
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Erin Klaffky has joined the practice at Piedmont HealthCare Allergy & Immunology at the Mooresville and Statesville locations. She will work alongside Dr. Frank
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Town of Mooresville’s Community Relations Committee hosted “Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Moving Forward Together.” Beginning with a peace walk at the Charles Mack Citizen Center,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators seized more than $600,00 worth of products containing THC following an investigation of a suspicious package. On Tuesday, January 10, ICSO narcotics
Jennifer Castillo Moore, 21, passed away on January 14, 2023, in Wilmington, N.C. She was born on June 26, 2001, in Concord, N.C., to Hugo Paz and Cynthia Moore. She was predeceased by her
BY KARISSA MILLER The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was honored Monday morning in a joyous and heartfelt celebration of his life at the Statesville Civic Center. Musical
JoAnne Weber Alexander, 85, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was born on September 10, 1937, to the late John Claxton and Blanche Millsaps
Helen Knight Leonard, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House. Helen was born on May 27, 1933, in Isle of Wight, Va.,
Robert Bruce Wiest, 62, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, January 13, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in the arms of his loving wife of 20 years, Judy
Special to Iredell Free News Do you have a rising sixth- or seventh-grader who dreams of playing basketball on a college campus? EnergyUnited is once again partnering with the University
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, has opened a new practice, Iredell Gerontology & Wellbeing, in Mooresville. Iredell Gerontology & Wellbeing
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man is being held without bond in the Iredell County Detention Center after being charged with murdering his wife over the weekend. The Mooresville Police
Koula Dross Litchos, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on January 14, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Litchos was born December 31, 1930, in Charlotte, N.C., and was the daughter
Mr. Reginald Smyre Scott, 65, of Deaton Street, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on July 14, 1958, and was the son of the late Bobby Scott Neil and
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gibson Stinson Grier Vanderburg, 95, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, following an extended
Leading Lady Mary Jean Daniels Gray, 71, was born on November 16, 1951. She departed this life at her home on Saturday morning, January 14, 2023. She was married to
Angela Leuci, 94, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. She was born on December 24, 1928, in New York, N.Y., to the late Luigi and Lucia
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt is sharpening her signature strategic plan, “Operation Polaris,” with new focus areas while continuing to press for
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON MLK Youth Day 2023 attracted a crowd of young people to Unity Center in Statesville on Saturday, providing an opportunity for participants to showcase their talents while
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,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JANUARY 6 ♦ Arnold Deshawn Norman, 49, of Joe Rankin Road, Mt. Ulla, charged with larceny of
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Hundreds of Mooresville residents braved chilly temperatures on Saturday to attend the town’s 150th anniversary kick-off event, which included a fireworks show, at LangTree Lake Norman. Photo
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators have obtained a warrant for the arrest of a homicide suspect after deputies found the body of an elderly man inside a
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College staff, students and community residents celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday in Shearer Hall on
BY DEBBIE PAGE Alan Thompson of Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams and Company presented the Troutman Town Council with an unmodified audit report, the highest level possible, during Thursday’s meeting. Thompson
Mr. William Tyrone Lowery Sr., 52, was born in Mooresville, N.C. on December 31, 1970, to the late Freddie Kent Cornelius and the late Beryline Lowery Gray. He departed this
Margaret Louise Dobbins, 53, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Iredell County to Bill Carruth and Julia Dobbins. Margaret was
Kayla Edith Smarowsky, 33, of Statesville, N.C., passed away January 13, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center after an extended illness. Kayla was born May 16, 1989, in Pottsville, Pa., to
Special to Iredell Free News City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage Collection There will be no