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
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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
Special to Iredell Free News Motivational speaker Tyronna Hooker was the guest speaker at the October meeting of the Statesville Woman’s Club. She spoke about “Women Making a Difference,” asserting that
Lee Charles “Wayne” Benge, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Benge was born on November 29, 1940, and was the
Mary Lou Rutten, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022, with her family by her side. Born in Carroll, Iowa, on January 16, 1942, she was the daughter of the
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Iredell Homeless Coalition members have several upcoming events and collection drives to assist those who are homeless or housing insecure or in need as winter and
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 KARISSA MILLER Statesville High School and Western Carolina University have formed a new partnership through a program called Students to Teachers Through Educator Pathways (STEP) to help recruit students from
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Iredell Health System, raised more than $56,000 for local heart health at its first annual Heart of
To the Editor: It seems like the Town of Troutman is always on the defensive because town officials may not like the simple fact the citizens want this out-of-control development
TOWN OF TROUTMAN CLAY PIPE SEWER SYSTEM AIA REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ENGINEERING SERVICES The Town of Troutman is seeking professional engineering services for design, permit approval, bidding, construction observation and
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The weather was absolutely perfect for the opening day of the 47th Flow Carolina BalloonFest. The event, which runs through Sunday, features live entertainment, a wine and beer
Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Current Openings Assistant Director of Planning Planning Department Assistant Facility Supervisor- Marketing/Programs Recreation/Parks Department Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time)
Lexine Allen White went to her eternal home on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Born on March 18, 1932, and raised in Hiddenite, N.C., Lexine was the daughter of Lex Marsh
John Joseph Strayer, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., died peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. He was born on September 17, 1933, and proudly served his country in the
BY KARISSA MILLER Celeste Henkel Elementary teacher Sarah Cope confronted the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education earlier this week about the board’s focus on the dress code rather than the
BY RON SMITH In 2019 city staff began receiving numerous calls about potential development opportunities. We received so many, in fact, that we began tracking all new development inquiries. These
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com At the beginning of Thursday night’s meeting, Town Manager Ron Wyatt asked the Troutman Town Council to delay consideration of the River Rock attached ranch home
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Police Department began receiving reports in late September from residents about being victims of fraud while attempting to sell items on social media.