Robert Eugene “Bob” Blankenship, 87, of Mooresville, N.C., died Thursday, November 3, 2022. Bob and his wife Vernell celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in October. Born in Charleston, W.Va., he
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Dennis John McGee, 81, died Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Rosalie McGee; his daughter Phyllis Lomangino and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections offers the following tips for voters who choose to go to the polls on Election Day, Tuesday,
BY COOPER HALL Intermittent rain showers didn’t stop a large crowd from enjoying the 19th Annual Flow Automotive Statesville Pumpkin Festival in Downtown Statesville on Saturday. Photos
BY MIKE FUHRMAN A Statesville man who calls himself the “Puppet Master” is dangerously close to achieving his goal of taking control of the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education. Iredell
BY KARISSA MILLER EnergyUnited has awarded 12 local teachers with Bright Ideas grant checks, ranging from $500 to $2,000, to be used for a variety of classroom and reading purposes.
Special to Iredell Free News Dr. Amanda Bailey’s daughter, WylieRae, was diagnosed with cancer three years ago when she was six months old and has been fighting ever since. Dr.
BY SUSAN TOLLE It all started five years ago. 2018 brought us our first Central Piedmont Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention right here in Iredell County. Our
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County’s Safe Kids Coalition’s third annual holiday winter weather drive to collect new children’s hats, gloves, socks and other winter weather wear is now
The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News invited all candidates in the November 8 election for the District 1, 3 and 5 seats on the Iredell-Statesville Schools
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As the end of daylight saving time approaches on Sunday, November 6, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey reminds North Carolinians: As we set our clocks
Special to Iredell Free News A Taylorsville woman was sentenced to eight years in prison on Thursday for embezzling more than $15 million from her former employer, announced Dena J.
Mary Carolyn Drum Beaver, 84, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Carolyn was born on October 11, 1938, in Iredell County to
Lawrence Eugene Parmer, 80, of Gastonia, N.C., passed away October 28th, 2022, at Alexandria Place. He was born August 25th, 1942, to Edward Harrison Parmer Sr and Betty Ann Trowbridge
Edward Jackson Lackey Jr., 80, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away November 3, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. He was born on March 25, 1942, in Stony
Linda Faye Strickland Wilder, 66, was born on September 20,1956, in Fair Bluff, N.C., to Ms. Juanita Strickland. She was immediately adopted by loving parents, Julius and Daisy Mae Jones.
BY DEBBIE PAGE Iredell Homeless Coalition members are collaborating to ensure homeless and housing insecure community members have food and warmth as temperatures fall and that all children have gifts
Kaneycha “Ney Ney” DeLaine Turner, 19, was taken from her mother and family on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was very excited about being an Aggie, but she is now
Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Current Openings Assistant Director of Planning Planning Assistant Facility Supervisor- Marketing/Programs Recreation/Parks Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Automotive
To the Editor: Four years ago I had the pleasure of running as an unaffiliated candidate for the Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education in District 7. I strongly believe that
Special to Iredell Free News Every year Girl Scouts around the world honor the memory of the founder, Juliette Gordon Low, on her birthday, October 31. Some troops choose to
Special to Iredell Free News To support those fighting, remember lives lost, and celebrate battles won, the Iredell Health Foundation is hosting its first annual Lights of Love, benefitting the Cancer
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Rep. Patrick McHenry visited the Iredell County Courthouse on Wednesday to congratulate Purple Heart Homes, judicial system officials and community partners for receiving a grant to create
BY KARISSA MILLER As part of an ongoing effort to protect students and school staff, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is starting a CyberSwat program at Lake Norman, West Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 35-year-old man faces numerous charges in connection with residential break-ins in western Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Mauricio Samuel Christian, 35, of
Celeste Belk Neel, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House. She was born April 7, 1940, in Mooresville to
Tony Ray Little, 46, of Olin, N.C., died Tuesday, November 1, 2022. He was born in Iredell County on September 24, 1976, to Tommy Little and Shirley Campbell Little. Tony
Bobby “Bo” Dean Cash, 56, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Bo was born on August 9, 1966, in Durham County, N.C.,
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face criminal charges in connection with a breaking or entering investigation in Mooresville that led to a multi-county pursuit that ended in a crash early
The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell Free News invited all candidates in the November 8 election for the District 1, 3 and 5 seats on the Iredell-Statesville Schools
David Alexander Brooks, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022, following a valiant battle. Mr. Brooks was born March 18, 1942, in Charlotte, N.C. He was the
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman announced dispositions in the following cases during recent terms of H & I Felony District Court in Iredell County: ♦ Anthony
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Congressman Patrick McHenry met with local farmers Wednesday morning in an effort to learn more about issues impacting agriculture. Iredell County commissioners Melissa Neader and Scottie Brown
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: OCTOBER 21 ♦ A boy, Jair Ezequiel Ventuta Araiza, born to Bertha Ventuta Araiza
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville City Council and city staff need residents’ input to help shape Statesville’s future. There are two ways to make your voice heard this
Special to Iredell Free News A Charlotte man who robbed three businesses, including a Dollar Tree store in Troutman, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on Wednesday. U.S.