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.,
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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
Special to Iredell Free News Phatt City will take the stage in Downtown Statesville on Friday, September 23, for the final performance of the 2022 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5
Special to Iredell Free News Theatre Statesville has been nominated for 15 Metrolina Theatre Association (MTA) awards, including two of the five nominated musicals, “Next to Normal” and “The Secret
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Statesville City Council will consider a proposal ton Monday to name the new fire station in honor of William T. “Woody” Woodard. By President Eric Todd Scott
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: SEPTEMBER 9 ♦ Keonta N’ake Chambers Jr., 19, of Rolling Lane, Statesville, charged with two counts of
Catherine Ann Coates, 65, of Catawba, N,C,, passed away on September 17, 2022. She was born on April 13, 1957, in Johnstown, Pa., to Clarence and Gertrude Knuff. Catherine was
Glenda Kay Ballard, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Born in Rowan County on October 4, 1947, she was the daughter of
FROM STAFF REPORTS Four more deaths in Iredell County have been attributed to COVID-19. The Iredell County Health Department reported the latest deaths for the week ending September 14, increasing
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@mail.com Fifth Street Ministries is stepping up efforts to reach out to chronically homeless persons in encampments throughout the county to establish relationships, build trust and offer
Special to Iredell Free News Did you know heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Iredell County? Consider giving your local community the gift of heart health
Special to Iredell Free News Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Town of