Louise Parker Christy, 89, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at her residence. She was born March 12, 1933, in Rowan County, N.C., the daughter of
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Jody Roxanne Brown, a loving daughter, cousin, niece and friend, entered into God’s loving arms on Saturday, July 16, 2022. A graduate of South Iredell High School, Jody dedicated her
Donald “Smokey” Benard Clement, 67, of Statesville, N.C., departed this life on Friday, June 24, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Davie County, N.C., to the
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Representatives of the Iredell County Chiefs Association (ICCA) met with county officials on Friday to discuss lingering issues surrounding the proposed service agreement between the county and
BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER Haley Knicely and Hannah Oxenford have discovered a passion for helping parents traveling to the Lake Norman area with young children. As independent providers for BabyQuip,
Mrs. Frances Gray, 80, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at her residence. She was born on March 19, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Henry and
Bobby Pressley Brawley was born on September 30, 1929, to Robert Lawson and Nannie Dee Smith Brawley in their home in Shepherds, N.C. He passed to his eternal home on
James William Freeman, age 70, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022. James was born November 13, 1951. A Mass is scheduled for Friday, July 22, at
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 8 ♦ Quentin Garrick McGinnis, 37, of Magnolia Street, Macon, Ga., charged with breaking or entering.
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville will offer Adult Men’s Softball and an Adult Co-Ed Softball leagues this fall. An Interest meeting has been scheduled for 6
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
FROM STAFF REPORTS Early voting in the City of Statesville run-off election and the Town of Mooresville municipal elections continues Monday and runs through Saturday. Voter turnout has picked up
Special to Iredell Free News Summarizing months of preparation and response efforts, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is releasing a 2022 Monkeypox Outbreak Response Plan ( Spanish
Special to Iredell Free News Local historian Steve Hill will sign copies of his new book, “In the Shadow of the Clock,” at GG’s art frames gifts from 4:30 to
BY KARISSA MILLER Leadership and preparation for the future were two big themes for girls who attended the Abby Winthrop SMART Girls Inspiring Women’s Leadership Conference camp. Ten successful women
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,
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council paid tribute to former interim town manager and Troutman resident James W. Freeman on Thursday night. Freeman, who died on July 9
Special to Iredell Free News Matthew Littlejohn has been promoted to network chief executive officer of Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville and Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced that the following cases were disposed of during the June 28 session of H & I Felony District Court
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Starting Saturday, July 16, people in mental health crisis can dial 9-8-8 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and get immediately connected
Vera Lucille Lawrence, 88, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with her heavenly father on July 14, 2022. Lucille was born in Galax, Va., on October 3, 1933, to the
Ida Kate Clendenin, 81, of Lexington, N.C., passed away July 13, 2022. Kate was born on December 1, 1940, to Paul and Lois Huffman McKinney. Kate was preceded in death by
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell County officials have not defunded the county’s volunteer fire departments. In response to rumors swirling on social media on Friday, County Manager Beth Mull spent part
Special to Iredell Free News The EnergyUnited Foundation recently awarded a grant in the amount of $8,000 to Matthew 25 Ministries to provide funding for the organization’s utility bill assistance
STORY & PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON More than 600 students in the United States have been killed during school shootings in the past 52 years. Sheriff Darren Campbell wants local
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was fatally injured early Friday morning when he was hit by a vehicle while walking along 5th Street. Statesville police officers responded to the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville police have determined that a shooting that occurred on Lark Glen Drive on Thursday evening was an accident. MPD officers, Mooresville Fire-Rescue personnel and Iredell County
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Iredell Homeless Coalition members have a number of exciting initiatives going on this summer, including a Foundation of Hope Community Day at Cochran Street Bible Church,
Special to Iredell Free News Drake Kerley, a recent graduate of Mitchell Community College, exemplifies how determination and resourcefulness can accomplish great things – especially with the support and guidance
Mrs. Malinda Faye Conner Woods, 70, of Statesville, N.C., was born on April 25, 1952. She was the daughter of the late Mamie Catherine Conner. She departed this life on
Steven Douglas Russell, 60, of Kannapolis, N.C., and formerly of Mooresville, N.C., was set free from his earthly pain and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July
Shirley Avis Freeman, 78, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2022. She was born August 12, 1943, in Williamsport, Pa., to the late Alton and Avis
Rockie Alen Reyes, 29, of Statesville, N.C., departed this world on June 20, 2022. Rockie was born on June 6, 1993, in Iredell County, N.C. He was the son of
Nancy Jane Cochran, 74, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on July 12, 2022. Nancy was born December 1, 1947, in Eccles, W.Va., to James and Gathie Cozart Davidson. Nancy was
Charles Dwight “Jack” Stroud, 88, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, July 12, 2022. He was born on March 9, 1934, to the late Bruce Stroud and Mae Evans Stroud. On
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Liz Burns was a little anxious Thursday morning. It was her last official day as director of operations and community partnerships for the United Way of Iredell