Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is working to develop a plan for improving the stability and ecological health of Free Nancy Branch. Free Nancy Branch flows
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Dorothy “Nanny Dot” Juanita Bost Ottone, 88, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 19, 2022, at her home. She was born on
Frances Irene Malcolm was born on April 5, 1940, in Butler, Tenn. On Saturday, August 20, 2022, Irene graduated from this life and was ushered into the presence of her
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: AUGUST 11 ♦ David Michael Cole, 64, of Mills Forest Lane, Mooresville, charged with breaking or entering and
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 Catalinas, a local crowd favorite, will perform at the Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 Summer Concert Series on August 26. America’s premier Beach Music band, The
Special to Iredell Free News Heading into the new school year may be exciting for some children, but for others, it may not feel so thrilling. Concerns about returning to
Gary Barger Wagner, 74, of Mount Ulla, N.C., passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022. He was born on June 30, 1948, in Rowan County, N.C., to Lizzie Barger Wagner
Martha Oma Brown, 72, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on August 18, 2022. She was born on April 14, 1950, in Rome, Ga., to the late William and Ellen Sherman
Sylva Parsons Hutchens, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 17, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. Sylva was born September 21, 1930, to the late Walter Hampton
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 1 ♦ Savonte Treone Watkins, 45, of Bromwich Road, Charlotte, charged with uttering a forged instrument 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 The Iredell Democratic Party announced last week that Sarah Pittman will replace Michelle Coffey as the party’s nominee for the District 3 seat on the Iredell-Statesville Schools
BY KARISSA MILLER Traci General and Liz Zwahlen became friends through their involvement in the Lake Norman Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization. In a few days, their friendship will be
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Thirty-five residents gathered on Thursday night to hear a presentation on the proposed 778-acre Wakefield development at the former Barium Springs property that will bring 2,200
Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Building Maintenance Supervisor Public Grounds/Cemetery Certified Water Treatment Plant Operator (Part-Time) Water
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper on Friday directed $14.5 million in new federal funding to further support postsecondary students in completing their degree or credential
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Emergency Department at Davis Regional Medical Center will close for good at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24. The closure was moved up by a week
Doris Jean Hartline Williams, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022. Doris was born April 6, 1941, in Iredell County, N.C., and was the daughter of the
Special to Iredell Free News Sheriff Darren Campbell announced Friday that Capt. Troy Miller has been promoted to major over the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division. Miller began
Special to Iredell Free News Maj. William “Bill” Hamby has been promoted to chief deputy over the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Enforcement Division. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the promotion on
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections voted unanimously on Tuesday to finalize results of the July 26 elections, held in about 15 N.C. counties.
BY KARISSA MILLER Max James Jr.’s name won’t appear on the ballot in November’s general election. But the northern Iredell County resident still hopes to win the race for the
Helen Louise Warlick, 87, of Mount Mourne, N.C., passed away on August 15, 2022. She was born on September 6, 1934, in Mount Mourne to the late John and Christine
Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell’s 2022-2023 concert season will begin with music and celebration at the Statesville Civic Center on Sunday, August 28. Bring friends, dance
Betty Paige Anderson, 92, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in her home. She was born November 21, 1929, to Carl Eugene Paige and Bertha Irene Steelman of
Heaven is much sweeter today as our mother, Dessa Naona White Privette, entered Heaven’s gates on Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Dessa was saved at the age of 10 years old
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Vale man who wrecked a stolen vehicle while attempting to avoid apprehension by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies was taken into custody after an ICSO canine
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com South Iredell High School football offensive line coach Charles Tabor welcomed a crowd of enthusiastic athletes, parents, and fans on Wednesday to what he hopes will
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Again under the leadership of Director Emily Watson, the Troutman Parks and Recreation Department and Committee is concentrating on facility repairs and upgrades over the next
On August 13, 2022, Lt. Col. Emil “Butch” Roper left this world to commence his next grand adventure. He was surrounded by his family and passed away after a short
Norman Joseph Senay, 98, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Accordius Healthcare at Mooresville. He was born on September 13, 1923, in Fall River, Mass.,
Charles Beekley was indeed a man of God who, by example, preaching, and counseling, brought Christian love to all who knew him. He died on August 11, 2022, after a
Hallet “Hal” Lee Brown II passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at the age of 73 in Statesville, N.C. Born in Hampton, Va., in 1948 to his late
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell met on Monday to start planning for its future direction and programming for this fiscal year on Monday at its monthly
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College recently welcomed new companies and new apprentices to its program, Apprenticeship Iredell, which offers apprentices a chance to be hired by an