Marvin Eber Hudson, 95, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Gordon Hospice House. Eber was born March 10, 1927, in Iredell County and was
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Shanice Tamara Johnson, 33, a native of Boiling Springs, S.C., recently of Brockton, Mass., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 31, 2022, after a courageous battle with
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The deadline for filing calendar year North Carolina individual income tax returns is Monday, April 18, unless you request an extension. Electronically filed
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman man who boasted about plans to engage in a shootout with law enforcement officers was arrested by Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies who found him
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday unanimously approved three economic incentive grants recommended by the Iredell County Economic Development Corporation. The incentives total more than $5.7 million
Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries held its first “Common Ground” event on March 31. At the event, held at The Kinleeshop Farm, guests heard Kimberly’s story—a story
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System is excited to announce the return of volunteers to Iredell Memorial Hospital, two years after they were last in the facility due
Special to Iredell Free News A Community Walk for Peace will be held Friday, April 15, focusing on the history of civil rights in Statesville. Sponsored by First Baptist Church,
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted Monday night to spend nearly $1 million to purchase 4K security camera systems for the district’s five traditional high schools.
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday voted to cut the city’s solid waste fee in half during the 2022-2023 fiscal year and eliminate the controversial fee in
Jacqueline “Jackie“ McGinnis Gabriel, 56, of Statesville, N.C., passed away April 2, 2022, after an extended illness at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro. Jackie was born May 3, 1965, in Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS Criminal charges have been dismissed against a Mooresville man accused of disrupting an Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education meeting by breaking a glass window. Michael David Bowman,
Special to Iredell Free News The General Federation of Women’s Club of North Carolina Statesville Woman’s Club recently held new member orientation and induction at the club’s historic clubhouse on
BY MIKE FUHRMAN XJ Zsarmani admits he felt a little nervous when he arrived at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Statesville on Saturday afternoon. It was his first public
Special to Iredell Free News News and notes from throughout Iredell-Statesville Schools: Lakeshore Elementary kindergarten classes win Penny War The kindergarten classes at Lakeshore Elementary won the Penny War. As
Joel “Joey” Paul Hendren, 63, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 2, 2022. Joey was born November 22, 1958, in Iredell County, N.C., to
Dorothy Lee Chapman Privette, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at the Heritage Place. Born on January 27, 1929, in Alexander County, N.C., she was
Peggy Sloop Thompson, 96, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, at Accordius Health at Mooresville. She was born on March 25, 1926, in Mooresville to the
Shirley May Alexander peacefully passed to her Heavenly home and into the arms of Jesus on Monday, March 28, 2022. At that time, she was living in Bryan, Texas, where
Kenneth Austin Ward, 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022. He was a devoted father, husband, pawpaw, great pawpaw, and friend. Ken was born September 8, 1946,
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Special to Iredell Free News New Hope Baptist Church, located at 149 New Hope Road in Statesville is hosting a free Women’s Conference on Friday, April 8, at 5:30 p.m.
Special to Iredell Free News Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is accepting applications for two scholarships: The Rutledge and Bigham Memorial Scholarship – High School Students The applicant must be a
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 24 ♦ Christopher Gage Handy, 24, of Turnersburg Highway, Statesville, charged with five counts of felony
BY JANE HINSON April 4-10, 2022, is National Public Health Week. I want to take this opportunity to thank the individuals who work at the Iredell County Health Department, which
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com About 100 folks turned out for an afternoon of fun, food, and fellowship on Saturday at Kimbrough Park at an event organized to celebrate and serve
Martha Reid Mitchell, 75, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022, surrounded by family at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born May 16,
Robert Jackson Witherspoon, 85, of Mooresville, N.C., went to heaven on March 31, 2022. Robert, better known as Bobby, was born on March 15, 1937 in Iredell County, N.C., to
Mary Rogers Brawley, 85, a native and lifelong resident of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on April 1, 2022. She was born on December 27, 1936, in Iredell County, N.C., to
BY MIKE FUHRMAN An Iredell County physician is helping care for Ukrainian refugees who have fled across the border to Moldova. Dr. Steven Williamson is volunteering his services through Medical
Special to Iredell Free News Each year Scouts from all across the country sell popcorn as a way to support their unit activities. Last fall one local Scouting unit gained
Special to Iredell Free News United Way of Iredell County announced that $27,200.36 raised through the 2022 Love United Iredell will help 12 participating nonprofits serve our community during the
FROM STAFF REPORTS Fewer than 50 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Iredell County during the past week. Between March 28 and April 1, the Iredell County Health Department
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FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces three felony charges related to the theft and unauthorized use of a debit card following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Recognizing the importance of caring connections, supportive environments and positive experiences for all children and families, Gov. Roy Cooper declared April as Child