Special to Iredell Free News Timothy Moore has been hired as the Iredell County Veterans Services manager. Iredell County Manager Beth Mull announced Moore’s hiring on Thursday. “Tim has a
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Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Montessori School is hosting its first annual golf tournament in memory of Judy Sutton, the founder of Statesville Montessori School. The beginnings of our
Special to Iredell Free News More than 30 local Rotarians, their family members and South Iredell High School students gathered on Saturday to package food for those in need. The
Prestige Acquisitions LLC plans mixed-use development Special to Iredell Free News Children’s Hope Alliance (CHA), a nonprofit serving at-risk children and families across North Carolina, announced Wednesday that it has
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON More than 400 Iredell-Statesville Schools seniors attended a Career Fair at the Statesville Civic Center on Wednesday to learn about employment opportunities awaiting them after graduation this
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Troutman Police Department officer escaped injury on Wednesday when his patrol vehicle was struck from behind. According to a TPD news release, the officer was stopped
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile. Courtney McMullen, 15, snuck out of her Mooresville residence during
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A number of voter advocacy and political organizations have begun to send mass mailings to voters and prospective voters across North Carolina as
Mr. Roy Wynn Jr., 79, son of the late Roy Wynn Sr. and Rachel Holly Wynn was born January 7, 1943, in Bertie County, N.C. He departed this life Thursday,
Joseph Edwin Mowbray, 50, of Statesville, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at his home. Born on November 26, 1971, in Rowan County, N.C., he was the son of
Special to Iredell Free News The family of a Mitchell Community College student who died last weekend is honoring his legacy by creating a scholarship. Gavin Doyle Cox, 22, of
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Family YMCA will celebrate its annual Day of Giving on Monday, March 28. YMCA Day of Giving is an annual, one-day giving event
Magdalene Carol Campbell Gonzales, 59, of Olin, N.C., passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, at her home after a period of declining health issues. She was a resident of Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS A lawsuit filed on behalf of a group of parents challenging Iredell-Statesville Schools’ mask mandates, contact-tracing efforts and its policy to exclude students who were possibly exposed
Special to Iredell Free News North Iredell High School has recognized more than 140 of student-athletes who qualified for the NCHSAA Scholar Athlete Award. A total of 142 of 219
Special to Iredell Free News The City of Statesville is making a concerted effort to improve the accessibility of its programs and facilities for all citizens. The public’s assistance is
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council on Monday delayed formal adoption of the 2045 Land Development Plan. A representative of Clarion Associates, the Chapel Hill firm that created the
Mrs. Annie Mae Hargrove Taggert, daughter of the late Albert Timothy and Birdie Mayfield Hargrove, was born on October 20, 1929, in Rowan County, N.C. She was the oldest of
Special to Iredell Free News At some point in your life, you’ve probably felt inclined to start a new diet or try that new fitness trend you’ve seen online in
FROM STAFF REPORTS The City of Statesville is casting a wide net in its search for a new chief of police with the help of Chapel Hill search firm. The
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday that an average of nine North Carolinians died each day from a drug
Judith Ann Roehrig Ericson, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022. She was born on May 31, 1937, in New Rochelle, N.Y., to the late Charles
Dwight Ray Williams, 77, of Olin, N.C., passed away March 19, 2022, at his home after a brief illness. Dwight was born in Iredell County August 14, 1944, to the
Ruth Edmundson Bondurant, 90, of Statesville, N.C., passed away March 19, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House. Ruth was born November 30, 1931, to the late Judge Paul B. Edmundson and
Amanda Bailey Wilson, 72, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at her home. She was born July 2, 1949, in New York, N.Y., and was the daughter
Special to Iredell Free News The 4th Annual Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont Rhylee Fielding Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to two girls in 2022. Recipients of
BY KARISSA MILLER Michelle Hepler will retire at the end of this month after 25 years of service at the Iredell County Parks and Recreation Department. A constant presence throughout
Founder Sport Group is the home of Alleson Athletic, Badger Sportswear, Garb Athletics, and Teamwork Athletic Apparel. The team members at Founder Sport Group are the most passionate and dedicated
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: MARCH 11 ♦ Joseph Richard Johnson, 68, of Marlin Drive, Mooresville, charged with possession of marijuana, maintain
Rev. Clarence “Joe” Edward Dellinger, 87, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 18, 2022. He was born on October 11, 1934, in
BY MIKE FUHRMAN The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education has taken a stand for common sense and for parental rights in the face public pressure from a group of would-be
FROM STAFF REPORTS Four more deaths in Iredell County have been attributed to COVID-19. With the most recent deaths, which were reported between March 14-18 by the Iredell County Health
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
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State of North Carolina will hold a Virtual Entry-Level Career Expo for individuals seeking entry-level employment and career opportunities with the State of
Dorothy Mae Grimes Sturghill, beloved daughter of Grover and Carrie Sherrill Grimes, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on July 12, 1935. She transitioned this life peacefully on Thursday, March
Jeffrey Martin Flagg, 61, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on November 9, 1960,