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
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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,
Duane Theodore Carter, 87, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022. He was born to the late Carl “Jack” and Velma Carter on December 18, 1934, in Mocksville, N.C. He
Mary Louise Galliher, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Born on June 15, 1938, in Marysville (Yuba County),
FROM STAFF REPORTS There were no reports of Iredell-Statesville Schools’ students or staff members testing positive for COVID-19 during the first four days after spring break. In the I-SS COVID-19
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week (March 20-26), Insurance Commissioner and Safe Kids N.C. Chair Mike Causey encourages North Carolinians to safely
Special to Iredell Free News In 1954, Iredell Memorial Hospital received its charter with the commitment to care for the community. The unique design of the charter included the expectation
Special to Iredell Free News The Downtown Statesville Wine Walk is the premiere event for wine lovers! Spend four hours on Saturday, April 23, in beautiful Downtown Statesville tasting remarkable
John “Joe” Odell Bullard, 78, of Mocksville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at his residence. Joe was born on August 2, 1943, in Iredell County to the
Mrs. Bessie Geraldine Reid, 82, of 1592 West Cloaninger Avenue, Statesville, N.C., passed from this life at her home unexpectedly on Monday, March 14, 2022. She was born November 6,
Ashley Dawn Honeycutt, 47, of China Grove, N.C., passed away on March 10, 2022. She was born on January 23, 1975, in Mooresville, N.C., to the late Richard White and
BY KARISSA MILLER Troutman Middle School Principal Bryan Paslay said earlier this week that he has been thrown into the middle of another hot-button issue. He wants to set the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper outlined steps on Thursday to move North Carolina forward from COVID-19. Cooper was joined by Kody Kinsley, secretary for the
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners has approved an economic incentive for a local manufacturer of ice cream, yogurt and novelty foods. Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to
Joseph A. Fisher, a “jack of all trades,” passed away on March 15, 2022, at the age of 75. Joe is survived by his ex-wives, Linda and Janette; his daughters,
Ronnie William Sisk, who was known as “Pawpaw,” passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was born February 8, 1943, in Paris, Tenn., to the late Cecil Roy Sisk and
William Leroy Gibson, 76, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Bill was born on November 21, 1945. Bill graduated
Kathleen Johnson King, 98, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Kathleen was born in Iredell County on August 15, 1923, to the
Reverend Luther Presley Gamble, 76, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on August 1, 1945, and was the son of the late John Ivery Gamble, and Clara Jane Ramsey Gamble.
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Youth Council is working to ensure each foster child in Iredell County has a bag that’s “Packed with Love.” The youth council is
Special to Iredell Free News The deadline is approaching for students to apply for a Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarship from EnergyUnited. Fifth- and sixth-grade students can apply for full
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Health System has recently appointed three new members to its Board of Directors, and several members to the Board of Trustees, continuing its legacy
Special to Iredell Free News U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced the civil forfeiture and return of cryptocurrency worth hundreds of thousands of dollars that was stolen from an older
Rolland A. “Jonesy” Jones, 91, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022. He was born in 1930 to Amanda and Robert Jones. He had two brothers, Stanley
Bradford Charles Haupt of 107 Summrow Court, Mooresville, N.C., passed away on March 9, 2022, at home. He was born on September 1, 1961, in the Somerset Hospital, Somerville, N.J.
Mildred Colleen Morrow, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at her home. Colleen was born February 27, 1931, in Iredell County, the daughter of the late
Robert Louis Gordon, 57 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2022. Robert was born in Iredell County on January 16, 1965, to Rona Summerfield Gordon and the late
BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com The Troutman Town Council unanimously approved an incentive grant of up to $1,872,000, paid over a three-year period for public infrastructure improvements, based on the TPA
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education voted Monday to adopt a proposed $48.2 million local current expense funding request. The local budget is up from $45.2 million
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Graded School District Superintendent Stephen Mauney announced on Wednesday that he plans to retire on June 30 after 29 years of service in public
PHOTOS BY HYPERSLOTH “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” – 2 Corinthians 9:6 BY MIKE FUHRMAN When Jeff and
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: MARCH 7 ♦ A girl, Lenya Rae Deviney, born to Brandon and Lindsay Deviney
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council met in a special session Tuesday to discuss how to spend American Recovery Plan Act funds. The new fire station quickly rose
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s economy fully returned to the employment level it enjoyed before the COVID-19 pandemic sent the world into an economic recession, state
Sandra Kay Trivette McNiel, 55, of Harmony, N.C., departed this stage of existence on March 11, 2022. She was born October 24, 1966, to Leroy and the late, great Sally