BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education unanimously adopted a $275 million total budget, which includes $48.5 million in federal COVID funds, for the 2021-2022 school year, last
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Joseph Dalton Mauney, 83, of Statesville, N.C., transitioned from this earthly life peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, after an extended illness. He was born October 1,
Nell Grey VanDyke Slone, 92, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, November 15, 2021, at her home. Born in Grundy, Va., on May 12, 1929, she was the daughter of the
BY JOSEPH GLASGOW Homelessness and hunger are colossal problems in America. No one should have to worry about whether they will have food on their plate or a roof over
Special to Iredell Free News Community organizations, businesses and Statesville residents are invited to participate in a special survey that focuses on the needs and expectations of the Statesville Fire
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce and Iredell-Statesville Schools are pleased to announce the 2021-2022 Youth Leadership Iredell class. Youth Leadership Iredell is a program
Mr. Donnie Walter Grimes Sr., who affectionately called “Old Skool”, was born in Iredell County on November 27, 1959, and was the son of the late Bobby and Virginia Torrence
Mr. Dennis Earl Gardner, 55, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on June 3, 1966, and was the son of the late William Allen Gardner and Lillie Golden Mattocks. He
Michael Mitchell Taylor, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday. November 18, 2021. Michael was born March 7, 1958, in Beckley, W.Va., and was the son of the
Mr. Jerry Ray Jordan, 81, of Statesville, N.C., entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. As he transitioned from this life to
Mr. James “Jimmy” William Combs, 69, of Statesville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on November 17, 2021. He was born on January 12, 1952, the son of
An angel opened up the Book of Life and wrote down my baby’s birth. Then she whispered as she closed the book, “He’s too beautiful for earth.” Michael Wayne Hardin
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: Iredell County Rescue Squad & Fire Inc. ADDRESS: 1902 Wilkesboro Highway, Statesville, NC 28625 PHONE: 704-872-8192 EMAIL ADDRESS: info@iredellrescue.org WEBSITE: www.iredellrescue.org Chief:
BY DAVID L. PRESSLY JR. In the fall of 2019, the City of Statesville Planning Department requested proposals from qualified planning firms to update the city’s land development plan. City
FROM STAFF REPORTS Leah Brown was inspired to take action to help stray and abandoned dogs and cats find a loving home after seeing commercials on TV for neglected animals.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Stony Point man faces felony drug charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the sale of crystal methamphetamine. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest
Special to Iredell Free News On December 11, the Mooresville Police Department will partner with Target and the Salvation Army to make this holiday season special for local children during
Santa Central event scheduled for December 3 Special to Iredell Free News Santa Claus is leaving his magic mailbox at Statesville City Hall again this year. Beginning November 29, the
BY KARISSA MILLER Neighbors spoke out against a rezoning request for locating a source reduction site at the corner of Water Tank Road and Old Mountain Road during the Iredell
Special to Iredell Free News The Statesville Planning Department has announced that the timeframe for approval of the proposed 2045 Land Development Plan has been extended to give staff an
Pearl “Jean” Maye Good, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at her home. She was born on August 5, 1940, in Bristol, Va., to the
William Edward Di Giacomo, 62, formerly of Connecticut, passed away, Thursday, November 18, 2021. Bill was born October 13, 1959, in Hartford, Conn., and was the son of the late
United Way of Iredell County Partner Agency Spotlight: North Iredell Rescue Squad ADDRESS: 1538 Tabor Road, Harmony, NC 28634 (P.O. Box 558) PHONE: 704-539-5328 EMAIL ADDRESS: nirescue@yadtel.net FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/northiredellrescue/ Chief:
Special to Iredell Free News Sen. Vickie Sawyer has announced her candidacy to represent residents of the newly redrawn 37th District in the N.C. Senate. The N.C. General Assembly recently
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Former mayor David Pressly didn’t receive preferential treatment during Monday’s Statesville City Council meeting. During the public comment period, Pressly took his turn at the podium
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a countywide transportation master plan during their meeting Tuesday night. The purpose of the Iredell County Transportation Master Plan is
FROM STAFF REPORTS Rep. Jeffrey C. McNeely announced Wednesday that he will seek re-election during the upcoming 2022 election cycle. “It has been a great honor to serve the fine
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt offered praise for the state budget, calling the spending plan an historic investment in education. “This
Special to Iredell Free News This weekend, the N.C. Department of Transportation will close a ramp on Interstate 40 in Statesville as part of the larger I-40/I-77 interchange project. Starting
Mr. Joseph Barnes, 95, was born in Chester County, S.C., on February 28, 1925, and was the son of the late Joseph F. Barnes and the Late Carrie Meeks Barnes.
William Earl Owens Jr., who was born February 25, 1939, in Statesville, N.C., entered eternal peace on November 12, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. William was the
Sister Ethel Pugh Morrison was born on April 17, 1927, in Grove Hill, Ala., to the late Wesley Pugh and Stella Pugh. She departed this life on Wednesday, November 10,
Cherie Lee Breeyear Gauthier, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. She was born on February 20, 1966, to Gerald Breeyear, her father, and her mother,
Lonnie Robert McCoy Hefner, 71, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on November 16, 2021, at the Gordan Hospice House. He was born December 23,1949, in Caldwell County to the Late
John Stephen “Steve” Rogers, 71, of Harmony, N.C. departed this world on November 13, 2021, from the Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. Steve was born on January 31, 1950,
Jimmy Lester Hager, 83, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at the Citadel – Mooresville Center. Born In Iredell County on September 12, 1938, he was the son