Robert George Hamilton, 76, passed unexpectedly to be with the Lord in His heavenly home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Rob was born on March 28, 1945 in Klamath Falls,
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Executive Order No. 216 expands work search guidelines to connect all unemployment claimants with jobs Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper issued an Executive Order on
Special to Iredell Free News With the completion of the conceptual designs for Phase II of the East-West Connector Project, the Town of Mooresville is looking for input on the
Special to Iredell Free News The Rotary Club of Statesville is celebrating a century of community service, civic leadership, and volunteerism this month. The local Rotary club is part of
By KARISSA MILLER Iredell County native Tom Poston’s family surprised him this week with a hot-air balloon ride. A World War II veteran and retired Iredell County Schools superintendent, Poston
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The state’s seasonally adjusted April unemployment rate was 5 percent, decreasing 0.2 of a percentage point from March’s revised rate. The national rate
David Howard Linton went home to be in the presence of God on May 20, 2021. David was born on December 30, 1936 in New Britain, Conn., to Howard and
Harold Linwood Huffman, 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away May 18, 2021. He was born June 1, 1942, in Sweet Springs, W.Va., the son of the late Beryle Lee Huffman
Special to Iredell Free News Get ready to strut your superhero stuff and live out your dreams as your favorite character this summer at the MoTown Con on August 21.
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Salisbury man was charged with sexually assaulting a child in 2007 following investigations by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office and the Statesville Police Department. Sheriff Darren
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville City Council gave final approval on Monday to Martin Marietta’s plan to expand its Statesville quarry operation. Martin Marietta is planning to add 53.8 acres
Joshua Richard Wilson passed away May 18, 2021, at the age of 35. Josh was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, but moved with his parents to North Carolina in
Iris Morris “Buddy” Breece, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., went home peacefully on May 16, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born September 15, 1946, in
On May 18, 2021, after fighting a long battle, Jennifer Leasure gained her wings while surrounded by family and friends. Jennifer was born on January 19, 1976, to Kenneth and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has shared his recommendations for how North Carolina can most effectively invest in its recovery through the American Rescue Plan
FROM STAFF REPORTS A convicted sex offender faces nearly two dozen felony charges following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. The ICSO began investigating in April after receiving
Special to Iredell Free News The next time you visit Iredell Endoscopy Center, you will notice some significant differences. Iredell Health System has recently renovated and expanded the entire Endoscopy
Special to Iredell Free News Mitchell Community College congratulates the following students who made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the spring semester 2021. To be eligible for the
Mr. Henry Odell Williams Sr., 75, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on May 17, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, N.C. He was born in Rowan County on June
Mr. Freddie Roosevelt Maddox, of Ellenwood, Ga., was born in Iredell County, N.C., on January 21, 1955, and was the son of the late Ada Miller Maddox. He departed this
BY KARISSA MILLER A global manufacturer of windows and doors is requesting economic development incentives from the Iredell County Board of Commissioners after announcing plans for a $7.8 million project
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, announced the expansion of the Pandemic
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Community Outreach Association is offering drive-in movies behind its new location off Sullivan Road this weekend. “War Room” will be shown on Friday and
Special to Iredell Free News Readers of all ages are invited to participate in Mooresville Public Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Program to help achieve the goal of reading 2 million
BY KARISSA MILLER Statesville High School held its inaugural pinning ceremony Tuesday evening in Mac Gray Auditorium for the school’s 12 Certified Nursing Assistant program graduates. “I’m very proud of
Barbara Ann Knox Johnson, 82, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, May 18, 2021. She was born in Iredell County on October 2, 1938, to the late Theophilus “Runt” Knox and
Cathy Wilkins York, 66, of Harmony, N.C., died on Monday May 17, 2021. She was born in Iredell County on June 19, 1954, to the late John Windsor Wilkins and
JoAnn Hartness Scarborough went to be with her brothers and sisters on May 16, 2021. She was one of 10 children born to Willy and Eloise Hartness on September 2,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man who had more than three dozen outstanding warrants for his arrest was apprehended following a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 77 by a Troutman police
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina’s emergency rental assistance program has opened a second application period for very low-income renters who are experiencing financial hardship due to
Mr. Reginald “Dee Dee” Tatum, 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on May 14, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville following an extended illness. He was born in Iredell
Ms. Ethel Gaither was born in Bertie County, N.C., on September 11, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Mary Jordan and Robert Gorum. She departed this life on
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects have been charged with robbing the Sheetz store located off Wilkesboro Highway over the weekend. The Statesville Police Department announced the arrests of Corry Toliver,
This free program will run from May 24-28. Special to Iredell Free News Registration is now open for the YMCA’s Safety Around Water program, which is scheduled for May 24-28
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Economic Development Corporation will launch a technical assistance program, called ReVamp, in an effort to help local motorsports teams and component manufacturers diversify
Kathy Janelle Meadows Stutts, 63, of Statesville, N.C., entered her heavenly home on May 14, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House in Iredell County. Kathy was born on April 9,