Special to Iredell Free News Registration is now underway for the Fall 2022 season of Girls on the Run in Iredell County. The nonprofit is also seeking volunteer coaches. Participants…
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Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Crosby Scholars will hold Blue Jeans, Beats and Bling fundraiser at the Crawford Farm on Saturday, September 10. The event will raise money…
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JULY 29 ♦ Kevin Dwayne Reavis, 43, of Graig Lane, Stony Point, charged with assault by strangulation…
Mildred Irene Hoover Deese, 93, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Cross Road Retirement Community in Asheboro, N.C. Mildred was born August 20, 1928, in…
Wiley Dwight Wallace, 86, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at the VA Hospital in Salisbury. He was born in Iredell County on November 24, 1936, the son…
Freda Mae Potter, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on August 4, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born March 16, 1940, to Dolph and Elizabeth Bowling Cantrell. Freda…
[caption id="attachment_42416" align="aligncenter" width="710" alt="" height="532"]Long-time friends Jordan West Barker (left) and Jessica Prichard have helped each other overcome addiction. Last weekend they jumped out of an airplane together.[/caption] BY…
Patricia Mayhew Stewart, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, was called home on Saturday, August 6, 2022, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Pat lived a life full…
David Randall Perry, 63, of Statesville, N.C., passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on August 4, 2022. He was born on May 6, 1959, in Statesville to the…
Brenda Wilson Gardner, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at her home. She was born on November 9, 1945, in Mooresville to the late Milas…
Alexander “Alex” Christian Turner, 26, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Alex was a man of many interests. He shared a love of…
Special to Iredell Free News Speak Life and Live has continued its annual summer camps to help keep kids active and thinking throughout the summer. This summer’s enrichment program included…
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 District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office announced dispositions in the following criminal cases in Felony H & I District Court on July 26: ♦ Santos Aguirre…
BY REV. H. STEPHEN SHOEMAKER The Hebrew prophet Jeremiah cried out on behalf of his people and nation. It was wracked by rampant greed and deceit, and the lives of…
Special to Iredell Free News Soaking up a little sunlight every day can boost your body’s vitamin D supply and even improve your emotional wellbeing. But it doesn’t take long…
[caption id="attachment_42377" align="aligncenter" width="662"] PHOTOS BY KAHLEAH S. GAITHER[/caption] No music. No problem. Technical difficulties with the sound equipment may have prevented Phatt City from taking the stage for this…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Elections conducted its canvass of the July 26 municipal elections on Friday morning. The board reported the following official results: Town of…
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Mr. Johnny Ray Chambers, 54, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Iredell County on June 15, 1968, to the late…
Jason Wayne Bare, 43, of Harmony, N.C., departed this world unexpectedly on July 29, 2022. Jason was born on October 23, 1978, in Forsyth County, N.C. He was the son…
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County Tax Assessor Fran Elliot and Tax Collector Bill Furches advised the Board of Commissioners to stick to the county’s property revaluation schedule despite some residents’…
[caption id="attachment_42340" align="aligncenter" width="703"] Iredell-Statesville Schools held its annual new teacher orientation Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Unity Center.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER Approximately 172 new Iredell-Statesville Schools teachers attended…
Special to Iredell Free News The Charlotte Business Journal recently named Iredell Health System the Healthiest Employer in its category in the Charlotte region in recognition of the nonprofit’s commitment…
Special to Iredell Free News Time is running out for local K-12 teachers to apply for grants of up to $2,000 from EnergyUnited. Educators who are interested in implementing a…
Russell “Russ” Douglas Gavitt, 83, of Salisbury, N.C., passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at home surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on September 23,…
Carol White Eason, 68, of Vance, S.C., passed peacefully into the next life in the early morning hours of August 4, 2022, following her courageous battle with Melanoma. Born in…
Joanne Bias Gilmore Samuels, 89, passed away on August 3, 2022, at Carolina Gardens at Rock Hill Assisted Living Facility in Rock Hill, S.C. She was born in Huntington, W.Va.,…
Gilbert Lynn Mitchell, 70, of Troutman, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Mitchell was born on December15, 1951, in McDowell County, W.Va., and…
[caption id="attachment_42314" align="aligncenter" width="602" alt="" height="451"]Mooresville Graded School District employees get pumped up for the 2022-2023 school year.[/caption] BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Jason Gardner addressed hundreds of Mooresville Graded School District…
Larry Wayne Rachels was born on February 28, 1950, to Lula and Carl Rachels in Surry County, N.C. He is survived by his two children, Brandon (Sarah) Rachels and Jenny…
BY MIKE FUHRMAN An Iredell County grand jury has returned indictments charging two suspects in a nearly 30-year-old double murder in Statesville. Statesville Police Chief David Onley announced Thursday that…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators are welcoming staff members back into buildings this month, hosting parents at open houses and welcoming students to their first day of…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As children across North Carolina head back to school this month, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services reminds families that vaccinations…
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman’s Office reported the following dispositions of criminal cases during the recent term of Superior Court in Iredell County: ♦ Stephen Lazenby…