Charles Richard O’Hara was born on December 22, 1937, in Pittsburgh, Pa., and passed in Mooresville N.C., on January 3, 2021, following several years of illness. Charlie was predeceased by
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Michael Quantez Bines Jr., beloved son of Michael Bines and Angela Michelle Wilson, was born on May 26, 1989, in Iredell County, N.C. He departed this life at his home
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County is closing in on another COVID-19 milestone — we’re a day away from surpassing 10,000 cases. Following the New Year’s holiday weekend, the Iredell County
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized six pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop off Interstate 40. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced
Special to Iredell Free News NGK Ceramics USA partnered with the Iredell-Statesville Schools English as a Second Language (ESL) Department by donating over $1,000 to buy earbuds with microphones for
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Public Library’s Special Collections will be rebranded in 2021 as the Local History and Archives. Curator Andy Poore explained that the new name
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell Memorial Hospital delivered its first baby of the New Year at 4:03 p.m. on Saturday, January 2. Mother Dejah Joyner and her baby boy, Karter
Jamie Eugene Culbertson, 51, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at his residence. He was born on May 28, 1969 in Statesville, N.C., to James and
Mr. Garry Wayne “Porky” Ladd Sr., 66, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, Saturday, January 2, 2021, at his home. Garry was born November 19, 1954, in Iredell County and was
John Neal Cranford Sr., died Saturday, January 2, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Iredell County to the late Madrid Cass Jordan and Carl Jordan.
Billy Holdsclaw, 84, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, January 1, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born in Rowan County, N.C., on March 4, 1936, to the late Purtle
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will conduct three public hearings on Tuesday related to proposed tax incentives for three economic development projects valued at more than
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has set a hearing date for the North Carolina Rate Bureau’s proposed 24.5 percent homeowners’ insurance rate increase.
Special to Iredell Free News Girls on the Run of the Greater Piedmont is searching for enthusiastic, dedicated and positive volunteer coaches in Iredell County who are committed to empowering
Cynthia Alexander Strauss, 67, of Mooresville, N.C., and formerly of Statesville and Greensboro, passed away on December 31, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House following a long illness. A native
Betty Jane Combs Chambers, 75, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at Valley Nursing Center. She was born Tuesday, June 26, 1945, in Iredell County to
Lounette “Corky” Luckadoo Matthews, 92, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020, just eight days after her husband Donald. She was born on June 11, 1928, in
Employment Opportunities Iredell-Statesville Schools is seeking to fill numerous open positions. APPLY FOR ALL POSITIONS HERE Volleyball Coach Job ID: 1980 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching Date Posted: 6/16/2020 Location: Woodland Heights
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — Effective January 1, 2021, the contribution limit for North Carolina political campaigns will increase by $200, from $5,400 to $5,600. No individual or political
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is investigating the following crime reports: DECEMBER 16 ♦ CENTER STREET: Felony larceny from a motor vehicle. ♦ GEORGIA AVENUE: Felony larceny from
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is reporting new records for COVID-19 key metrics for January 1-2, 2021. On January 1, North
Johnny Thomas Lyons Jr., 60, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, January 1, 2021, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 24, 1060, in Muscogee County, Ga., to Johnny
Mrs. Louise Bigham Moton, 93, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Iredell County
Mrs. Margaret Delores Boyce, 75, of 905 Robys Place, Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at the Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. She was born in
Bishop Joe Thomas Byers Sr., son of the late Lizzie Mae Byers and late Thomas Wesley Byers, was born on December 27, 1946, in Iredell County, N.C. He entered into
Keith Arnold Robinette, 64, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at Gordon Hospice House. He was born Thursday, August 30, 1956, in Iredell County to the late
Ned Eugene Lockman Jr. of Harmony, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020. He was born in Statesville, N.C., on October 26, 1948, to the late Ned Eugene Lockman
Special to Iredell Free News District Attorney Sarah Kirkman took the oath of office Friday at the Iredell County Hall of Justice Annex in Statesville with her husband, Michael Lunsford,
Employment Opportunities Iredell County receives applications online only. You may browse through the job openings below to learn about our current employment opportunities. If you do not have access to a computer in order to complete
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) took key actions in 2020 to protect the environment and health of all North Carolinians and
John Wallace Hall, Jr., 77, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on December 31, 2020. He was born on October 15, 1943, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late John Wallace Hall
John Clyde Tarbell, 74, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was born on March 13, 1946, in Waterville, Maine, to
My yearning desire is to set forth and be with Christ, for that is far, far better — Philippians 1:23 Benjamin Franklin Wright, 87, transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home
Jean Yvonne Drinkard Wilson, 69, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was born on August 16, 1951, in Richland County, S.C., to the late Thomas
Helen Virginia Dye Morrison, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born December 21, 1933, in Iredell County to the late
Linda Elizabeth Bailey Hicks, 80, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 30, 2020, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. A native of Dooly County, Ga., she was the daughter