Mrs. Annie Marie Falls Fonseca, 85, of 111 Sweetwater Drive, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on January 15, 1934, and was the daughter of the late Robert Michael
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John Michael “Mike” Clanton, 37, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, November 25, 2019. Mike was born on October 19, 1982, in Iredell County to Johnnie R. Clanton and Sue Williams
Miriam Elizabeth Burrell Crisco, 97, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born on July 3, 1922, in
Special to Iredell Free News EnergyUnited has awarded more than $42,000 in Bright Ideas education grants to 45 teachers to fund innovative classroom projects. Students at schools in Alexander, Catawba,
STORY & PHOTOS BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A little rain couldn’t stop Love Valley from kicking off the holiday season with the town’s first Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Saturday evening.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County Commissioner Gene Houpe plans to file for re-election on Monday, December 2. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Iredell
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners are scheduled to conduct a public hearing on Monday to consider a request for a conditional-use permit by a developer who wants to build
FROM STAFF REPORTS County Manager Beth Jones tops the list of the highest paid public employees in Iredell County for 2019. Jones, who was promoted to county manager from deputy
Rebekah “Becky” Hunsucker Hill, 91, of Durham, N.C., and formally of Stony Point, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019, at Duke University Hospital after a brief illness. She
Mr. Willies Eugene Small, 97, of Statesville, N.C., died Friday, November 29, 2019, at Autumn Care of Statesville. Born in Mecklenburg County on July 30, 1922, he was a son
Julia Mae Scott Counts, 79, of Statesville, N.C., died on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. She was born on December 13, 1939 in Montgomery, Ala., to the late Temple Scott and
Special to Iredell Free News The Shelton Avenue Linear Park has a new advisory committee to assist the City of Statesville with the planning and design of the proposed multi-use
Special to Iredell Free News The theme of the 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration is “Beyond the Walls of Division.” The following activities are scheduled in
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON If you’ve ever wanted to watch a group of talented teachers belt out the greatest hits of Dolly Parton, Kelly Clarkson and other legends, your big chance
Ronald Thomas Oliphant, 73, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019, with the love of his life by his side. Ron was born in Hackensack, N.J., on October 27, 1946, to
Thomas Walker White, 71, of Statesville, N.C., peacefully passed away on November 27, 2019, surrounded by his adoring family at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Newton, N.C. Born December 9,
Henry Wilson Jr., 81, of Mooresville, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born on April 4, 1938, in Sumter, S.C., to
Mrs. Emily Frances Leitner Ervin, 93, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House. Born in Portsmouth, Va., on July 16, 1926, she was the
FROM STAFF REPORTS State Sen. Vickie Sawyer announced on Friday that she plans to seek re-election in the 34th District. “I am blessed to be given this time to serve
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A new federal grant will help North Carolina partner with local justice systems — including local law enforcement, courts and others — to
Special to Iredell Free News The Hiddenite Arts & Heritage Center will host its annual Christmas at the Lucas Mansion Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 5. The event is
Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital reported the following births: NOVEMBER 8 ♦ A boy, Kariaun Da’Quez Ellis, born to Dirquas Ellis and Shamiah
Event collects toys and raises money to increase awareness of child abuse in North Carolina Special to Iredell Free News The 31st annual Stocks for Tots holiday event and fundraiser
Mooresville Small Business Saturday When: Saturday, November 30, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Downtown Mooresville Details: Many shops, restaurants, and businesses will be offering discounts, special giveaways and
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services will begin accepting applications through county social services departments for the state’s Low-Income Energy Assistance
Cloverleaf Elementary School held a Pow Wow on Tuesday to celebrate the first Thanksgiving and learn about Native American culture and history. BY KARISSA MILLER Cloverleaf Elementary School celebrated the
Special to Iredell Free News On the busiest shopping weekend of the year, show your support by shopping local! Small Business Saturday is a special day to celebrate and support
Anthony “Tony” James Miltich embodied the American dream. He passed away peacefully on November 25, 2019, at the age of 104 after a sudden illness. He was born June 1,
Denise Sharrow has been helping homeless families for the past three years. BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Denise Sharrow has worked at the Brookwood Inn in Statesville for three years. During that
Troutman Elementary students will help feed hungry families in Iredell County this year. The students donated about 5,577 canned foods to Christian Mission in Mooresville during the “Can Mr. Mills”
David Arnold Hauck, 63, of Troutman, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville, N.C. Mr. Hauck was born on February 11,
Mrs. Sandra Kay McCoy Van Hoy, known to friends and family as Sandy, passed away peacefully at the age of 68 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., on Tuesday,
FROM STAFF REPORTS A High Point man faces a drug-trafficking charge following a traffic stop on Interstate 77 in Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Titto Tyson
Special to Iredell Free News Black Friday is the single busiest shopping day of the year. Some retailers even offer “doorbusters” that begin shortly after the Thanksgiving dinner. Undeterred by
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County is seeking public input on the needs of the community for parks and recreation programs and facilities. The Iredell County Parks and Recreation
Edith Marlene Whitlock Wiley, 69, of Statesville, N.C., left her earthly home for her Heavenly home with her Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, November 25, 2019, at Wake Forest Baptist