FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville has something for everyone this month to gear up for the holiday season! Here are some of the big events: ♦ Stop by the annual free
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2019 Shop & Stroll Spectacular When: Friday, December 6, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Where: Downtown Statesville Details: Visit Santa Central at City Hall with his elves while enjoying popcorn and
Park View Elementary teacher selected from 28 finalists Special to Iredell Free News CULLOWHEE — Leanne Rose, a second-grade teacher at Park View Elementary School inthe Mooresville Graded School District,
Critical vote on critical funding expected to occur at Monday’s board meeting BY KARISSA MILLER Administrators’ plans to expand the International Baccalaureate (IB) program to Statesville High School sparked a
Franklin “Bunny” Delano Rimmer, 86, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. He was born in Alexander County on Wednesday,
Mrs. Louise Murdock McIntyre, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at the Gordon Hospice House. Born October 7, 1928 in Iredell County, N.C., she
Mr. Howard Edwin Sides, 82, of Asheville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Fleshers Fairview Healthcare Center. Mr. Sides was born February 18, 1937, in Elmore County,
Farrel Reed Rasnick, 72, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at the Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Virginia on March 29, 1947, to the late Delmar
Special to Iredell Free News With the holidays quickly approaching, multiple agencies throughout Iredell County are gearing up their gift-giving missions and are helping those in need by providing Christmas
Special to Iredell Free News Alexander County trial attorney Rob Young has filed his notice of candidacy for the District Court Judge seat being vacated by the Judge Deborah Brown
Special to Iredell Free News The Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce is accepting nomination for its Future5 young professional recognition program. Future5 will annually recognize 5 Statesville area young
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County commissioners on Tuesday voted to place a $126 million school bond referendum on the March 2020 ballot. Following a public hearing, commissioners unanimously agree to
Source: https://traffickingresourcecenter.org Mooresville forum highlights tactics employed by traffickers in $32 billion industry BY DEBBIE PAGE debbiepage.iredellfreenews@gmail.com Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery and is the third-largest criminal
FROM STAFF REPORTS A verified member of the Folk Nation gang faces a drug-trafficking charge following his arrest in Iredell County. Sheriff Darren Campbell announced the arrest of Michael Alvin
Mr. Grady Wayne Speaks Sr., 91, of Statesville, N.C., died Monday, December 2, 2019, at his home. Born in Iredell County on December 4, 1927, he was the son of
Mr. James Thomas Starrette, 81, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the Gordon Hospice House. Mr. Starrette was born February 7, 1938, in Iredell County
Aushlan Marie Martin, 22, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at her residence. She was born on May 30, 1997, in Forsyth County, N.C., to Latoya
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects are charged with multiple felonies related to the theft and sale of a large amount of tools from a garage near Mooresville. Iredell County Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News Bring the whole family to Downtown Statesville on Friday, December 6, for the Holiday Shop & Stroll Spectacular. This event features the feeling of an
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools administrators proposed the creation of a five-year Career Technical Education track for students to Board of Education members during Monday’s meeting. Under the new plan,
Representatives of local nonprofits and community agencies who received a contribution from National Balloon Rally Charities pose for a photo with Executive Director Bud Welch Tuesday night. Special to Iredell
Gary Lee Cline, 49, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Born August 7, 1970, he was a son of Gerald
FROM STAFF REPORTS District Attorney Sarah Kirkman has filed the necessary paperwork to run for re-election in 2020 in Judicial District 22A, which covers Iredell and Alexander counties. “I am
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigators have identified a homicide victim whose skeletal remains were found near Mooresville almost 11 months ago as a missing Charlotte woman. DNA
Special to Iredell Free News Mooresville Police Department officers will help 32 children participate in a Christmas shopping spree on Saturday, December 7, at the Target store at 594 River
Pastor Buster Treadaway, 93, of Hiddenite, N.C., died Sunday, December 1, 2019, at his home and divorced his walker to move up to his new home. Born in Alexander County
Daeng Sayavong, 97, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away on December 3, 2019, at his home. He was born on March 1, 1922, in Laos. In addition to his parents, he
David Dean Cooper, 68, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House. Born September 10, 1951, in Canton, Ohio, he was a son of
Special to Iredell Free News Each year the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service announces recipients of the Loving Support of Excellence. This year the Iredell County Health
Special to Iredell Free News Once again, Theatre Statesville presents the heartwarming, classic holiday tale of Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol.” This progressive play will take guests back to
Special to Iredell Free News Following the Mooresville Christmas Parade, three Mooresville firefighters were recognized for their hard work and dedication to their field and the community. Each award recipient
Special to Iredell Free News In one of only two North Carolina stops on her “Holiday Soul Book” tour, American Idol alum Melinda Doolittle will perform in Statesville next weekend
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Despite objections from neighbors as well as their own concerns about the property owner’s lack of transparency regarding his plans for the site, Mooresville town commissioners approved
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Outgoing Statesville City Councilman Roy West couldn’t resist taking a final shot at his current nemesis, Councilman John Staford, as West’s tenure on the council came
Cynthia Mayberry Trivette, 60, formerly of Statesville, N.C., passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at New Hanover Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C. Born in Guilford County, N.C., on November 10,
Dessie Ostwalt Campbell, 96, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born in Iredell County on June 19, 1923, she was the daughter of