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Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The Iredell Arts Council has been awarded $124,371 by the North Carolina Arts Council. The funds will support the Iredell Arts Council’s grassroots
BY DEBBIE PAGE Project Coordinator Kristin Blumenstein introduced new Executive Director Cory Knight during the August meeting of the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell. Knight has a bachelor’s degree in sports
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 16 ♦ Westin Nash Clark, 20, of no fixed address charged with three counts of stalking
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Clean Heart of Statesville hosted the 11th annual Stop the Violence event in Statesville on Saturday. Representatives of Cochran Street Bible Church, the Statesville Police Department, Statesville
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 3 ♦ Matthew L. Grigg, 38, of Fieldshire Drive, Knoxville, Tenn., charged with possession of burglary tools,
Editor’s Note: Ken Robertson delivered the following remarks during the Iredell County Board of Commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, August 20. BY KEN ROBERTSON H.L. Mencken said “for every complex problem,
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services recently launched the North Carolina Strategic Housing Plan to help maintain, increase and better utilize affordable supportive
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 IFN The City of Statesville was selected as one of 17 public power communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia to receive three 2023 Public Power Award
Special to IFN Mitchell Community College congratulates the following students who made the full-time and part-time Dean’s List for the Summer semester 2024: Full-Time Students To be eligible for the
Special to IFN Iredell County Agricultural Fair officials will be accepting entries for this year’s fair next week. Categories include field and garden crops, honey, canning, baked goods furnishings, clothing,
Valarie Dawn Tilley Glaze, 52, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born December 1, 1971, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Willie
Mrs. Anita Moore Fesperman, 93, died peacefully at home on August 23, 2024. She was born March 26, 1931, in Iredell County to the late John Espy and Mae Lou
It is with deep regret and great sorrow that we announce the passing of Tom Tevepaugh, 37, of Cleveland, N.C., on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Tom was born in Charlotte,
Gary Joseph DeRosa, 70, passed on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. He was born on March 27,1954, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the oldest son of the late Jerry and Rose DeRosa. Gary
Heather Kay Rivas-Menendez, 46, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born in Mercer County, W.Va., on October 15,
James Lester Price, 83, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. James was born November 3,1940, to Herman and Maybelle Price in
The City of Statesville is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability or
BY JEFF CORBETT Taking oneself too seriously can derail any relationship. Queen Victoria of England learned this lesson very quickly in her marriage to Prince Albert. It was an extremely
FROM STAFF REPORTS A tip provided to the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office through its app helped lead to the arrest of two individuals at a Statesville motel. Sheriff Darren Campbell
FROM STAFF REPORTS As the 2024-2025 season kicks off, attendees at Iredell-Statesville Schools’ athletic events should anticipate heightened security screening at all district athletic venues. In an effort to keep
Special to IFN The United Way of Iredell County has received a transformative $500,000 life insurance gift to its Endowment for the Future from a generous couple in Mooresville. This
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville Police Department officers arrested three individuals on Thursday after receiving alerts from automatic license plate readers for stolen vehicles. About 12:41 p.m., officers received an alert
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces five felony charges and three misdemeanors in connection with the theft of artifacts from Fort Dobbs State Historic Site near Statesville. Iredell County
Irene McClements Durbin Fenske, 84, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 4, 1940, in Dover,
Mrs. Jeannette Glass Plyler, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. Jeannette was born October 7, 1940,
On August 20, 2024, we lost Carolyn Cook Snow, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, a sister, an aunt, and a dear friend. She was born May 20, 1948. Carolyn
Shareef Isaiah Beverley, 31, of 1205 Harris Street, Statesville, N.C, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on October 15, 1992, and was the son of the late Jerome Weston and Barbara
Mr. Johnnie Parker, 74, of Charlotte, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at his residence. He was born on September 16, 1949, and was the son of the
Mr. Stanley Curtis Summers, 58, of 1021 Foxtcroft Lane, Statesville, N.C., was born in Iredell County on September 4, 1965, and was the son of the late Andrew Curtis Summers
Mr. Charles Eugene Williams, 80, of 128 Rowan Mill Road, Salisbury, N.C., was born in Warren, Ohio, on Mach 5, 1944, and was the son of the late Garrett Williams
Lois Jean Rector Lovette, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones. Lois Jean was
Stanley “Stan” Fleming Goodman, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024. He was born on July 28, 1943, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Dennis
Special to IFN The Mitchell Community College Small Business Center will present a free webinar “AI Photos: Revolutionize Your Marketing Imagery for Your Business” on Tuesday, August 27. The webinar
Special to IFN Rocky Mount Church will host its 8th Annual Cruise-In on Saturday, September 14. The free family-friendly car show will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 1