Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The unemployment rate in Iredell County ticked up slightly in May to 3.2 percent, according to the latest N.C. Department of Commerce report.
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William Marcus Coble, 87, of Mount Pleasant, S.C., and a former longtime resident of Mooresville, N.C., entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 29, 2023. His graveside service with military honors
Janice Myers Dean, 77, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at her home. Janice was born on August 27, 1945, in Hoke County, N.C., daughter of
Franklin Delano “Dee” Mayberry, 82, went to his eternal home on June 25, 2023. Born in Iredell County, Frank grew up in Troutman, N.C. He was preceded in death by
BY DEBBIE PAGE Thousands of people lined Main Street early on Saturday morning to wave and cheer at the 18th Annual Independence Day Parade in Troutman. The 2023 Grand Marshal
Dorothy Moore Sherrill, 93, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on June 30, 2023. She was born on October 20, 1929, in Mooresville to the late Wesley and Beulah Stafford Moore.
Joyce Barnette Mayhew, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Abernathy Laurels in Newton, N.C. She was born July 9, 1940, in Iredell County, N.C.,
Special to Iredell Free News An Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been place on administrative leave after an officer-involved shooting at a home off Bell Farm Road on Friday.
Taylor Reece Hardiman, 22, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Taylor was born on February 19, 2001, to Daniel Robert Hardiman and Melissa Plumblee Hardiman. He
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging North Carolinians to celebrate safely by following a few simple summer
FROM STAFF REPORTS A 71-year-old man was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and a firearms offense in connection with the shooting death of a homeless man in Statesville nearly three years
FROM STAFF REPORTS Former Mooresville town commissioner Chris Carney announced Thursday that he is running for mayor in the November election. Carney announced his campaign in front of a crowd
Mr. Dale Edward Watts, 49, departed this life on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Celebration of Life services will be held on Sunday, July
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education held its year-end meeting on Wednesday to approve an interim budget for next fiscal year, finalize the current budget
Terry Wayne Lambert, 62, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. He was the husband of Diane Wallace Lambert and the son of the late
Dolores Mary Springer, 81, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Dolores was born February 9, 1942, in Bayonne, N.J., to the late Sigmond Edward Gorsyca and Jeannette Wyczycheck Gorsyca. She
Christopher Michael Pearson, 49, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, June 25, 2023, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Cumberland County, N.C., on February
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face felony drug charges after Iredell County Sheriff’s Office deputies found psychedelic mushrooms and methamphetamine in an SUV during a traffic stop in Mooresville. Sheriff
Special to Iredell Free News Statesville Christian School graduate John Paul Shadroui was inducted into the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2027 on Thursday, marking the beginning of six challenging
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare is thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Swathi Talla to Lake Norman Internal Medicine in Mooresville. She joins experienced Mooresville physician Dr.
Special to Iredell Free News Did you know over 120 million adults in the United States have cardiovascular disease? In Iredell County, heart disease is the second leading cause of
Joan Elouise Webb Chiodo, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Mocksville Senior Living. She was born in Meridian, Idaho, on November 7, 1933, to
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education announced the appointment of Kaylor Kaemba as the new principal of Rocky River Elementary School, effective July
BY KARISSA MILLER Participants in the Iredell-Statesville Schools Aviation Camp got a close-up look at a hot air balloon on Wednesday at the Statesville Regional Airport. Hot air balloon pilot
Randall Clark Gilleland, 76, of Troutman, N.C., passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the Mitchell Mack Hospice House after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Mr. Gilleland was born
George “Chip” Edward Bure of Mooresville, N.C., died at his home on June 21, 2023. He was 80 years old. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., on November 1, 1942 to George
William Jay Todd, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 1, 1942 in Camden, N.J,,
Mr. Jerry Roger Keller, 73 of Statesville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Jerry is survived by his wife, Jackie Keller, his son Allen Keller
Carmel Lovette Grant Norman, 59, beloved wife of Willie G. Norman, is in the presence of Jesus her Savior. On June 24, 2023, at her home, her faith became sight
Special to Iredell Free News The American Diabetes Association (ADA), the nation’s leading organization committed to fighting diabetes, recently recognized the work of Iredell Wellness & Diabetes Center through the
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The State Board of Elections on Tuesday unanimously approved temporary rules related to the implementation of the photo ID requirement for voting in North
Special to Iredell Free News Babe Ruth National has selected Wayne Harwell to serve as the Umpire in Chief for its 8-, 9- and 11-year-old World Series, which will be
Special to Iredell Free News “Tom Dooley: A Wilkes County Legend – The Road to Statesville” will be performed next month at Mac Gray Auditorium at Statesville High School.. Wilkes
Allan “Big Al” Curtis Wood was born on March 8, 1945, to Ed and Dolly Wood of Wilkes, N.C. He graduated from North Wilkes in 1963, and he was a
Mr. Michael D’Agostino, 72 of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Michael was born November 5, 1950, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was the son of the
Maryann Elizabeth Bonness Wettengel, 78, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at her home. She was born February 27, 1945, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Ralph Bonness and