Special to Iredell Free News The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: JUNE 13 ♦ A girl, Willa Grace Lundy, born to Andrew and Victoria Lundy
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FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: JUNE 15 ♦ Thomas Lee Morrison Jr., 41, of Knox Avenue, Statesville, charged with six counts of
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to allocate additional funding to ensure that volunteer fire departments throughout the county are staffed around the clock
BY MIKE FUHRMAN As a young boy, Joe Troutman would sit on the stoop outside his family’s home on Armfield Street in Statesville and watch funerals across the road at
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County offers a diverse range of outdoor adventures for nature lovers and their furry companions. From picturesque lake trails to scenic mountain hikes, there
Special to Iredell Free News Local dancers Kori Lynne Paugh and Catherine Severson are spending the next month participating in the University of North Carolina School of the Arts Summer
On June 21, 2023, Joan Spratt Walsh embraced the 93rd summer of her life. On June 22, she embraced the eternal light and warmth of our Lord Jesus Christ as
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) on Monday announced that North Carolina has been awarded more than $1.5
Mr. Jack Ivey Jr., 88, of Statesville, N.C., left this world for his Heavenly home on June 23, 2023. Jack was born September 5, 1934, in Dillon County, S.C., to
Wilma Lee Holcomb, 91, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, June 23, 2023. Mrs. Holcomb was born in Surry County, N.C., on August 18, 1931. She was the daughter of
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Charlotte man faces felony drug charges after being stopped for a moving violation by a Mooresville police officer. On Wednesday, June 21, the Mooresville Police Department
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Statesville man was fatally injured in a crash on Buffalo Shoals Road over the weekend. The N.C. Highway Patrol reported that Chad Jeremy Hart, 48, succumbed
Special to Iredell Free News Full Bloom Film Festival is thrilled to announce this year’s spectacular lineup of films for its highly anticipated eighth year. After extensive deliberation, the Full
The policy of the Town of Mooresville is to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination because of race, religion, color,
BY HANNAH BRAWLEY All too often, all we talk about in regards to the public school system are negative things. While there are a plethora of things that need to
BY MIKE FUHRMAN Doug Caudle remembers the day he found one of his most treasured possessions — and simultaneously discovered what would become a lifetime passion. One afternoon, when he
Special to Iredell Free News If you aren’t sick, you may not put going to the doctor on your list of priorities. However, regular checkups are important, even if you
Betty Jane Riddle Barker, 81, of Statesville, N.C., entered her heavenly sewing room on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. She
Marcus “Marc” Wayne Williams, 70, of Statesville, N.C., passed away, June 24, 2023, at Maple Leaf Health Care. Marc was born August 11, 1952, in Iredell County and was the
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
BY JAIME GATTON When Meredith Whitlow walks into a room, she brings the party — and no one even realizes it’s therapy. Whitlow, a board-certified music therapist and founder/owner of
BY KIM McKINNEY Amanda Sharpe was born into a family where hospitality is valued. Her mother invites family and friends into her home for dinner several nights a week, bringing
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Statesville Police Department hosted Community Day at Alex Cooper Park on Saturday. Photos
Janice Joan Westbury Shade, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House. Janice was born August 19, 1948 in Circleville, Ohio, and was
Jessie Ray Nicholson, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on July 7, 1943, in Iredell County, he
Special to Iredell Free News The candidate filing period for 2023 Municipal Elections and the 2023 Mooresville Graded School Elections will begin Friday, July 7, at 12 noon and end
The City of Statesville offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. You’ll have the chance to work alongside talented individuals who share a common goal of improving the lives of
Mitchell “Mick” Wade Kennerly, 86, departed for his heavenly home on June 22, 2023, where he was greeted by his son, Bruce Kennerly, and they picked up conversations about Mick’s
Marylin Anna Schrof Zurick, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on June 21, 2023. She was born on August 29, 1941 in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late William and Anna
JoAnne Grose, 90, of Harmony, N.C., passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. JoAnne was born on May 21, 1933, in Iredell County to
Eula Pauline Taylor, 88, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Everett Jones and Ossie Burchette Jones; her sisters, Bessie and
Betty Ruth McCrary Pope, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Friday, June 23, 2023 at the Gordon Hospice House. Betty was born April 29, 1934, in Iredell County. She was
Special to Iredell Free News Fifth Street Ministries will host its 24th annual “Christmas in July” lunch event on Sunday, July 16, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The event
BY KARISSA MILLER Rising fifth- through seventh-grade students spent the past few days learning about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics by building robots and flying drones. The Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Career
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department announced Friday that two men face charges in connection with a shooting that occurred in the 1300 block of Fifth Street in May.
FROM STAFF REPORTS Two suspects face charges in connection with a shooting on Inglewood Road following an investigation by the Statesville Police Department. The SPD announced the arrests of Statesville