Plaques honoring Shirley Muldowney and Elliott Forbes-Robinson to be dedicated Special to Iredell Free News The N.C. Auto Racing Hall of Fame, in partnership with Visit Mooresville and the Town
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Special to IFN The Mitchell Community College Small Business Center will present three free seminars next week at the Technology & Workforce Development Center at 701 W. Front Street in
Special to IFN Statesville-based Southern Distilling Co. is helping the Carolina Panthers kick off the franchise’s 30th season with a Special Barrel Release of Southern Star, the official craft bourbon
FROM STAFF REPORTS Less than half of Iredell-Statesville Schools’ 37 schools met or exceeded year-to-year academic growth targets for the 2023-2024 school year, according to data released Wednesday by the
FROM STAFF REPORTS A Mooresville man faces a felony animal cruelty charge in connection with the death of a pet cat. The Mooresville Police Department announced the arrest of Grayson
On August 28, 2024, at the age of 58, Wendy Louise Lane passed away in her home in Mooresville, N.C. She was with her dog, Bailey, and was so, so loved.
Carolyn Ann Neil Shaner, 85, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on September 1, 2024, after a long period of declining health. Carolyn was born on June 24, 1939, to Paul
Faye Hall, 74, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. She was born on Saturday, November 19, 1949, in Pittsylvania, Va., to the late Raymond Bryant and
Karen Lund Caldwell, 55, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024, after a stroke. Though her departure was sudden and heart-wrenching, she was surrounded in her final
Steven Craig Jones, who was known as “Steve” by friends and “Craig” by family, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 28, 2024, after a short courageous
Floyd Steven Sprinkle, 80, of Davidson, N.C., passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House. Steve was born October 2, 1943, in Iredell County, N.C., and was
FROM STAFF REPORTS A registered sex offender faces drug trafficking charges after an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office canine alerted deputies to the presence of an illegal narcotic in the vehicle
Special to IFN Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., will hold a grand opening for its new Troutman store from Thursday, September 5, through Sunday,
Special to IFN Laurence Gerrish spent most of his life in the fast lane – until a cancer diagnosis slowed him down. Gerrish began his Formula One racing career in
Special to IFN NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal and police departments across the country are teaming up this week to make sure gun owners everywhere practice firearms security and safety at
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Statesville Police Department is asking for the public to assist with the investigation of last week’s armed robbery of an employee of Brinks Armed Transport. About
Special to IFN Iredell Ready, a program led by Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (Iredell EDC), will receive a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development
Barbara Campbell Johnston, 94, of Davidson, N.C., peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Sevya Homes of Mooresville. She was born November
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Richard “Rick” Henry Hart, 63, of Mooresville, N.C., announces his passing on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical
Veronica Kelly, 92, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Edison, N.J., peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, August 27, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October
After many years living with both heart and kidney disease, Roy Edmund Stockes Jr. passed away peacefully at 91 at his home in California on August 25, 2024. Roy was
Mary Kirby Nunnery, 82, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, at Carolina Continued Care of Pineville. Mary was born August 31, 1942, in Greenbrier County, W.Va., and
Lenora Conselette Heaggans Reid was born in Iredell County on July 5, 1948. She passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Celebration of Life Services will be
Special to IFN The Iredell Arts Council is accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program subgrants through September 30. Since 1977, the North Carolina Arts Council’s Grassroots
Special to IFN The Full Bloom Film Festival (FBFF) returns this week, and the ninth edition promises to be the biggest and best yet. With over 80 filmmakers from around
BY JULIE HIGGIE Summer was a busy time for South Iredell High School senior Jacqueline Maglente as she worked on an ambitious idea to fulfill requirements of the International Baccalaureate
FROM STAFF REPORTS Iredell County commissioners are continuing to explore options to provide reliable fire protection to residents of the Wayside Fire District after Cool Springs Fire Department officials rejected
BY AMY FUHRMAN There are family ties deeply entwined with this year’s Full Bloom Film Festival. Now in its ninth year, the festival has selected filmmaker Ross McElwee as recipient
Special to IFN RALEIGH — The N.C. State Board of Elections has rejected a request from the We The People Party to remove its presidential nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,
Special to IFN The 7th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will be held on Saturday, September 28, at ESC Park, located at 338 North Avenue in Troutman. The event,
Special to IFN In recognition of National Recovery Month, Horizon Church in Statesville will present Recovery Soldiers Ministries Women’s Choir for a Song & Testimonial Service at 10 a.m. on
Special to IFN The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial Hospital announced the following births: AUGUST 12 ♦ A boy, Jose Francisco Martinez Urbina, born to Jason Martinez and Veronica Santiago
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell-Statesville Schools is hoping to save millions of dollars by tweaking its bus transportation services during the 2024-2025 school year. District officials have implemented a series of
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 22 ♦ Kathleen Louise Clydesdale, 64, of Crestridge Road, Statesville, charged with malicious conduct by a
Bettie Jordan Waugh, 83, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Glenwood Rehab and Nursing in Mooresville. She was born on March 29, 1941, in Mooresville
Claire Werthwein Pleiss, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. She was born on January 11, 1954, in North Plainfield, N.J., to the late Christian and