Billy Ray King, 79, of Mooresville, N.C., entered into Heaven on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his residence. Born January 29, 1944, in Duplin County, N.C., he was the son…
Author: Mike Fuhrman
[caption id="attachment_53945" align="aligncenter" width="648"] Sassy Robots team member pose for a picture with I-SS Superintendent Jeff James after receiving the Champion’s Award for elementary.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER Building robots and…
BY MIKE FUHRMAN & KARISSA MILLER Barring voter approval of a new bond referendum authorizing a property tax increase, Iredell County commissioners appear highly unlikely to provide up to $200…
Larry Bruce Vanhoy, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. He was a 1954 graduate of…
John Davis Sims Jr., 80, of Mebane, N.C., and formerly of Brown Street in Troutman, N.C., died Monday March 13, 2023, in Compass Healthcare and Rehab Nursing Home. He was…
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[caption id="attachment_53900" align="aligncenter" width="864"] The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont served a total of 1,554 meals Thursday during Pancake Day.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER The smell of thousands of…
PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL STORY BY BRANDY TEMPLETON A total of 431 athletes participated in the 2023 Iredell County Special Olympics Spring Games at Statesville High School on Wednesday and…
[caption id="attachment_53834" align="aligncenter" width="668"] Fifth grade students at Cloverleaf Elementary School, an International Baccalaureate World School, presented their exhibition projects on April 14.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER Student at Cloverleaf Elementary,…
Nancy Virginia Burchett McGraw, 73, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. She was born on October 20, 1949, in Alleghany County, N.C., to…
Hazel Eloise Bass Odom, 90, of Statesville, N.C., went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House following a lengthy illness. She was born…
Susan Harris Nielsen, 77, of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, April 16, 2023, at her home following a brief illness. She was born in Marietta, Ohio, on February 20, 1946, to…
Robert Joseph Kelly Sr., 78, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. Bobby Sr. was born on October 9, 1945, in Derby, Conn., to the late William…
[caption id="attachment_53818" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Pictured (from left) are Megan Purser, NP-C; Cheryl Bridges, RN; Libby Childress, Hyperbaric Technician/CNA; Jennie Benfield, RN, WCC, OMS; Kayce Johnson, Program Director; Christine McGuire, RN;…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Four suspects face multiple felony drug charges following an Iredell County Sheriff’s Office investigation that culminated with a raid on two homes. Sheriff Darren Campbell said narcotics…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — A new analysis of North Carolina test results from the 2021-2022 school year shows that students made significant strides from the previous year…
Special to Iredell Free News Tickets are still available for the Downtown Statesville Wine Walk, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 22. The premier local event for wine lovers, the…
BY MIKE FUHRMAN There’s something absolutely magical about the Special Olympics. In an era where reports of mass shootings, civil unrest and political rancor dominate nearly every news cycle, there…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday announced a change to the Project Access COVID Tests program (Project ACT) that will…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Participants in the 2022-2023 Iredell-Statesville Schools’ Youth Leadership program were recognized on Wednesday at the Twisted Oak American Bar & Grill in Statesville. Forty-plus juniors received certificates…
Josie Benfield Woodside, 58, passed away on April 16, 2023. She was born February 19, 1965. Josie passed away due to medical issues. She was a very loving wife and…
Edward James Perrett, 79, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. He was born on January 23, 1944, to Alfonso Perrett and Mary Flasco Perrett. In addition…
Ronnie William Briggs, 82, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023. He was the husband of the late Mary Darnell Briggs and the son of the late…
Sheila Ann Clendenin, 72, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born in Iredell County on June 4 1950 to the late…
Neal Paul Randol, 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born June 13, 1952, to the late Leonard Randol…
PHOTOS BY AMANDA CALDWELL About 100 Iredell County Special Olympians competed in the Spring Games at Statesville High School on Wednesday morning. Aided by an equal number of volunteers, the…
Special to Iredell Free News The Lake Norman High School FFA Chapter will hold its annual spring plant sale on Saturday, April 22, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The…
[caption id="attachment_53708" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Students were recognized by the I-SS school board for acceptance into the N.C. Governor’s School for 2023. Pictured (from left) are school board member Doug Knight;…
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation recently awarded grants from its Grateful Patients & Families Fund to three patient care projects. The goal of the fund is…
[caption id="attachment_53702" align="aligncenter" width="716"] Volunteers were honored for their invaluable contributions to Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County with a luncheon at Kinsleeshop Farms.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER Hospice &…
Phil Clayton Pitman, 86, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at the S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. He was born on August 4, 1936,…
Charles Dale Hagler, 70, of Mooresville, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2023. He was born on December 12, 1952, in Mecklenburg County to…
Richard Henry Davis, 84, went to be a member of the heavenly choir on April 13, 2023. He leaves behind many great friends and family. He was loved by many…
He fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith. Benny Reid Wilhelm, 74, of Statesville, N.C., went to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, April 15, 2023….
BY STACIE LETT CAIN The Statesville City Council cemented its resolve to the upkeep and restoration of the Green Street Cemetery during Monday’s council meeting amid accolades for its dedication…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A suspect in the March 10 robbery of a Statesville bank has been apprehended in Pennsylvania. [caption id="attachment_53674" align="alignright" width="152"] Michael Bzik[/caption] The Statesville Police Department announced…