Margaret J. Schmitt, 74, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord February 18, 2023, at Novant Hospital in Huntersville, N.C. She was born on May 4,1948,, in Tuscarawas, Ohio, the…
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Duncan Dallas McDuffie, 94, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2023, surrounded by family at Senior Retreat – Park Crossing, his home for the last year. Born June 11, 1928,…
Dean Anthony Castellano of Mooresville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2023. He was only 53 years old. His family and friends are devastated by his sudden passing. Dean…
Fannie Elizabeth “Libby” Benton Stewart, 76, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born in Iredell County on August 19, 1946, to the…
Brenda Gail Lyndon Holland, 73, of Statesville, N.C., and formerly of Greensboro, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Brenda was born March 16, 1949 in Thomasville, N.C., the…
Janice Tutterow Allie, 86, of Statesville, N.C, passed Monday, February 20, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Allie was born in Davie County, N.C., on October 14, 1936, the daughter of…
James Ted Orren, 87 of Statesville, N.C., died Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his home under the great care of Hospice of Iredell County. Mr. Orren was born August 23,…
More than 4,000 people lost their lives to overdose in 2021 in North Carolina Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — With overdose deaths in 2021 increasing 22 percent, the…
FROM STAFF REPORTS Mooresville town commissioners on Monday were caught between supporters of the owners of a popular pet spa and boarding facility who want to expand and neighbors who…
John McArthur Sharpe Sr.,71, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. John was born October 30, 1951, to the late Chress Sharpe and Mary Whitworth. He started working at an early…
Mary Louise Brown Stikeleather, 100, of Cleveland, N.C., passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. Mrs. Stikeleather was born in Iredell County on…
Elizabeth “Betty” Lloyd Baxter Horton, 84, of Statesville, N.C., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Iredell Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family,…
Nancy Carole Kennerly Stevens of Lenoir, N.C., passed away on February 16, 2023, at her home in Lenoir surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Stevens was born October 20, 1937,…
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday night to consider an economic development incentive for Project South. Commissioners will hold the public…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON More than 60 vendors participated in the annual Statesville Bridal Expo on Sunday afternoon. Professional wedding caterers, venue managers, photographers, artists, make up artists, planners, florists, musical…
Special to Iredell Free News Piedmont HealthCare welcomes Dr. Brandi Kennedy to Piedmont HealthCare OB/GYN. Dr. Kennedy will be joining tenured physicians Dr. Margot Wacks, Dr. Laura Randolph, Dr. Jennifer…
Samuel Scott Bunting, 74, of Asheboro, N.C., passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, 2023. Scott was born in Asheboro on August 26, 1948, to C. H. and Polly Bunting….
It is with great sadness that the family of David Gene Flatt Sr., 72, of Mooresville, N.C., must announce his passing on February 15, 2023. David’s wish was to have…
Editor’s Note: This is third part of a three-part series on Drug-Alcohol Coalition Iredell’s recent “In the Know” event. BY DEBBIE PAGE Dr. Lonise Bias’s personal journey with substance misuse…
BY KARISSA MILLER A group of Cloverleaf Elementary School fifth-graders got up close and personal with all kinds of large airplanes, including an F-15 fighter aircraft, at the N.C. National…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 12 ♦ Joel Scott Puckett, 54, of Barrow Drive, Mt. Holly, charged with larceny from a…
Applications are being accepted online only. Apply for open positions online by clicking HERE. Current Openings Assistant Director of Planning Planning Athletic Facility Supervisor (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Athletic Supervisors (Part-Time) Recreation/Parks Building…
[caption id="attachment_51325" align="aligncenter" width="455"] Ryan & Ryan will perform at Mac Gray Auditorium on Saturday, February 25.[/caption] Special to Iredell Free News Performing Arts Live Iredell’s 2022-2023 season will continue…
BY KARISSA MILLER Iredell County officials have begun preliminary work on the county budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, but they will have to wait on the outcome of property revaluation…
It is with great sadness that the family of Deborah “Debbie” Jayne Mankus announce her passing at home on February 13, 2023, at the age of 57. Debbie was born…
Everett E. Elliott, 87, of Statesville, N.C., passed on February 17, 2023, while receiving incredible and loving care at Gordon Hospice House. He was born on March 5, 1935, in…
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell Health Foundation will host the annual Iredell Memorial Community Golf Classic, scheduled for May 18-19 at Statesville Country Club. Proceeds from the event…
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Mooresville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: FEBRUARY 1 ♦ Richard Lee Blake, 63, of Mebane Street, Mooresville, charged with possession of a firearm by…
Special to Iredell Free News Fair View United Methodist Church in Mt. Mourne recently observed Scout Sunday with Scouts and Scout Leaders from Cub Scout Pack #173 and Scouts BSA…
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…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Cool Spring Elementary School fourth-graders demonstrated their knowledge of state history on Friday by paying tribute to well known North Carolinians. About 60 students participated in the…
Ronald Edward Coulter, 87 of Troutman, N.C., passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023. Mr. Coulter was born November 17, 1935, in Casey County, Ky. He was the son of the…
BY KARISSA MILLER February is Career and Technical Education Month, and Iredell-Statesville Schools is highlighting the importance of its CTE program. These programs give students the opportunity to receive hands-on…
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,…
Special to Iredell Free News Iredell County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Mark Calabrese and six student leaders kicked off the CyberSWAT peer-to-peer program at Lake Norman High School on Thursday. The…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Purple Heart Homes has made a significant and lasting impact on the lives of veterans since it was founded by combat-wounded veterans John Gallina and Dale Beatty…