BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Salvation Army of Iredell County held its annual gift distribution this week, ensuring that dozens of children will have a Merry Christmas. Major JoAnn Mure said…
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BY KARISSA MILLER The Career Academy & Technical School’s Automotive Department held its annual stakeholder’s appreciation luncheon Thursday afternoon to show gratitude to the faculty and staff, local automotive/transportation sponsors…
Special to Iredell Free News Speak Life and Live will host a New Year’s Eve Bash with N-Spire on December 31 at the Statesville Civic Center. The doors will open…
Robert Franklin Jordan, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., and Charlotte, N.C., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at The Greens Rehabilitation Center in Weaverville, N.C. He was the…
Donald “Don” Wilson McClain passed away surrounded by family on December 12, 2022. He was born on March 13, 1944, in Westminster, S.C., to the late Haskell and Flora Faye…
[caption id="attachment_48747" align="aligncenter" width="732"] Child Evangelism Fellowship sponsored a Christmas party that included crafts, games and holiday activities for the Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont on Saturday, December…
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 The deadline for high school sophomores and juniors to apply for a chance to represent EnergyUnited on the 2023 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington,…
By KARISSA MILLER In response to recent challenges filling open positions, Iredell County administrators are preparing to launch a new youth apprenticeship program in an effort to attract younger applicants…
Betty Hunt Inscoe, 81, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at her home. Betty was born on January 27, 1941, in Guilford County, N.C., to the…
Mr. Derryck Duane Turner, 32, was born in Iredell County, N.C., on October 8, 1990, to Derryck Duane Turner and Phyllis Ann Daye. He departed this life on Tuesday, December…
Judy B. Overcash, 74, of Iredell County, N.C., passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Judy was born on April 23, 1948, to Richard Chester Martin…
James “Jim” Donald Wilson, 79, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C. Jim was born on June 20,…
BY MIKE FUHRMAN During the two years leading up to the 2022 elections, there was a carefully orchestrated effort to undermine the public’s confidence in Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education…
[caption id="attachment_48719" align="aligncenter" width="702"] Cloverleaf Elementary School recently held its annual educational ‘Winter Around the World’ event, which showcases holiday culture and traditions around the globe.[/caption] BY KARISSA MILLER Hundreds…
[caption id="attachment_48706" align="aligncenter" width="260"] Club member NaKayla Griffin, 2022 Gospel’s Finest Singing Competition winner, performs during the December meeting of the Statesville Woman’s Club. [/caption] Special to Iredell Free News The…
BY KARISSA MILLER The Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education recognized FFA members who have gone above and beyond to achieve excellence at their meeting earlier this week. Hannah Loftin, who…
BY DEBBIE PAGE The Iredell Homeless Coalition, a group of nonprofits, law enforcement and helping agencies, is collecting donations to meet the needs of those who are housing insecure during…
Mrs. Mary Lee Howell Adams Bailey, 92, was born in Davie County on March 26, 1930, to the late Emanuel Till Howell and Ida Mae Barker Howell. She departed this…
Mr. Brian Darnell Cooper, 30, was born in Charleston, S.C., on August 4, 1992, to Quentin Huger and Kena Lavinia Cooper. He departed this life on Thursday, December 8, 2022,…
James Wayne Mayes, 76, went to be with his Savior after passing peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 14, 2022, after a long, heart-breaking period of physical…
Alice Ann Downs passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at home with her family holding hands by her side. Ann, who was born in Alexandria, La., was the youngest…
Kenzier Leroy Jones, the three-week-old son of Makayla Shuford-Jones and Kenneth Jones Jr., died December 11, 2022, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Catawba County,…
Special to Iredell Free News A Mooresville couple faces felony child abuse and drug charges following an investigation by the Mooresville Police Department stemming from a drug overdose involving a…
Gladys Irene Baldwin Minton, 90, passed away December 13, 2022, at Maple Leaf in Statesville, N.C. She was born May 12, 1932, in Wilkes County to the late Noah Lewis…
Special to Iredell Free News The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance identifying the individuals in volved in the theft of two motor vehicles. On Monday,…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — People who test positive for COVID-19, particularly those who are uninsured or don’t have a primary care doctor, will have better access to…
FROM STAFF REPORTS A man who was shot in the Lakeview Drive area last month passed away on Wednesday after being removed from life support, according to the Statesville Police…
Melvin Eugene Fulbright, 79 of Statesville, N.C., passed away on December 12, 2022. Melvin was born in Iredell County in 1943 to the late Euphia and Noel Fulbright. He was…
Rita Hagler Blackwelder, 76, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away in her home on Friday, December 9, 2022, after a long battle of declining health. She was born in Charlotte, N.C.,…
Mr. Edward Stokes, 38, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Rutledge and…
BY KARISSA MILLER The Unity Center in Statesville was transformed into a makeshift warehouse/storefront last weekend as Iredell-Statesville Schools sold about 1,900 used iPad devices to the public. By popular…
Special to Iredell Free News The Mooresville Graded School District Board of Education has approved the appointment of Daniel Miller as the principal of the new Selma Burke Middle School,…
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON The Boys & Girls Club of the Piedmont has launched a career exploration program with the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce. During the recent kick-off event, the…
Special to Iredell Free News North Iredell High school FFA members recently competed in the regional cattle working contest. During the competition, FFA members are required to identify beef cattle…
Special to Iredell Free News RALEIGH — New figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, show the nonfatal workplace injury…